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A central San Diego suburb near interstates and canyons
Surrounded by scenic canyons and Interstates 805 and 15, Serra Mesa is a well-connected and established suburb less than 10 miles north of Downtown San Diego. “The main thing is that it’s central — that's why most people move to Serra Mesa,” says David Butler, a San Diegan Realtor with Real Broker. “But it’s also an amazing family-friendly community that’s close to beaches, shopping and a lot of what San Diego has to offer.” Neighborhood greenspaces, San Diego Unified schools and nature preserves line Serra Mesa’s streets, and to the north and south, shopping centers and office parks abound. “Serra Mesa really offers a live-work-play balance,” says Carol Mundell, a local Realtor with Century 21 Affiliated. “You’re close to lots of resources like the hospital, library and places to eat, so you don’t have to go downtown for business, medical and other needs.”
Overlooking the Ruffin Canyon in Serra Mesa.
There are many places to grab great food near Serra Mesa.
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Renovated midcentury ranch-style homes with newer houses and condos
On Serra Mesa’s curving streets, neighbors greet each other as they stroll along tree-shaded sidewalks to Ruffin Canyon access points. “Serra Mesa is an established community and the kind of place where people know their neighbors,” Butler says. “Most of the homes were built in the 1950s and ‘60s, and without an HOA, a lot of people have made unique modifications that lend the community an eclectic flavor.” Midcentury ranch-style homes are in plentiful supply in Serra Mesa and sit on manicured lots featuring either desert plantings and landscaping pebbles or green lawns lined with hedges and trees. Most have brightly colored exteriors with Craftsman accents, but newer remodeling has transformed others into two-story modern homes that blend cement, wood and metal materials; prices start at $695,000 for unmodified two-bedroom homes and go up to $1.3 million for renovated properties with added second floors. The Civita Park and Stonecrest developments offer newer houses from the 1990s to 2010s that incorporate Spanish Revival and modern stylings; two-story homes in these communities start at $1.1 million, while three-story homes can cost $1.7 million.
The Woodbridge and Civita complexes also offer luxury condominiums. Prices start at $443,000 for ground-level units at Woodbridge with access to a community pool and $576 in monthly dues. Prices top out at $1.7 million for two-story condos at Civita with canyon views and $289 in monthly dues.
The Stonecrest Village is nice walkable subdivision in Serra Mesa.
A modernized ranch style home in Serra Mesa.
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Sprawling canyon spaces and scattered parks
The 84-acre Ruffin Canyon Open Space stretches from Mission Valley to the center of Serra Mesa and is filled with natural coastal sage scrub, a rare plant community known for its dark greens. Dirt trails here descend into a ravine lush with palm trees, almond-scented hollies and mariposa lilies that blossom with periwinkle petals. Butler says rec centers and neighborhood parks also dot the Serra Mesa landscape. “You’re going to see youth teams playing at the Serra Mesa Recreation Center’s baseball fields and basketball courts, and Murray Ridge Park gets a lot of people who like to walk their dogs or play tennis. Cabrillo Heights Park is probably the largest, though, and is right next to a school.” Set on 14 acres beside Angier Elementary, Cabrillo Heights Park features green lawns, tree-shaded walking paths and multi-purpose fields suited for softball and soccer.
The Taft Trailhead to Ruffin Canyon Trail in Serra Mesa.
Enjoy a walk near the Ruffin Canyon in Serra Mesa.
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Interstates all around
Set between Interstate 805 and Interstate 15, and less than a mile north of Interstate 8, Serra Mesa is conveniently located near three of San Diego’s busiest roadways, but its elevation above these freeways helps reduce noise from traffic. Serra Mesa’s central location in the city also makes the 9-mile commute to downtown and the 10-mile trip to the San Diego International Airport easy. Within the community, Sandrock Road, Gramercy Drive and Murray Ridge Road are the main thoroughfares and are lined with bike lanes and MTS bus stops. Less than a mile west in the adjacent Birdland neighborhood, locals will find a host of hospitals — including Donald N. Sharp Memorial Hospital, Rady’s Children’s Hospital and the Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital.
Kearny High's specialized schools
Local kids can start at Angier Elementary, which earns an A-minus from Niche, and can continue to B-plus-rated Taft Middle. Kearny High’s campus is split into four separate academies that specialize in different subjects; the School of Digital Media and Design earns an A, the School of Biomedical Science and Technology an A-minus, the School of Design, Engineering and Technology an A and the School of College Connections an A.
An entrance view to the campus at High Tech Middle Mesa in Serra Mesa.
SYC High School offers students and staff off street parking in Serra Mesa.
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Mission Valley's shopping malls
Serra Mesa has scatterings of local dining options like Maggie's Cafe, the Channel 2 Sports Bar and Soup De Jour, which blends elegant ambience with homey meals just south of the Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport. Most residents head less than a mile south to Mission Valley’s shopping malls for retail and restaurants, though. “You’re only ever 10 minutes from the Mission Valley mall and only 15 minutes from Fashion Valley,” says Butler. “Fashion Valley has more luxury options, while Mission Valley has more of your mall staples like Macy’s and Target.” Centered around clothing lines, Fashion Valley’s outdoor venue features everything from Nordstrom to Versace; dining options here include the Cheesecake Factory and the upscale San Diego chain North Italia. At Mission Valley, shoppers can catch a movie at AMC Mission Valley 20, grab a bite to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings or find a new favorite shirt at Spencer’s. Grocery stores abound at Mission Valley, as locals can choose from Target, Trader Joe’s or Albertson’s a little further north on Mission Center Road.
The interior of Maggie’s Café in Serra Mesa.
The famous Fashion Valley near Serra Mesa.
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Community events at local libraries and churches
On Monday evenings at the Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library, young children can enjoy Pajama Storytime, as well as sporadic Lego-themed activities in the library’s play area. The 55-plus Serra Mesa Village community also hosts matinees every second and fourth Tuesday at the Holy Angels Byzantine Catholic Church, and featured films range from obscure Italian classics to family favorites like “Ratatouille.”
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Parks in this Area
Cabrillo Heights Neighborhood Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Murray Ridge Neighborhood Park
Basketball
Tennis
Trails
Civita Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Admiral Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Santo Terrace Community Center Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Wellington Street playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
San Diego International
18 min drive
Bus
Ruffin Rd & Village Glen Dr
Bus
Murray Ridge Rd & Harjoan Av
Bus
Aero Dr & Corporate Ct
Bus
Murphy Canyon Rd & Aero Dr
Bus
Stonecrest Bl & Walmart
Bus
Gramercy Dr & 9055
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Murray Ridge Rd & Mission Center Rd
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.922 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
12/3/2019Niche Review
Serra Mesa is a nice, family friendly neighborhood. It can be expensive to live there, but it is a quiet neighborhood that is pretty safe to live in.
5.0Current Resident
4/5/2018Niche Review
I've spent almost my whole life living in Serra Mesa. I think the thing I like most about it is that the neighborhood itself is very quiet, with not much going on, and not too much traffic passing through. At the same time, it's located right next to a major freeway intersection with two more freeways incredibly close, so nearly anywhere in San Diego is within fifteen minutes or less or driving.
4.0Current Resident
2/22/2019Niche Review
Serra Mesa is a great place to live. It is a suburban neighborhood in San Diego, California. The houses are great, and there is so much to do in this neighborhood. There are plenty of parks around, and it is really child-friendly. There is a small shopping center that has anything you would want in a neighborhood from a CVS Pharmacy to a Bare Buns Bakery. Overall, it is one of my favorite places in all of San Diego.
5.0Current Resident
5/1/2018Niche Review
Living here for 4 years has been amazing, very quite yet friendly neighborhood! The location is awesome the interstates are very close and only take about 15 mins to get anywhere!
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Serra Mesa
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Serra Mesa, San Diego sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Serra Mesa, San Diego over the last 12 months is $968,878, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
21,757
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$98,176
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,985
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
46.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
11/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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