$958,298Average Value$676Average Price per Sq Ft14Homes For Sale
Serra Mesa offers residential living in a central location
Serra Mesa is a residential San Diego enclave that's close to employers as well as plenty of shopping and dining. It’s growing in popularity because of its central location, which makes it ideal for commuters heading to Miramar or Downtown San Diego. Homes are on the older side, so you can still find entry-level prices with proximity to the area’s highly rated schools and large retail centers.
Overlooking the Ruffin Canyon in Serra Mesa.
There are many places to grab great food near Serra Mesa.
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Entry-level home prices with canyon views
“Serra Mesa is a great, centrally located neighborhood. I would even say it’s up and coming,” says Realtor Tugg Snowbarger with Grand Pacific Properties, who’s sold and lived in the area for 25 years. Single-family homes — mostly 1960s ranch-style homes — are the primary offering. There are a few condo communities, with older one-bedroom units and slightly newer three-bedroom options ranging from the high $300,000s to the low $900,000s. When it comes to single-family homes, prices are determined by how much they’ve been updated and if they have views of the neighborhood’s scenic canyons. “It’s a great area for you to find a nice starter home,” Snowbarger says. From smaller ranch-style homes without upgrades to renovated options, prices range from the low $700,000s to over $1 million. Larger homes with extensive remodels and canyon views sell from around $1.2 million to over $1.5 million.
The Stonecrest Village is nice walkable subdivision in Serra Mesa.
A modernized ranch style home in Serra Mesa.
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Students of Serra Mesa begin their studies at Angier Elementary located.
Highly rated San Diego public schools
Serra Mesa is within the highly rated San Diego Unified School District. SDUSD has an address-based zoning system, but it also offers school choice through an application process. Some kids go to Kearny High School, also known as the Kearny High Educational Complex, a highly rated magnet school just west of the neighborhood. Kearny has four individual academies, such as the School of Biomedical Science and Technology, each with its own pathway.
Hiking canyon trails in the neighborhood
Serra Mesa’s topography is shaped by large, lush canyons, which are designated recreation areas with trails accessible from neighborhood streets. These, along with community parks, provide tons of ways to get outside. Options include:
Sandrock Canyon Open Space, providing hiking and mountain biking trails
Ruffin Canyon Open Space, the neighboring canyon, with trails connected to Sandrock
Murray Ridge Park, a walkable green space with a playground, tennis and basketball courts
Serra Mesa Community Park, offering athletic fields, courts and an indoor rec center
The Taft Trailhead to Ruffin Canyon Trail in Serra Mesa.
Enjoy a walk near the Ruffin Canyon in Serra Mesa.
The Serra Mesa Park in Serra Mesa is conveniently located.
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Proximity to large retailers and fashion outlets
There are strips of restaurants throughout Serra Mesa. “It’s a residential environment, but it’s near lots of commercial activity, “ Snowbarger adds. You can find spots like Maggie’s Cafe in the heart of the neighborhood. Larger plazas nearby and malls in Mission Valley provide plenty of shopping:
Stonecrest Plaza offers Walmart and Vons.
Fenton Marketplace has a Costco and an Ikea.
Mission Valley Mall provides department stores like Target and a nearby Trader Joe’s.
Fashion Valley is an expansive retail mall.
The interior of Maggie’s Café in Serra Mesa.
The famous Fashion Valley near Serra Mesa.
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A quick commute to Miramar
You can easily commute to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, major medical centers and Downtown San Diego thanks to multiple nearby interstates and MTS light rail stations to the south. The closest major employers are Sharp Memorial Hospital, Rady Children’s Hospital and Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, just 3 miles north. Miramar is about 10 miles up Interstate 15. Downtown is around 10 miles south, and it takes about an hour via rail or bus. San Diego International Airport is also about 10 miles away.
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I am not aware of high crime rate in this area, but it could just be because I am not personally aware of it.
5.0Current Resident
9/22/2017Niche Review
The position within the city of San Diego is as good as it gets. The neighborhood is safe and it also contains navy housing and schools.
5.0Former Resident
9/27/2023Niche Review
I lived in the military housing in which I always felt safe. I went to school a short walk away and had teachers that I'll always remember. It's less than a 10 minute drive from Convoy St. where there are tons of food options and some nice experiences to be had. It's close to the 805 which brought me anywhere else I wanted to be.
5.0Current Resident
10/1/2019Niche Review
It's a nice little suburb with plenty to do, and close to the city without being IN the city. Convenient to freeways too.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Serra Mesa
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
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
Serra Mesa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Serra Mesa, San Diego sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Serra Mesa, San Diego over the last 12 months is $977,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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