Valencia Park
Neighborhood in San Diego, California
San Diego County 92114
Starter homes from $550,000 plus $1 million two-stories with canyon views
The community is a mix of primarily pre- and post-World War II remodeled bungalows and ranch-style homes with some two-story Spanish styles with balconies. Earth-tone stucco exteriors, arched windows and porches are common. Lawns are planted with succulents and palms or dressed up in wildflowers, and others are simply grass. "Because it was initially established as a somewhat affluent area," Beauvais adds, "the lots are on the larger side for San Diego. So, there's opportunity here to fix up a home that comes with a nice-size yard." Pricing can vary from $550,000 for a two-bedroom starter home to $1.3 million for a fourplex investment property built in the 1970s. Most of the neighborhood's ranch-style homes range from $650,000 for remodels to $875,000 for a rare new build. Some 1980s homes are situated on cul-de-sac lots that back to canyons. "In such a large county that's built on canyons, where housing is at a premium, it's always valuable to live near any undeveloped open space,” Beauvais says. “That kind of proximity will become increasingly important."A-Grade San Diego Unified School District
Public schools are within the San Diego Unified School District, which earns an A on Niche. Most kids will start at Valencia Park Elementary within the neighborhood, given a B. Students can move on to the C-grade Knox Middle or Millennial Tech Middle, which gets a C-plus. The magnet Lincoln High gets a B-minus and employs one of San Diego's top high school football coaches, David Dunn — a former NFL pro with the Bengals, Steelers, Browns and Raiders. Dunn pilots a program where athletes read books to kids at Malcolm X Library to foster a love of reading and literacy in the community. The San Diego Academy, about a mile south of central Valencia Park, is a private, faith-based option serving kindergarten through 12th grade.La Paz Park and nearby Martin Luther King Jr. Community Park
One of the community's latest revitalization successes was transforming an underutilized corner lot into the colorful La Paz Park in late 2022. Part of the "Parks for All of Us" initiative spearheaded by Mayor Todd Gloria, this nearly 3-acre park includes fitness equipment, ADA-compliant pathways, shady picnic areas and two playgrounds. Youth soccer, football and baseball leagues practice and play at Valencia Park, which sits between Valencia Park Elementary and Valencia Parkway. And in the southern sector of the neighborhood, a short dirt trail connects the two ends of Cervantes Avenue that meet at the Cervantes Canyon Open Space. Less than a mile east in Encanto, the 35-acre Martin Luther King Jr. Community Park features a 6-lane L-shaped pool for lessons and swim team. The park also offers tennis, pickleball and basketball courts surrounding a multipurpose sports field.Malcolm X Branch Library is an active resource
The Valencia Park/Malcolm X Branch Library is just across the neighborhood’s northern Market Street border. This 26,000-square-foot cultural institution includes a performing arts center, public art displays and community rooms. In the Teen IDEA Lab, youth ages 12 to 18 can take technology classes to help build their employment skills.Multicultural cuisine and Food 4 Less in Market Creek Plaza
From the heart of Valencia Park, Market Creek Plaza is only a mile northwest. This colorful collection of shops and essential services occupies a 20-acre formerly abandoned factory site. It's a neighborhood focal point, where an amphitheater periodically hosts outdoor concerts in the summer and fall. At Market Creek Plaza, culinary options include Asia Wok for chow mein and sushi or Castaneda's, specializing in fresh seafood with Mexican flair. The plaza is anchored by Food 4 Less and offers a bank, Starbucks and fast-casual chains. In the neighborhood, Jaquin Mexican Grill serves tacos and combination plates.Plenty of bus stops, Euclid Avenue Station nearby
Valencia Park residents can walk or take the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus or trolley to multiple destinations, or throughout San Diego from the Euclid Avenue Station or Encanto/62nd Street Trolley Station just north of the neighborhood. Stops are plentiful within Valencia Park along Euclid, Imperial, Solola and Olvera avenues. Public transit is available for reaching the San Diego International Airport about 9 miles northwest, but it will require several short walks between stops and will take more than an hour. Driving to the airport or Downtown San Diego typically takes less than 30 minutes.MLK Parade and Southeast San Diego Science & Art Expo
In celebration of MLK Day each January, a parade starts early in the morning at Valencia Park Elementary and heads toward Martin Luther King Jr. Community Park on Skyline Drive in neighboring Encanto. In the park, families and friends enjoy the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Festival, featuring a San Diego DJ, Kids Zone and Ground-Up Sportsfest inside the rec center. In 2024, Malcolm X Branch Library hosted the free Southeast San Diego Science & Art Expo designed to inspire interest in STEAM. Hands-on demos include the science of tortillas, a robotics playground and more.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ken Lam
Ken Lam
Ken Lam Realty Inc
(669) 201-5375
104 Total Sales
1 in Valencia Park
$705,000 Price
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David Mejia
David Mejia
David T. Mejia, Broker
(858) 264-3484
49 Total Sales
1 in Valencia Park
$515,000 Price
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Deana Hoffman
Deana Hoffman
Coldwell Banker West
(619) 773-0470
32 Total Sales
1 in Valencia Park
$880,000 Price
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Paula Gonzalez
Paula Gonzalez
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker West
(619) 547-1725
41 Total Sales
1 in Valencia Park
$90,000 Price
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Andre Hobbs
Andre Hobbs
Jason Mitchell Real Estate CA
(858) 757-8493
65 Total Sales
1 in Valencia Park
$688,000 Price
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Frances Mouser
Frances Mouser
eXp Realty of California, Inc
(442) 273-1675
243 Total Sales
1 in Valencia Park
$815,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
El Toyon Park
Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
John F Kennedy Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Gompers Park
Hawk Pocket Park
Chollas Creekside Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Valencia Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Valencia Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Valencia Park, San Diego sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Valencia Park, San Diego over the last 12 months is $715,000, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$725,000
Median Sale Price
$715,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$744,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$656,556
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$547
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,988
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,411
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,550
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
816
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
540
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
896
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Wednesday, May 73 - 5pm
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Saturday, May 1012 - 3pm
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Thursday, May 81 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,400 - $6,900 per month
- House for Rent
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 500+ Sq Ft
- 5551 Churchward St
- San Diego, CA
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$3,400 - $6,900 per month
- House for Rent
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 500+ Sq Ft
- 5551 Churchward St
- San Diego, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,215
Median Age
36
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,333
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,298
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81%
College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
33
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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