Why Live in Emerald Hills
Located in San Diego's larger Encanto community, Emerald Hills offers a laid-back suburban living with convenient city access. The neighborhood, named after the former Emerald Hills Country Club and Golf Course, features undeveloped green areas like Radio Canyon, which has scenic trails and spacious surroundings. Homes range from tidy 1970s ranches to larger 1950s bungalows and Spanish-inspired stucco ramblers. Many homes are equipped with solar panels for energy efficiency. Emerald Hills Park, located behind Henry C. Johnson STEM Magnet Elementary, offers open green spaces, a picnic shelter, playground and trails that connect to the Chollas Radio System Open Space. The Valencia Park/Malcom X Branch Library, upgraded in 2016, hosts some community events and has a Teen IDEA Lab that offers technology and art classes. For daily needs, residents visit Market Creek Plaza, which includes grocery stores and chain restaurants. The Market Creek Amphitheatre hosts events. Major San Diego attractions like Balboa Park and Mission Beach are easily accessible via Interstate 805 or the MLK Jr. Freeway. However, those looking to avoid the hassle of driving have access to public transportation, whether it's buses or trolley stops in nearby Encanto and Valencia Parks. The trolley makes it easy to reach destinations like downtown San Diego, the beaches and Padres games. The Paradise Valley Hospital is just 2 miles south, while San Diego International Airport is 10 miles west.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emerald Hills a good place to live?
Emerald Hills is a good place to live. Emerald Hills is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Emerald Hills has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.7 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $106,256 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 28.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Emerald Hills are home owners, with 30.8% of residents renting and 69.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Emerald Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Emerald Hills neighborhood guide.
Is Emerald Hills, CA a safe neighborhood?
Emerald Hills, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Emerald Hills?
The median home price in Emerald Hills is $780,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $156,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,830 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $164K a year to afford the median home price in Emerald Hills. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Emerald Hills is $106K.
What are the best public schools in Emerald Hills?
The best public schools that serve Emerald Hills are:
What are the best private schools in Emerald Hills?
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Are home prices dropping in Emerald Hills?
Yes, home prices in Emerald Hills are down 3% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Emerald Hills, CA
On average, homes in Emerald Hills, San Diego sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Emerald Hills, San Diego over the last 12 months is $777,777, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$777,777
Median Single Family Sale Price
$797,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$725,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$599
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median List Price
$780,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%