San Diego, like many California cities, is not known for its affordability. Based on San Diego real estate market stats, the median San Diego home price reached $1,000,000 in April of 2022. With a median home price at that level, you can imagine the most expensive houses in San Diego can hit truly stratospheric numbers.
Surprisingly, the biggest houses in San Diego are not always the most expensive. That is in part because the most expensive homes in San Diego are often coastal and waterfront properties. Coastal properties tend to be on relatively smaller lots and have less square footage than larger homes further inland. You will not see any cottages on this list, but the most expensive homes in San Diego are frequently less than 10,000 square feet. While still large, San Diego’s largest homes are typically 15,000+ square feet.
The properties below represent the most expensive houses in San Diego County currently listed for sale. If you would like to keep tabs on this ultra-exclusive inventory, please bookmark this page and come back anytime for the most up-to-date luxury listings in San Diego. If you are considering the purchase of one of these homes, please feel free to reach out to me personally with any questions.
Listed Now – The Most Expensive Homes in San Diego
San Diego’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods
San Diego’s most expensive homes are found in just a small handful of San Diego’s most expensive neighborhoods. Although the exact neighborhoods will vary, depending on when you check this list, the following neighborhoods are frequently home to the priciest homes in San Diego.
La Jolla
With its global reputation for exceptional beaches, waterfront ambiance, luxurious homes, and charming seaside village, it’s no surprise La Jolla is often home to San Diego’s most expensive homes. For more information visit our La Jolla neighborhood guide, check out La Jolla homes for sale, and get the latest La Jolla real estate market stats.
Rancho Santa Fe
Considered one of the most prestigious zip codes in the United States (92067), Rancho Santa Fe is synonymous with the most luxurious properties in San Diego. Check out Rancho Santa Fe homes for sale or get up to the minute Rancho Santa Fe real estate market stats.
Coronado
Part Navy town, part tourist mecca, part home to waterfront luxury homes, Coronado has more than a few properties that find their way onto the high end of San Diego real estate. Browse Coronado homes for sale or get the latest Coronado real estate market stats.
Del Mar
Del Mar is a neighborhood you can easily find yourself surfing, betting on horses at the racetrack, and enjoying fine dining overlooking the Pacific – all on the same day. Like La Jolla, this affluent, seaside town is a blend of laid back San Diego and some of the finest luxury properties in southern California.
Are You House-Hunting for The Most Expensive Houses in San Diego?
I hope you have enjoyed this look at the most expensive houses in San Diego currently for sale. If you are considering buying or selling a home in San Diego, even if it’s not the most expensive home in San Diego, I would love to consult with you on your plans.
For sellers, you may find the free home value estimation tool helpful as a rough estimation of value. Keep in mind this tool may be significantly off, particularly when analyzing the highly unique homes on this list. Whether you are buying or selling, please reach out for a free, no-obligation consultation by phone, Zoom, or in person. I look forward to helping you with your dream home, whether its list price is $1,000,000 or $20,000,000!