Marc Lyman

San Diego Home Prices by Neighborhood

Like much of California, San Diego is known for having high home prices. What many home-buyers don’t realize is how much variation exists in San Diego home prices from neighborhood to neighborhood. While some neighborhoods see median home prices double or even triple that of the median for San Diego County, there are still desirable neighborhoods below the median price as well. I put together several useful graphs to help shed a little light on some of the more popular neighborhoods in San Diego and how their prices compare. The graphs cover three to five years to give a better sense of how pricing has been trending. Since markets can change, particularly in specific neighborhoods, the graphs are all programmed to provide the latest data regardless of whether you read them today or two years from today. I encourage you to come back to this page anytime you’d like the most current information.

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Mission Hills Neighborhood Guide

Mission Hills Real Estate is highly desired given that the neighborhood is one of the oldest and most preserved areas of San Diego. With charming craftsman-style homes, safe and secure neighborhoods, and good schools, it tops the list as one of the best areas to live in San Diego. Mission Hills is close to just … Read more

La Jolla Neighborhood Guide

La Jolla is a gorgeous and affluent seaside community that stretches 7 miles along the San Diego coastline. Filled with amazing views, great shopping, food, and fun, it is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods that San Diego has to offer. La Jolla rarely disappoints. This community is home to Scripps Aquarium and is also … Read more

Coronado Neighborhood Guide

When I first came to San Diego, I knew Coronado was one of the must-see areas of the city. It is a beautifully put together area of San Diego, and this small island is bursting at the seams with character and charm. As you cross over the Coronado bridge from the I-5, you are met … Read more

Why List with Sotheby’s International Realty

When I first chose a career in real estate, I wanted to find a company best positioned in the San Diego marketplace, that also had a powerful position nationwide and worldwide. I also wanted to find a fit with the strongest branding and marketing. I interviewed with five local real estate offices, including Pacific Sotheby’s … Read more

Buyer Questionnaire

Finding the ideal home is no easy task. For some, a home must perfectly match a long list of criteria to make the cut. For others, “I’ll know it when I see it” takes precedence over any specific criteria. Even when it may seem like you are looking for a needle in a haystack, there … Read more

Point Loma Neighborhood Guide

In 2004, after an exhaustive real estate search that covered most of San Diego County, my wife and I purchased a home in Point Loma. When we began our home search, Point Loma was on the short list of ideal neighborhoods to move into, followed closely by Mission Hills. Temperate ocean breezes, stunning San Diego … Read more