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Source: SDMLS · ZIP 92111 · YTD 2026 (through Aug 14)
Linda Vista 92111 -- 2026 Market Snapshot
Based on 164 closed sales in SDMLS, YTD 2026 through August 14, 2026. All residential property types, ZIP 92111. Includes condos, townhomes, and detached single-family homes across Linda Vista. Data provided by Nikolas Mazzola, CA DRE #01724621, Shorebreak Real Estate.
2026 Sold Data · SDMLS
What Homes in Linda Vista Actually Sell For
Linda Vista's 2026 median of $935,000 spans entry-level condos near $365K and hillside estates near $1.7M. The median home is a 3BR/2BA, 1,260 SF property on a 6,000 SF lot selling in just 11 days at $687/SF with a 101.1% list-to-sale ratio. The table below breaks those 164 sales into their natural tiers.
| Property Type | 2026 Sold Range | Typical Size | Example Streets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Condo (1BR) | $365,000 - $550,000 | 618 - 880 SF | Linda Vista Road, Ashford St, Park Mesa Way, Northrim Court, Mount Alifan, Caminito Salado, Caminito Roberto -- the genuine entry point into 92111 ownership. |
| Condo / Townhome (2-3BR) | $550,000 - $800,000 | 916 - 1,271 SF | Caminito Luisito, Caminito Telmo, Camino Degrazia, Caminito Marcial, Mount Alifan Dr, River Glen Row, Canyon Rim Row, Family Circle, Fashion Hills Blvd -- the largest concentration of entry-level attached inventory in the ZIP. |
| Entry Detached SFR (2-3BR) | $800,000 - $1,000,000 | 750 - 1,464 SF | Ulric St, Atlas Street, Fulton St, Preece Street, Comstock St, Nye St, Whitney, Glidden Lane, Arillo Street, Salerno St, Judson St, Dellwood St -- the entry tier for detached homes in Linda Vista. |
| Core Detached SFR (3-4BR) | $1,000,000 - $1,300,000 | 1,001 - 1,760 SF | Mount Acadia Blvd, Fireway Dr, Mount Everest Blvd, Aldford Dr, Argyle St, Rockglen Avenue, Mount Alvarez Ave, Old Cobble Rd, Marlesta Drive, Goodwin Street, Ben St -- Linda Vista's classic Mount-street grid at its core, where the 2026 median transaction actually happened. |
| Premium / Luxury SFR | $1,300,000 - $1,700,000 | 1,165 - 2,599 SF | Mount Burnham Ct, Mt Aclare Ave, Via Bartolo, Mount Albertine Avenue, Chasewood Dr -- topped by 3761 Mount Ashmun, which sold $76,000 over its asking price at $1,526,000 in just 4 days, the fastest top-tier close of the year. |
Ranges based on 164 closed sales in ZIP 92111, YTD 2026 through August 14, 2026. Median DOM of 11 days across all tiers confirms a supply-constrained market where accurately priced homes move quickly at virtually every price point from $365K condos to $1.7M hillside estates. Canyon proximity, updated interiors, and lot size are the primary premium-drivers within sub-tiers.
Agent's Market Analysis · August 2026
Linda Vista in 2026: 11 Days to Contract at $935,000 -- and Sellers Are Getting More Than Asking
The number that defines the 2026 Linda Vista market is the 101.1% median list-to-sale ratio. The typical Linda Vista seller is getting full price -- and often more -- in a median of just 11 days. With 164 closed sales against only 55 active listings, buyer demand in 92111 has consistently outpaced available supply throughout 2026.
"Linda Vista offers genuine detached-home inventory close to USD, Fashion Valley, and Tecolote Canyon at a price point that's still accessible relative to the coast. 164 homes sold through mid-August. Median list-to-sale ratio over 101%. One home on Mount Ashmun sold for $1,526,000 -- $76,000 over its $1,450,000 asking price -- in just 4 days. That's the kind of outcome you get when buyer demand outpaces available inventory."
The data point that best illustrates 2026 Linda Vista demand: 3761 Mount Ashmun listed at $1,450,000 and sold at $1,526,000 in 4 days -- $76,000, or 5.2%, over asking, the top sale of the year among the ZIP's premium tier. Earlier in the year, 1892 Westinghouse Street closed at $900,000 against a $780,000 list price -- $120,000, or 15.4%, over asking, in just 15 days, the largest overbid percentage recorded in the ZIP this year.
The median list-to-sale ratio of 101.1% means the typical Linda Vista seller received more than their full asking price. The average SP ($926,429) also exceeded the average LP ($925,173), reflecting a market with genuinely upward pricing pressure across the full range of 164 transactions -- from entry condos to hillside estates along Mount Albertine and Chasewood Drive.
The condo and townhome corridor along Linda Vista Road, Ashford Street, and Caminito Salado provides the most accessible entry point into 92111 at $365K-$800K -- a meaningful discount to the detached market while still delivering access to San Diego Unified schools and quick freeway access via I-8 and I-805. For buyers priced out of the Mount-street grid, this corridor remains the practical path into the ZIP.
With a typical Linda Vista sale at $935,000, a traditional 2.5% listing commission costs $23,375. Our 1% listing fee is $9,350 -- a difference of $14,025 that stays in your pocket. In a market where homes are selling above asking in barely two weeks, sellers don't need to pay a premium commission to get a competitive result.
Nikolas Mazzola · CA DRE #01724621 · Broker, Shorebreak Real Estate · Analysis based on SDMLS data, ZIP 92111, YTD 2026 through August 14, 2026.
The Linda Vista Neighborhoods
ZIP 92111 covers Linda Vista, one of San Diego's most centrally located and historically rich communities, developed largely during and after WWII along the mesa above Mission Valley and Tecolote Canyon. The ZIP offers a genuinely broad range of housing product -- from $365K condos to $1.7M hillside estates -- unified by consistent central access and proximity to major employment and education hubs.
The Mount Streets
Linda Vista's core detached neighborhoods are laid out along Mount-prefixed streets -- Mount Alifan, Mount Acadia, Mount Everest, Mount Ashmun -- and produced the bulk of 2026's core-tier transactions, with a median DOM of just 11 days.
Search Linda Vista HomesThe Caminito Corridor
The condo and townhome community along Caminito Salado, Caminito Telmo, and Caminito Luisito provides the most accessible entry point into 92111 at $365K-$800K -- a meaningful discount to the detached market while retaining access to the same central location.
Request a Condo Comp AnalysisFashion Valley-Adjacent
Neighborhoods along River Glen Row and River Vista Row sit closest to Fashion Valley and the San Diego River, offering quick access to the area's largest retail and dining corridor.
Ask About Commute TimesHistoric Grid Streets
Older detached neighborhoods along Comstock, Ulric, and Judson streets reflect Linda Vista's original WWII-era housing grid, now a value-driven entry point into the detached market.
Search Homes in 92111Why Linda Vista's Location Drives Its Value
Linda Vista sits in central San Diego along the mesa above Mission Valley, bordered by Tecolote Canyon to the south and the University of San Diego campus to the west. That combination of central geography, protected canyon land, and proximity to major institutions is central to the community's sustained demand.
Tecolote Canyon Natural Park
Tecolote Canyon offers a natural park, hiking trails, and a public golf course directly adjacent to Linda Vista neighborhoods -- a significant open-space amenity rarely found this close to a central urban community.
Ask About Canyon-Adjacent HomesUniversity of San Diego
Linda Vista borders the University of San Diego campus, contributing to steady rental demand and a consistent flow of faculty, staff, and student-adjacent buyers in the area.
University of San DiegoFashion Valley Mall
Just minutes from Linda Vista, Fashion Valley offers San Diego's premier shopping and dining destination, one of the community's most valuable proximity advantages.
Search Homes in Linda VistaCentral Freeway Access
Linda Vista's position near I-8, I-805, and CA-163 provides efficient access to nearly every part of San Diego County -- downtown, Mission Valley, La Jolla, and beyond -- a consistently useful commute corridor for residents throughout the ZIP.
Ask About Commute TimesNaval Base & NTC Promenade Proximity
Linda Vista sits close to Naval Base San Diego and the historic NTC Promenade arts and culture district, adding both employment access and cultural amenities within a short drive.
Ask About Nearby AmenitiesDiverse, Established Community
Linda Vista has long been one of San Diego's most culturally diverse communities, with consistent demand from move-up buyers who want a detached home and central access without a coastal price tag.
Schedule a Buyer ConsultationSchools Serving 92111
Linda Vista is served by San Diego Unified School District. This central location and school pipeline are consistent drivers of family buyer demand in 92111, and are reflected in the market's fast, above-asking transaction pattern. Families should verify current attendance boundaries with the district before purchasing.
Kearny Educational Complex
The Kearny Educational Complex serves much of Linda Vista with several small themed high schools under San Diego Unified School District, offering specialized academic tracks and college-prep programs.
San Diego Unified School DistrictMontgomery Middle School
Montgomery Middle School serves as a key feeder school in the Linda Vista area, offering strong academics and a full slate of electives and athletics for students in grades 6-8.
San Diego Unified Middle SchoolsNeighborhood Elementary Options
Several San Diego Unified elementary schools, including Linda Vista Elementary, serve the community's various neighborhoods. Families should confirm current boundaries directly with the district for any specific address under consideration.
San Diego Unified Elementary SchoolsList Your Home for 1% in Linda Vista
Linda Vista's median sale price means a traditional 2.5% listing commission costs over $23,000. Shorebreak Real Estate's 1% listing fee keeps $14,025 in your pocket without sacrificing the marketing and negotiation your sale deserves.
Get Your Free Home Value EstimateSchools
Students in the 91942 zip code are served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District for K–8 and the Grossmont Union High School District for grades 9–12. The 91942 zip includes several well-regarded LMSV elementary and middle school campuses, and high schoolers are zoned into the GUHSD's network — with Helix Charter High School and Grossmont High School as the primary campuses for 91942 students.
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District (K–8)
Serving approximately 11,400 students across La Mesa and Spring Valley, the LMSVSD covers 91942 with multiple elementary and middle school campuses including La Mesa Dale, Murray Manor, Loma, and Rolando elementaries, and La Mesa Middle School. The district offers dual-immersion, STEM, and arts programs at various campuses and is recognized for strong community engagement and parent involvement.
Phone: (619) 668-5700
lmsvschools.org ↗Grossmont Union High School District (9–12)
91942 high schoolers are zoned into the GUHSD's 13-campus network. Grossmont High School on Milton Drive in La Mesa is the primary campus for much of 91942, with strong academic and CTE offerings. Helix Charter High School — one of the district's most recognized campuses for academics and athletics — is also accessible to 91942 students. The GUHSD also offers adult education and dual-enrollment options throughout East County.
Phone: (619) 644-8000
guhsd.net ↗Grossmont High School
Located at 1100 Murray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020, Grossmont High is one of East County's largest and most established high school campuses — with a long history of strong academic programs, athletics, and performing arts. One of San Diego County's original comprehensive high schools, it serves a broad swath of the 91942 community.
Grossmont High School ↗School Research Tools
Compare ratings, test scores, and enrollment data for all schools serving Lake Murray, Rolando, and 91942 neighborhoods.
GreatSchools — La Mesa ↗ Niche — La Mesa Schools ↗ CA Dept. of Education ↗Parks & Recreation
The 91942 zip code's recreational centerpiece is Lake Murray — one of San Diego's most popular urban reservoirs — offering a 3.2-mile lakeside trail, fishing, and open space that draws visitors from across the county. Beyond the lake, 91942 residents have direct access to La Mesa's city parks network and Mission Trails Regional Park just minutes away.
Lake Murray Community Park & Reservoir
La Mesa's crown jewel. The Lake Murray trail is a 3.2-mile out-and-back along the reservoir's eastern edge — flat, paved, and open to walkers, joggers, and cyclists year-round. The lake offers fishing for bass, catfish, bluegill, and trout (city permit required), along with picnic areas and sweeping hill views. Seasonal paddle and kayak rentals are also available. A genuine selling point for homes in the 91942 zip.
Lake Murray — Mission Trails ↗La Mesa City Parks Network
La Mesa's parks system includes Harry Griffin Park, MacArthur Park, Northmont Park, Rolando Park, and Sunset Park throughout 91942 — offering playgrounds, sports courts, open turf, picnic facilities, and a popular dog park at Harry Griffin. The La Mesa Recreation Department runs year-round youth sports leagues, fitness programs, summer camps, and facility rentals citywide.
City of La Mesa Parks & Rec ↗Mission Trails Regional Park
Over 7,200 acres of open space bordering the northern edge of La Mesa — with 65+ miles of trails, Cowles Mountain (San Diego's highest point at 1,592 ft), the Old Mission Dam, and multiple trailheads accessible from 91942 in under 10 minutes. One of the nation's largest urban parks, essentially in 91942's backyard.
mtrp.org ↗Harry Griffin Park
A beloved La Mesa park featuring a children's playground, an off-leash dog park, open turf, sports courts, and shaded picnic areas. One of the most-used parks in the 91942 zip — consistently busy with families, dog owners, and recreational users, and a frequent venue for community events and seasonal gatherings.
City Parks & Recreation ↗Cowles Mountain & East Fortuna
San Diego's highest urban peak at 1,592 feet, Cowles Mountain is accessible via multiple trailheads from the Mission Trails network and is one of the most-hiked summits in the region. The adjacent East Fortuna trail system offers more remote, technical terrain — all reachable from most 91942 addresses in under 15 minutes.
Cowles Mountain — AllTrails ↗AllTrails — Lake Murray & East County
Trail maps, reviews, and difficulty ratings for Lake Murray, Mission Trails, Cowles Mountain, and all major hiking and walking routes accessible from 91942.
AllTrails — La Mesa Area ↗ Mission Trails — Trail Maps ↗Transportation & Commute
The 91942 zip code is one of East County's most transit-accessible communities — with two Green Line Trolley stations providing direct service to SDSU, Mission Valley, and downtown San Diego. Combined with SR-94 and I-8 freeway access, 91942 is a practical commuter base for workers across the county.
La Mesa Blvd Station (Green Line)
Located in the heart of La Mesa Village at La Mesa Blvd and Spring Street, this station sits at the center of 91942's most walkable corridor. Direct Green Line service reaches SDSU in approximately 10 minutes, Mission Valley in 20, and downtown San Diego in approximately 35–40 minutes. The station is surrounded by La Mesa Village dining, retail, and services — a genuine walkable transit hub.
San Diego MTS ↗Spring Street Station (Green Line)
Located at Spring Street and the SR-94 freeway in the southern portion of 91942. Includes a park-and-ride lot — a practical option for commuters from 91942 and neighboring 91941 who prefer to drive to the station and ride in. Direct Green Line service to SDSU, Mission Valley, and downtown.
MTS Schedules & Maps ↗MTS Bus Network
Multiple MTS bus routes serve 91942 along University Avenue, La Mesa Blvd, Spring Street, and connecting corridors — linking riders to both Trolley stations, Grossmont Transit Center, SDSU, and destinations throughout East County. The MTS trip planner helps optimize any route combination.
MTS Trip Planner ↗Dining, Shopping & Medical
The 91942 zip code is home to La Mesa Village — the city's historic downtown corridor and the dining and entertainment hub for all of La Mesa. Combined with the Grossmont Center retail hub adjacent to the zip's eastern edge, 91942 residents have walkable neighborhood restaurants and full regional shopping within easy reach.
La Mesa Village
La Mesa Village on La Mesa Blvd is the dining, retail, and entertainment center of the 91942 zip. Independent standouts include City Tacos, Tour de Tapas, Mario's de la Mesa, Surfrider Pizza, Curbside Eatery & Drinkery, and Bougie's Cheese Shop, alongside wine bars, boutiques, a weekly Friday Farmers Market, and a Trolley station at the center of it all. La Mesa Oktoberfest — one of Southern California's largest — draws 100,000+ visitors each fall, right through the Village.
La Mesa Village Association ↗University Avenue & College Area Corridor
University Avenue runs along the northern boundary of 91942, connecting La Mesa to the SDSU College Area neighborhood. This corridor offers a dense mix of casual dining, coffee shops, ethnic restaurants, and neighborhood retail — a practical everyday amenity for 91942 residents in the Rolando and northern portions of the zip.
Yelp — 91942 Dining ↗Grossmont Center
Grossmont Center on Fletcher Parkway is the primary regional shopping destination for 91942 residents — anchored by Target, Best Buy, and a full range of national retailers, restaurants, and services. Adjacent medical offices and Grossmont College make the Fletcher Parkway corridor a one-stop destination for shopping, healthcare, and professional services, all within 5–10 minutes of most 91942 addresses.
grossmontcenter.com ↗Sharp Grossmont Hospital
At 5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 — directly within the 91942 zip code — Sharp Grossmont is the largest hospital in East County with 562 beds, a full-service emergency department, a certified Stroke Center, a Women's Hospital, cancer care, cardiac surgery, and orthopedics. It is East County's primary acute care anchor and one of its largest employers, with significant resident impact on local housing demand.
sharp.com — Grossmont Hospital ↗Sharp Rees-Stealy — La Mesa
Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa at 8010 Frost St., La Mesa, CA 91942 is a multi-specialty outpatient clinic with primary care, urgent care, specialty medicine, imaging, and lab services — convenient for 91942 residents for routine and urgent care without a hospital visit.
Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa ↗Neighborhood Research
Research walkability, crime statistics, school data, and demographics for Lake Murray, Rolando, and the 91942 zip code.
Niche — La Mesa Reviews ↗ NeighborhoodScout — La Mesa ↗Want to work with us?
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Proposition 19: What California Homeowners Need to Know About Intergenerational Transfers
Why Proposition 19 Matters for California Homeowners
With California’s ongoing housing shortage and soaring prices, Proposition 19 brought major changes to how property taxes are handled — particularly for seniors, wildfire victims, and families passing property between generations.
C.A.R. (California Association of Realtors) sponsored Prop 19 as part of a broader strategy to unlock more housing inventory, especially by allowing older homeowners to move more freely without being penalized by increased property taxes.
But one of the biggest shifts? The rules for intergenerational transfers — meaning what happens when you pass your home to your children or grandchildren.
Let’s break it down.
The Big Picture: What Prop 19 Does
Proposition 19 has two major components:
Tax Portability
Homeowners who are 55+, severely disabled, or wildfire/natural disaster victims can now transfer their current property tax base to a new home anywhere in California, up to 3 times in their lifetime.
Limits on Inherited Property Tax Savings
Families used to be able to inherit not just the home, but also the low property tax base — even on vacation homes or investment properties.
Now, only primary residences passed to children or grandchildren will retain the property tax base — and only if the new owner uses the property as their primary residence.
Why C.A.R. Allowed Changes to Inheritance Rules
The truth is, intergenerational transfer tax rules were already under attack from lawmakers and media who viewed them as tax shelters for the wealthy.
Without Prop 19, there was a risk that all property tax benefits for family transfers would be eliminated completely.
Instead, Prop 19 preserved the ability for families to keep property tax savings on the family home, while ending those benefits for second homes or rentals.
It also cemented those rights in the state constitution, protecting them from future rollbacks.
New Rules for Family Transfers & Property Tax Basis
Here’s how the new rules work as of February 16, 2021:
✅ If you transfer your principal residence to your child or grandchild, and
✅ They live in the home as their primary residence, and
✅ They file for the homeowner’s exemption within one year —
👉 They can keep your low property tax base.
However, there are limits:
If the market value at time of transfer is less than $1 million over the original tax basis, the child keeps the exact same tax base.
If it’s more than $1 million over, the new tax base is adjusted upward:
➤ New Taxable Value = Market Value – $1 Million
📌 Example:
Original tax basis = $500,000
Market value at time of transfer = $1.2M → New tax basis = $500,000 (no change)
Market value at time of transfer = $2M → New tax basis = $1M
What About Family Farms?
Yes, family farms are included.
Under Prop 19, family farms retain their tax basis — even if the child or grandchild doesn’t live on the property, as long as it’s still being used for agriculture, grazing, or cultivation.
What Benefits Were Eliminated?
Prior to Prop 19, you could also pass on up to $1 million of additional real estate (not your primary home) to children without triggering reassessment.
🚫 That exemption is now gone.
Only the family home is eligible for tax savings under Prop 19 — and only if it becomes the new owner’s primary residence.
Will Prop 19 Raise Your Taxes?
For most homeowners, no.
In fact, it may help many Californians save — especially seniors or disaster victims looking to downsize or relocate.
But for families passing on high-value homes or second properties, there may be higher property taxes unless the new owners live in the home.
What Should You Do Next?
If you're planning to pass your home to your children or grandchildren, here’s what you should consider:
✅ Make sure they plan to live in the home as a primary residence
✅ File the homeowner’s exemption within 1 year of the transfer
✅ Talk to a tax advisor or estate attorney to understand how Prop 19 may impact your estate plan
Learn More & Get Help
Want a clear picture of your property’s value and options under Prop 19?
At San Diego 1 Percent Listing, we help families navigate homeownership decisions with strategy and transparency.
📞 Call Nik Mazzola at (619)851-7680
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