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Source: SDMLS · ZIP 92131 · YTD 2026 (through Aug 13)
Scripps Ranch 92131 - 2026 Market Snapshot
Based on 130 closed sales in SDMLS, YTD 2026 through August 13, 2026. All residential property types, ZIP 92131. Includes condos, townhomes, and detached single-family homes across Scripps Ranch and Scripps Miramar. Data provided by Nikolas Mazzola, CA DRE #01724621, Shorebreak Real Estate.
2026 Sold Data · SDMLS
What Homes in Scripps Ranch Actually Sell For
ZIP 92131 delivered 130 closed sales in 2026 ranging from $375,000 entry-level condos to a $3,500,000 canyon estate on Big Canyon Lane. The median home is a 4BR/3BA, 2,011 SF detached SFR on a 9,250 SF lot selling in 11 days at $668/SF with a 101.4% list-to-sale ratio. The table below breaks those 130 sales into their natural tiers.
| Property Type | 2026 Sold Range | Typical Size | Example Streets / Complexes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2BR Condo | $375,000 - $599,000 | 656 - 1,150 SF | Scripps Westview Way (9895-9971), Erma Rd (9929, 9949, 9939), Caminito Aralia (10332, 10333), Caminito Covewood (10359) - the genuine entry point into Scripps Ranch ownership. Well-maintained complexes with HOA amenities, strong rental demand, and consistent resale liquidity. 1BR units from $375K; 2BR/2BA units in the $540K-$600K range. |
| 2-4BR Condo / Townhome | $599,000 - $900,000 | 1,032 - 1,804 SF | Affinity Ct (11115, 11375, 11285 - 2-3BR), Scripps Vista Way (10050, 9980), Caminito Doha (9744), Ivy Hill Dr (10944), Aviary Dr (9917), Caminito Agadir (10318), Miro Circle (11404) - larger condos and townhomes serving move-up buyers and investors. This tier produced some of the fastest closings: 9917 Aviary Dr (1 DOM), 10318 Caminito Agadir (4 DOM). |
| Entry Detached SFR (3-4BR) | $900,000 - $1,250,000 | 1,058 - 1,560 SF | Caminito Arcada (10929, 10833, 10864), Negley Ave (11131 - two separate sales), Red Cedar Ln (11315), Tribuna Ave (11425 - two sales), Village Ridge Rd (11310, 11432), Mesa Madera Dr (9970), Doverhill Rd (11086), Red Rock Dr (10966) - the entry tier for detached SFR in Scripps Ranch. Notable: 10065 Timberline Court closed at $1,250,000 with zero DOM. Most of this tier moves in 5-20 days. |
| Core SFR - Median Tier (3-5BR) | $1,250,000 - $1,800,000 | 1,850 - 2,810 SF | Fidelio Ct (11703), Daymark (12078), Elderwood Rd (10905), Southern Pine Pl (10415), Canyon Lake Dr (10575), Swan Canyon Rd (11361), Riesling Dr (10912), Grayfox Dr (10269), Courtyard Dr (9948), Forestview Lane (11120, 11480), Village Ridge Rd (11310, 11433), Swan Cape Vista Point (11767), Les Arbres Pl (10421) - Scripps Ranch at its core. Multiple above-ask closings. 11480 Forestview listed at $1,995,000, sold at $2,325,000 in 7 days. |
| Premium / Luxury SFR (4-7BR) | $1,800,000 - $3,500,000 | 2,256 - 5,694 SF | Swan Lake Dr (11478, 11586 active), Birch Bluff Ave (10737, 10776, 10747 active), Fairbrook Rd (12597, 12686), Cypress Canyon Rd (11681), Via Santa Pradera (15792), Bacara Ct (15740, 15789), Breckenridge Dr (11127), Eden Mills Pl (14854), Green Valley Ct (14190), Big Canyon Ln (11753, 11764) - the top sale was 11764 Big Canyon Ln (5/6, 4,835 SF) at $3,500,000. 33+ sales over $2M in 2026 YTD confirm active luxury demand. |
Ranges based on 130 closed sales in ZIP 92131, YTD 2026 through August 13, 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 $375K condos to $3.5M estates. School access (Scripps Ranch High School), canyon and lake views, and proximity to I-15 and SR-56 are the primary premium-drivers within sub-tiers.
Agent's Market Analysis · August 2026
Scripps Ranch in 2026: 11-Day DOM at a $1,490,000 Median, and a Single Sale That Closed $330,000 Over Asking
The most useful number in the 2026 Scripps Ranch data is not the median price. It's the median days on market: 11 days. For context, 11-day DOM is aggressive in a $400K market. In a market where the median home sells for $1,490,000, it is exceptional - and it reflects something real about buyer demand in 92131 that the price alone does not fully capture. This is a zip code with deep, qualified buyer pools, limited inventory relative to that demand, and a reputation for family-quality schools and neighborhood stability that does not depreciate.
"Scripps Ranch is the ZIP I point to when someone asks what a top-tier, full-cycle San Diego family neighborhood looks like. 130 homes sold through mid-August. Median DOM of 11 days. Above-ask at the median. The school pipeline - Miramar Ranch Elementary to Marshall Middle to Scripps Ranch High - is one of the best K-12 sequences inside the City of San Diego limits. That combination of school quality, canyon access, freeway convenience, and neighborhood stability is why buyers compete here. And competing buyers are why the data looks the way it does."
The data point that best illustrates 2026 Scripps Ranch demand: 11480 Forestview Lane listed at $1,995,000 and sold at $2,325,000 in 7 days - $330,000 over asking. That is not an isolated event engineered by artificial underpricing. It reflects what happens when a well-presented home in the core SFR tier enters a market with more qualified buyers than supply can accommodate. 10415 Southern Pine Place offered a similar signal - LP $1,400,000, SP $1,543,300, 4 DOM, 10.2% above asking. Zero-DOM sales: 10065 Timberline Court closed at exactly $1,250,000 with no days on market at all.
The median list-to-sale ratio of 101.4% means the typical Scripps Ranch seller is receiving more than they asked. The average SP ($1,552,355) came in fractionally below the average LP ($1,554,681) - a gap of just $2,326 across 130 sales. The explanation is in the luxury segment. Some properties above $2.5M traded with negotiation - 10616 Falcon Rim Point (4/3, 3,500 SF) listed at $2,299,000 and sold at $2,225,000 after 61 days. That one sale contributes more downward pull to the average than 10 transactions in the $1.2M core tier. For sellers pricing in the $1.1M-$1.8M range, the relevant signal is the median: above asking, in 11 days.
The condo and townhome corridor (Scripps Westview Way, Erma Rd, Caminito Aralia, Affinity Ct, Ivy Hill Dr, Aviary Dr) provides genuine entry-point access to 92131 at $375K-$900K. These are not grudging concessions to affordability - they are well-located, HOA-maintained properties in a neighborhood that larger markets would price $100K-$200K higher. For first-time buyers, investors, and downsizing empty-nesters who want to stay in Scripps Ranch, this corridor has traded consistently all year.
For sellers considering timing: the data argues against waiting. The active inventory of 64 listings is high relative to the 21 pending, suggesting that while the core market remains competitive, overpriced homes are being exposed. 10575 Spruce Grove Ave (5/4, 3,553 SF) sat for 86 days before closing at $1,835,000 on a $1,840,000 list - a clear example of what happens when a home is priced at the edge of market tolerance and left to absorb. The 11-day DOM median is achievable for a correctly priced home. It is not the default outcome for a home that leads its comps by 8-12%.
Nikolas Mazzola · CA DRE #01724621 · Broker, Shorebreak Real Estate · Analysis based on SDMLS data, ZIP 92131, YTD 2026 through August 13, 2026.
Based on 2026 Scripps Ranch Sold Prices
How Much You Keep at 1% vs. 2.5%
At the 2026 Scripps Ranch median of $1,490,000, the 1.5% difference between a 1% and 2.5% listing fee is $22,350. At the average of $1,552,355, it's $23,285. On the premium tier above $2M, savings exceed $30,000 - money that stays with you after a sale you've worked hard to earn.
| Your Sale Price | 2.5% Listing Fee | 1% Commission | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| $700,000 | $17,500 | $7,000 | $10,500 |
| $1,000,000 | $25,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| $1,250,000 | $31,250 | $12,500 | $18,750 |
| $1,490,000 (2026 Median) | $37,250 | $14,900 | $22,350 |
| $1,800,000 | $45,000 | $18,000 | $27,000 |
| $2,300,000 | $57,500 | $23,000 | $34,500 |
| $3,500,000 | $87,500 | $35,000 | $52,500 |
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The Scripps Ranch Neighborhoods
ZIP 92131 covers roughly 14 square miles of master-planned residential San Diego bounded by I-15 to the east, Miramar Road to the south, SR-56 to the north, and the Miramar MCAS and Tierrasanta borders to the west. It is one of the most cohesive planned communities in San Diego - developed primarily from the 1970s through the 1990s with consistent street design, eucalyptus groves, canyon open space buffers, and a community identity anchored by schools, Lake Miramar, and the Scripps Ranch Civic Association. Condo prices begin at $375K; canyon estates close above $3.5M. The sub-markets within 92131 are meaningfully distinct in price, product type, and buyer profile.
Core SFR Grid
The largest portion of 92131 is the primary SFR residential grid - streets like Caminito Arcada, Negley Ave, Red Cedar Lane, Tribuna Ave, Village Ridge Rd, Mesa Madera Dr, Doverhill Road, Ironwood Rd, Elderwood Rd, Red Rock Dr, Riesling Dr, Canyon Lake Dr, Swan Canyon Road, Grayfox Drive, Courtyard Drive, and hundreds of residential cul-de-sacs. The typical home is a 3-4BR/2-3BA, 1,384-2,802 SF on a 5,000-11,000 SF lot, with a flat to gently sloped yard, attached 2-car garage, and mature landscaping. Buyers in 2026 are paying $900K-$1.8M across this tier, and the demand is exceptional - most correctly priced homes in this range sell in 5-15 days.
Scripps Ranch Civic AssociationCanyon Estate and Luxury Corridor
The western and northern perimeter of 92131 - Swan Lake Drive, Birch Bluff Ave, Fairbrook Road, Cypress Canyon Road, Via Santa Pradera, Bacara Court, Breckenridge Drive, Eden Mills Place, Green Valley Court, Big Canyon Lane, Applewood Court, Montbury Place - contains Scripps Ranch's premium residential market. These are larger lots (often 10,000-40,000 SF), larger homes (2,800-5,700 SF), and in many cases canyon views or backing open space. In 2026, 33+ properties in 92131 sold above $2M. The top sale, 11764 Big Canyon Lane (5/6, 4,835 SF), closed at $3,500,000. For buyers seeking Scripps Ranch's finest addresses, the search starts here.
Request Luxury Comp AnalysisCondo and Townhome Corridor
A significant portion of 92131's housing stock is in attached communities along Scripps Westview Way (9895-9971), Erma Road (9929, 9939, 9949), Caminito Aralia (10332-10333), Caminito Covewood (10217-10363), and Affinity Court (11115, 11285, 11375). 1BR condos begin at $375K; 2BR/2BA units trade in the $540K-$760K range; larger 3-4BR condo and townhome units reach $900K-$1.15M. This corridor serves first-time buyers, MCAS Miramar military families, Sorrento Valley and Torrey Pines commuters, and investors seeking positive-cash-flow rental property in a top-tier school ZIP code.
Search Scripps Ranch CondosTownhome Communities
Several established townhome communities provide mid-tier attached product between the condo corridor and detached SFR - Caminito Dulce (11036, 11012), Caminito Memosac (10523, 10603, 10653), Ivy Hill Drive (10944, 10948, 10992), Scripps Vista Way (10050, 10060), Spruce Run Drive, Ramsdell Court, and Crosscreek Terrace. These 2-4BR, 1,073-1,804 SF townhomes typically sell in the $705K-$1,100K range and appeal to buyers who want Scripps Ranch schools and community without the maintenance of a detached home. Caminito Dulce produced two identical $1,044,000 closings in consecutive months - a compressed comp environment where pricing is highly calibrated.
Search Townhomes in 92131Why Scripps Ranch's Location Drives Its Value
Scripps Ranch sits at one of the most strategically positioned intersections in San Diego residential real estate: I-15 and SR-56. That combination puts virtually every major employment, recreation, and lifestyle destination in the county within 20-30 minutes under normal conditions - Sorrento Valley biotech, Torrey Pines research corridor, UTC and La Jolla, Del Mar and the coast, downtown San Diego, and Rancho Bernardo. The ZIP code also contains Lake Miramar - one of San Diego's best urban trail assets - and borders MCAS Miramar, which generates stable employment demand that has historically insulated 92131 home values during broader market cycles.
Lake Miramar Trail
Lake Miramar Reservoir sits at the western edge of 92131 and offers a 6.2-mile paved loop around the reservoir - one of the most popular urban trail runs in San Diego County. The trail is open to hikers, joggers, and cyclists year-round, with canyon and reservoir views throughout and consistent shade from the surrounding open space. The trailhead parking lot at Scripps Lake Drive is 5-10 minutes from most Scripps Ranch addresses. For residents who want Mission Trails-quality outdoor access without the drive to East County, Lake Miramar is the neighborhood amenity that doesn't show up on a Zillow listing but factors heavily in buyer preference.
Lake Miramar - City of SDMCAS Miramar and Employment
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar borders the southern portion of 92131 and serves as a significant employment anchor for the neighborhood. MCAS Miramar employs approximately 10,000 military and civilian personnel, many of whom live in Scripps Ranch and surrounding ZIPs. The base hosts the annual Miramar Air Show - one of the largest military air shows in the country - which is a community event in 92131. For buyers who are active military, DoD civilians, or defense contractors, Scripps Ranch offers base-proximate housing in a top-ranked school zone with no on-base housing waiting list required.
MCAS Miramar Official SiteSorrento Valley Tech Corridor
The Sorrento Valley / Torrey Pines biotech and technology corridor - home to Qualcomm, IQVIA, Neurocrine, Illumina, Mirati, Ionis, and dozens of smaller biotech and tech companies - is approximately 15 minutes from central Scripps Ranch via I-15 south to Sorrento Valley Road. For the sizable cohort of 92131 buyers who work in the life sciences or technology sectors, Scripps Ranch is effectively the closest high-quality family neighborhood to that corridor without paying Carmel Valley or Del Mar prices. The commute advantage is meaningful: 15 minutes vs. 20-30 minutes from many coastal ZIPs at a $200K-$500K price discount.
Sorrento Valley Business ParkDel Mar and Coast via SR-56
SR-56 connects Scripps Ranch directly west to Carmel Valley and Del Mar in 15-20 minutes, and east to Rancho Bernardo and the I-15 North corridor in 20 minutes. That east-west axis makes Scripps Ranch one of the few San Diego ZIPs with true freeway convenience in all four compass directions - north via I-15, south via I-15, west via SR-56, and east via SR-52. The Del Mar Highlands Town Center, One Paseo, and Del Mar beaches are all accessible in under 20 minutes. For buyers coming from the coast who want the Scripps Ranch school pipeline and price point, SR-56 eliminates the commute objection.
Del Mar VillageScripps Ranch Marketplace
The Scripps Ranch Marketplace on Scripps Ranch Boulevard serves as the neighborhood's primary commercial hub - Ralph's grocery, restaurants, professional services, and neighborhood retail within the ZIP itself. The Miramar Road commercial corridor immediately south provides additional big-box retail, car dealerships, and service businesses. For upscale dining and specialty retail, Del Mar Highlands (Jimbo's, West Elm, dozens of restaurants) and Westfield UTC (Whole Foods, Nordstrom, major restaurant row) are both 20 minutes. Sharp Rees-Stealy Scripps Ranch medical group is located directly in the neighborhood.
City of San Diego ServicesHoyt Park and Recreation
Hoyt Park serves as the neighborhood's main community park - sports fields, playgrounds, open lawn, and picnic areas adjacent to the Scripps Ranch Library and Civic Association. Multiple additional parks are distributed throughout the ZIP, including Scripps Ranch Community Park, several smaller pocket parks adjacent to the canyon open space network, and the Lake Miramar recreational area. The Scripps Ranch Recreation Center (programming, youth sports leagues, community events) and the YMCA serve the community's organized recreation needs year-round.
San Diego Parks and RecreationSchools Serving 92131
Scripps Ranch is served by San Diego Unified School District and has one of the most consistently high-performing K-12 school pipelines in the City of San Diego. The Scripps Ranch school sequence - elementary through high school - is the single largest driver of family buyer demand in 92131 and is directly reflected in the premium the market sustains relative to adjacent ZIPs with similar housing stock. Multiple elementary schools feed Marshall Middle, which feeds Scripps Ranch High. Assignment is by address zone; verify current enrollment boundaries with SDUSD before purchasing.
Miramar Ranch Elementary
Miramar Ranch Elementary School is one of the primary elementary schools serving the core SFR grid in 92131. Consistent academic performance above SDUSD averages, active parent-teacher community, and a well-resourced campus make Miramar Ranch a frequent listing point in 92131 real estate discussions. The school's proximity to the central Scripps Ranch residential grid means that buyers targeting the $1.1M-$1.6M standard SFR tier are typically in the Miramar Ranch zone and prioritize school quality in their buying decision.
Miramar Ranch ElementaryEllen Browning Scripps Elementary
Ellen Browning Scripps Elementary serves the western and northwestern portions of 92131 - the higher-priced canyon estate and luxury corridor neighborhoods. Like Miramar Ranch, EBS Elementary is a high-performing SDUSD neighborhood school with consistent scores and engaged parent community. For buyers in the $1.8M-$3.5M tier - particularly on Swan Lake Drive, Birch Bluff, Big Canyon Lane, and Bacara Court - the Ellen Browning Scripps zone is the relevant attendance boundary to verify before closing.
Ellen Browning Scripps ElementaryJerabek Elementary
Jerabek Elementary School serves portions of the condo and townhome corridor in the southern section of 92131. Jerabek has a multi-language learner program and participates in SDUSD enrichment initiatives. For buyers in the attached-home and entry-SFR tier ($375K-$1M) in the southern portions of 92131, Jerabek is the relevant zone - a functional neighborhood school with improving metrics and steady parent community engagement since 2022.
Jerabek ElementaryMarshall Middle School
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is the primary feeder middle school for most of 92131, serving grades 6-8. Marshall's AVID college-prep program, elective offerings, and interscholastic athletics reflect the broader parent investment in the Scripps Ranch school pipeline. Academic performance at Marshall is consistently strong relative to SDUSD middle schools, which is a function of both the school's resources and the socioeconomic profile of the attendance zone. For families buying in 92131 for school access, Marshall's position in the pipeline - between high-performing elementaries and Scripps Ranch High - is an important piece of the K-12 sequence.
Thurgood Marshall Middle SchoolScripps Ranch High School
Scripps Ranch High School is the primary reason families target 92131 over adjacent ZIPs with similar price points. SRHS is consistently ranked among the top 5% of California high schools by multiple metrics - AP enrollment rate, college acceptance outcomes, California Dashboard performance, and California Distinguished Schools recognition. The school offers 30+ AP courses, a robust performing arts program, competitive athletics (notably swimming, given proximity to the outdoor aquatic complex), and a college counseling infrastructure that reflects what happens when a high-engagement parent community invests in a school over decades. For families with children within 10 years of high school, Scripps Ranch High School is not a nice-to-have; it is the primary purchase driver.
Scripps Ranch High SchoolPrivate and Charter Options
Several private and charter school options are accessible from 92131. High Tech High Miramar and High Tech Middle Miramar (project-based learning, charter, lottery admission) are located on Miramar Road approximately 10 minutes south. Alliant International University campus is adjacent to the ZIP. Cathedral Catholic High School (Miramar area, private Catholic) is 15 minutes. Francis Parker School and La Jolla Country Day School are 20-25 minutes via I-15. For buyers whose school preference is charter or private, 92131's location provides access to the widest range of options available in the City of San Diego.
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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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