Central · Neighborhood / grouped submarkets · SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Serra Mesa

Central mesa neighborhood close to hospitals and regional freeways

Community profile · Researched 2026-11-01

Relocation research note: Area groupings and map centers are approximate. Median sold, listing, and asking-rent figures are source-defined, mixed-property-type summaries, not a quote or valuation. School assignments, services, boundaries, and eligibility depend on the exact address. Verify current details directly with the relevant source.

HOUSING CONTEXT

Market snapshot

Profile-area market

Serra Mesa Neighborhood of San Diego, CA Housing Market - Prices, Rent Trends & Local Insights | Realtor.com®

Median sold: $755,500
Median listing: $996,500
Asking rent / month: $3,002

September 2026 · Mixed properties and unit sizes; source geography may differ from the community grouping.

View source & definitions ↗

HOMES & TRANSPORT

Housing and getting around

Common housing types

Ranch houses, apartments, condos and planned infill

Rental options

Ranch houses, apartments, condos and planned infill; availability and lease length vary. No live inventory count is asserted.

Availability, prices, and lease terms change; mixed-unit rent summaries are not quotes for a specific home or bedroom count.

Walkability & getting around

Retail pockets; generally car dependent

Walk Score reference ↗

WORK & OUTDOORS

Employment and recreation

Employment

Local/nearby employment: Sharp Memorial, Rady Children’s, Kaiser Permanente, Kearny Mesa business parks and defense/engineering employers.

Employer names are research leads, not current job openings. Verify the worksite and peak-hour commute route.

County employment reference ↗

Parks, activities & recreation

Ruffin Canyon; Serra Mesa Community Park; nearby stadium.

County parks ↗City pool directory ↗YMCA aquatics ↗

Pool access

Nearby municipal pools and Mission Valley YMCA; paid access varies Access, fees, eligibility, and schedules vary by facility; verify directly.

SCHOOLS

Districts and school starting points

San Diego Unified. Elementary through high school; use the district address finder. Magnet, charter and choice enrollment have separate rules.

Representative campuses to research in the area or serving district; not a guaranteed attendance assignment. Charter admissions differ. Verify every property address with the district.

Verify each property address with the serving elementary and secondary districts. These examples do not guarantee attendance; charter, magnet, and choice enrollment may have separate rules.

School	Grades	District	Official details
Angier Elementary	See official record	San Diego Unified (District Profile)	State profile ↗ · Dashboard
Taft Middle	See official record	San Diego Unified (District Profile)	State profile ↗ · Dashboard
Kearny College Connections	9–12	San Diego Unified	State profile ↗ · Dashboard

School attendance is address dependent. Verify current boundaries, enrollment, programs, and performance information with the district and state sources.

District information ↗County school finder ↗

DINING & LOCAL LINKS

Places to explore

A short set of dining starting points around Convoy / Kearny Mesa dining hub. Some are nearby regional alternatives. Confirm current locations, service, and hours directly.