Serra Mesa


The Serra Mesa Community located in the city of San Diego is one of the most sought after communities in the area. Built in a great proximity to the Aztec Stadium in Mission Valley and amazing parks at Civita, it has a highly ranked charter school, and is centrally located in San Diego providing short drive times to almost anywhere in the City. Real estate in the Serra Mesa community does not stay on the market for long. The primary zip code here is 92123.
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What is the Serra Mesa  Community Like? 

Serra Mesa is located in the city of San Diego. Serra Mesa sits atop a bluff (or Mesa) directly north of Mission Valley. Known for its excellent schools and academic opportunities, the communities of both Serra Mesa and San Diego are popular among many in the life sciences, technology, and construction fields as it is centrally located and a short drive to any of the major hubs of these fields. It's very close to other popular areas of San Diego including Kearny Mesa, North Park, Downtown, and Mission Beach. It has a shopping center conveniently located in the center of Serra Mesa and has convenience stores such as CVS and fitness center, Crunch as well coffee shops and gas stations.

It’s also home to a regional airport, Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (formerly knows as Montgomery Field). With San Diego being home to the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, Serra Mesa is just a short drive away to enjoy San Diego’s rich history.

Real Estate in the Serra Mesa  Community 

The community of Serra Mesa  is known for being a quiet, safe neighborhood in San Diego that is excellent for raising a family. The homes are mostly mid-century, single story homes ranging in size from 1,200- 2,000 Square Feet. They were, predominantly built between the 1950’s and 1960’s. Although many homes are well maintained by their owners, many of these homes are being fully renovated into Mid-Century Modern homes and resold. There are also several condominium communities that tend to be a bit dated and lack some of the modern amenities that can be found at Civita or Escala.

The median price of a home in the Serra Mesa Community as of October 2021 is approximate $899,000 however, prices can go up to well beyond $900,000. Here is the local market update with the current Median Price for Serra Mesa. 

What are the Serra Mesa Schools Like?

The schools in Serra Mesa are well - known for the many excellent educational opportunities that they offer students. There are 9 schools in Serra Mesa, including Elevate Elementary is a A+ rated charter school located in the community of Serra Mesa. According to niche.com, “Elevate Elementary School is a top rated, public, charter school located in SAN DIEGO, CA. It has 320 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 24 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 87% in reading.” Other schools in the area include the School for Entrepreneurship & Technology, Angier Elementary School, Jones Elementary School, Fletcher Elementary School that are all ranked A-.

The Economy around the Serra Mesa Community

The economy around Serra Mesa is very much dominated by biotech, life sciences, technology, healthcare, education, military (defense), and construction. These industries make up the majority of job opportunities in and around the Serra Mesa, San Diego area.