5 up-and-coming neighborhoods

Are you planning to move or buy a house in San Diego soon? Below are the top 5 neighborhoods in the San Diego area that you should consider.

1. Chula Vista

Chula Vista, meaning "beautiful view," is a vibrant neighborhood and it’s the second-largest city in San Diego, behind Oceanside. It has a lot to offer and it is ideal for children, young professionals and families. It has been named one of the top safest cities in the country, with excellent public and private schools.

It is the leader in conservation and renewable energy with over 52 square miles of coastal landscape, quality parks, and beautiful trail hikes. It also home for a US Olympic training center.

Because of its large size, Chula Vista has a lot of available development space making it ideal for real estate investors.

Home prices in Chula Vista are also affordable with the median home price being $543,100.

2. Sea Port Village Area

Seaport Village is located in Downtown San Diego and it’s famously known for its waterfront shopping and dining complex. Here, you will find more than 75 shops selling all types of items and eateries where you can enjoy tasty foods and drinks all under the waterfront complex. Both San Diego Convention Center and the Cruise ship terminal are at walking distance from the Seaport Village area.

Under the new redevelopment plan, there are new renovations that are coming up and are expected to be completed by 2029. The value of properties will increase drastically making it an ideal choice for investors and prospective home buyers.

The median home price in Seaport village is $467,983.

3. Point Loma

Point Loma gives residents and visitors the best view of both the city and harbor. The once sleepy fishing village has now developed into a vibrant and thriving community. The main driving force of Point Loma is the open ocean beach views as it is built on a peninsula. Home of the Cabrillo National Monument, Point Loma has been growing in popularity included the buzzy restaurants and shops at Liberty Station.

Key features and amenities include; Liberty Station Public Market, Ho Golf Course, Historical Cabrillo National Monument, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park and the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

The median home price in Point Loma is about $849,000 which is still affordable.

4. North Park

North Park is ideal for young professionals and students. This community prides itself on some of the best trendy restaurants, craft-beer bars, and coffee shops. Whether you are looking for French or Italian tasty cuisines, North Park has got you covered.

North Park also hosts the SDCCU Festivals of the Arts in May every year which brings together thousands of locals and tourists to enjoy live music and theatre.

The median home price in North Park is around $700,000 and below.

5. Logan Heights

Logan Heights is located in central San Diego and it’s an urban neighborhood offers a mix of both old-style and modern living experience.

Its prime location, along the San Diego Bay, plus its successful efforts to renovate it, makes it an ideal investment for a successful ROI. Currently, it is part of the Southeastern Planning Area

The median home price in Logan heights is $483,150.

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The lower than average housing prices in these up and coming neighborhoods in San Diego means now it the best time to buy.