Hillcrest Investment Properties

Hillcrest has quickly become one of the most desirable neighborhoods in San Diego County, acting as a central hub for the city's LGBTQ community and offering diverse culture and rich history alongside attractions for all ages. Just north of the downtown area, Hillcrest still offers a distinct city feel without bringing too much of the hustle and bustle of Downtown San Diego proper.

Welcoming, laidback, and pedestrian friendly, Hillcrest has an estimated population of over 31,000 residents with a diverse range of homes, mainly in craftsman and mid-century styles. However, it's not uncommon to see newer homes built in more modern contemporary styles.

Hillcrest Restaurants and Attractions

The main thoroughfare in Hillcrest is University Avenue, which stretches several blocks west from Normal Street to feature a huge range of restaurants, bars, and clubs for all tastes and interests. Stick at the corner of Normal Street and University Avenue to see the huge Pride flag and travel down Harvey Milk Street to visit the San Diego LGBT Community Center.

Following University Avenue will take you past the historic neon Hillcrest sign and into the village area. The eclectic shopping area means you can easily find everything from flower shops to record stores to more mainstream brands within mere blocks of each other. Small boutiques, Flashback, and Buffalo Exchange allow for some unique shopping opportunities to help visitors find the perfect piece to finish off their outfits.

Fifth Avenue is home to vintage clothing stores, bookstores, and the Landmark Cinema movie theater along with world class restaurants and dessert-centric establishments to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. Some of the most popular eateries in the area include:

  • Arrivederci
  • Crest Cafe
  • Hash House A Go Go
  • Ichiban
  • 100 Wines Kitchen

Make sure you stop by the Hillcrest Brewing Company, which serves up some frosty beverages and happens to be the only openly gay brewery in the country. If you happen to be in town on a Sunday morning, stay for the farmer's market, which promises plenty of local fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, and freshly prepared cuisine.

Head south of Hillcrest to Balboa Park, a hub of arts and culture featuring 16 museums and performing arts venues alongside gardens and the truly breathtaking San Diego Zoo.

Schools in Hillcrest

Hillcrest is home to two main schools served by the San Diego Unified School District. Florence Elementary School and Roosevelt Junior High School both have excellent reputations that ensure great instruction and updated curriculum.

Most high school-aged children in Hillcrest attend San Diego High, which is in the neighboring downtown area. The Francis W. Parker School in Mission Hills is one of the oldest and most prestigious private schools in the city, serving children from preschool through the 12th grade.

Hillcrest Home Values

The value of homes in the area had gone up about 7 percent in 2016 with further growth to come. The median home value is estimated at $512,000, while the median price per square foot is about $489. The average square footage value in San Diego County is about $439.

If you are considering investing in a home in Hillcrest, take a look at what's available through Revestor's search, or contact us if you have any questions.

4180 Cleveland Ave UNIT 10, San Diego, CA 92103
32.753167
-117.149774
-945
79304
4180-Cleveland-Ave-10-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027901
24002790192103
($945)/mo
4180 Cleveland Ave # 10
San Diego
All Other Attached
$449,000
$807
1979
3950 Cleveland Ave UNIT 211, San Diego, CA 92103
32.750627
-117.149972
-971
86992
3950-Cleveland-Ave-211-San-Diego-CA-92103
240020133
24002013392103
($971)/mo
3950 Cleveland Ave # 211
San Diego
All Other Attached
$489,900
$934
1987
4293 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
32.754564
-117.160405
-1084
82431
4293-5th-Ave-San-Diego-CA-92103
240026333
24002633392103
($1,084)/mo
4293 5th Ave 
San Diego
All Other Attached
$469,000
$700
1973
1756 Essex ST UNIT UNIT 311, San Diego, CA 92103
32.747635
-117.147292
-1211
95374
1756-Essex-ST-UNIT-311-San-Diego-CA-92103
SDC0000828
SDC000082892103
($1,211)/mo
1756 Essex ST # UNIT 311
San Diego
All Other Attached
$540,000
$888
1989
836 W Pennsylvania Ave UNIT 217, San Diego, CA 92103
32.745320
-117.170604
-1220
124967
836-W-Pennsylvania-Ave-217-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027856
24002785692103
($1,220)/mo
836 W Pennsylvania Ave # 217
San Diego
All Other Attached
$695,000
$731
2000
3815 3rd Ave UNIT 35, San Diego, CA 92103
32.747166
-117.162675
-1269
98715
3815-3rd-Ave-35-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027525
24002752592103
($1,269)/mo
3815 3rd Ave # 35
San Diego
All Other Attached
$559,000
$764
1969
2920 Columbia St UNIT E, San Diego, CA 92103
32.734575
-117.172559
-1281
106478
2920-Columbia-St-E-San-Diego-CA-92103
240022624
24002262492103
($1,281)/mo
2920 Columbia St # E
San Diego
All Other Attached
$599,900
$757
1992
2113-15 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
32.700578
-117.139192
-1301
154009
2113-15-Julian-Ave-San-Diego-CA-92103
230022381
23002238192103
($1,301)/mo
2113-15 Julian Ave 
San Diego
Res Income 2-4 Units
$849,000
1955
1419-21 Cypress Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
32.744033
-117.150681
-1377
162422
1419-21-Cypress-Ave-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027459
24002745992103
($1,377)/mo
1419-21 Cypress Ave 
San Diego
Res Income 2-4 Units
$895,000
1952
1250 Cleveland Avenue UNIT G102, San Diego, CA 92103
32.749053
-117.153406
-1389
98306
1250-Cleveland-Avenue-G102-San-Diego-CA-92103
PT24237641
PT2423764192103
($1,389)/mo
1250 Cleveland Avenue # G102
San Diego
All Other Attached
$560,000
$765
1991
1250 Cleveland Avenue UNIT G102, San Diego, CA 92103
32.749053
-117.153406
-1389
98306
1250-Cleveland-Avenue-G102-San-Diego-CA-92103
DW24232461
DW2423246192103
($1,389)/mo
1250 Cleveland Avenue # G102
San Diego
All Other Attached
$560,000
$765
1991
1270 Cleveland Ave. UNIT K303, San Diego, CA 92103
32.749058
-117.153391
-1401
101115
1270-Cleveland-Ave.-K303-San-Diego-CA-92103
240021633
24002163392103
($1,401)/mo
1270 Cleveland Ave. # K303
San Diego
All Other Attached
$575,000
$782
1991
1111 Eureka Street UNIT 2, San Diego, CA 92103
32.766595
-117.188542
-1409
121153
1111-Eureka-Street-2-San-Diego-CA-92103
220024598
22002459892103
($1,409)/mo
1111 Eureka Street # 2
San Diego
All Other Attached
$680,000
$653
1983
3620 3rd Ave UNIT 104, San Diego, CA 92103
32.743721
-117.162785
-1442
110470
3620-3rd-Ave-104-San-Diego-CA-92103
240026899
24002689992103
($1,442)/mo
3620 3rd Ave # 104
San Diego
All Other Attached
$625,000
$863
1991
1270 Cleveland Ave UNIT F347, San Diego, CA 92103
32.749058
-117.153391
-1477
109331
1270-Cleveland-Ave-F347-San-Diego-CA-92103
240024591
24002459192103
($1,477)/mo
1270 Cleveland Ave # F347
San Diego
All Other Attached
$619,950
$843
1991
3450 2nd Ave UNIT 12, San Diego, CA 92103
32.741123
-117.163157
-1478
110461
3450-2nd-Ave-12-San-Diego-CA-92103
240023523
24002352392103
($1,478)/mo
3450 2nd Ave # 12
San Diego
All Other Attached
$625,888
$722
1970
2770 2nd Avenue UNIT 207, Mission Hills (San Diego), CA 92103
32.733796
-117.163118
-1493
105244
2770-2nd-Avenue-207-Mission-Hills-(San-Diego)-CA-92103
PTP2407248
PTP240724892103
($1,493)/mo
2770 2nd Avenue # 207
Mission Hills (San Diego)
All Other Attached
$599,000
$688
1992
119-121 Brookes Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
32.743252
-117.163691
-1544
180707
119-121-Brookes-Ave-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027800
24002780092103
($1,544)/mo
119-121 Brookes Ave 
San Diego
Res Income 2-4 Units
$995,000
1924
2688 Reynard Way, San Diego, CA 92103
32.733038
-117.169717
-1585
181269
2688-Reynard-Way-San-Diego-CA-92103
NDP2409055
NDP240905592103
($1,585)/mo
2688 Reynard Way 
San Diego
Detached
$999,000
$858
1965
3819 1st Ave UNIT 107, San Diego, CA 92103
32.747203
-117.163819
-1614
121086
3819-1st-Ave-107-San-Diego-CA-92103
240020272
24002027292103
($1,614)/mo
3819 1st Ave # 107
San Diego
All Other Attached
$685,000
$742
2006
3930 Centre St UNIT 103, San Diego, CA 92103
32.749382
-117.147991
-1617
131393
3930-Centre-St-103-San-Diego-CA-92103
240023502
24002350292103
($1,617)/mo
3930 Centre St # 103
San Diego
All Other Attached
$739,000
$637
1986
2825 3rd Avenue UNIT 405, San Diego, CA 92103
32.734811
-117.162065
-1650
122817
2825-3rd-Avenue-405-San-Diego-CA-92103
240023159
24002315992103
($1,650)/mo
2825 3rd Avenue # 405
San Diego
All Other Attached
$695,000
$732
1988
1250 Cleveland Ave UNIT C114, San Diego, CA 92103
32.749053
-117.153406
-1668
123489
1250-Cleveland-Ave-C114-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027452
24002745292103
($1,668)/mo
1250 Cleveland Ave # C114
San Diego
All Other Attached
$699,000
$729
1991
4253 5Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
32.754258
-117.160404
-1670
136082
4253-5Th-Ave-San-Diego-CA-92103
240021494
24002149492103
($1,670)/mo
4253 5Th Ave 
San Diego
All Other Attached
$764,900
$720
1973
3450 2nd Ave UNIT 34, San Diego, CA 92103
32.741123
-117.163157
-1685
133160
3450-2nd-Ave-34-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027771
24002777192103
($1,685)/mo
3450 2nd Ave # 34
San Diego
All Other Attached
$750,000
$715
1970
1265 Essex St UNIT 9, San Diego, CA 92103
32.747392
-117.152706
-1687
137930
1265-Essex-St-9-San-Diego-CA-92103
240023783
24002378392103
($1,687)/mo
1265 Essex St # 9
San Diego
All Other Attached
$775,000
$712
1975
3571 Curlew St, San Diego, CA 92103
32.742797
-117.167228
-1696
157005
3571-Curlew-St-San-Diego-CA-92103
240024626
24002462692103
($1,696)/mo
3571 Curlew St 
San Diego
Townhome
$875,000
$745
1986
140 Walnut Avenue UNIT 4F, San Diego, CA 92103
32.741513
-117.162975
-1708
151016
140-Walnut-Avenue-4F-San-Diego-CA-92103
240019593
24001959392103
($1,708)/mo
140 Walnut Avenue # 4F
San Diego
All Other Attached
$844,000
$794
1972
1270 Cleveland Ave UNIT M112, San Diego, CA 92103
32.749058
-117.153391
-1710
128059
1270-Cleveland-Ave-M112-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027582
24002758292103
($1,710)/mo
1270 Cleveland Ave # M112
San Diego
All Other Attached
$724,000
$704
1991
4162 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
32.753042
-117.162304
-1711
198992
4162-3rd-Ave-San-Diego-CA-92103
240019008
24001900892103
($1,711)/mo
4162 3rd Ave 
San Diego
Detached
$1,095,000
$1,147
1924
1669 Guy St, San diego, CA 92103
32.744340
-117.179422
-1742
156584
1669-Guy-St-San-diego-CA-92103
240022667
24002266792103
($1,742)/mo
1669 Guy St 
San diego
All Other Attached
$874,000
$682
1973
475 Redwood St UNIT 204, San Diego, CA 92103
32.737608
-117.160595
-1784
109527
475-Redwood-St-204-San-Diego-CA-92103
240025529
24002552992103
($1,784)/mo
475 Redwood St # 204
San Diego
All Other Attached
$629,000
$938
2006
2920 Columbia Street UNIT D, San Diego, CA 92103
32.734575
-117.172559
-1811
161019
2920-Columbia-Street-D-San-Diego-CA-92103
OC24133739
OC2413373992103
($1,811)/mo
2920 Columbia Street # D
San Diego
All Other Attached
$899,000
$752
1992
3650 5Th Ave UNIT 308, San Diego, CA 92103
32.744534
-117.160468
-1852
117980
3650-5Th-Ave-308-San-Diego-CA-92103
240019153
24001915392103
($1,852)/mo
3650 5Th Ave # 308
San Diego
All Other Attached
$675,000
$641
2009
1609 Polk Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
32.752664
-117.147475
-1882
184755
1609-Polk-Ave-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027312
24002731292103
($1,882)/mo
1609 Polk Ave 
San Diego
Townhome
$1,025,000
$696
2008
3650 5th Ave UNIT 207, San Diego, CA 92103
32.744534
-117.160468
-1895
122528
3650-5th-Ave-207-San-Diego-CA-92103
240026988
24002698892103
($1,895)/mo
3650 5th Ave # 207
San Diego
All Other Attached
$699,900
$664
2009
4285 Maryland St, San Diego, CA 92103
32.755036
-117.151155
-1920
198905
4285-Maryland-St-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027907
24002790792103
($1,920)/mo
4285 Maryland St 
San Diego
Townhome
$1,100,000
$712
1977
3282 Ibis St, San Diego, CA 92103
32.738804
-117.173544
-1969
227149
3282-Ibis-St-San-Diego-CA-92103
240026743
24002674392103
($1,969)/mo
3282 Ibis St 
San Diego
Detached
$1,249,000
$1,217
1918
2726 Reynard Way, San Diego, CA 92103
32.733223
-117.169656
-2051
236109
2726-Reynard-Way-San-Diego-CA-92103
240022238
24002223892103
($2,051)/mo
2726 Reynard Way 
San Diego
Detached
$1,298,000
$926
2024
3818 Herbert Street, San Diego, CA 92103
32.747582
-117.149344
-2080
235392
3818-Herbert-Street-San-Diego-CA-92103
NDP2408633
NDP240863392103
($2,080)/mo
3818 Herbert Street 
San Diego
Detached
$1,295,000
$1,104
1908
3740 Park Boulevard UNIT 219, San Diego, CA 92103
32.746257
-117.146611
-2118
153920
3740-Park-Boulevard-219-San-Diego-CA-92103
NDP2408898
NDP240889892103
($2,118)/mo
3740 Park Boulevard # 219
San Diego
All Other Attached
$869,900
$751
2007
4277 Aloha Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
32.752855
-117.186786
-2138
245615
4277-Aloha-Pl-San-Diego-CA-92103
240021450
24002145092103
($2,138)/mo
4277 Aloha Pl 
San Diego
Detached
$1,350,000
$1,028
1937
2172 Pine Street, San Diego, CA 92103
32.754799
-117.184092
-2180
250190
2172-Pine-Street-San-Diego-CA-92103
240002380
24000238092103
($2,180)/mo
2172 Pine Street 
San Diego
Detached
$1,375,000
$1,196
1962
3033 India St UNIT 8, San Diego, CA 92103
32.735146
-117.174002
-2202
215662
3033-India-St-8-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027248
24002724892103
($2,202)/mo
3033 India St # 8
San Diego
Townhome
$1,195,000
$713
2006
2728 Reynard Way, San Diego, CA 92103
32.733233
-117.169653
-2253
258236
2728-Reynard-Way-San-Diego-CA-92103
240022468
24002246892103
($2,253)/mo
2728 Reynard Way 
San Diego
Detached
$1,419,000
$841
2024
2921 India Street UNIT 1, San Diego, CA 92103
32.734226
-117.173141
-2257
197220
2921-India-Street-1-San-Diego-CA-92103
NDP2409768
NDP240976892103
($2,257)/mo
2921 India Street # 1
San Diego
All Other Attached
$1,099,999
$442
1993
2730 Reynard Way, San Diego, CA 92103
32.733243
-117.169650
-2304
263719
2730-Reynard-Way-San-Diego-CA-92103
240023813
24002381392103
($2,304)/mo
2730 Reynard Way 
San Diego
Detached
$1,449,000
$850
2024
3972 Richmond St, San Diego, CA 92103
32.750235
-117.151297
-2331
196659
3972-Richmond-St-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027611
24002761192103
($2,331)/mo
3972 Richmond St 
San Diego
Townhome
$1,099,000
$862
1991
3637 Richmond St, San Diego, CA 92103
32.744278
-117.151138
-2380
272132
3637-Richmond-St-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027375
24002737592103
($2,380)/mo
3637 Richmond St 
San Diego
Detached
$1,495,000
$833
2015
2821 N Arroyo Drive, San Diego, CA 92103
32.734774
-117.167397
-2389
273045
2821-N-Arroyo-Drive-San-Diego-CA-92103
240026808
24002680892103
($2,389)/mo
2821 N Arroyo Drive 
San Diego
Detached
$1,500,000
$651
1995
3100 6th Ave UNIT 402, San Diego, CA 92103
32.737724
-117.159482
-2394
182173
3100-6th-Ave-402-San-Diego-CA-92103
240018567
24001856792103
($2,394)/mo
3100 6th Ave # 402
San Diego
All Other Attached
$1,024,900
$1,096
2013
3650 5Th Ave UNIT 302, San Diego, CA 92103
32.744534
-117.160468
-2398
164966
3650-5Th-Ave-302-San-Diego-CA-92103
240020341
24002034192103
($2,398)/mo
3650 5Th Ave # 302
San Diego
All Other Attached
$935,000
$589
2009
3687 4th Ave UNIT 308, San Diego, CA 92103
32.744864
-117.161507
-2430
170544
3687-4th-Ave-308-San-Diego-CA-92103
240026953
24002695392103
($2,430)/mo
3687 4th Ave # 308
San Diego
All Other Attached
$965,000
$648
2007
2920 Union St UNIT 205, San Diego, CA 92103
32.735502
-117.171172
-2441
195342
2920-Union-St-205-San-Diego-CA-92103
240023952
24002395292103
($2,441)/mo
2920 Union St # 205
San Diego
All Other Attached
$1,095,000
$787
1983
4257 3rd Ave UNIT 2, San Diego, CA 92103
32.754805
-117.162184
-2446
215204
4257-3rd-Ave-2-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027254
24002725492103
($2,446)/mo
4257 3rd Ave # 2
San Diego
All Other Attached
$1,199,000
$631
2009
3634 7th Avenue UNIT 2E, San Diego, CA 92103
32.744422
-117.158438
-2497
153000
3634-7th-Avenue-2E-San-Diego-CA-92103
240026275
24002627592103
($2,497)/mo
3634 7th Avenue # 2E
San Diego
All Other Attached
$875,000
$576
1976
530 Otsego Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
32.743791
-117.167856
-2556
291330
530-Otsego-Dr-San-Diego-CA-92103
240023806
24002380692103
($2,556)/mo
530 Otsego Dr 
San Diego
Detached
$1,600,000
$787
2009
102 Lewis St, San Diego, CA 92103
32.751926
-117.163829
-2602
233544
102-Lewis-St-San-Diego-CA-92103
240022345
24002234592103
($2,602)/mo
102 Lewis St 
San Diego
All Other Attached
$1,299,000
$640
2003
3442 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92103
32.739821
-117.174966
-2714
308702
3442-Union-Street-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027055
24002705592103
($2,714)/mo
3442 Union Street 
San Diego
Detached
$1,695,000
$1,112
1936
3552 1/2 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
32.742425
-117.165011
-2764
314190
3552-1-2-Front-St-San-Diego-CA-92103
240025509
24002550992103
($2,764)/mo
3552 1/2 Front St 
San Diego
Res Income 2-4 Units
$1,725,000
1940
3961 Georgia, San Diego, CA 92103
32.749553
-117.144907
-2804
318579
3961-Georgia-San-Diego-CA-92103
240009945
24000994592103
($2,804)/mo
3961 Georgia 
San Diego
Res Income 2-4 Units
$1,749,000
1914
3650 5th ave UNIT 608, San Diego, CA 92103
32.744534
-117.160468
-2817
203980
3650-5th-ave-608-San-Diego-CA-92103
240022898
24002289892103
($2,817)/mo
3650 5th ave # 608
San Diego
All Other Attached
$1,150,000
$609
2009
3060 6th Ave UNIT 12, San Diego, CA 92103
32.737252
-117.159482
-2850
184504
3060-6th-Ave-12-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027238
24002723892103
($2,850)/mo
3060 6th Ave # 12
San Diego
All Other Attached
$1,049,000
$841
1991
4221 Albatross Drive, San Diego, CA 92103
32.752446
-117.165682
-2888
327719
4221-Albatross-Drive-San-Diego-CA-92103
240026745
24002674592103
($2,888)/mo
4221 Albatross Drive 
San Diego
Detached
$1,799,000
$763
1970
1405 Vine St, San Diego, CA 92103
32.741055
-117.176137
-2890
327883
1405-Vine-St-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027857
24002785792103
($2,890)/mo
1405 Vine St 
San Diego
Res Income 2-4 Units
$1,799,900
1928
1265-67 Lincoln Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
32.752153
-117.152086
-2973
337045
1265-67-Lincoln-Ave-San-Diego-CA-92103
240025736
24002573692103
($2,973)/mo
1265-67 Lincoln Ave 
San Diego
Detached
$1,850,000
$768
1926
4330 Arcadia Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
32.756081
-117.173472
-3140
355330
4330-Arcadia-Dr-San-Diego-CA-92103
240026184
24002618492103
($3,140)/mo
4330 Arcadia Dr 
San Diego
Detached
$1,950,000
$795
1926
4316 Arcadia Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
32.755929
-117.173085
-3216
363557
4316-Arcadia-Dr-San-Diego-CA-92103
240024844
24002484492103
($3,216)/mo
4316 Arcadia Dr 
San Diego
Detached
$1,995,000
$903
1930
3244-50 Reynard Way, San Diego, CA 92103
32.739106
-117.169683
-3223
364475
3244-50-Reynard-Way-San-Diego-CA-92103
240016629
24001662992103
($3,223)/mo
3244-50 Reynard Way 
San Diego
Res Income 2-4 Units
$2,000,000
$1,000
1952
3535 1st Ave UNIT 4B, San Diego, CA 92103
32.742116
-117.163758
-3237
211429
3535-1st-Ave-4B-San-Diego-CA-92103
240027671
24002767192103
($3,237)/mo
3535 1st Ave # 4B
San Diego
All Other Attached
$1,199,950
$689
1973
3944-3946 Georgia Street, San Diego, CA 92103
32.749304
-117.145041
-3308
373615
3944-3946-Georgia-Street-San-Diego-CA-92103
240022031
24002203192103
($3,308)/mo
3944-3946 Georgia Street 
San Diego
Res Income 2-4 Units
$2,050,000
$712
1928
3535 1st Avenue UNIT 6B, San Diego, CA 92103
32.742116
-117.163758
-3488
238865
3535-1st-Avenue-6B-San-Diego-CA-92103
240024244
24002424492103
($3,488)/mo
3535 1st Avenue # 6B
San Diego
All Other Attached
$1,350,000
$775
1973
3740 Park Blvd UNIT 613, san Diego, CA 92103
32.746257
-117.146611
-3605
300425
3740-Park-Blvd-613-san-Diego-CA-92103
240026085
24002608592103