Carmel Valley
92130 · Carmel Valley / Del Mar Heights
Carmel Valley — master-planned perfection between I-5 and I-56. Top schools, Torrey Pines, and proximity to the biotech hub make this one of San Diego's most sought-after zip codes.
Active Listings
44
Median Price
$2.13M
Avg Rent
$5,519/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-13,482/mo
Avg Cap Rate
-0.1%
Avg CoC
-30.6%
P/R Ratio
36.7
Cashflow+ %
2%
Price Range
$265K
$7.0M
Highlights
- ✓Top-3 school district in the county (DMUSD/SDUHSD)
- ✓Adjacent to Torrey Pines and Del Mar
- ✓Major biotech/pharma employers nearby (Illumina, Dexcom)
- ✓One Paseo mixed-use development adds walkable amenities
Investor Notes
- ◈Excellent rent data coverage (97%) — most reliable rent estimates
- ◈High prices but strong tenant pool (tech/biotech professionals)
- ◈Condos and townhomes offer more accessible entry points
- ◈Mello-Roos adds $3-8K/yr on newer homes — factor into expenses
Demographics
Vibe
Affluent tech/biotech families
Median Income
~$160K
Top Employers
Illumina, Dexcom, Qualcomm, Vertex, biotech corridor
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6133 Verda Lane 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,175 sqft | A 84 | $265K | $3,793 | +$610 |
| 3830 Elijah Ct San Diego 1bd / 1ba · 704 sqft | D 5 | $585K | $3,058 | $-2,202 |
| 12368 Carmel Country Rd San Diego 1bd / 1ba · 783 sqft | D 3 | $639K | $2,982 | $-2,727 |
| 4049 Carmel View Rd San Diego 1bd / 1ba · 742 sqft | D 3 | $615K | $3,024 | $-2,537 |
| 13480 Lopelia Meadows Place 2bd / 2.5ba · 1,287 sqft | D 2 | $1050K | $4,090 | $-4,821 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.