Golden Hill / South Park
92102 · San Diego
Golden Hill and South Park — historic urban neighborhoods immediately east of downtown and Balboa Park. Walkable streets lined with Victorians and Craftsmans, an active local-business scene, and a steady wave of investor interest as North Park overflow pushes east.
Active Listings
44
Median Price
$765K
Avg Rent
$3,626/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-2,334/mo
Avg Cap Rate
1.2%
Avg CoC
-24.4%
P/R Ratio
20.9
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
Highlights
- ✓Walking distance to Balboa Park's east edge
- ✓South Park is the boutique-shop and craft-coffee corridor
- ✓Historic Victorian and Craftsman homes — high charm factor
- ✓Some duplex and small multifamily inventory in Golden Hill
Investor Notes
- ◈Gentrifying corridor — cashflow now, appreciation upside later
- ◈Older homes mean meaningful maintenance reserves
- ◈Parking is constrained — off-street spots earn rent premiums
- ◈Verify foundation and electrical on pre-1940 homes before underwriting
Demographics
Vibe
Historic urban, gentrifying
Median Income
~$70K
Top Employers
Hospitality, healthcare, creative industries, civic
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2629 Island Avenue 1bd / 1ba · 736 sqft | A 75 | $399K | $2,401 | $-132 |
| 223 31st 2bd / 1ba · 746 sqft | A 74 | $449K | $2,687 | $-163 |
| 335 34th 2bd / 2ba · 912 sqft | A 65 | $455K | $2,868 | $-321 |
| 242 22nd St 4bd / 2.5ba · 1,680 sqft | A 62 | $715K | $4,061 | $-478 |
| 19 Evans St 4bd / 3ba · 2,000 sqft | A 62 | $849K | $5,034 | $-356 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.