Hillcrest / Mission Hills
92103 · San Diego
Hillcrest and Mission Hills — vibrant urban neighborhoods just north of downtown. Hillcrest is the cultural heart of the LGBTQ+ community with walkable restaurants and nightlife. Mission Hills offers historic homes and canyon views.
Active Listings
133
Median Price
$1.08M
Avg Rent
$4,541/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-5,691/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.4%
Avg CoC
-28.5%
P/R Ratio
28.0
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$389K
$12.5M
Highlights
- ✓Walkable urban living — restaurants, shops, and bars on University Ave
- ✓Historic Craftsman and Spanish Colonial homes in Mission Hills
- ✓Balboa Park is essentially in the backyard
- ✓Strong rental demand from hospital workers (UCSD Hillcrest) and young professionals
Investor Notes
- ◈Wide price range — condos from $400K, historic SFRs to $2M+
- ◈Older housing stock means higher maintenance reserves needed
- ◈Street parking challenges can affect tenant appeal in Hillcrest
- ◈UCSD Hillcrest Medical Center expansion boosting demand
Demographics
Vibe
Urban, cultural, walkable
Median Income
~$75K
Top Employers
UCSD Health, Scripps Health, hospitality, retail
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4077 3rd Ave 1bd / 1ba · 588 sqft | A 60 | $439K | $2,678 | $-464 |
| 1756 Essex St 2bd / 2ba · 841 sqft | A 55 | $579K | $3,642 | $-592 |
| 3950 Cleveland Avenue 1bd / 1ba · 524 sqft | A 55 | $449K | $2,695 | $-585 |
| 4057 Brant St 1bd / 1ba · 469 sqft | A 52 | $429K | $2,201 | $-732 |
| 2850 Reynard Way 1bd / 1ba · 548 sqft | A 51 | $389K | $2,233 | $-656 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.