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
65
Median Price
$1.35M
Avg Rent
$5,794/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-8,960/mo
Avg Cap Rate
0.1%
Avg CoC
-29.9%
P/R Ratio
32.6
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$575K
$9.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3835 Elijah Ct 1bd / 1ba · 704 sqft | A 36 | $575K | $2,685 | $-1,321 |
| 4049 Carmel View Rd 1bd / 1ba · 742 sqft | A 30 | $600K | $2,700 | $-1,558 |
| 3606 Bernwood Pl 2bd / 2ba · 950 sqft | A 28 | $770K | $3,587 | $-1,776 |
| 3887 Pell Place 1bd / 1ba · 748 sqft | A 25 | $650K | $2,722 | $-1,836 |
| 12362 Carmel Country Rd 3bd / 2ba · 1,201 sqft | A 24 | $850K | $3,876 | $-2,000 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.