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
63
Median Price
$1.10M
Avg Rent
$5,201/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-7,516/mo
Avg Cap Rate
-0.4%
Avg CoC
-35.4%
P/R Ratio
28.0
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$350K
$9.0M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12590 Carmel Creek Rd 2bd / 2ba · 864 sqft | B 33 | $695K | $3,429 | $-1,738 |
| 3845 Elijah Ct 1bd / 1ba · 808 sqft | B 33 | $600K | $2,879 | $-1,634 |
| 4015 Carmel View Rd 179 1bd / 1ba · 742 sqft | B 33 | $569K | $2,782 | $-1,605 |
| 12362 Carmel Country Road 1bd / 1ba · 855 sqft | C 28 | $629K | $2,897 | $-1,880 |
| 4049 Carmel View Rd 1bd / 1ba · 742 sqft | C 28 | $600K | $2,765 | $-1,825 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 7.53% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.