El Cerrito

El Cerrito

San Diego, California Homes for Sale

About El Cerrito

El Cerrito consists and mostly single-family homes and is close to San Diego State University. The area has several canyons that entwine the area providing homes to local wildlife and birds. There is a wide variety of home styles ranging from early 20th century homes to hew homes which were built within the last two decades. Some of these homes have great views of open canyons while others you may be able to see all the way down to the ocean on a clear day. You will see people of all age ranges and backgrounds in this neighborhood. Some have lived there for decades, while others are only there while they're going to school.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $799,000 to $1,100,000

Closed Prices: $310,000 to $1,603,000

Median Sale Price: $915,500

Average $ per sq ft: $705

Association Fee Ranges: $223 to $439/mo, $0

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 1926 to 1995

Sq. Ft.: 568 to 2858 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 1 to 9 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 1 to 4 Bathrooms

Lot Size: 0 - 5+ acres

Around El Cerrito

Many people who work or live at the university choose to live closer to Montezuma Road simply because they can walk to school or work. The population tends to be more college-aged compared to the southern parts of El Cerrito. Few apartments are in this area and they are mostly located on Montezuma Road and closer to El Cajon Boulevard. Condominiums and a large student-housing complex are located along Collwood Boulevard. There are also two facilities designated for seniors, one on College Avenue and one on 54th street.

El Cerrito has few restaurants within its boundaries, but just outside the area there are a variety of choices. Inside the El Cerrito, there is a cozy coffee shop, a Vietnamese restaurant and a take-out pizza shop. Just outside the area, there are several sandwich and burger shops, a Hawaiian barbecue, a tea shop, a yogurt shop, taco shops and at least one or two major coffee chain stores. Most of these places are located around El Cajon Boulevard, Montezuma Road and College Avenue. The university also has several fast-food options.

People exercising, walking their dogs or hurrying off to work or school. Parents may be seen walking their kids to the local elementary school. On weekends, you may see people getting together with their friends and packing up their vehicle for a day at the beach or up in the mountains. Due to the location of San Diego State the neighborhood will be home to college students for most of the year.

Besides visiting with friends, many people head out to the university to see a concert or sports event. Some people may choose to spend Friday night playing cards at the casino on El Cajon Boulevard. You may see several fraternity and sorority members walking down Montezuma Road to attend their respective Friday night events. The rest of El Cerrito's traditional nightlife is more focused on college-aged bars and clubs.

Outdoors lovers will love going out for a walk or bike ride or for a hike on a lesser-known trail between Baja Drive and Adams avenue. Watching Sunday football is very popular and you can hear the cheers as you walk through the streets. Many people spend the weekend catching up on household chores or working on their vehicles. Spending time relaxing in the yard or swimming in the pool are also popular choices for residents.

Locals Love

  • Affordable homes
  • Easy access to freeways
  • Proximity to San Diego State University
  • Walkability

Locals Don't Love

  • Lack of parking
  • Mini-dorms
  • Noise
  • Traffic

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