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Jun 16, 2022

Tour of Solana Beach, California

Today we're checking out Solana Beach, California!


A fantastic beach community with some of the most stunning beachfront properties in the San Diego metro, Solana Beach has it all. We're excited to share this one with you!


Let's go!



Solana Beach Vibes


Home to around 13,000 residents, Solana Beach is an outstanding beach community located less than 30 minutes north of downtown San Diego. It is bordered to the north by Encinitas and the 'Cardiff-by-the-Sea' community, to the east by Rancho Santa Fe, to the south by Del Mar and North City, and to the west by of course the Pacific Ocean.


With a beautiful coastline, nice chill vibes, tons of cool local amenities, and a rich artists community here, Solana Beach has a lot going for it. According to niche.com, Solana Beach is rated the #1 Best Suburb to Live In overall, the #1 Best Suburb for Young Professionals, and the #2 Best Suburb to Raise a Family in the San Diego Area. It's also rated #4 Suburb with Best Public Schools in all of California and #21 in America.


Speaking of schools, Solana Beach is served by the San Dieguito Union High School District and the Solana Beach Elementary School District, both of which get an A+*. In fact, the San Dieguito Union High School District is ranked the 51st Best School District in America* and #1 in the San Diego Area*. All 3 high schools serving the city are rated an A+ - San Dieguito High Academy, Canyon Crest Academy, and Torrey Pins High School. The Earl Warren Middle School also gets an A+*. Both the Solana Vista and Skyline Elementary Schools are rated an A*.


Home Price Statistics


A very desirable area, the home prices reflect that. The median home sales price comes in around $1.9m compared to the $850k median of the San Diego metro. In terms of the owner to renter ration, 61% of Solana Beach residents own the home they live in, while around 39% rent.


If you're looking for a single-family home, currently on the market prices range from about $1.55m on the low end, and upwards of $17m on the high end. If you're looking for a condo or townhome, currently on the market prices range from about $700k on the low end, and upwards of $3.1m on the high end.



Pros + Cons


Pros

  • Very highly rated overall

  • Tremendous schools - some of the best in the entire country

  • Cool local spots - Design District

  • Accessibility to suburban amenities - whether within the city borders or not, they're not far

  • The beaches - as well as plenty of hiking trails

  • Slick access to I-5

Cons

  • Expensive home prices when compared to the metro median

  • A bit 'exclusive'

  • Climate change is impacting certain areas of where homes were built (ie the bluffs along the coastline)


For Fans Of


Basically, if you like this area, you might want to check out these other places 👇

  • Del Mar

  • La Jolla

  • Coronado

  • Ocean Beach

  • Pacific Beach


To Sum Up Solana Beach in Three Points

  • Tremendous schools

  • Highly rated overall

  • Beautiful homes


As We Depart


Every day I help people who are moving or relocating to the San Diego area, find the home of their dreams in one of the best metropolitan areas in the country! If you're looking for a full-service Real Estate company that specializes in these cross-country moves, or just across the city, look no further.


Welcome to San Diego, CA - Make Yourself at Home!


Jesse Lynch - The New Face of Real Estate




*According to niche.com

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