Del Cerro is a hillside residential community developed mainly from the 1950s through the 1970s along the ridgelines above Lake Murray and Mission Trails Regional Park, bordering San Diego State University and the city of La Mesa.
Del Cerro Real Estate Market
Housing stock is dominated by single-family homes on larger-than-typical lots for central San Diego, many with canyon or lake-facing exposure, built primarily in the 1950s-1970s in a mix of ranch and split-level designs. Price range is upper-moderate to upper for the area, with value driven principally by view exposure toward Lake Murray or the surrounding canyons, lot size, and proximity to SDSU. Streets on the western and southern slopes tend to carry the strongest view premiums.
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Notable Del Cerro Neighborhoods & Communities
- Lake Murray area
- San Carlos border
- Allied Gardens border
- College Area border
- Grantville border
Local Highlights
Lake Murray Reservoir and its recreation area, the Cowles Mountain trailhead, and Mission Trails Regional Park.
Local Valuation Considerations
Lake and canyon view exposure is the single largest value driver in this community, and hillside lots require adjustment for slope, retaining-wall condition, and usable yard area, which vary significantly from street to street.