Open Tmrw$4,490,000
5359 Sweetwater Trail
San Diego, CA 92130
6 beds7 baths4,495 sqft
NO COMPROMISE REQUIRED
Find Your Dream Home in Carmel Valley
The pinnacle of prestige and performance. Discover San Diego’s premier master-planned community, known for top-tier schools and coastal proximity.
- Private, no pressure
- Reply within 20 minutes
- 5.0 on Zillow (18 reviews)5.0 on Google
Median price$1.32M
Active listings82
Walk score33Car-dependent
To downtown20 min
MARKET SNAPSHOT — JULY 2026
How Carmel Valley is moving right now.
Carmel Valley has seen a significant price correction from its 2025 peaks, with the median sold price settling at $1.7M. However, the market remains active with 2.1 months of supply; the "speed" is still there (34 days), but buyers are successfully negotiating deeper discounts from listing prices than in previous quarters.
Median sold price$2.15M↑ 6.1% vs last year
Days on market12↓ 1 days faster
Sale-to-list99.4%↓ 0.9 pts
Months of supply2.3Seller's market
Based on 105 sales in the last 90 days
Why Buyers Love Carmel Valley
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The Best Schools in the State
Served by the Del Mar Union and San Dieguito Union High School Districts—consistently ranked #1 in California.
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Del Mar Highlands & One Paseo
Luxury "urban-suburban" hubs featuring Michelin-starred dining, high-end shopping, and community events.
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5 Minutes to Del Mar Beaches
All the benefits of coastal living with the space and amenities of a modern master-planned community.
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Strategic Tech Hub
Walking distance to major Sorrento Valley and Del Mar Heights bio-tech and tech headquarters.
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Canyon & Trail Access
Enjoy miles of pristine trails through Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, right at your doorstep.
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The Gold Standard of Safety
Ranked as one of the safest and most family-focused communities in Southern California.
For Sale · Carmel Valley
Homes for sale in Carmel Valley
Open Tmrw
Open Tmrw$820,000
12372 Carmel Country Rd #206
San Diego, CA 92130
3 beds2 baths1,131 sqft
New$3,895,000
4716 Dunham Court
San Diego, CA 92130
5 beds5 baths3,736 sqft
New$1,895,000
4135 Federman Ln
San Diego, CA 92130
3 beds2 baths1,360 sqft
Open Sun$1,250,000
13626 Jadestone Way
San Diego, CA 92130
3 beds3 baths1,428 sqft
$939,000
12922 Carmel Creek Rd #34
San Diego, CA 92130
2 beds2 baths1,180 sqft
$950,000
3825 Elijah Court #332
San Diego, CA 92130
3 beds2 baths1,387 sqft
$2,975,000
5140 Via Avante
San Diego, CA 92130
4 beds3 baths2,517 sqft
Your Carmel Valley Agent
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Local expertise you can trust.
“Helpful! Knowledgeable! Ready with facts, patient, realistic. He helped us sort through dozens of properties, offering valuable information in a timely way. He is an EXCELLENT listener and quickly realized our priorities. He worked around our limited schedules. Couldn't ask for a better partner and advocate in searching for our home.”
juliebrooksclay
Closed in 2017 · Hidden Meadows (Escondido)
“Brittany is the best real estate agent I could have ever asked for. She answered all of our questions (even questions that didn’t directly pertain to her role). She gave us confidence to make the best decision for our family and helped us feel in control during the negation process and all the signing of the documents etc. we will use her when we buy our second property!! Use her to buy your home! You won’t regret it! She’s also just fun to hang out with.”
tyler0292
Closed in 2020 · Lemon Grove
“Andrew helped my wife and I buy our first home, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any of our friends or family. He worked with us to squeeze in numerous viewings across SD County until we found a home we felt ready to make an offer on. He is knowledgeable about the market and was very helpful in navigating the home buying process, including working with the sellers to secure extensions despite some unexpected lender delays. Overall it was a pleasure working with Andrew and we’ll be calling him if we find ourselves back in the market!”
Karl K
Closed in 2022 · Scripps Ranch
THE FIELD NOTE
Where Academic Excellence Meets Coastal Lifestyle
A quick summary from Andrew Ice, Broker
Carmel Valley is the target destination for any buyer who refuses to compromise. It's a neighborhood built on the foundation of achievement—homes here are valued just as much for the school districts that serve them as they are for their luxury finishes
Originally developed in the late 1980s, it has evolved into a sophisticated, high-energy community that serves as the residential heart for San Diego’s booming tech and biotech sectors. It offers a "lock-and-leave" safety and a level of manicured beauty that makes it the premier choice for families and professionals alike.
“Five minutes to the beach, ten minutes to work, and zero minutes to everything else—it's the neighborhood that actually delivers on the promise.”
The real estate market in Carmel Valley is famously fast and resilient. Whether you are looking for a sprawling executive estate in Del Mar Mesa or a luxury condo at One Paseo, the competition is intense because the value proposition is so clear. Buyers here enjoy a lifestyle where the beach is five minutes away, the neighborhood park is impeccable, and the local "town center" rivals anything in downtown San Diego. It is a community that represents the gold standard of the California master-planned dream—safe, smart, and perfectly positioned at the intersection of work and play.
Thinking about Carmel Valley? Let's talk inventory, competition, and what it really takes to win here. We'll make sure you're positioned to move fast when the right property hits the market.
Nearby Schools
Top-rated schools in the area.
High
Canyon Crest Academy
10Rating
High
Torrey Pines High School
10Rating
Middle
Carmel Valley Middle School
9Rating
Elementary
Sage Canyon School
10Rating
FREQUENTLY ASKED
The questions we hear most.
Top-tier schools (Del Mar Union and San Dieguito Union), proximity to the coast (5–10 minutes), walkable town centers like One Paseo, and a professional/family demographic that values safety, polish, and convenience. It's the rare neighborhood that delivers on every front.
Extremely. Inventory moves fast, and buyers often compete for well-priced homes. It's one of the most resilient markets in San Diego—values hold strong even in downturns because demand consistently outpaces supply.
Diverse: luxury single-family estates in Del Mar Mesa, modern townhomes, and high-end condos at One Paseo or Pacific Highlands Ranch. Most properties are newer construction or well-maintained, with open floor plans and premium finishes.
Yes. It's centrally located between I-5 and I-805, with quick access to Sorrento Valley, UTC, and downtown San Diego. Many residents work in tech, biotech, or finance and value the short commute paired with a high-end suburban lifestyle.
Polished, active, and family-oriented. Think farmers markets, boutique fitness studios, walkable shopping at One Paseo, and beach access in under 10 minutes. It's "lock-and-leave" safe with a level of manicured beauty that feels effortless.