$1,049,000
3940 Gresham St #344
San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds2 baths1,371 sqft
SURF, SUN, AND STREET LIFE
Pacific Beach.
Surf culture, dive bars, and ocean views you can actually afford. PB is for people who want the beach life without the polish—or the pretense.
- Private, no pressure
- Reply within 20 minutes
- 5.0 on Zillow (18 reviews)5.0 on Google
Median price$1.09M
Active listings84
Walk score84Very walkable
To downtown12 min
MARKET SNAPSHOT — JULY 2026
How Pacific Beach is moving right now.
Pacific Beach remains one of the most competitive coastal markets for buyers under $1.5M. Inventory is tight, especially for single-family homes, and well-priced properties move quickly—often with multiple offers. Condos near the beach are the most active segment, with strong demand from young professionals and investors.
Median sold price$1.34M↓ 0.2% vs last year
Days on market23↑ 7 days slower
Sale-to-list98.1%↓ 1.9 pts
Months of supply3.2Seller's market
Based on 80 sales in the last 90 days
Why Buyers Love Pacific Beach
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True Surf Culture
This isn't a beach town with a surf shop—it's a surf town with everything else attached. Morning sessions at Tourmaline or Crystal Pier are part of the daily routine.
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Walk to the Beach
Most of PB is within walking or biking distance of the sand. Ocean breeze, sunset walks, and year-round beach access are built into the lifestyle.
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Dive Bars and Taco Shops
No pretense, no velvet ropes. Just local spots like The Tavern, JRDN, and taco shops that have been around for decades. It's casual, unpretentious, and real.
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Bike-Friendly Lifestyle
Flat streets, bike lanes, and the boardwalk make it easy to skip the car. Most locals bike to the beach, grocery store, and bars without thinking twice.
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Social and Active Community
PB attracts young professionals, active retirees, and anyone who values a social, outdoor-focused lifestyle. It's not quiet—but that's exactly the appeal.
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Coastal Access Without the Coastal Premium
Compared to La Jolla or Del Mar, PB offers more affordable entry into beachfront living. You're still coastal, just without the country club dues.
For Sale · Pacific Beach
Homes for sale in Pacific Beach
Open Tmrw$1,299,000
1927 Felspar St
San Diego, CA 92109
3 beds3 baths1,389 sqft
Open Sun$2,275,000
803 Wilbur Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
4 beds3 baths1,832 sqft
Open Tmrw$2,325,000
4922 Randall St
San Diego, CA 92109
3 beds3 baths2,400 sqft
New$495,000
1964 Chalcedony St #4
San Diego, CA 92109
1 bed1 bath649 sqft
New$653,000
4600 Lamont St #204
San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds2 baths900 sqft
$1,024,777
727 Sapphire St #405
San Diego, CA 92109
2 beds2 baths972 sqft
Open Tmrw$5,500,000
3611 Riviera
San Diego, CA 92109
5 beds5 baths3,307 sqft
Your Pacific Beach 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
What's it really like to live in Pacific Beach?
A quick summary by Andrew Ice, Broker
Pacific Beach is the real beach town. Not the polished, boutique-lined version—the one with dive bars, taco shops, and a surf culture that's been here longer than most of the condos. You move to PB because you want the ocean breeze every morning, not because you want to be seen.
The housing stock is mostly condos—walkable to the beach, the boardwalk, and Garnet Avenue's restaurant and bar scene. Single-family homes exist, especially north of Grand Avenue near Kate Sessions Park, but they're rare and they move fast. Most buyers are young professionals, active retirees, or investors who want coastal access without the La Jolla price tag.
“It's not quiet, it's not polished—and that's exactly why people stay.”
The lifestyle here is social, active, and unapologetically casual. Morning surf sessions, bike rides on the boardwalk, sunset drinks at a rooftop bar, and weekends that blur into each other. It's not for everyone—PB has street life, noise, and a younger energy that some buyers find exhausting. But if you want the beach life without the pretense, PB is one of the last places in San Diego where you can still find it.
Thinking about Pacific Beach? Let's talk inventory, competition, and what it really takes to buy here. We'll help you find the right fit in this high-energy coastal market
Nearby Schools
Top-rated schools in the area.
Elementary
Pacific Beach Elementary
6Rating
Middle
Pacific Beach Middle School
10Rating
High
Mission Bay High School
9Rating
FREQUENTLY ASKED
The questions we hear most.
It's less polished, more real. PB has surf culture, dive bars, taco shops, and a social, active vibe that attracts young professionals and anyone who wants the beach life without the pretense. It's not quiet—but that's exactly the appeal.
Yes, especially for condos near the beach. Rental demand is strong from young professionals and short-term vacation renters. Single-family homes are rare and hold value well, but inventory is tight and competition is high.
Mostly condos—walkable to the beach, boardwalk, and Garnet Avenue. Single-family homes exist, especially north of Grand Avenue near Kate Sessions Park, but they're rare and move fast. Expect smaller lots, beach proximity, and a social, active lifestyle.
It depends. Some families love the walkability, beach access, and community feel—especially near Kate Sessions Park. But PB has street life, noise, and a younger energy that's not for everyone. It's more urban beach town than quiet suburban neighborhood.
Very. Inventory is tight, especially for single-family homes, and well-priced properties move quickly—often with multiple offers. Condos near the beach are the most active segment. Buyers should be prepared to act fast with strong offers.