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Tierrasanta
ISLAND IN THE HILLS

Find Your Dream Home in Tierrasanta

Explore "The Island in the Hills." Discover a quiet, planned community surrounded by 6,000 acres of natural beauty in Mission Trails.

Median price$810K
Active listings23
Walk score30Car-dependent
To downtown15 min
MARKET SNAPSHOT — JULY 2026

How Tierrasanta is moving right now.

Tierrasanta has transitioned into a "Seller's Market" with just over 2 months of supply. While the headline median sold price reflects a sharp 16.7% year-over-year dip to $780k, this is primarily driven by a high volume of condo sales; detached homes in the "Island in the Hills" continue to maintain their premium, though velocity has moderated to a 31-day average.

Median sold price$915K↓ 6.8% vs last year
Days on market13↑ 2 days slower
Sale-to-list99%↓ 0.5 pts
Months of supply1.9Seller's market

Based on 37 sales in the last 90 days

Why Buyers Love Tierrasanta

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The Mission Trails Backyard

Bordered by one of the largest urban parks in the US, offering endless hiking, biking, and climbing.

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The "Island" Vibe

With no through-traffic freeways, Tierrasanta feels like a private, secluded sanctuary in the heart of the city.

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Top-Quality Local Schools

Part of the San Diego Unified district, the local campuses are a major draw for education-focused families.

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Impeccable Planned Beauty

Known for its lush landscaping, well-maintained parks, and a total absence of industrial noise or clutter.

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Central San Diego Access

Just minutes from the I-15 and Hwy 52, making it a 15-minute drive to almost anywhere in San Diego.

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Strong Community Bonds

From the Tierrasanta Foundation to the local newsletter, this is a neighborhood where people stay for decades.

BEFORE YOU SCHEDULE A SHOWING

See homes before they hit the portals.

Homes that never hit the MLS — shared with our client roster first. We'll send you the private list and a short market brief tailored to what you're looking for.

For Sale · Tierrasanta

Homes for sale in Tierrasanta

Your Tierrasanta Agent
Andrew Nefcy

Andrew Nefcy

Broker / Owner — Ice Realty Group

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

The Quiet Sanctuary of the San Diego Hills

A quick summary from Andrew Ice, Broker

Tierrasanta is known by locals as 'The Island in the Hills,' and one drive up the winding Tierrasanta Boulevard makes it clear why. It's a planned community that feels completely separate from the rest of San Diego, even though it's centrally located—15 minutes to Mission Valley or SDSU.

Bordered on three sides by Mission Trails Regional Park and on the fourth by a military preserve, it's one of the quietest neighborhoods in the city. The only traffic you're likely to see is a neighbor on a morning run.

It's a 'forever' neighborhood—people move here to raise their kids and stay for the quiet and the community.

Houses here don't come on the market often, and when they do, they move fast—usually to families looking for the neighborhood's mix of 1970s and 80s architecture, big lots, and canyon views. From the executive homes of Villa Montserrat to the family-friendly condos of Belsera, it's inventory for people who want access to the outdoors and a slower pace. Tierrasanta is a "forever" neighborhood—people move here to raise their kids and stay for the quiet and the community.

Thinking about Tierrasanta? Let's talk inventory and what it really takes to buy here. We'll help you find the right fit in this tight-knit community.

Nearby Schools

Top-rated schools in the area.

Middle

De Portola Middle School

9Rating
Elementary

Tierrasanta Elementary School

8Rating
High

Canyon Hills High

7Rating
Elementary

Kumeyaay Elementary School

8Rating
FREQUENTLY ASKED

The questions we hear most.

It's known as "The Island in the Hills" for a reason. A planned community that feels completely separate from the rest of San Diego, even though it's centrally located—15 minutes to Mission Valley or SDSU. Bordered on three sides by Mission Trails Regional Park and on the fourth by a military preserve, it's one of the quietest neighborhoods in the city.

Very. Houses don't come on the market often, and when they do, they move fast—usually to families looking for the neighborhood's mix of 1970s and 80s architecture, big lots, and canyon views. It's a "forever" neighborhood where people stay for decades.

Mostly 1970s and 80s architecture: executive homes in Villa Montserrat, family-friendly condos in Belsera, and single-family homes with big lots and canyon views. It's inventory for people who want access to the outdoors and a slower pace.

Absolutely. Safe, quiet, excellent schools (San Diego Unified), big lots, and direct access to Mission Trails for hiking and biking. It's a "forever" neighborhood—people move here to raise their kids and stay for the community.

Quiet, outdoor-focused, and family-oriented. Morning hikes in Mission Trails, neighborhood parks, tight-knit community, and a slower pace. It feels like a small town tucked inside San Diego, with central access to everything else.

NO PORTALS · NO GUESSING · JUST LOCAL EXPERTISE

Find the Tierrasanta home that's already yours.

Tell us what you're looking for. We'll send a curated short list — on-market and off — and set up a private tour at your pace.

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