Yusef Hussainy
Responds Quickly
Coldwell Banker West
(619) 404-5436
64 Total Sales
1 in Castle
$515,000 Price
Castle
Neighborhood in San Diego, California
San Diego County 92105
With an eclectic offering of homes and great proximity to Downtown San Diego, you can find your own personal sanctuary in Castle.
Many of the single-family homes in Castle were developed in the 1920s into the 1940s and have since been remodeled or upgraded to feel like new and are usually priced anywhere between the mid $500,000 range up to $800,000. Homes in Castle have a blend of architectural styles, ranging from classic ranch-style homes with gabled roofs, pueblo homes with adobe walls and houses with Spanish-style tiled roofs and stucco finishes. There are also many unique homes in the area, including A-frames that give off a quaint charm and homes with paint finishes that stand out from the rest. You’ll also find several castle-like homes throughout the neighborhood, with turrets and arched entryways. Townhomes and condominium units are also available throughout the community, many of which have modern kitchen appliances and are centrally located near many of the area’s amenities.
If you want to get outside for some fresh air, there are plenty of outdoor spaces around. Head to Manzanita Canyon to get your steps in for the day on one of the walking trails. You can learn new tricks at the skate park at Central Avenue Mini Park, which also features a basketball court perfect for a quick pickup game and a playground for children. Castle residents are only minutes away from the City Heights Recreation Center in neighboring Fairmount Village. With a community pool perfect for cooling off during the summer, tennis courts and green spaces perfect for a picnic, there’s plenty to do.
Children in the neighborhood will likely start their education at Joyner or Cherokee Point Elementary School, both part of the San Diego Unified School District. Cherokee Point offers a preschool program so children can have an early start to their education. After that, they will likely attend Hoover High School, home of the Cardinals. With an offering of STEAM, AP and honors courses, students can receive a well-rounded education in addition to a year-round offering of sports programs.
Head to University Ave for various locally owned shops, markets and dining options. For any ingredients for tonight’s dinner, head to Hoa Hing or Trang’s Seafood Market. If you’re not in the mood for cooking, you can get birria tacos or a piping hot bowl of menudo from TJ Birrierria. There are also plenty of fast-food options around for a quick bite. For a taste of the area’s nightlife, head to Black Cat Bar, a local favorite for its dive bar aesthetic and live music.
If you want to head downtown for dinner, the Castle neighborhood is conveniently located next to the 805 freeway, allowing quick access to the rest of the city. There are several public bus stops parsed throughout the main thoroughfare of University Ave, in addition to the many stops in the residential areas.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Yusef Hussainy
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Miguel Contreras
Miguel Contreras
Reign West Collective
(858) 630-6670
70 Total Sales
1 in Castle
$517,500 Price
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Sam Powell
Sam Powell
Regal Properties
(619) 383-2651
25 Total Sales
1 in Castle
$625,000 Price
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Agne Isidro
Agne Isidro
Innovate Realty, Inc.
(858) 757-8350
66 Total Sales
1 in Castle
$900,000 Price
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Chris Hyatt
Chris Hyatt
LPT Realty,Inc
(619) 514-3825
43 Total Sales
1 in Castle
$579,000 Price
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Athir Markos
Athir Markos
Keller Williams Realty
(619) 493-1756
164 Total Sales
1 in Castle
$1,880,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Park De La Cruz
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Skateboard
Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Tennis
City Heights Square Mini Park
- Picnic Area
Virgie Hazel McCain and William Henry Carter Mini Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Central Avenue Mini Park
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
- Playground
Highland and Landis Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Castle | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Castle, San Diego sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Castle, San Diego over the last 12 months is $604,534, down 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$615,000
Median Single Family Price
$632,450
Median Townhouse Price
$662,450
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$440,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$337,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$739
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Months of Supply
3.00
Median List Price
$645,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
874
Median Year Built
1948
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,022
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,525
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
874
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
586
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Open Houses
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Saturday, Apr 261 - 3pm
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Saturday, Apr 2610am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,000 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 897 Sq Ft
- 3519 Van Dyke Ave
- Unit 3519 Van Dyke Ave #4
- San Diego, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,769
Median Age
34
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,045
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,360
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
60.4%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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