Mission Hills Real Estate

Mission Hills Real Estate

Welcome to Mission Hills, California, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of San Diego County. Known for its charming residential neighborhoods and picturesque landscapes, Mission Hills offers a unique blend of urban convenience and suburban tranquility. This vibrant community is characterized by its stunning views of the San Diego skyline, lush parks, and a rich history that dates back to the early 1900s.

As you stroll through the tree-lined streets, you’ll discover an array of architectural styles, from classic Craftsman bungalows to modern contemporary homes, each with its own character and charm. The area is renowned for its strong sense of community, where friendly neighbors gather at local cafes, boutiques, and art galleries, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Mission Hills is also conveniently located just minutes away from downtown San Diego, providing residents with easy access to the city’s finest dining, shopping, and entertainment options. For outdoor enthusiasts, Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are just a short drive away, offering endless opportunities for recreation and exploration.

Families will appreciate the excellent schools and safe neighborhoods that make Mission Hills an ideal place to raise children. With its perfect blend of culture, community, and convenience, Mission Hills is more than just a place to live—it's a lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or seeking a peaceful retreat, Mission Hills has something for everyone. Discover the charm of this delightful community and make it your own!

Newest Listings in Mission Hills

$3,495,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260022158SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Historic masterpiece in Mission Hills. Faithfully restored 1917 Prairie landmark built by master builder Nathan Rigdon. Rich in San Diego heritage, this Mills Act 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence seamlessly blends timeless Craftsman artistry with high-end modern upgrades. This significant home is on one of the best streets in Mission Hills. The home welcomes you with a classic full-width porch set above the street. Inside, discover pristine quarter-sawn oak flooring, octagonal oak columns, coved ceilings in oak, oak beams and mullion pocket doors. There are Craftsman fixtures throughout, period fireplace tile, and an oak-paneled dining room complete with a stunning built-in china cabinet and period fixture. The Craftsman kitchen features green granite countertops and serves as a natural gathering spot for guests and family. The spacious living room leads into an inviting family room and out to a charming sunroom that opens to a Tuscan Villa-inspired walled courtyard. This outdoor space is remarkable and visually arresting. It represents the best of indoor-outdoor living, featuring a vine-covered al fresco dining area, a spacious sunny garden built for entertaining, drought-resistant landscaping, teak gates, mature olive trees, serene fountains, and a gas firepit. Solar panels, three tankless water heaters, and significant Mills Act property tax savings make this home as practical as it is beautiful. A custom finished garage built in 2007 offers alley access, epoxy floors, full cabinetry, wine and full-sized refrigerators, sink, ceiling fans, and a 220V EV charger. The exterior stucco is a very fine Santa Barbara finish. Xeriscape front and and back. Solid teak gates. Masonry walls provide the back yard a private and secure environment. Terrazo soaking tub in the patio with hot and cold water. Full sized refrigerator and wine frig in the garage. View all pictures at: https://greg-hoxsie-photography-1.aryeo.com/sites/4250-arguello-st-san-diego-ca-92103-28080143/branded Legend has it the home was crafted using lumber from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park for original owner Robert E. Hicks, founder of the historic Balboa, Plaza, and Cabrillo Theaters.4250 Arguello Street was built in 1917 by master builder Nathan Rigdon. It is an outstanding example of a Prarie-style home, with classic Rigdon touches including a sunny porch that spans the front of the house, octagonal columns in the living and dining rooms, and four bedrooms upstairs. The interior features the original craftsman woodwork, pocket doors fireplace tile and quarter-sawn oak flooring. The house has been owned by two families in the past 99 years and has never been on the market. The first owners were Robert E. and Charlotte Lewis Hicks, who moved to San Diego from Denver with their children, James and Elizabeth. Hicks was a newspaperman in Denver who came to San Diego to help promote the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. It is believed that the lumber used to build the house may have come from buildings in Balboa Park that were torn down following the Exposition. Hicks had a deep and abiding interest interest in theater; in San Diego, he opened and operated the Plaza, Cabrillo and Balboa Theaters and also staged Buffalo Bill's farewell tour.

4250 Arguello Street, Mission Hills
$1,600,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260022117SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Wake up to Balboa Park right outside your window, and let the day unfold at its own pace. At 41West, boutique luxury meets everyday ease in prestigious Bankers Hill. Walk the park each morning, watch the light shift across your private terrace each afternoon, and settle into evenings surrounded by details found nowhere else in the building. Residence 303 spans 1,496 SqFt of interior living space plus a private 206 SqFt terrace with views over Balboa Park. Soaring 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and a NanaWall folding glass door blur the line between indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen features premium Miele appliances, a built-in wine refrigerator, and Italian cabinetry. Custom details set this home apart further, including a dramatic Nero Marquina marble mantel by Marmoso New York, a sculptural ceiling designed to showcase integrated architectural lighting, and a Bang & Olufsen TV. Residents enjoy a 24-hour attended lobby, professional fitness center, resident lounge, and secure underground parking with 24/7 video surveillance. Recent upgrades include solar panels and a whole-building water softening system. Residence 303 is the best priced home currently available at 41West, an accessible way to plant roots in Bankers Hill, just steps from Balboa Park and minutes from Little Italy, downtown, and the San Diego waterfront.

2604 5th Ave Unit 303, Mission Hills
$749,999
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260022097SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in the heart of Hillcrest. Featuring a bright, open floor plan, this stylish home has been thoughtfully updated with a stunning new kitchen, beautifully renovated bathrooms, and elegant white oak flooring throughout. The seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas creates an inviting space perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy two private balconies, including one off the primary suite and another adjacent to the kitchen, providing the perfect spots to relax and enjoy the San Diego lifestyle. Additional highlights include two assigned parking spaces in a secure underground garage, elevator access, and a prime location just moments from Balboa Park, top-rated restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. This move-in-ready residence offers the perfect blend of modern design, comfort, and convenience in one of San Diego's most desirable neighborhood

1263 Robinson Unit 13, Mission Hills
$669,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260022089SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Rare top-floor end unit in desirable Torrance Canyon, ideally located in Mission Hills. This spacious and light-filled 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an open, airy floor plan with beautiful southerly canyon views and a covered balcony perfect for enjoying San Diego’s year-round climate. The generous living and dining areas flow into an updated kitchen featuring new countertops, tile flooring, and brand-new appliances, including refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. A cozy fireplace adds warmth and character to the main living space. The front bedroom features new carpet, while both bathrooms have been refreshed with newer tile and glass shower doors. Additional upgrades include a newer tankless water heater, in-unit washer and dryer, central heat, and a portable A/C unit. Elevator access, a one-car community garage space, and guest parking add to the convenience. All of this in an exceptional 92103 location, just minutes from Hillcrest, Balboa Park, Fashion Valley, the airport, and everything Mission Hills has to offer.

917 Torrance Street Unit 21, Mission Hills
$3,150,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260022069SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
A masterful reinvention of Mission Hills Character! Timeless Mission Hills character meets exceptional modern refinement in this thoroughly renovated 1949 residence. Thoughtfully upgraded from the ground up, the home blends original architectural details—including beautiful mullioned windows and distinctive louvered entry windows—with sophisticated contemporary improvements. The completely remodeled and redesigned chef’s kitchen serves as the centerpiece, complemented by custom closet built-ins and a dedicated laundry room. Extensive infrastructure upgrades include new subflooring, new interior and exterior paint, a new main 400 amp electrical panel plus two sub-panels, 220V EV charging, two new tankless water heaters, and a reverse osmosis water system in the kitchen. These are only a few of the many upgrades and improvements that make this home truly outstanding. Every improvement has been carefully considered to preserve the home’s vintage character while delivering the comfort, efficiency, and functionality of modern living. Beautifully reimagined and truly turnkey, this is a rare Mission Hills offering where architectural heritage and elevated modern living come together effortlessly. The renovations and upgrades are too numerous to list here so lease see attached list, all of which have been completed by the current owners. This one is truly too good to be true!

4140 Bandini St., Mission Hills
$1,595,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260022051SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Perched above it all in Mission Hills’ distinctive “Bird Streets,” 3120 Falcon is tucked into a quiet, secluded enclave of architecturally distinctive homes. This custom cedar residence offers a rare combination of architectural character and privacy. In the living room, soaring ceilings, a fireplace, and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows create warmth and architectural interest throughout. The split-level design brings in abundant natural light, captures views, and creates natural separation between living spaces. The flexible floor plan features two bedrooms plus additional living space offering potential for a third bedroom, with en-suite bathrooms. Recent improvements include new air conditioning, new washer and dryer, and tankless water heater. Landscaping surrounds the home, creating a peaceful, secluded setting and privacy. Yet from this tucked-away location, you’re just minutes from the restaurants and shops of Mission Hills and Hillcrest, Little Italy, Downtown, Balboa Park, San Diego Bay, and the airport.

3120 Falcon, Mission Hills
$1,600,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260021844SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
First time available since 1969. Located on a secluded wooded cul-de-sac, this redwood home represents an amazing opportunity to restore a rare all-redwood home. Flooded with light, when you enter it seems there are windows and french doors everywhere. The 23-foot long living room has tree views along a bank of casement windows. Two fireplaces, one in the charming and cozy dining room. Oak flooring on the main floor which complements the redwood walls and beamed ceilings. Even the entry doors on the main level reflect the craft arts of the period. (Exact year of construction unknown). Downstairs is true flex-space, three large rooms, two suitable for bedrooms and one large unitility room with laundry. Outside there is a small grassy front yard and a spacious and sunny courtyard with a ground level portable spa. Behind the house is a secluded and spacious backyard featuring a 24x24 trex deck--an incredible yard for entertaining. The downstairs is fantastic "flex space" with two large rooms plus a huge laundry room and workshop area. This can be an optional bedroom or family entertaining room. Bring your imagination to this space!

4277 Jackdaw, Mission Hills
$899,500
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260021816SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
A Rare Mission Hills Opportunity! Why rent when you can own? Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Mission Hills, this fully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is a turnkey entry point into San Diego homeownership, with updated plumbing, electrical, and systems throughout. Previously operated as a short-term rental, this property offers an opportunity for short-term and mid-term investors alike, and RM-2-5 zoning within a Transit Priority Area opens the door to a potential ADU for buyers looking to add rental income or multigenerational living space. Location is premium here, just minutes from Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, San Diego International Airport and beaches -One of the most convenient and premier locations the city has to offer. Just a block away, stroll to the intimate India Street enclave, where an evening walk leads past the Shakespeare Pub, a local gelato shop and neighborhood cafes, plus fresh seafood and craft pubs. Meticulously designed and maintained garden retreat, peaceful and made for morning coffee, al fresco dinners and effortless entertaining. A private driveway and attached garage provide plenty of parking, while a separate shed adds the storage. A peekaboo ocean and city view Just 3 miles from San Diego International Airport, yet outside the direct flight path, this home offers convenience, a rare combination for first time buyers and investors alike. Buyer to independently verify ADU feasibility, zoning and permitting with the City of San Diego. A Rare Mission Hills Opportunity Why rent when you can own? Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Mission Hills, this fully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is a turnkey entry point into San Diego homeownership, with updated plumbing, electrical, and systems throughout. Previously operated as a short-term rental, this property offers an opportunity for short-term and mid-term investors alike, and RM-2-5 zoning within a Transit Priority Area opens the door to a potential ADU for buyers looking to add rental income or multigenerational living space. Location is premium here, just minutes from Downtown San Diego, Little Italy, San Diego International Airport and beaches -One of the most convenient and premier locations the city has to offer. Just a block away, stroll to the intimate India Street enclave, where an evening walk leads past the Shakespeare Pub, a local gelato shop and neighborhood cafes, plus fresh seafood and craft pubs. Meticulously designed and maintained garden retreat, peaceful and made for morning coffee, al fresco dinners and effortless entertaining. A private driveway and attached garage provide plenty of parking, while a separate shed adds the storage. A peekaboo ocean and city view Just 3 miles from San Diego International Airport, yet outside the direct flight path, this home offers convenience, a rare combination for first time buyers and investors alike. Buyer to independently verify ADU feasibility, zoning and permitting with the City of San Diego.

1693 Linwood St, Mission Hills
$7,950,000
260021771SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
The Richmond is a newly constructed 19 unit luxury multifamily property in the heart of Hillcrest, one of San Diego’s most desirable and supply constrained rental markets. Completed in 2025, the property features studio, one bedroom and two bedroom residences with modern finishes, in unit laundry, central heating and air conditioning, triple pane windows and private balconies in most units. Offered at $7,950,000, or approximately $418,000 per unit, The Richmond is priced well below nearby development cost benchmarks while generating approximately $545,000 in annual scheduled income and $372,000 in NOI. The property also offers approximately 11% potential rent upside and benefits from exemption from AB 1482 rent caps through at least 2040, providing significant flexibility for future rent growth. The property is steps from shopping, dining and major employment centers, including the expanding UC San Diego Health Hillcrest campus and Scripps Mercy Hospital. Hillcrest is also benefiting from major public investment, including the approximately $28 million Pride Promenade project along Normal Street, further enhancing the neighborhood’s walkability and long term appeal. New construction. Below replacement cost. Strong in place income. Rent upside. Favorable regulatory positioning. An irreplaceable Hillcrest location.

4015 Richmond, Mission Hills
$1,375,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260021594SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Perched above the treetops in prestigious Bankers Hill, this exceptional residence at Vue on 5th commands an extraordinary position overlooking the lush canopy of Balboa Park. Defined by unobstructed park views, sophisticated interiors, and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, the residence offers a rare sense of openness and tranquility in the heart of the city. Dramatic LaCantina bi-fold doors seamlessly open to a private terrace that frames sweeping views across Balboa Park. Soaring 9-foot ceilings and abundant natural light amplify the sense of volume, while recessed lighting, a thoughtfully positioned powder room, and refined finishes enhance both the warmth and functionality of the interiors. The result is a space that feels polished yet inviting, with an effortless sense of sophistication throughout. Anchoring the open living space, the chef’s kitchen pairs clean contemporary design with effortless functionality. Sleek Bosch appliances, pristine quartz countertops, generous cabinetry, and modern lighting create a sophisticated backdrop equally suited to everyday living and entertaining. The split-plan dual primary suites provide exceptional privacy and flexibility, each complemented by a spa-inspired en-suite bath with dual vanities and frameless glass showers. The main primary retreat is further distinguished by an expansive walk-in closet and deep soaking tub, while the secondary suite captures its own remarkable perspective over Balboa Park and the iconic California Tower. Vue on 5th offers an intimate, elevated residential experience and stands out as one of Bankers Hill’s most well-managed communities, with one of the neighborhood’s strongest HOA reserve positions. An on-site general manager is available five days a week, while newly redesigned lobby and hallways introduce a refined contemporary aesthetic throughout the building. The residence is complete with dedicated parking, EV charging, and private storage, adding convenience to its exceptional urban setting. Just beyond the front door, Bankers Hill places some of San Diego’s most celebrated dining, coffee shops, cultural destinations, and outdoor spaces within easy reach. Balboa Park is only moments away, offering acres of gardens, museums, architecture, and scenic trails, while the energy of the city remains close at hand. Rarely does a residence combine this caliber of park frontage, architectural openness, and functional design in such a coveted Bankers Hill setting. With Balboa Park unfolding just beyond its walls of glass, this distinctive residence offers an exceptional expression of elevated San Diego living.

2665 5th Avenue Unit 503, Mission Hills
$1,650,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260021541SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Love at first sight begins before you even step inside. Tucked just blocks from the vibrant shops and restaurants of Mission Hills, this Mission Revival-style home greets you with sun-warmed stucco walls, graceful archways, and a wrought-iron elegance that speaks to old Spanish California — outdoor spaces that instantly feel like home, steeped in character you simply can't recreate. Step through the door and the story shifts into something more contemporary. Rich ceilings and terracotta-inspired details set the stage, while the kitchen brings a jolt of modern luxury — a sleek prep island opening effortlessly into the living area. Picture morning coffee here, bathed in serene treetop views, or an evening gathering with friends spilling easily from countertop to couch. It's old-world soul with a designer's touch. Down the hall, the home's three bedrooms offer restful, light-filled retreats, while the two fully remodeled bathrooms elevate daily routines into something closer to ritual — deep soaking tubs, decorative tiled showers, and finishes that feel plucked from a boutique hotel. And beneath the Spanish tile and timeless charm sits a very modern advantage: solar, owned outright and paid in full, powering this storybook home well into its next chapter.

3635 Kite, Mission Hills
$2,895,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 260021385SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Beautifully updated modern farmhouse that blends timeless character with clean, contemporary design. From the moment you arrive, the home makes an impression with its inviting covered entry, exposed natural-wood beams, crisp white siding, mature landscaping, and charming architectural details. Inside, the home continues its warm modern-farmhouse aesthetic with an emphasis on natural light, indoor-outdoor living, and comfortable everyday spaces. Thoughtful updates complement the home's original charm, creating a property that feels both polished and welcoming. The outdoor spaces are equally impressive. A spacious elevated deck with a custom wood pergola provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, or relaxing in the Southern California sunshine. Below, a private yard offers plenty of usable space for play and recreation, while hardscaping creates additional areas for gatherings and everyday enjoyment.

4301 Hawk St, Mission Hills
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