University City Homes for Sale

University City originally got its start in 1960 as a planned community of 2,500 acres intended for employees, professors & students of the University of California San Diego. The community has expanded however, into a middle-class suburban community of families both associated with the University and separate from it.

The University City homes for sale enjoy both a small town atmosphere in South University City & a more urban feel in North University City for entertainment & shopping.

University City Real Estate Stats

Average Home Price $716K
Lowest Price $2.9K
Highest Price $2.7M
Total Real Estate Listings 30
Avg. Days On Market 29
Avg. Price/SQFT $537

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Homes for Sale in University City

Homes for sale in University City include condos and townhomes as well as single family homes. Don’t expect to find a single family home for less than around $700,000, but there are several townhome and condo communities ranging from around $300,000 up to a million dollars or more.

Million dollar luxury homes can be found in the gated community of Valencia, bordering Rose Canyon Open Space Park, in the Vista La Jolla community, or the gated community of Casabella in the Renaissance subdivision in University City, among others. Million dollar townhomes can be found in the UTC/La Jolla Casabella area along Renaissance Drive, and other townhome communities include Renaissance La Jolla and Casabella At Renaissance.

Be within walking distance to UTC (University Towne Center) shops, restaurants, and transportation at the condo community of Lucera at UTC. There are several condo communities in University City and you can browse condos, townhomes and single family homes here.

University City Real Estate & Local  Attractions

The University City area is a rough triangle bordered by I- 5 on the west, I- 805 on the east, and Hwy 52 (which turns into the San Clemente Canyon Freeway) on the south. This convenient location make it easy to get anywhere in the San Diego area. It is probably best known for Rose Canyon and the Rose Canyon Open Space Park which dissects the northern and southern portions of University City.

Rose Canyon Open Space Park offers scenic vistas of wooded areas, streams and wildlife. Wildlife in Rose Canyon Open Space Park includes rabbits, coyotes, mule deer and several varieties of hawks and owls. Every year, Rose Canyon Open Space Park host Spring Bird Walks that are led by skilled birders. If you enjoy nature, you'll love living in University City near Rose Canyon.

Call us at 619-665-5360 today, or contact us online to discuss your wish list for the perfect University City home to suit your needs.

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