Scrolling through real estate listings in places we’ll never live and making elaborate renovation plans for homes we’ll never buy is one of our favorite pastimes. And the fact that pretend-looking for real estate is so fun makes it incredibly disappointing to discover that the actual process of looking for housing in San Diego is . . . not quite as fun.
While we can’t take all of the stress out of the housing hunt, we can direct you to the people, places, and lobbies who can make it a whole lot easier.
We’ve got options for everything from beach towns to downtown; tranquil retreats to bustling city blocks. There are spacious closets, walkable neighborhoods, and more amenities than you’ll know what to do with. Whether you’re seeking a condo or apartment, a single-family house or a pad in a mixed-use space, let us help you find your next home sweet home.
Mixed-Use Residential
The Hill District at North City | San Marcos
The people behind North City believe great neighborhoods don’t happen by accident; they’re a result of walkable streets, parks, and vibrant hangouts bustling with locals. That idea is what set the stage for The Hill District in San Marcos. It’s a modern urban village walking distance from coffee shops, local restaurants, a weekly farmer’s market, and community events. Find your spot within their thoughtfully-designed townhomes and condos, many with two-car garages, and an extensive list of amenities, including a 16-acre park, trails, private recreation center, pool and spa, fitness center, and indoor-outdoor gathering spaces.
AVRP Studios | San Diego
AVRP Studios was born when its founder, Doug Austin, started a small design firm in his Solana Beach condo. Now, nearly 50 years and 150 design awards later, the company has established itself as a prominent architectural firm in San Diego. From affordable family housing and residential luxury towers, there’s almost nothing AVRP doesn’t have expertise in. When it comes to mixed-use residential developments, downtown’s skyline is filled with AVRP designs, including the 36-story Pinnacle Marina Tower near Seaport Village or the appropriately-named Sapphire Tower on Kettner. AVRP’s designs extend beyond SD, too, with mixed-use residential projects in Oceanside, Los Angeles, and even Vancouver, BC.
Residential Homes
COMPASS—The Clements Group
You don’t rack up 30 years of experience and more than $1.5 billion in sales unless you’re doing something right. Which is to say: We know the team at The Clements Group is doing a lot right. These realtors pride themselves on offering a tailored, concierge approach to Coronado real estate services, and past clients rave about their superior market knowledge and communication—not to mention the client-centric approach. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer looking at condos or hoping to sell a home with a multi-million-dollar oceanfront view, this team knows how to get the deal done.
ANR Real Estate
Picking the right realtor is so important in a complex market like San Diego, so might we suggest ANR Real Estate’s Evan Tando? Tando has devoted more than 20 years to helping San Diegans navigate the market, whether they’re buying, selling, or financing a home. Better still, he genuinely cares about the people he works with. He’s not afraid to motivate a client to move forward with a deal or advise them to move on when he knows it’s right for their finances and family. In other words, he’s an industry expert ready to make his expertise work for you.
Townhomes & Condos
Tower24 Ponto Beach | Carlsbad
Ponto Beach’s Tower24 is the kind of place you move to when you’ve decided you want the beach and luxury, and you don’t want to compromise on either. This modern townhome community offers larger units of up to four bedrooms that come in eight different floor plans with three lot sizes. Other offerings include private backyards, two-car garages, and rooftop decks, alongside an on-site dog park plus community firepits and grills. And then there’s our favorite amenity of all: living just steps away from the beach.
RIVA Solana Beach | Solana Beach
Located in the hills of Solana Beach, RIVA pitches itself as a vacation where you live, and we can’t help but agree. The one- and two-bedroom units let you choose from three differently styled neighborhood collections, all offering custom finishes and that relaxing, coastal California feel. A resort pool and spa to relax or swim, outdoor TV lounges, golf simulator, and yoga deck are just a few of RIVA’s vacation-level amenities. And did we mention it’s located in Solana Beach: home of boutiques, cafés, and Fletcher Cove Beach Park? Consider our vacation mode permanently activated.
Andia | San Diego
There’s lots to love about Andia, but we’ll start with the view. Not only is it one of the few downtown high-rise condominiums with a rooftop lounge, but the lounge is located on the 40th floor, offering priceless views of the city and the bay. Other amenities include an indoor-outdoor fitness center, spin studio, and yoga studio, plus a fifth-floor pool terrace fully outfitted with cabanas, lawn games, and more. As for the residences themselves, expect luxury vibes with walk-in closets in the one- two- and three-bedroom options. The homes come with two color palettes that can lean more modern or natural, depending on your style.
Evan Tando | ANR Finance & Real Estate
For Evan Tando, real estate isn’t a business of transactions—it’s personal. “I get to help people find their home: the place they’ll laugh and relax, raise a family, or start their next chapter,” Tando says. The independent broker-owner of ANR Real Estate has more than two decades of experience helping San Diegans buy, sell, and finance homes. His approach is always client-first, whether he’s assisting a first-time homebuyer or someone with a real estate portfolio. “I make sure my clients are prepared for the whole process and end up with a home they love.”
ANR Finance & Real Estate
CEO, Broker of Record
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