Talmadge, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A Mid-City neighborhood of 1920s and 1930s homes with streets named for the Talmadge sisters, now a National Register historic district.
Talmadge is in Mid-City San Diego, usually defined by Fairmount Ave to the west, Montezuma Rd to the north, Collwood Blvd or 51st St to the east and Monroe Ave or El Cajon Blvd to the south, in ZIP 92115. In September 2026 the 92115 median detached sale was $955,000 (GSDAR). Talmadge has about 1,650 detached homes and 2,890 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Talmadge Market · September 2026
ZIP 92115 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92115 (College), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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Living in Talmadge
The vibe
Talmadge has an eclectic mix of Spanish Revival homes, California bungalows, Cape Cod cottages and Normandy-style homes, and architect Cliff May designed several houses here.
Source: Wikipedia, Talmadge, San Diego.
Things to do
Kensington’s shops on Adams Ave are just west, and El Cajon Blvd runs along the south side.
Source: Wikipedia, Talmadge, San Diego.
Schools
Franklin Elementary
Grades K-5
Euclid Elementary
Grades K-5
Ibarra Elementary
Grades K-5
Mann Middle
Grades 6-8
Hoover High
Grades 9-12
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
Fairmount Ave runs along the west side, Montezuma Rd along the north and El Cajon Blvd to the south.
Source: Wikipedia, Talmadge, San Diego.
Neighborhood Insight
Producer Joseph Schenck, one of the Hollywood backers of the original Talmadge Park, named it for his wife, actress Norma Talmadge, and her sisters Constance and Natalie. Each sister has a street named for her. Talmadge has streets named for actresses Norma, Constance and Natalie Talmadge.
Source: Wikipedia, Talmadge, San Diego.
Around Talmadge
Talmadge FAQ
Where is Talmadge?
Talmadge is in Mid-City San Diego, east of Fairmount Ave and Kensington and south of Montezuma Rd, in ZIP 92115.
What was the median home price in Talmadge in September 2026?
For ZIP 92115, the September 2026 median sale price was $955,000 for detached homes and $400,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92115, which also covers the College Area.
How long are Talmadge homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92115 sold in a median of 31 days and attached homes in 36 days (GSDAR).
Is Talmadge a historic district?
Yes. The original boundaries were listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 2024, as the Talmadge Park Estates Historic District.
Which schools serve Talmadge?
San Diego Unified runs Franklin, Euclid and Ibarra Elementary, Mann Middle and Hoover High nearby. Check your exact address with the SDUSD School Finder.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Talmadge?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Talmadge and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Talmadge, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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