Grantville, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
Home of Mission San Diego de Alcalá and the gateway to Mission Trails Regional Park, with a Green Line trolley station.
Grantville borders Allied Gardens, San Carlos, Tierrasanta and eastern Mission Valley, along I-8 and Mission Gorge Rd, split among ZIPs 92120, 92108 and 92124. In September 2026 the 92120 median detached sale was $1,300,000 (GSDAR). Grantville has about 400 detached homes and 6,260 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
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Grantville Market · September 2026
ZIP 92120 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92120 (Allied Gardens, Del Cerro), 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 Grantville
The vibe
Most homes in Grantville are condos, townhomes and apartments, along with some single-family houses. Friars Rd and Mission Gorge Rd are the main roads.
Source: Wikipedia, Grantville, San Diego.
Things to do
The restored Mission San Diego de Alcalá, a National Historic Landmark, is a major landmark here. Grantville is also the gateway to Mission Trails Regional Park, a 7,220-acre preserve established in 1974.
Source: Wikipedia, Mission Trails Regional Park.
Schools
Foster Elementary
Grades K-5
Lewis Middle
Grades 6-8
Henry 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
Grantville station, on the Green Line, is an elevated station over I-8 on Alvarado Canyon Rd near Fairmount Ave and opened in 2005. Mission Gorge Rd leads north into Mission Trails.
Source: Wikipedia, Grantville station.
Neighborhood Insight
The mission moved here from Old Town in 1774. The area was named in the late 1800s for President Ulysses S. Grant, and San Diego annexed it in stages between 1948 and 1954. Mission San Diego de Alcalá moved to what is now Grantville in 1774.
Source: Wikipedia, Grantville, San Diego.
Around Grantville
Grantville FAQ
Where is Grantville?
Grantville is along I-8 and Mission Gorge Rd, next to Allied Gardens, San Carlos, Tierrasanta and Mission Valley, mostly in ZIP 92120.
What was the median home price in Grantville in September 2026?
For ZIP 92120, the September 2026 median sale price was $1,300,000 for detached homes and $550,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92120, which also covers Allied Gardens.
How long are Grantville homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92120 sold in a median of 33 days and attached homes in 12 days (GSDAR).
Is there a trolley stop in Grantville?
Yes. Grantville station on the Green Line is on Alvarado Canyon Rd near Fairmount Ave.
Which schools serve Grantville?
San Diego Unified runs Foster Elementary and Lewis Middle in Grantville, and students attend Patrick Henry High nearby. Check your exact address with the SDUSD School Finder.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Grantville?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Grantville and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Grantville, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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