Spring Valley, CA: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
An East County community named for its natural spring, with a National Historic Landmark adobe and SR-94 and SR-125 on hand.
Spring Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in East County, served by the 91977 and 91978 ZIP codes. It had 30,998 residents at the 2020 census. In September 2026 the 91977 median detached sale was $835,000 (GSDAR). Spring Valley has about 12,810 detached homes and 6,480 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.
Spring Valley Market · September 2026
ZIP 91977 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 91977 (Spring Valley), 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 Spring Valley
The vibe
Spring Valley is a large unincorporated community of about 7.4 square miles. La Presa is popularly considered part of it, and locations in La Presa and Casa de Oro use Spring Valley addresses.
Source: Wikipedia, Spring Valley, San Diego County, California.
Things to do
The small adobe house built by Judge A. S. Ensworth, later owned by Rufus King Porter and historian Hubert Howe Bancroft, is now a National Historic Landmark.
Source: Wikipedia, Spring Valley, San Diego County, California.
Schools
Sweetwater Springs Elementary
Grades K-5
Loma Elementary
Grades K-5
La Presa Elementary
Grades K-5
Monte Vista High
Grades 9-12
Mount Miguel Early College 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
The SR-94 freeway runs from downtown San Diego to just past SR-125 in Spring Valley. SR-125 heads north from here past Mount Helix to I-8.
Source: Wikipedia, California State Route 94.
Neighborhood Insight
Spring Valley is named for its natural spring. The Kumeyaay called the area Neti or Meti, and the Spanish called it El aguaje de San Jorge, St. George’s Spring. Spring Valley’s Bancroft adobe is a National Historic Landmark.
Source: Wikipedia, Spring Valley, San Diego County, California.
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Spring Valley FAQ
Where is Spring Valley, CA?
Spring Valley is in East County San Diego, east of Lemon Grove and south of La Mesa, in ZIPs 91977 and 91978.
What was the median home price in Spring Valley in September 2026?
For ZIP 91977, the September 2026 median sale price was $835,000 for detached homes and $554,250 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 91977, which covers most of Spring Valley and Casa de Oro.
How long are Spring Valley homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 91977 sold in a median of 40 days and attached homes in 42 days (GSDAR).
How did Spring Valley get its name?
It is named for the natural spring there, which the Spanish called El aguaje de San Jorge.
Which schools serve Spring Valley?
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District runs the elementary and middle schools, including Sweetwater Springs, Loma and La Presa elementaries, and Grossmont Union High runs Monte Vista High and Mount Miguel High. Check your exact address with each district.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Spring Valley?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Spring Valley and across East County.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Spring Valley, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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