Allied Gardens, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A neighborhood of mid-century homes between Mission Trails, Lake Murray and Mission Gorge, with its own rec center, pool and library.
Allied Gardens is a neighborhood in San Diego’s 92120 ZIP, in the city’s Navajo community planning area, with San Carlos to the east and Del Cerro to the north. In September 2026 the 92120 median detached sale was $1,300,000 (GSDAR). Allied Gardens has about 3,700 detached homes and 1,000 attached homes, plus a small mobile-home community (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.
Allied Gardens Market · September 2026
ZIP 92120 · compared with August 2026 and September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Updates for 92120 (Allied Gardens, Del Cerro): September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026) and August 2026 (current as of Sept 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the September 2026 report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
Market trend
Median sales price, ZIP 92120, all property types. Source: SDMLS via InfoSparks, updated monthly.
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The vibe
Allied Gardens sits in the Navajo community of San Diego, between San Carlos to the east, Del Cerro to the north and the College Area (City of San Diego, Council District 7). It shares the 92120 ZIP with Del Cerro and Grantville.
Source: sandiego.gov, Council District 7 communities.
Things to do
Allied Gardens Recreation Center and Community Park, 5155 Greenbrier Ave, built in 1961 on land that once held radio towers. Allied Gardens Pool and an off-leash dog area are at 6707 Glenroy St. Mission Trails Regional Park (more than 8,000 acres and about 60 miles of trails), Lake Murray and Cowles Mountain (about 1,593 ft) are close by.
Sources: sandiego.gov Parks & Recreation; Mission Trails Regional Park.
Schools
Foster Elementary
Grades K-5
Lewis Middle
Grades 6-8
Patrick 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
The Grantville Trolley station (Green Line) is at 4510 Alvarado Canyon Rd, with connections to MTS bus routes including Route 14, which serves Allied Gardens.
Source: San Diego MTS.
Neighborhood Insight
The Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library is at 5188 Zion Ave. The name has nothing to do with World War II: developers Louis Kelton and Walter Bollenbacher did business as Allied Contractors and named the tract after their company. They bought the land from the Waring estate, which is where Waring Road gets its name.
Around Allied Gardens
Allied Gardens FAQ
Where is Allied Gardens in San Diego?
Allied Gardens is in the Navajo community of San Diego, in ZIP 92120. San Carlos is to the east and Del Cerro is to the north.
What was the median home price in Allied Gardens in September 2026?
For ZIP 92120, which includes Allied Gardens, Del Cerro and Grantville, the September 2026 median sale price was $1,300,000 for detached homes and $550,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update).
How long are 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).
Which schools serve Allied Gardens?
Allied Gardens is served by Foster Elementary, Lewis Middle and Patrick Henry High in San Diego Unified. Check your exact address with the San Diego Unified School Finder.
What parks are in Allied Gardens?
Allied Gardens Recreation Center and Community Park (5155 Greenbrier Ave), plus the pool and off-leash dog area at 6707 Glenroy St. Mission Trails and Lake Murray are nearby.
Is there a library in Allied Gardens?
Yes. The Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library is at 5188 Zion Ave.
Is there transit near Allied Gardens?
The Grantville Trolley station on the Green Line is at 4510 Alvarado Canyon Rd, and MTS Route 14 serves the area.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Allied Gardens?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Allied Gardens and across San Diego.
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