Bankers Hill, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
An uptown neighborhood on the west edge of Balboa Park, with Victorian and early 1900s homes and condo towers facing the park.
Bankers Hill sits between Balboa Park and I-5, with Hillcrest to the north and downtown to the south, split between ZIPs 92103 and 92101. In September 2026 the 92103 median detached sale was $1,750,000 (GSDAR). Bankers Hill has about 580 detached homes and 5,470 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.
Bankers Hill Market · September 2026
ZIP 92103 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92103 (Hillcrest, Mission Hills), 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 Bankers Hill
The vibe
Bankers Hill is mostly residential south of Laurel St and west of Fifth Ave, with a small commercial strip on First Ave between Hawthorne and Juniper Streets and high-rise condos along Fifth and Sixth Avenues facing the park. Western blocks have views of downtown, San Diego Bay, the airport and Coronado.
Source: Wikipedia, Bankers Hill, San Diego.
Things to do
Balboa Park is along the east side. The Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, a 375-foot footbridge built in 1912 and known as the Wiggly Bridge, crosses Kate Sessions Canyon.
Source: Wikipedia, Spruce Street Suspension Bridge.
Schools
Florence Elementary
Grades K-5
Washington Elementary
Grades K-5
Roosevelt International Middle
Grades 6-8
San Diego 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
I-5 runs along the west side, and the Blue and Green Line trolleys stop nearby at Middletown station (West Palm St) and Washington Street station.
Source: Wikipedia, Middletown station and Washington Street station (San Diego Trolley).
Neighborhood Insight
The name comes from the area’s early reputation as a home for the wealthy. Irving Gill, William Hebbard, Richard Requa, Hazel Waterman and Frank Mead all designed homes here, and some older houses now serve as offices or bed-and-breakfasts. The Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, built in 1912, was designated a San Diego Historic Landmark in 1977.
Source: Wikipedia, Bankers Hill, San Diego.
Around Bankers Hill
Bankers Hill FAQ
Where is Bankers Hill?
Bankers Hill is west of Balboa Park, between Hillcrest to the north and downtown to the south, with I-5 and Little Italy to the west, in ZIPs 92103 and 92101.
What was the median home price in Bankers Hill in September 2026?
For ZIP 92103, the September 2026 median sale price was $1,750,000 for detached homes and $745,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92103, which also covers Hillcrest and Mission Hills.
How long are Bankers Hill homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92103 sold in a median of 51 days and attached homes in 25 days (GSDAR).
Is Bankers Hill the same as Park West?
Yes. Bankers Hill is also called Park West, and it was once known as Florence Heights.
Which schools serve Bankers Hill?
San Diego Unified runs Florence and Washington Elementary nearby, plus Roosevelt International Middle and San Diego High. Check your exact address with the SDUSD School Finder.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Bankers Hill?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Bankers Hill and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
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