Kensington, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A Mid-City neighborhood of Craftsman and Spanish-style homes on canyon-edged streets, with its own neon sign over Adams Ave.
Kensington is bounded by I-15 to the west, I-8 to the north, Fairmount Ave to the east and El Cajon Blvd to the south, with Normal Heights to the west and City Heights to the south, mostly in ZIP 92116. In September 2026 the 92116 median detached sale was $1,187,000 (GSDAR). Kensington has about 1,650 detached homes and 1,230 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.
Kensington Market · September 2026
ZIP 92116 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92116 (Kensington, Normal Heights), 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 Kensington
The vibe
Kensington’s business district is along Adams Ave. The first homes, built from 1910, were Craftsman style, and the neighborhood is known for its small-town feel and annual neighborhood-wide parties.
Source: Wikipedia, Kensington, San Diego.
Things to do
Adams Ave has cafes, restaurants and shops. The Ken Cinema, a one-screen art house theater on Adams Ave, ran from 1946 to 2020.
Source: Wikipedia, Ken Cinema.
Schools
Franklin Elementary
Grades K-5
Wilson 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
I-15 runs along the west side and I-8 along the north, and Adams Ave and El Cajon Blvd are the main streets.
Source: Wikipedia, Kensington, San Diego.
Neighborhood Insight
The neon “Kensington” sign over Adams Ave was bought by the community in 1953 and is one of only two original neon neighborhood signs left in San Diego. The city designated it Historical Resources Board site #865 in 2008. Kensington’s 1953 neon sign over Adams Ave is one of only two original neon neighborhood signs left in San Diego.
Source: Wikipedia, Kensington, San Diego.
Around Kensington
Kensington FAQ
Where is Kensington?
Kensington is in Mid-City San Diego, between I-15 and Fairmount Ave, south of I-8 and north of El Cajon Blvd, mostly in ZIP 92116.
What was the median home price in Kensington in September 2026?
For ZIP 92116, the September 2026 median sale price was $1,187,000 for detached homes and $706,559 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92116, which covers both Kensington and Normal Heights.
How long are Kensington homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92116 sold in a median of 26 days and attached homes in 23 days (GSDAR).
When was Kensington founded?
The Kensington Park subdivision map was filed on April 9, 1910, and lots went on sale that November. San Diego annexed the area in 1952.
Which schools serve Kensington?
San Diego Unified runs Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet (K-5) in Kensington, plus Wilson Middle and Hoover High nearby. Check your exact address with the SDUSD School Finder.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Kensington?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Kensington and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Kensington, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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