Nestor / Palm City / Egger Highlands, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
South San Diego neighborhoods near the Tijuana River Valley and San Diego Bay, with roots in farming.
Nestor, Palm City and Egger Highlands are neighborhoods in the southern part of the City of San Diego, near Imperial Beach and Chula Vista, mostly in ZIP 92154 with some homes in 91911. Census counts for the outline also show about 1,520 mobile homes. In September 2026 the 92154 median detached sale was $800,000 (GSDAR). Nestor / Palm City / Egger Highlands has about 9,610 detached homes and 6,540 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.
Nestor / Palm City / Egger Highlands Market · September 2026
ZIP 92154 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92154 (Nestor, Otay Mesa), 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 Nestor / Palm City / Egger Highlands
The vibe
Nestor began as a farming community of Japanese Americans, and Palm City was established in 1914 and named for the palms lining Palm Avenue. The area was annexed to the City of San Diego in 1957.
Source: Wikipedia, Nestor and Palm City, San Diego.
Things to do
The South Bay Drive-In Theatre on Coronado Avenue is the last drive-in in San Diego, and Berry Park, Egger Park and Sunnyslope Park serve the neighborhoods.
Source: Wikipedia, Nestor and Palm City, San Diego.
Schools
Emory Elementary
Grades K-6
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary
Grades K-6
Teofilo Mendoza Elementary
Grades K-6
Sunnyslope Elementary
Grades K-6
Mar Vista Academy
Grades 7-8
Southwest Senior High
Grades 9-12
Montgomery Senior 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 Blue Line trolley stops at Palm Avenue station, and SR-75 meets I-5 here as the route to Imperial Beach and Coronado along the Silver Strand.
Source: Wikipedia, Palm City, San Diego.
Neighborhood Insight
In the 1880s John J. Montgomery tested his manned gliders on the hills near what became Palm City, and part of I-5 here is named the John J. Montgomery Freeway. Palm City was named for the palms lining Palm Avenue.
Source: Wikipedia, Palm City, San Diego.
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Nestor / Palm City / Egger Highlands FAQ
Where are Nestor, Palm City and Egger Highlands?
They are in the southern part of the City of San Diego, between Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and San Ysidro, mostly in ZIP 92154.
What was the median home price in Nestor / Palm City / Egger Highlands in September 2026?
For ZIP 92154, the September 2026 median sale price was $800,000 for detached homes and $595,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92154, which also covers Otay Mesa.
How long are Nestor / Palm City / Egger Highlands homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92154 sold in a median of 28 days and attached homes in 45 days (GSDAR).
How did Nestor get its name?
It is named for Nestor A. Young, a California state assemblyman from 1884 to 1886 and San Diego harbormaster from 1889.
Which schools serve Nestor, Palm City and Egger Highlands?
South Bay Union runs Emory, Berry, Mendoza and Sunnyslope elementaries, and Sweetwater Union High runs Mar Vista Academy, Southwest High and Montgomery High. Check your exact address with each district.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Nestor / Palm City / Egger Highlands?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Nestor / Palm City / Egger Highlands and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Nestor / Palm City / Egger Highlands, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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