Paradise Hills, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A hilly southeastern San Diego neighborhood of mostly single-family homes, just south of Paradise Valley.
Paradise Hills is a neighborhood in southeastern San Diego, east of National City and north of SR-54, part of the Skyline-Paradise Hills Community Planning Area, in ZIP 92139. In September 2026 the 92139 median detached sale was $850,000 (GSDAR). Paradise Hills has about 3,780 detached homes and 1,140 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.
Paradise Hills Market · September 2026
ZIP 92139 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92139 (Paradise 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 Paradise Hills
The vibe
Paradise Hills is mostly low-density single-family homes spread across hilly terrain, much like nearby Bay Terraces and Skyline.
Source: Wikipedia, Paradise Hills, San Diego.
Things to do
Paradise Hills Recreation Center, Charles L. Lewis III Memorial Skate Park and Penn Athletic Field are in and around the neighborhood.
Source: Wikipedia, Paradise Hills, San Diego.
Schools
Paradise Hills Elementary
Grades K-5
Perry Elementary
Grades K-5
Pacific View Leadership Elementary
Grades K-5
Penn Elementary
Grades K-5
San Diego SCPA
Grades 6-12
Bell Middle
Grades 6-8
Morse 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
SR-54 forms the neighborhood’s south edge, Rachael Ave marks the border with National City, and Paradise Valley Rd runs along the north.
Source: Wikipedia, Paradise Hills, San Diego.
Neighborhood Insight
Paradise Valley runs east to west through the middle of the community and gives rise to Paradise Creek, which flows into San Diego Bay. Paradise Creek starts in Paradise Valley and flows into San Diego Bay.
Source: Wikipedia, Paradise Hills, San Diego.
Around Paradise Hills
Paradise Hills FAQ
Where is Paradise Hills?
Paradise Hills is in southeastern San Diego, east of National City and north of SR-54, in ZIP 92139.
What was the median home price in Paradise Hills in September 2026?
For ZIP 92139, the September 2026 median sale price was $850,000 for detached homes and $517,500 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92139, which also covers Bay Terraces and Skyline.
How long are Paradise Hills homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92139 sold in a median of 44 days and attached homes in 16 days (GSDAR).
What is the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts?
SCPA is a San Diego Unified school on the Paradise Hills and Bay Terraces border with an emphasis on performing arts.
Which schools serve Paradise Hills?
San Diego Unified runs Paradise Hills, Perry and Pacific View Leadership elementaries here, with Penn Elementary on the border, and Bell Middle and Morse High nearby. Check your exact address with the SDUSD School Finder.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Paradise Hills?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Paradise Hills and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Paradise Hills, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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