San Ysidro, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A historic border district at the busiest land crossing in the Western Hemisphere, with the Blue Line trolley and Las Americas Premium Outlets.
San Ysidro is a district of San Diego immediately north of the U.S.–Mexico border, with Otay Mesa to the east and the Tijuana River Valley to the west, in ZIP 92173. In September 2026 the 92173 median detached sale was $627,500 (GSDAR). San Ysidro has about 2,310 detached homes and 4,840 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
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San Ysidro Market · September 2026
ZIP 92173 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92173 (San Ysidro), 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 San Ysidro
The vibe
Beyer Blvd and San Ysidro Blvd are the main streets. The San Ysidro Branch Library, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and parks like Howard Lane, Vista Terrace and San Ysidro Community Park anchor the community.
Source: Wikipedia, San Ysidro, San Diego.
Things to do
Las Americas Premium Outlets, San Diego’s largest outlet mall with 125 stores, sits on the border just west of the crossing.
Source: Wikipedia, San Ysidro, San Diego.
Schools
Sunset Elementary
Grades K-6
Willow Elementary
Grades K-6
Smythe Elementary
Grades K-6
La Mirada Elementary
Grades K-6
San Ysidro Middle
Grades 7-8
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 runs to the border here, and I-5, I-805 and SR-905 all serve the area. The San Ysidro Port of Entry is the busiest border crossing in the Western Hemisphere.
Source: Wikipedia, San Ysidro, San Diego.
Neighborhood Insight
San Ysidro began as the Little Landers colony, founded in 1908 by William Ellsworth Smythe, one of the nation’s first communes. The George Belcher homestead is the oldest surviving building in San Ysidro. San Ysidro’s Little Landers colony (1908) was one of the nation’s first communes.
Source: Wikipedia, San Ysidro, San Diego.
Around San Ysidro
San Ysidro FAQ
Where is San Ysidro?
San Ysidro is in the southern part of San Diego, right at the Mexico border, west of Otay Mesa, in ZIP 92173.
What was the median home price in San Ysidro in September 2026?
For ZIP 92173, the September 2026 median sale price was $627,500 for detached homes and not reported (no sales) for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92173, which covers San Ysidro.
How long are San Ysidro homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92173 sold in a median of 85 days (GSDAR). No attached homes sold that month.
When did San Ysidro become part of San Diego?
It was annexed by the city of San Diego in 1957, along with the rest of South San Diego.
Which schools serve San Ysidro?
San Ysidro School District runs the elementary and middle schools, including Sunset, Willow and Smythe elementaries and San Ysidro Middle, and Sweetwater Union High serves high school students. Check your exact address with each district.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in San Ysidro?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in San Ysidro and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to San Ysidro, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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