Tierrasanta, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A master-planned community founded in 1971 on former Camp Elliott land, with canyon trails and Mission Trails Regional Park next door.
Tierrasanta is a San Diego community of about 11 square miles in ZIP 92124, bounded by SR-52, I-15 and the San Diego River, with Mission Trails Regional Park making up about half of the planning area (City of San Diego). In September 2026 the 92124 median detached sale was $1,150,000 (GSDAR). Tierrasanta has about 4,700 detached homes and 5,450 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.
Tierrasanta Market · September 2026
ZIP 92124 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92124 (Tierrasanta), 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 Tierrasanta
The vibe
Tierrasanta was founded in 1971 as one of San Diego’s first master-planned communities and has been fully built out since the early 1990s. Canyons and green belts with walking paths run between its neighborhoods, and Murphy Canyon Navy housing makes up about one-fifth of the homes in the planning area.
Sources: City of San Diego, Tierrasanta Community Plan; Tierrasanta Community Council.
Things to do
Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, has two gyms, a pool, tennis and pickleball courts, lighted ball fields and a large playground. Mission Trails Regional Park borders the community to the east.
Source: sandiego.gov Parks & Recreation.
Schools
Tierrasanta Elementary
Grades K-5
Kumeyaay Elementary
Grades K-5
Vista Grande Elementary
Grades K-5
De Portola Middle
Grades 6-8
Farb Middle
Grades 6-8
Canyon Hills 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
Tierrasanta sits between SR-52 and I-15, about a 20-minute drive from downtown. MTS Route 928 serves the recreation center on Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Sources: Tierrasanta Community Council; sandiego.gov.
Neighborhood Insight
The Tierrasanta Library is at 4985 La Cuenta Dr. Before it was a neighborhood, Tierrasanta was part of Camp Elliott, a Marine Corps training camp bought by the military in 1941. The government sold the land to the City of San Diego in 1961, and the community was founded in 1971.
Tierrasanta Neighborhood Tour
A tour of Tierrasanta from Jed Bratt on The Real Estate Jedi channel.
Around Tierrasanta
Tierrasanta FAQ
Where is Tierrasanta in San Diego?
Tierrasanta is in ZIP 92124, east of I-15 and south of SR-52, with Mission Trails Regional Park to the east and the San Diego River canyon to the south.
What was the median home price in Tierrasanta in September 2026?
For ZIP 92124, the September 2026 median sale price was $1,150,000 for detached homes and $610,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update).
How long are Tierrasanta homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92124 sold in a median of 26 days and attached homes in 26 days (GSDAR).
Which schools are in Tierrasanta?
San Diego Unified runs Tierrasanta Elementary, Kumeyaay Elementary, Vista Grande Elementary, Farb Middle, De Portola Middle and Canyon Hills High in the community. Check your exact address with the San Diego Unified School Finder.
What parks are in Tierrasanta?
Tierrasanta Recreation Center (11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd) has a pool, gyms, courts and ball fields, and Mission Trails Regional Park borders the community.
Is there a library in Tierrasanta?
Yes. The Tierrasanta Library is at 4985 La Cuenta Dr.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Tierrasanta?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Tierrasanta and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Tierrasanta, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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