Mira Mesa covers a broad, nearly level mesa between Interstate 805 and Interstate 15, bounded by Los Peñasquitos Canyon on the north and MCAS Miramar on the south. Most of it went up in a rapid housing boom that began in 1969, leaving a large stock of similar tract homes and condominiums within minutes of the Sorrento Valley and Sorrento Mesa job centers.

County: San Diego County · City of San Diego
Type: City of San Diego neighborhood
ZIP codes: 92126, 92121
Report options: Desktop from $299 · Standard from $699

The Mira Mesa housing market

Large tract builders produced one- and two-story homes, duplexes and planned-development condominiums through the 1970s and into the 1980s, and that stock still dominates resale inventory. Because many homes share floor plans, closely matched sales are usually available, and differences in value come down to condition, remodeling, lot position and added living space. The 3Roots master plan in Carroll Canyon is adding new single-family homes, condominiums and apartments, giving buyers a new-construction option inside the community. Employees of the nearby technology and life-science firms and of the air station make up much of the buyer pool.

Neighborhoods and communities

Mesa Verde
Mira Mesa North
Three Seasons
Mesa Village
Mesa Woods
Lopez Ridge
Pacific Ridge
Westview
3Roots

Property types we commonly appraise here

1970s single-story and two-story tract homes
planned-development condominiums and townhomes
duplexes
new master-planned homes in 3Roots
homes with garage conversions or added units

What shapes value in Mira Mesa

Noise from MCAS Miramar is the main location factor: much of the area south of Mira Mesa Boulevard lies within the higher noise contours, and properties throughout the airport influence area carry disclosure requirements. Most older homes pay no Mello-Roos special tax, but 3Roots and other recent projects can involve HOA dues and special assessments that must be reflected when they are compared with 1970s resales. Garage conversions and room additions are common, so verifying permitted gross living area is a standard part of the work.

Around Mira Mesa

Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve lines the northern edge, while Mira Mesa Community Park, Hourglass Field Community Park and San Diego Miramar College serve the community. The Mira Mesa Market Center and the restaurants along Mira Mesa Boulevard and in the Black Mountain Road area known as Little India are local hubs, and technology and life-science employers fill the business parks of adjacent Sorrento Mesa.

Appraisals we prepare for Mira Mesa properties

Desktop appraisals start at $299; Drive-By and Standard appraisals with a visit to the property start at $649 and $699. See pricing for every report type.

Mira Mesa Home Appraisals