Del Mar

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$4,542,339

Average Sales Price

$3,850,000

Median Sales Price

106

Total Listings

13,517

Population

About Del Mar · North County Coastal

A tiny beach city with racing season, ocean bluffs and one of the region's most relaxed downtowns.

Del Mar is one of the smallest cities in San Diego County and one of the most distinctive. In less than two square miles, it fits a beach town, ocean-view bluffs, a walkable village and the famous racetrack and fairgrounds. Many people know it from summer racing season, but those who live here know it as a quiet, close-knit coastal town most of the year.

Homes in Del Mar sit on smaller lots than you'd expect for the price, because the value is in the location and the views. The Beach Colony offers flat streets steps from the sand, while Olde Del Mar climbs the hills above the village with ocean views. Next door, Del Mar Heights is part of the City of San Diego and offers more single-family homes with access to well-regarded schools.

Daily life centers on Camino del Mar, with restaurants, coffee shops and Del Mar Plaza overlooking the ocean. Powerhouse Park and Seagrove Park sit on the bluffs, and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, with its trails and dramatic coastline, is just to the south. In summer, the fair and the races bring crowds, so locals plan around those weeks.

Del Mar is one of the most expensive places to buy in the county, and inventory is very limited. Buyers here are usually choosing between beach access, views and lot size, since few homes offer all three. Many also look at nearby Solana Beach and Carmel Valley for more space or a different price point while staying close to the coast.

Buying in Del Mar usually means deciding what matters most: being close to the sand, having a view or having more space. It also means doing extra homework on things like coastal regulations, bluff and drainage issues on hillside lots, and any limits on remodeling or adding square footage. Because so few homes come up, it helps to know the neighborhood well and be ready to act. For sellers, Del Mar's location does a lot of the work, but presentation and pricing still matter. Buyers at this level compare carefully and expect homes to be well prepared, with clear information about the property and its history.

Thinking about Del Mar? Team Ratcliffe has helped buyers and sellers across San Diego County for more than 30 years. We're happy to walk you through what homes like yours are selling for, street by street.

Neighborhoods to Know

Beach Colony

Flat streets steps from the sand.

Olde Del Mar

Hillside homes with ocean views above the village.

Del Mar Heights

Next door, within the City of San Diego, with more single-family homes.

Everyday Life in Del Mar

Schools

Del Mar Union School District for elementary grades and San Dieguito Union High School District, including Torrey Pines High.

Getting Around

I-5 and Camino del Mar. The nearest Coaster and Amtrak station is in Solana Beach, just north.

Things to Do

Powerhouse Park and Seagrove Park on the bluffs, Del Mar Plaza and the trails at Torrey Pines.

Del Mar at a Glance

Incorporated

1959

ZIP Code

92014

To Downtown

About 25 min

Known For

Racetrack, bluffs, beach

Drive times are approximate, to downtown San Diego outside rush hour.

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LISTINGS

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1/75 75

Open Sat 11AM-1PM

$6,345,000

5 Beds5 Baths4,062 SqFt

1110 Solana Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014

Single Family Home

Listed by Shirley Slee of Douglas Elliman of California

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1/45 45

Open Fri 4PM-6PM

$1,099,000

2 Beds3 Baths1,298 SqFt

955 Intrepid, Del Mar, CA 92014

Townhouse

Listed by Justin Burger of Improve Realty

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3D

Open Sat 2PM-4PM

$7,899,000

4 Beds4 Baths3,402 SqFt

280 Torrey Pines Terrace, Del Mar, CA 92014

Single Family Home

Listed by Amy Green of Coastal Premier Properties

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