Summary of San Diego Zip Codes

Urban expansion has become as Californian as San Diego sunny weather and surfing. With an estimated increase of 1 million residents in San Diego County over the next 30 years, it’s no wonder a multitude of retail and residential developments are springing up around the area. As developers work to create San Diego downtown condos-with an emphasis on living-more ZIP codes surrounding San Diego downtown are becoming part of the upscale urban scene, thanks to new village concepts and mixed-use San Diego Real Estate developments.

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91913

Otay Ranch, the fastest-growing community in San Diego over the past few years, is planned to encompass 11 urban villages and 27,000 dwelling units on roughly 22,900 acres. The recent opening of the Otay Ranch Town Center has bridged the retail gap for both Otay and EastLake, with stores such as Coach, Anthropologie and REI, while also providing a social center for the region. After hitting the shops, residents can enjoy the surrounding “paseos” interlinking numerous public parks with an 11,000-acre open-space preserve to provide hiking, biking and horseback riding.

92101

Downtown San Diego, with its condos, skyscrapers and parks, exemplifies urban growth. Currently, more than 60 residential developments are in the works. More than $3 billion in changes are being implemented, making the area attractive to professionals and families alike. Towering condos like Smart Corner-a 300-unit mixed-use space bisected by the City College trolley stop-are redefining the box that once was urban living. Now, living rooms at The Legend and Diamond- View Tower double as great seats for Padres games, while also offering a park, fine dining and luxury shopping a baseball’s throw away.

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Twenty minutes from downtown, two new communities- Santaluz and Del Sur-have taken root. Situated southeast of Rancho Santa Fe, together they’re comprised in a larger plan, Black Mountain Ranch. Before the sinking of the finishing nails at Santaluz, all of the large plots had sold. But a few resale properties could bring some new neighbors for this upscale development that boasts a centrally located golf course, designed by Rees Jones, and panoramic views of the surrounding Black Mountain and San Dieguito River Parks. Breaking ground on approximately 890 acres next door is Del Sur. A more compact village plan, the development reinvents family-friendly neighborhoods of old, while incorporating shopping, dining, hiking and biking.

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A new development called San Elijo Hills is making this North County ZIP stand out. Sitting atop the highest points in North County, San Elijo offers wonderful views of surrounding valleys and beaches. The neighborhood’s neo-traditional design uses elements such as mixed-use housing and community- friendly streets to effectively turn 2,000 acres into a balanced community. Miles of pedestrian trails connect even the far reaches of this community, where residents can find a plethora of recreational fields that spread into a 19-acre park. The San Elijo Hills Community Network-a private, Web-based network-also makes involvement easy by providing residents with a virtual meeting place, a community calendar and service information.

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A few years ago, Scripps Ranch was devastated by wildfires, but true to its spirit, million-dollar homes are rising from the ashes. Representing the newest luxury communities: The Estates at Stonebridge. These residences-set on the edge of Mission Trails Regional Park-provide natural beauty and expansive lots. The homes range from about 3,000 to 6,000 square feet of luxurious living space, complemented by lush landscaping. Another positive facet is the undeniable sense of community. An excellent school system and a number of new neighborhood centers, such as the Scripps Ranch Village Center, exemplify this region’s resilience and pride.