San Diego Downtown Real Estate

The Northern most section of Downtown San Diego is the location of the historic Little Italy Condos Neighborhood. A unique ethnic neighborhood that is rich with culture and history.   Finding this neighborhood in Downtown San Diego is easy with the "Little Italy" sign prominently displayed over the center of India Street.

 
The influence of the Italian families who originally migrated to San Diego to take advantage of its profitable Tuna trade in the last century can be seen throughout this neighborhood.  The many cafes, coffee houses, bistros, pubs and neighborhood businesses on India Street are an assorted mixture of shops with business owners who may be part of the families of the original residents of this historic, unique neighborhood.  Little Italy holds an appeal to visitors to San Diego and locals as well.  Festivals and parades celebrating Italian Heritage are hosted by the residents of Little Italy as well as the famous San Diego Artwalk and Fiesta.

Modern condominiums and Victorian or Craftsman style homes are a few of the diverse architectural styles that add to the appeal of downtown San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood. A unique neighborhood, rich with history and culture yet conveniently located in San Diego's downtown area attracts many people from different walks of life.

Named after one of San Diego's most historic landmarks, the El Cortez Hotel, the neighborhood of Cortez Hill Condos resembles neighborhoods similar to those found in San Francisco.  Sitting high atop a hill the original Victorian Style homes, high-rise luxury towers, row homes, town homes and modern loft buildings reflect the charm and diversity of this neighborhood.  Beautiful views of San Diego's Bay as well as views of the city are another attraction to owning a home in Cortez Hill.   

Close proximity to Balboa Park and the famous San Diego Zoo is part of the allure for residents to enjoy while living in the Cortez Hill neighborhood.

The vision of San Diego's Redevelopment Agency in 1992 encouraged the development of a mix of residential and commercial infill.  Churches, schools and a pedestrian-friendly environment are characteristic of the benefits of living in the Cortez Hill neighborhood.  The diverse housing, close proximity to downtown San Diego, Balboa Park as well as the views of both the city's mountain and waterfront views make this a highly desirable location to own a home.

Take a stroll and visit the sidewalk cafes and shops that line Fifth and Sixth Avenue.  A walk along Ash Street will bring you to San Diego's waterfront and will whet your appetite in anticipation of a meal at any one of the local dining establishments in the San Diego downtown area.

The Columbia District of Downtown San Diego embraces A Street bordering Little Italy to Broadway.  Residential condo opportunities and commercial development along San Diego's waterfront/embarcadero make up the Columbia District neighborhood.

Many of San Diego's city landmarks including the Historic Santa Fe Train Depot, the Museum of Modern Art, the Cruise Ship Terminals, and the Embarcadero Promenade are located in the Columbia District.

San Diego's waterfront will enjoy further development in the upcoming years.  The North Embarcadero Visionary Plan includes plans for local boutique shopping and restaurants located off of a 100 ft. wide pedestrian pier that extends from Market to Laurel.  The plans for these developments and additions promises to add another San Diego downtown landmark with green spaces and amenities for residents and visitors both to enjoy.    

Downtown San Diego's Core Condos Neighborhood is exactly that!  The heart and center of San Diego's regional government and corporate hubs.  City Hall, the Civic Center, Small Business Administration building and the World Trade Center are housed in the Civic/Core District.

San Diego's Core Neighborhood stretches from A Street to Broadway and Union and 12th Avenue.  Focal areas for daytime and nighttime activities are on Broadway and C Street.  
Grand theatres were developed by Alonzo Horton in the 1860's and 1920's as well as hotel and retail developments.  Beginning in 1975, this San Diego Neighborhood has since been the focus of the Centre City Development Corporation's development and revitalization projects.  Buildings including new residential properties and commercial developments and the renovations of many of San Diego's downtown historic buildings are some of the Centre City Developments Corporation's contributions to draw people into the neighborhood live and work.

Enjoy living and working alongside San Diego's historic landmarks like the Westgate and U.S. Grant Hotels.  Walking to work or utilizing trolley stops along San Diego's "Financial Corridor" make transportation convenient for Core District residents.

Once known as the Stingaree District, the history of San Diego's Gaslamp Condos district dates back to the late 1800's. This district's colorful history includes being the heart of San Diego's gambling halls, bawdy houses and opium dens.  Wyatt Earp, Ida Bailey, sailors visiting from other ports and the Chinese Railroad workers was a few of the people to note who the original visitors were in the 1880's.  Gambling and prostitution made San Diego a highly popular navy port.  In 1912, the city's officials cracked down on prostitution and so began the decline of this oh so popular neighborhood.

Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, the Gaslamp is a 16.5 block neighborhood with 94 historically or architecturally significant structures.  For those who enjoy urban living, the Gaslamp has over 70 restaurants and nightclubs, shops, movie theaters, galleries lofts and offices to offer its residents.

The completion of Horton Plaza in 1985 fueled initial redevelopment activity.  Additional development is planned for this San Diego Downtown neighborhood includes 95,000 square feet of retail space, 334 hotel rooms and 364 residential units.  Gaslamp district residents enjoy easy access to downtown San Diego events including Street Scene, ShamRock, Taste of Gaslamp, Cinco in the Gaslamp and the Mardi Gras Celebration.

Tree lined, peaceful streets with a multitude of residential living options, the Marina Condos District is one of downtown San Diego's most beautiful and desirable neighborhoods.  The Marina District stretches from the Waterfront and Seaport Village and includes shopping at Horton Plaza all extends all the way to the border of the Gaslamp District.
 
Luxury high-rises, town homes and mid-rise complexes blend together to provide the residents living in the Marina District a genuine neighborhood atmosphere.  Walks on sunny San Diego days to the beautiful parks and open spaces located throughout the Marina District are enjoyed by its resident throughout the year.

Development of a new Children's Museum and Park as the revitalization of the Old Police Headquarters are in the plans to enhance the quality of life and attraction in this highly popular downtown San Diego neighborhood.

Historically known for serving as San Diego's industrial and warehouse center, the East Village Condos District has now grown to become one of downtown San Diego's biggest neighborhoods!

From 6th Street all the way to 16th Street the East Village District encompasses an area of over 325 acres and well over 100 city blocks.  The home field of the San Diego Padres, Petco Park is located in the East Village District and leads the infrastructure development in the neighborhood.

Development plans to compliment this beautiful new stadium include a new San Diego Main Library and a pedestrian, tree-lined promenade (12th Avenue Park-to-Bay-Link) connecting Balboa Park to our scenic San Diego Bay front.