Hillcrest is a neighborhood located in the city of San Diego, California and it’s just northwest of Balboa Park and just south of Mission Valley. The Freeways #163 and #8 are close to many of the residents in the area which makes it easy to commute to other nearby areas.  Hillcrest is a beautiful neighborhood that is situated close to the center of urban San Diego. Hillcrest was developed in the early and mid-1900s in order to meet the high demand for homes close to the flourishing Downtown district. When you enter the neighborhood, you will see the beautiful “Hillcrest” sign and the streets are lined with trees and it’s filled with gorgeous homes, specialty shops, and tasty restaurants. One of the most outstanding points of Hillcrest are the restaurants and they are the best in the San Diego area. Some of the restaurants are Kous Kous, Amarin Thai, and Yakitori Yakyudori while they all offer delicious Japanese, Moroccan, Thai cuisine. To the south is the awesome Balboa Park and it consists of San Diego Zoo, many museums, movie theaters, and other fun activities. You will find great shopping at the Mission Valley and Fashion Valley malls which are located just north of the area.

The neighborhood is heavily populated with a large portion of singles and a younger vibe community. You will find many beautiful homes for you to choose from and there are also many different floor plans as well. The neighborhood is so diverse that it’s perfect for couples, families, and boomers. The median home value in Hillcrest is $487,000. The home value rate has risen by 7.5% in the last year and it is predicted to rise by another 3.0% in the coming year. If you are interested in purchasing a home in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, please feel free to contact us today for more information.