Whether you're buying, selling, or simply exploring the San Diego market, this is your go-to resource for strategic real estate guidance, tax-smart planning tips, and a curated look at the best homes across the county. As longtime local experts with decades of experience, we share real-world strategies we use with our clients every day, plus honest opinions on property values, neighborhood insights from true locals, and smart advice for those looking to invest in coastal San Diego.
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Konnichiwa! We're back from Japan and the market is moving
Published 7 days ago • 6 min read
KONNICHIWA!!
We are back from our summer vacation in Japan and hitting the ground running. The summer real estate market has momentum.
We have significant activity with buyers, listings, and several new listings coming up. You can read all the headlines about interest rates, wars, politics, oil prices, and everything else, but the market continues to be remarkably resilient. A healthy balance of buyers and sellers is creating opportunities, and people are making moves.
We've seen some great new listings hit the market recently, and we've picked seven to feature this week. Let us know if you'd like to see any of them, or if you're looking for something else. There's a good chance we know of something that's not on the market yet.
OUR TRIP TO JAPAN
We kicked off summer with a two-week trip to Japan as soon as the kids finished school. It was an amazing trip and an incredible country to visit. Japan seamlessly blends deep history with modernity and technology.
We visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hakone. The size of the cities and the sheer number of people make San Diego feel like a sleepy seaside village. What stood out the most, though, was the culture. The civility, respect, and kindness were incredible to experience. Everything is done with care, precision, and efficiency. Everything!!
We give Japan a 5+ star review and highly recommend it.
The properties featured below may be listed by brokerages other than ours. All listing information, photographs, and property descriptions are provided courtesy of the respective listing brokers and agents and remain their property.
Del Mar Heights
13974 Boquita
5 BD | 5 BA | 4,300 SF
$5,495,000
Perched in prestigious Del Mar Heights, this Masterfully reconstructed home embodies elevated coastal luxury for the most discerning buyer. Every aspect has been thoughtfully renewed throughout this entire home renovation.
La Jolla Summit
2035 Caminito El Canario
4 BD | 3 BA | 3,240 SF
$2,995,000
A welcoming courtyard entry introduces the approximately 3,240-square-foot floor plan, highlighted by a dramatic two-story living room with a fireplace, formal dining room, and an updated cook's kitchen featuring stone countertops, an island with bar seating, abundant cabinetry, and a breakfast area that opens to the adjoining family room.
Village of La Jolla
939 Coast Blvd #20E
2 BD | 2 BA | 1,774 SF
$3,375,000
One-of-a-kind, completely remodeled 20th floor END-UNIT in the desirable E-Stack with expansive ocean, white water, children’s pool, sunset & coastline views. Just one floor below the penthouse! A rare unobstructive ocean front opportunity for the ultimate view enthusiast.
Village of La Jolla
464 Prospect St #101
2 BD | 3 BA | 3,283 SF
$3,999,999
Perched above the coastline in one of the La Jolla’s most prestigious historic addresses, this exceptional 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers a rare blend of timeless elegance and modern luxury—framed by sweeping white water ocean views.
Country Club
1406 La Jolla Knoll
4 BD | 4 BA | 3,054 SF
$4,000,000
Set in the heart of one of La Jolla's best neighborhoods, this Spanish Revival style home offers an enviable combination of ocean views, privacy and essentially single-level living, all just minutes from the Village.
Country Club
1420 La Jolla Knoll
4 BD | 5 BA | 4,156 SF
$5,100,000
Legacy estate with panoramic ocean views, incredible sunsets, and a private setting in La Jolla's esteemed Country Club neighborhood. Positioned on an elevated site just minutes from La Jolla Village, the residence enjoys sweeping coastal views, modern updates, and timeless appeal.
North Pacific Beach
5414 Castle Hills
3 BD | 4 BA | 2,509 SF
$4,750,000
BRAND NEW, high-end construction on an expansive southwest corner lot in a stunning North Pacific Beach neighborhood. This perfectly-appointed and sunlit contemporary is set elevated from the street.
We are thrilled to be recognized on this year’s RealTrends Verified list - Based on our 2025 sales production, we are among the top 1.5% of the more than 1.6 million licensed real estate professionals nationwide. Deepest gratitude to our loyal clients, our colleagues in the industry, and our unmatched Compass network for making this opportunity a reality yet again this year.
4645 YERBA SANTA DRIVE
Alverado Estates
$2,600,000
4 BED | 3 BATH | 3,120 SF
Congratulations to our clients on closing on a great home in an even better community.
What we really enjoyed about this sale was the clients. They are young, determined professionals making great life decisions with firm logic and decisiveness. They knew what they wanted and had a vision.
When we work with clients like this, we can really focus on the search and the process.
We started with a broader search and ultimately laser-focused on a hidden gem of a community in San Diego: Alvarado Estates. This is the type of neighborhood with very little turnover, so it was time to get proactive.
Through our network, we found an off-market option that they ultimately bought. But even before then, we were mailing, emailing, and networking to find anything else that may be available.
Through those efforts, we presented two additional off-market options. In the end, project was much too large, and the other was priced higher than they wanted.
If buyers are working with an agent who only sends MLS listings, they are not playing the game right and are not giving themselves a true chance in this market.
In recent months, we have shown as many off-market listings as we have listings on the MLS.
Reach out to us if you are looking for a home and haven’t found exactly what you want on the MLS, we know of many off market options across the county.
15823 The River Trail
The River Estates | Rancho Santa Fe
5 BED | 4 BATH | 4,087 SF | 1.89 ACRES
$4,975,000
An exceptional opportunity to own one of the most amenity-rich estates in the exclusive River Estates community of Rancho Santa Fe.
From the tranquil courtyard waterfall entry to the panoramic rooftop views, every detail of this residence was thoughtfully curated for elevated coastal living.
Welcome to an 800-acre vineyard-inspired sanctuary featuring12 single-level estates. This never lived in home is tucked away and offers a lifestyle of quiet sophistication.
From far-out flavors to scoops piled high with cult-favorite toppings, the 10 best ice cream shops in San Diego are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
the final two weekends of the san diego county fair
Del Mar Fairgrounds until July 5th 2026
The San Diego County Fair is the greatest story our community has ever told. It's a tale of food, fun, friends, family, laughter, tradition, music, amazement, and pure, unbridled joy. The Fair is the largest and longest-running community event in San Diego County.
Marketing Operations Manager + Sales Support Associate
We are looking to bring on a new member of our team to support us with our marketing and operational tasks. The ideal candidate would support us through a combination of marketing execution, client experience management, and hands-on sales support. The position is designed as a hybrid role, blending approximately 20 hours per week of marketing responsibilities with field exposure, transaction support, and lead development.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, creative, graphic design-savvy, and proactive, with a strong interest in high end real estate marketing & branding as well as growing within the real estate industry. This role offers a pathway into sales through direct exposure to client interactions, property showings, and mentorship.
Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California operating under multiple entities. License Numbers 01991628, 1527235, 1527365, 1356742, 1443761, 1997075, 1935359, 1961027, 1842987, 1869607, 1866771, 1527205, 1079009, 1272467. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.
Whether you're buying, selling, or simply exploring the San Diego market, this is your go-to resource for strategic real estate guidance, tax-smart planning tips, and a curated look at the best homes across the county. As longtime local experts with decades of experience, we share real-world strategies we use with our clients every day, plus honest opinions on property values, neighborhood insights from true locals, and smart advice for those looking to invest in coastal San Diego.
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