Tranquilly perched on the hills north of downtown San Diego is lovely Mission Hills. Homes for sale in this community are on the Western region of San Diego county and enjoy their location due south of the San Diego River valley. The scenery that meets your eyes in Mission Hills is refreshing. From its height, you can gaze at San Diego Bay and Old Town. As you stare, all your stress seems to fade away.

 

This mainly residential community was developed in the early years of the 20th century. Many of the homes from the beginnings of the neighborhood still stand today and are truly historical. Famed architect Irving Gill, credited for creating some of the county's most notable architecture, is responsible for several of the houses here. Lovingly and painstakingly, residents of Mission Hills, San Diego have restored and preserved these homes.

 

Craftsman style homes, bungalows, and Mission homes are abundant in this area, giving you plenty of options ranging from $300,000 and upwards into the millions.  When you live here, you are part of a neighborhood of professionals and down-to-earth people who relish being only minutes away from downtown and beautiful beaches.

 

Residents of the neighborhood usually converge on the streets of Goldfish and Washington. Here they can go shopping and discuss intellectual thoughts over a warm cup of cappuccino in one of the cafés. The highlights of the summer season in Mission Hills are the concerts that fill the air every Friday in Pioneer Park.

 

Whether you are just starting your new life as a married couple or are moving with your entire family, the community of Mission Hills is an ideal San Diego location to consider. Those with children will find it extremely convenient to have several schools at hand while those who work in the business district are a short commute away.