Clairemont Mesa is a wonderful community in central coastal and metro San Diego. 5 Minutes north of Downtown San Diego and 5 minutes to the ocean just east of Pacific Beach and La Jolla, Clairemont Mesa is a great place to live. Clairemont Mesa sits high upon a hill or “mesa” meaning table in Spanish, that overlooks the coastline allowing many homes in Clairemont such as in Bay Ho and Bay Park to have wonderful ocean and bay views as well as views to downtown San Diego.
Most of the homes in Clairemont Mesa were built in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Clairemont Mesa is one of the first post-World War II suburban developments in the City of San Diego. Clairemont has both a neighborhood and metro feel. There are 5 main communities that make up Clairemont Mesa; they are Bay Ho, Bay Park, Clairemont Mesa East, Clairemont Mesa West, and North Clairemont. There are several commercial centers for shopping, dining, entertainment and general commercial businesses in many areas of Clairemont. Many of them are located off of Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Balboa Avenue, Clairemont Drive and Morena Blvd. The most well known shopping center is Clairemont Town Square located at the juncture of Clairemont Drive and Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
Clairemont Mesa is located within the City Limits of San Diego so it is part of the city of San Diego. Clairemont takes up a land mass of approximately 13 square miles. Clairemont has a population of more than 80,000. The northern border of Clairemont Mesa is Route 52 and on the north side of the 52 is University City. To the southern border lies the community of Linda Vista.
Clairemont Mesa’s history began in the early 1950’s. 2 developer’s names Lou Burgener and Carlos Tavares began developing the community of Clairemont in 1950. Apparently the name Clairemont came from Carlos Tavares’ wife, Claire. The land that makes up Clairemont was purchased from 3 primary land holdings which were; Mission Bay Heights (owned by the Hazard Family), the Peavey Cattle Ranch, and Tecolote Heights (owned by Jack & Dan Danciger). The developers invested $125,000 in improvements which included access roads, water and sewers. According to the developer, Lou Burgener, “Between 1952 and 1954, seven homes were constructed a day”. Within just a few short years thousands of single family homes, duplexes and apartments were built. This master planned community was a new idea at the time and a lot of credit goes to these 2 developers for what they did with the creation of Clairemont. Because of the lay of the land of Clairemont with all of the canyons and valleys the streets and home lots were created to take advantage of the scenic views of the canyons, bay and ocean. People began living in Clairemont in 1951.
San Clemente which runs along route 52 and Tecolote Canyons, part of which is a community golf course were designated parks in the 1970s. These canyons have a rich variety of wildlife including, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, gophers, hawks, owls, a wide variety of birds and more. I live on a canyon in Clairemont and I've seen all of these animals and more. It's kind of like living in the country close to the city and beaches. It's a very special place.
Clairemont Mesa Real Estate Market Reports
Wow, wow and WOW! What a view of the Tecolote Canyon/golf course. A Spacious two story 2 bed and 1 bath townhouse in the community of Forest Park Plaza! Laminate flooring...
Welcome to this charming 3-bed, 2-bath home boasting 1,622 sf of space on a 7,000 sf lot. Tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac, offering a perfect blend of tranquility an...
Welcome to your new family home nestled in a community of Clairemont. This property offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and tranquility, making it an excellent choice...
Rare opportunity to own this end-of-cul-de-sac, move-in ready home in Clairemont with elevated backyard views. Only a handful of cul-de-sac, canyon-edge homes come on the...
Fantastic 2 bedroom 2 bath Condo in Clairemont! Located on the Top Floor of the West Gardens complex with a pool, spa and elevator! This is the deal you've been looking f...
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Welcome home to this amazingly remodeled single-story house on a quiet street with a Canyon view in Bay Ho. The home was gutted and completely remodeled with all new fini...
VIEWS!! Rare opportunity to own this second story end unit with NO shared walls, nestled in the highly sought-after Bay Park community. This is far and away the BEST unit...
Step into luxury with this beautifully modernized and renovated condo in BayHo. Pristine (20mm) vinyl plank flooring that stretches seamlessly throughout the space. The h...
Welcome to modern living in this updated three-bedroom, one-bath home in the heart of Clairemont. The interior boasts contemporary finishes, creating a stylish and inviti...
OFFERED AT $1,299,000 - $1,349,000, with OCEAN VIEWS! This immaculately renovated Bay Park home has views of unforgettable sunsets over the pacific ocean and SeaWorld fir...
Renovation Opportunity in Bay Park! Located in the coveted gated community of Costa Viva! Spacious 1 bedroom unit with patio awaiting your personal touch. Enjoy the conv...
This majestic Bay Ho canyon residence boasts unparalleled elegance! From the grand mahogany front door and custom iron rail spiral staircase to the captivating fireplace ...
Renovations were just completed at this 2-bedroom condo with Mission Bay views. They include quartz countertops and a breakfast bar in the kitchen, stainless steel applia...
Open concept living, this four bedroom, two bath home offers endless upgrades including a stunning kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz counters, owned sola...
This Fully Remodeled condo is fabulous! Well maintained by the owner! When you enter, you will be impressed by the open floor plan. The Kitchen features white quartz coun...
Stunning bay and ocean views await in this highly sought-after Bay Park neighborhood. Combine multiple lots for your dream home or build rental properties on three separa...
Welcome to this stunning gem nestled on a serene and quiet road in the heart of San Diego. This meticulously remodeled residence boasts modern luxury with dual primary su...
Conveniently located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and more. A 2 bd/2ba on the 2nd story, with a 2 car tandem shared garage is a must see. The nicely app...
This estate isn't just a home; it's an exclusive invitation to a life of unparalleled luxury, where each sunrise and sunset creates a masterpiece just for you. Step into ...
New Divine Homes is proud to present this exquisitely remodeled single-story home in the highly desirable Bay Park neighborhood! Upon entering you will notice beautiful f...
Welcome to 5141 Dubois Drive, a stunning Clairemont residence that epitomizes Southern California living at its finest. This 3 bedroom home has been upgraded to perfectio...
Welcome to this fully remodeled modern craftsman home, boasting over 2,000 sqft on a generous corner lot with ADU potential to enjoy mountain peaks and skyline views. Wit...
Mission Bay View lot in Prestigious Bay Park. Flat Buildable lot with Initial engineering papers available. Short Walk to the nearby transportation center means you can b...
This spacious 1950's ranch style home was updated by a prior owner in the 1980s to feature a large open concept living area, a spacious back yard, and peekaboo views of M...
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