College Grove, San Diego, Real Estate Market Trends, School & Community Information, August 2006

COMMUNITY INFORMATIONperiod in the previous year (June 2005).
The College Grove community is situated in centralThe median price of single-family homes increased
San Diego County and houses San Diego Stateslightly from $264,990 in June 2005 to $270,950 in
University. There are approximately 68,815 residents inJune 2006, which represents a 2.2% increase. Almost
this Zip code (92115) and 22,226 households. Thetwice as many homes sold in June 2006 (28 homes)
median age of residents is 27.88 years.compared to June 2005 (19 homes). Moreover, homes
TEMPERATUREStook an average of 52 days to sell in June 2005, but
The temperature in College Grove is relativelythis increased to 91 days in June 2006.
moderate. The warmest time of year occurs inThe median price of condominiums and townhomes
August during which temperatures reach an averagedecreased from $506,500 in June 2005 to $475,000 in
high of 75°F. The coldest time of year occurs inJune 2006, which represents a 6.2% drop. Moreover,
December with average temperatures falling tohomes took an average of 44 days to sell in June
57° F.2005, but this increased to 59 days in June 2006.
HOME AND REAL ESTATE PRICESHomebuyers and home sellers should keep in mind
The housing options in College Grove includethat the data above is simply a snapshot in time.
single-family homes and properties, condominiums,Therefore, the data must be evaluated over a longer
townhouses, and apartments. The price of housing isduration to understand enduring market trends.
as follows:SCHOOL INFORMATION AND COMPARISONS
· One bedroom townhouse / condo starts in theThe students in College Grove are served by the San
mid $100,000s.Diego City Unified School District. These students
· Two Bedroom townhouse / condo starts in theundergo annual testing to evaluate their academic
mid $200,000s.performance. The results of these tests are combined
· Three Bedroom townhouse / condo starts in theby the California Department of Education into a
mid $300,000s.composite score known as the Academic
· Three Bedroom single-family home starts in thePerformance Index (API), which has a range of 200 to
mid $300,000s.1000. The statewide goal for schools is to achieve a
· Four Bedroom single-family home starts in thescore of 800 or above.
mid $400,000s.Based on the most recent data available as of July 31,
REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS2006, the three highest-ranking elementary schools in
As with most products and services in the Unitedthe 92115 Zip Code were Albert Einstein Academy
States, price shifts in the real estate industry areCharter School (API=881), Hardy Elementary
subject to the forces of supply and demand. Whether(API=855), and Language Academy Elementary
it's a buyers market or a seller's market, it is useful to(API=778). Mann Middle School obtained an API of 584,
evaluate home sales data for the most recent monthand Hoover High School had an API of 578.
available (June 2006), compared against the same