Community Update
San Carlos, San Diego · October 28, 2026
San Carlos Community Update
Fall 2026 · for neighbors around Lofty View Point
The holidays are coming to the edge of Mission Trails, with a makers' market at the Visitor Center, cookie decorating at the library and a candlelight night at Allied Gardens Park. Below is what's on the calendar around San Carlos, where to eat and the free local perks worth using. Further down: what 6731 Lofty View Point sold for this summer, and what nearby homes have sold for since.
- What's onThe Mission Trails Holiday Marketplace, PAWS to Read, Holiday in the Village and Christmas Under the Stars
- Sold6731 Lofty View Point closed for $1,150,000 in July
- The numbersThe median listing price in 92120: about $1.03 million
Things to do around San Carlos this fall
- Nov 14 and 15Holiday Marketplace at Mission Trails. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at the Mission Trails Visitor Center, One Father Junipero Serra Trail. A holiday market benefiting the park. Registering on Eventbrite is encouraged. Free. + Add to calendar
- Nov 18 and 19Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating. 2:30 to 5 p.m. in the Community Room at the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, 5188 Zion Ave. Registration required: 619-533-3970. Free. + Add to calendar
- Sat, Nov 21PAWS to Read. 11 a.m. to noon at the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library. Kids read to San Diego Humane Society therapy dogs. Walk-ins welcome, and it runs again Dec 19. Free. + Add to calendar
- Sat, Dec 12Guided hike to Kumeyaay Lake. A morning ranger-led walk from the Kumeyaay Lake Campground entry station in Mission Trails. Advance registration required, and confirm the start time when you sign up. Free. + Add to calendar
- Sat, Dec 12Holiday in the Village. Noon to 9 p.m. along La Mesa Blvd in Downtown La Mesa Village, the 11th year of the street festival. + Add to calendar
- Dec 12 and 13Christmas Under the Stars. Grove Church's 16th year at Allied Gardens Park, 5155 Greenbrier Ave. Activities at 4:30 p.m., candlelight service at 5:30. Free. + Add to calendar
Where to eat around San Carlos
Six local spots along Del Cerro Blvd, Mission Gorge Rd and Waring Rd. Tap a name for directions.
- KnB Bistro6380 Del Cerro Blvd · scratch-made bistro food, 32 taps and a bottle shop
- Del Cerro Pizza & Beer6358 Del Cerro Blvd · New York-style pizza
- Del's Hideout5351 Adobe Falls Rd · Texas-style barbecue
- Brothers Family Restaurant5150 Waring Rd · family-owned breakfast and lunch since 1994
- Hi! Dumplings6618 Mission Gorge Rd · dumplings and noodles
- The Duke Cocktails and Grub6519 Mission Gorge Rd · pub food and cocktails
Perks worth using
Free guided walks at Mission Trails. Naturalists lead free walks from the Visitor Center every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 to 11 a.m. The Visitor Center is open daily 9 to 5, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Cowles Mountain, right up the road. The main trail is 1.5 miles with about 950 feet of climbing to the 1,593-foot summit, the highest point in the City of San Diego.
The Lake Murray path. About 3.2 miles of paved path along the reservoir for walking, biking and birding, with more than 149 bird species recorded. Shore fishing and private kayaks are allowed.
Free weekly programs at the library. The Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library runs Storytime Fridays at 11 a.m., Lego Club Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. and drop-in crafts Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Events: Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation (mtrp.org), San Diego Public Library, sandiego.org and Grove Church, checked October 28, 2026. Restaurants: each restaurant's own website. Perks: mtrp.org, San Diego Public Library, Wikipedia. Dates and hours can change, so check before you go.
What a Lofty View Point sale tells you about your home
6731 Lofty View Point, a four-bedroom, 1,894 sq ft home on a quiet cul-de-sac with canyon and hill views, closed on July 30, 2026 for $1,150,000. Here's what sold, what nearby homes have sold for since, and what it can and can't tell you about your own home.
Sold for $1,150,000About 6% under the $1,224,000 asking price, 54 days after it was listed. That's roughly $607 per square foot.
What it means for the Lofty View Point area
Ten single-family homes within about a mile sold in September and October 2026, from $960,000 to $1,545,000. Four-bedroom homes in that group sold for $1,230,000 to $1,545,000.
San Carlos keeps drawing buyers for the same reasons it always has:
- Mission Trails Regional Park, about 8,000 acres of open space, is on the neighborhood's doorstep.
- Cowles Mountain rises to the north, and Lake Murray is a short drive south.
- Patrick Henry High School (San Diego Unified) serves San Carlos, Allied Gardens and Del Cerro.
For owners nearby, this sale matters in a practical way. When appraisers and buyers size up a home, they lean on recent sales of similar homes close by. 6731 Lofty View Point and the sales after it are reference points for the homes around them.
Neighborhood facts: Wikipedia, "San Carlos, San Diego" and "Cowles Mountain"; mtrp.org. Sale and nearby sales: MLS data as shown on Realtor.com and Zillow, accessed October 28, 2026.
What happened
6731 Lofty View Point came to market on June 6, 2026 at $1,224,000 and closed on July 30 at $1,150,000. Jay Sener represented the sellers. It was the home's first sale since 1976.
The house
| Bedrooms / baths | 4 bed / 2 full and 1 half bath |
|---|---|
| Living area | 1,894 sq ft, two stories, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams |
| Lot | 6,098 sq ft |
| Built | 1972, single-family, 2-car attached garage |
| Status | Sold July 30, 2026 · MLS #PTP2604353 · map |
Live near Lofty View Point? Jay can match this update to your home. Call 619-846-1050 or email jay@sandiegojay.com.
What nearby homes sold for
Single-family sales within about a mile of 6731 Lofty View Point, September and October 2026, newest first.
| Address | Sold for | Closed | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6731 Lofty View Point | $1,150,000 | Jul 30, 2026 | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,894 sq ft |
| 7832 Forrestal Rd | $1,495,000 | Oct 22, 2026 | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,824 sq ft |
| 6852 Belle Glade Ave | $1,545,000 | Oct 13, 2026 | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,334 sq ft |
| 6640 Cabaret St | $1,315,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,890 sq ft |
| 7931 Deerfield St | $1,452,000 | Sep 30, 2026 | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,273 sq ft |
| 6368 Amberly St | $960,000 | Sep 18, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,174 sq ft |
| 6150 Decanture Ct | $1,420,000 | Sep 17, 2026 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sq ft |
| 8065 El Extenso Ct | $1,230,000 | Sep 17, 2026 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,086 sq ft |
| 7905 Hemingway Ave | $1,365,000 | Sep 14, 2026 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,890 sq ft |
| 7266 Arpege Rd | $1,190,000 | Sep 14, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,738 sq ft |
| 6990 Tuxedo Rd | $1,130,000 | Sep 10, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,602 sq ft |
Sold prices, dates and home details: MLS data as shown on Zillow, accessed October 28, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Same size, different result: 6640 Cabaret St and 7905 Hemingway Ave, both 1,890 sq ft, sold for $1,315,000 and $1,365,000.Condition, views, the lot and updates matter as much as square footage.
What this may mean for your home
One sale doesn't set the value of every home in San Carlos. But closed sales show what buyers have actually paid recently, and how much a home's details matter.
- Four-bedroom homes nearby sold between $1,150,000 and $1,545,000 since July.
- Square footage, views, the lot and recent updates drive the number. One sale is not your value.
92120 home sales by the numbers
In the 92120 ZIP code, the median listing price was $1,031,000, down about 2.5% from a year ago. Homes spent a median of 38 days on the market, and 102 homes were for sale, about 27% more than a year ago.
Homes sold for about 100% of their asking price, a balanced market. With more homes to choose from, pricing and preparation matter.
Listing price, days on market, inventory and sale-to-list: Realtor.com, 92120 market data through September 2026.
Online estimates are a starting point, but they can't see your views, your updates or your lot. Closed sales on and around Lofty View Point give you real numbers to compare against, whether you're planning to stay for years or just like knowing where you stand.
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San Carlos questions, answered
What's there to do around San Carlos this holiday season?
The Holiday Marketplace at Mission Trails (November 14 and 15, free), Thanksgiving cookie decorating and PAWS to Read at the Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library, a guided hike to Kumeyaay Lake on December 12, Holiday in the Village in La Mesa (December 12) and Christmas Under the Stars at Allied Gardens Park (December 12 and 13).
What are homes selling for near Lofty View Point?
Ten single-family homes within about a mile sold in September and October 2026, from $960,000 to $1,545,000. 6731 Lofty View Point sold for $1,150,000 on July 30, 2026.
How long are homes taking to sell in 92120?
Per Realtor.com, with data through September 2026, the median was 38 days on market, and homes sold for about 100% of their asking price.
Is inventory going up in 92120?
Yes. Realtor.com counted 102 homes for sale in 92120, up about 27% from a year earlier.
How hard is the Cowles Mountain hike?
The main trail is 1.5 miles each way with about 950 feet of climbing to the 1,593-foot summit, the highest point in the City of San Diego.
When is the Allied Gardens library open?
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's closed Sundays and Mondays and on city holidays. Address: 5188 Zion Ave.
