National City

NATIONAL CITY

A working-class city on the bay south of downtown, home to the county's largest Mile of Cars auto district.

BEST FOR

Buyers prioritizing affordability and bay-adjacent location over walkability or nightlife.

WATCH OUT FOR

Industrial and port-adjacent zoning means noise and truck traffic in parts of the city.

GETTING AROUND

Blue Line trolley runs through it, connecting to downtown and the border.

01 — BUYING HERE

THE NUMBERS BEFORE THE OFFER

Median sale price

$736,000

3 months ending June 2026Redfin

Covers the city of National City, not this area alone.

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Official Realtor of San Diego Tips

Jocelyn Villatoro

Jocelyn Villatoro

Lead Agent, Josh Kim Team

DRE #02104648

Jocelyn Villatoro is the Lead Agent for the Josh Kim Team and has been successfully selling real estate in San Diego since 2019, with 8 years of experience.

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