Living in Kensington, San Diego
Condos in Kensington are around $700K and single-family homes around $1.7M — well above the $1.1M median across the neighborhoods in this guide. A historic neighborhood with elegant homes and a strong sense of community.
Typical prices
- Condos
- $700K
- Homes
- $1.7M
Condos sit above the $650K guide median.
What stands out
- Historic architecture
- Elegant homes
- Community events
- Walkable neighborhood
- Public transportation
Who Kensington suits
Based on how Kensington scores in the matching quiz, it tends to suit buyers who would rather walk than drive, buyers at the top of the market, buyers who want city life on the doorstep, buyers drawn to older homes with character.
See homes for sale in Kensington
Current listings, updated from the MLS.
Common questions about Kensington
How much does it cost to buy a home in Kensington?
In Kensington, condos are around $700K and single-family homes around $1.7M. That puts condos above the $650K median across the San Diego neighborhoods we track, and homes well above the $1.1M median.
Is Kensington a good place to live?
A historic neighborhood with elegant homes and a strong sense of community. It tends to suit buyers who would rather walk than drive, buyers at the top of the market, buyers who want city life on the doorstep, buyers drawn to older homes with character.
What is Kensington known for?
Kensington is known for historic architecture, elegant homes, community events.
What neighborhoods are similar to Kensington?
Buyers considering Kensington often also look at Talmadge, Bankers Hill, Barrio Logan, which share a similar character and price range.
Neighborhoods like Kensington
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