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Homes for sale in Chula Vista, CA
San Diego County’s second-largest city, with bayfront, older neighborhoods and new communities.
Living in Chula Vista
Chula Vista is the second-largest city in San Diego County, on the south side of San Diego Bay. It stretches from the bayfront in the west to the Otay Lakes and hills in the east, and the MTS Trolley Blue and Orange lines connect it to downtown San Diego.
Third Avenue Village is the traditional downtown, the Living Coast Discovery Center is on the bayfront, and a large bayfront redevelopment is underway. In the east, the Otay Ranch and EastLake areas were developed as master-planned communities with parks and trails.
Homes range from older houses west of Interstate 805 to newer master-planned neighborhoods in the east. Newer communities often carry HOAs or Mello-Roos special taxes, which are listed in the disclosures and change your monthly cost.
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Chula Vista questions
How is east Chula Vista different from the west side?
The west side has older neighborhoods closer to the bay and the trolley. The east side has newer master-planned communities with parks and HOAs. John can compare the monthly costs of each.
How far is it to downtown San Diego?
About seven miles in a straight line, with the trolley and Interstates 5 and 805 as the main routes. Check your own commute at the hours you travel.
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Nearby neighborhoods
- Central San DiegoDowntown San DiegoHigh-rise and loft living between the bay and Balboa Park.Homes in Downtown San Diego →
- Coastal San DiegoPoint LomaA peninsula of bay and ocean views, from Shelter Island to Sunset Cliffs.Homes in Point Loma →
- Central San DiegoCoronadoAn island city of Victorian homes, a famous hotel and a long beach.Homes in Coronado →
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