Clairemont real estate agent for buying, selling, and ADUs.
I’m Zach, a real estate broker at Utmost. I’ve personally closed $201 million in home sales across 267 transactions, I’ve helped Clairemont buyers find everything from a Bay Park condo to single-family homes in Bay Ho and the Mount Streets, and I help owners plan ADUs here too.
Recent Clairemont Sales
Represented the buyers. Bought $25,000 under the original list price.
Represented the buyers, who won the home 6 days after it hit the market.
Represented the buyers. Under contract 6 days after it was listed.
Represented first-time buyers in Bay Ho.
Negotiating on Monair Drive
The Bay Ho home had been on the market for 77 days. I backed our offer with recent sales nearby, and my clients bought it for $36,000 less than the original asking price.
The Clairemont housing market
In September 2026, the median home in 92117 sold for $1,134,667, up 6.6% from a year earlier, in a median of 15 days. In 92111, the median was $849,750, down 10.6%, in a median of 25 days. Homes in both ZIP codes sold for about full list price.
If you’re selling
Prices in 92117 are up sharply from last year, and well-priced homes are selling in about two weeks. Updated homes and views toward the bay still set the top of the market, so pricing from the right nearby sales matters.
If you’re buying
Clairemont offers single-family homes in the middle of the city, close to the beach, downtown, and UC San Diego. The best ones still draw multiple offers, so get pre-approved and be ready to move quickly.
If you own and want more income
Many Clairemont homes have the lot size and layout to make a detached ADU or a garage conversion work, and the rental demand here is strong.
Clairemont neighborhoods
Bay Park
West Clairemont on the slopes above Mission Bay and Interstate 5, with mid-century homes and condos, many with bay or ocean views, near the Clairemont Drive and Tecolote Road trolley stations.
Bay Ho
Quiet streets of 1950s and 1960s ranch homes on the mesa south of Balboa Avenue, close to Mission Bay and the trails of Tecolote Canyon.
North Clairemont
Single-family homes north of Balboa Avenue along the canyons and parks of San Clemente Canyon, with an easy drive to UC San Diego and Sorrento Valley.
The Mount Streets
Clairemont Mesa East, where the streets are named for mountains, with mid-century single-family homes near Interstate 805 and the jobs in Kearny Mesa.
Kearny Mesa and Linda Vista
The rest of 92111, with townhomes, condos, and single-family homes near Convoy Street’s restaurants and San Diego Mesa College.
Schools: Clairemont homes are served by the San Diego Unified School District. Check boundaries for a specific address on the district site.
From bay views in Bay Park to quiet canyon streets in North Clairemont, Clairemont puts you minutes from the beach, downtown, and UC San Diego. I’ll help you find the part that fits.
Adding an ADU in Clairemont
Clairemont is in the City of San Diego, so ADUs follow the city’s rules. Here is what shapes most projects.
- How many: a single-family lot can usually add one detached ADU, one converted ADU, and one JADU of up to 500 square feet inside the home.
- Size and setbacks: a detached ADU can be up to 1,200 square feet, with 4-foot side and rear setbacks.
- Parking: usually none required within a half mile of transit, which covers much of Clairemont near the trolley and major bus lines.
- Bonus ADUs: the city’s ADU Home Density Bonus Program can allow more units on some lots, but the City Council narrowed it in 2025 and added parking and fee requirements for many projects.
- Rules change, so confirm details with the City of San Diego before you design.
What Clairemont clients say
“My fiancée and I recently had the pleasure of working with Zach to find our perfect home in Bay Ho. From our first meeting to closing, Zach was incredibly communicative, honest, and genuinely had our best interests at heart.”
“He was able to win an extremely competitive bid on the best house we’ve seen in a while and it is mainly due to his interpersonal skills with the listing agent, and his guidance to us as buyers.”
“He provided great advice on all the practical aspects of home buying, like how to write an offer that would get accepted and how to deal with home inspections and repair negotiations.”
Clairemont questions
Who is a good real estate agent in Clairemont?
Look for an agent with recent Clairemont purchases and sales, strong reviews, and a clear plan for pricing or offers. I’m a real estate broker who has personally closed $201 million in home sales across 267 transactions, and I have a 5.0-star rating from 163 Google reviews.
How much is my Clairemont home worth?
It depends on recent sales of similar homes near yours. The median home in 92117 sold for $1,134,667 in September 2026, and the median in 92111 was $849,750, but views, lot size, and updates make a big difference. Request a free value analysis and I’ll price your home from nearby sold homes.
How long does it take to sell a home in Clairemont?
Homes sold in a median of 15 days in 92117 and 25 days in 92111 in September 2026. Most sellers spend another two to three weeks getting ready to list, and escrow usually takes about 30 days after an offer is accepted.
Can I build an ADU on my Clairemont property?
Most single-family lots in Clairemont can add a detached ADU of up to 1,200 square feet, a converted ADU, and a JADU of up to 500 square feet, under City of San Diego rules. Many lots here have the size and access to make a detached unit work.
What ZIP codes are in Clairemont?
Most of Clairemont is in 92117, including Bay Park, Bay Ho, and North Clairemont. The eastern part of Clairemont Mesa is in 92111, which also covers Kearny Mesa and part of Linda Vista.
Can you help me sell my Clairemont home and buy my next one?
Yes. I coordinate both sides so your sale and purchase line up, and as a licensed loan originator I can help you understand financing for the next home.
Buying or selling in Clairemont?
Start with a value analysis from recent Clairemont sales, or call me to talk through your plans.