The Columbia District condo market remained one of the most active and valuable residential segments in Downtown San Diego during 2024. Stretching along the waterfront and encompassing many of downtown’s premier high-rise communities, the neighborhood includes well-known buildings such as Pacific Gate, Savina, Bayside, Electra, Sapphire Tower, The Grande North, The Grande South, and Treo.
Based on the 86 closed Columbia District condo sales for 2024, the average selling price was approximately $1,464,981, while the median selling price was $1,399,950. On a price-per-square-foot basis, residences sold for an average of approximately $1,013 per square foot, with a median of $927 per square foot.
Combined, these transactions accounted for approximately $126 million in closed condominium sales volume during the year.
2024 Columbia District Condo Market Statistics
The 2024 sales illustrate the considerable range of condominium options available throughout Columbia. Closed prices ranged from $490,000 to $3.85 million, while values extended from approximately $565 to $1,893 per square foot.
Key 2024 statistics:
- Total condo sales: 86
- Total sales volume: $125,988,350
- Average selling price: $1,464,981
- Median selling price: $1,399,950
- Average price per square foot: $1,013
- Median price per square foot: $927
- Lowest selling price: $490,000
- Highest selling price: $3,850,000
- Price-per-square-foot range: $565–$1,893
The gap between the median price per square foot of $927 and the average of $1,013 reflects the influence of premium transactions in newer luxury buildings, particularly Pacific Gate and Savina.
Columbia District Condo Values Varied Significantly by Building
One of the clearest takeaways from the 2024 data is that there was no single price-per-square-foot figure that accurately represented all Columbia District condos.
Electra offered some of the neighborhood’s most affordable entry points. Several residences sold in the $600 to $800 per-square-foot range, while larger and higher-floor units commanded considerably more. Electra #3301, for example, sold for $1.65 million at approximately $1,087 per square foot.
This spread illustrates the importance of floor level, orientation, views, condition, and floor plan when evaluating condos within the same building.
Treo also remained one of the more accessible options for buyers seeking condos in the Columbia District of Downtown San Diego. Sales ranged from $543,644 to $1.075 million, with most transactions below $850 per square foot.
Sapphire Tower generally occupied the middle portion of the market, with its larger residences offering comparatively attractive values per square foot. Recorded sales ranged from approximately $727 to $887 per square foot.
The Grande North and The Grande South
The Grande towers continued to demonstrate a broad range of values in 2024.
At The Grande North, sales ranged from $749,000 for a one-bedroom residence to $2.8 million for unit 3701. That high-floor residence achieved approximately $1,440 per square foot, substantially above the building’s lower-floor transactions.
The Grande South followed a similar pattern. Several lower-floor units traded in the low-to-mid $700-per-square-foot range, while premium residences commanded significantly higher values. Unit 3803 sold for $3 million, or approximately $1,543 per square foot, making it one of the strongest non-Pacific Gate transactions in the Columbia District during 2024.
These sales demonstrate why floor height and view orientation are particularly important when evaluating waterfront Downtown San Diego condos.
Bayside Continued to Perform Well
Bayside remained one of Columbia’s premier luxury towers during 2024, with a relatively wide mix of floor plans and price points.
Lower-floor residences traded below $800 per square foot in some cases, while higher-floor units with stronger views achieved substantially higher valuations. Bayside #2007 sold for $1.975 million at approximately $1,340 per square foot, while #2707 closed slightly above $2.01 million at approximately $1,364 per square foot.
Unit #2401 achieved one of the strongest Bayside results of the year, selling for $2.5 million, or approximately $1,380 per square foot.
Savina Demonstrated Strong Luxury Pricing
Savina was another important contributor to the Columbia District real estate market in 2024. As one of downtown’s newer residential towers, the building generally commanded premiums over many older Columbia properties.
Savina transactions ranged from approximately $919 per square foot for some lower-priced residences to more than $1,500 per square foot for premium high-floor units.
Unit #2601 sold for $2.6 million, or approximately $1,513 per square foot, while #3604 closed for $2.975 million, equating to approximately $1,614 per square foot.
These transactions demonstrated the substantial value premiums associated with higher floors, desirable orientations, bay views, and larger floor plans.
Pacific Gate Led the Columbia Luxury Market
Pacific Gate once again occupied the upper end of the Columbia District condo market in 2024.
Several residences sold above $1,500 per square foot. Units #3102 and #3202 each closed for $3.3 million, or approximately $1,827 per square foot.
The highest-priced transaction was Pacific Gate #3903, which sold for $3.85 million. At approximately $1,893 per square foot, it also represented the highest price-per-square-foot sale among the 86 Columbia District transactions in 2024.
Pacific Gate’s pricing reflected the continued premium placed on newer construction, contemporary design, high-floor views, luxury amenities, and larger waterfront residences.
What the 2024 Columbia District Condo Sales Tell Us
Overall, the 2024 sales reinforce Columbia’s position as one of Downtown San Diego’s most important residential neighborhoods. With 86 transactions totaling nearly $126 million, a median selling price of approximately $1.4 million, and an average value above $1,000 per square foot, the market remained heavily influenced by luxury high-rise real estate.
At the same time, the enormous range between $565 and $1,893 per square foot demonstrates why neighborhood-wide averages should only be used as broad benchmarks.
For buyers and sellers evaluating Columbia District condos for sale, factors such as building, floor level, orientation, floor plan, bay and city views, upgrades, parking, storage, and condition can materially affect market value. The most accurate valuation therefore comes from comparing recent sales within the same building and, whenever possible, similar floor plans, stacks, and view orientations.
Columbia 2024 Sold CONDOS
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Year Built | List Price | Sold Price | Close of Escrow | Days On Market | Price per Square Foot | Building | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1325 Pacific Hwy 2401 | 2 | 3 | 1,811 | 2009 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | 8/7/24 | 7 | $1,380 | Bayside | Columbia |
| 1325 Pacific Hwy 2707 | 3 | 2 | 1,474 | 2009 | $2,000,000 | $2,010,005 | 12/3/24 | 91 | $1,364 | Bayside | Columbia |
| 1325 Pacific Hwy 2007 | 3 | 2 | 1,474 | 2009 | $2,099,000 | $1,975,000 | 1/22/24 | 43 | $1,340 | Bayside | Columbia |
| 1325 Pacific Hwy 1607 | 3 | 2 | 1,474 | 2009 | $1,899,000 | $1,775,000 | 6/17/24 | 41 | $1,204 | Bayside | Columbia |
| 1325 Pacific Hwy 307 | 3 | 3 | 1,959 | 2009 | $1,558,000 | $1,525,000 | 4/19/24 | 101 | $778 | Bayside | Columbia |
| 1325 Pacific Hwy 1202 | 3 | 2 | 1,404 | 2009 | $1,499,000 | $1,475,000 | 11/15/24 | 1 | $1,051 | Bayside | Columbia |
| 1325 Pacific Hwy 2504 | 2 | 2 | 1,462 | 2009 | $1,499,000 | $1,450,000 | 4/22/24 | 29 | $992 | Bayside | Columbia |
| 1325 Pacific Hwy 1203 | 2 | 2 | 1,460 | 2009 | $1,299,000 | $1,270,000 | 6/11/24 | 56 | $870 | Bayside | Columbia |
| 1325 Pacific Hwy. 604 | 2 | 2 | 1,324 | 2009 | $1,149,000 | $1,125,000 | 7/26/24 | 38 | $850 | Bayside | Columbia |
| 1325 Pacific Hwy. 302 | 1 | 2 | 1,355 | 2009 | $1,095,000 | $1,075,000 | 5/16/24 | 5 | $793 | Bayside | Columbia |
| 700 W E Street 3301 | 3 | 2 | 1,518 | 2007 | $1,740,000 | $1,650,000 | 7/15/24 | 80 | $1,087 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E Street 3801 | 2 | 2 | 1,518 | 2007 | $1,540,000 | $1,510,000 | 6/14/24 | 31 | $995 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E St 3502 | 3 | 2 | 1,456 | 2007 | $1,499,000 | $1,400,000 | 8/28/24 | 139 | $962 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E Street 3605 | 2 | 2 | 1,275 | 2007 | $1,388,000 | $1,290,000 | 10/28/24 | 48 | $1,012 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E St 2704 | 2 | 2 | 1,468 | 2007 | $1,289,900 | $1,200,000 | 8/2/24 | 14 | $817 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E Street 2203 | 2 | 2 | 1,212 | 2007 | $1,128,000 | $1,128,000 | 11/25/24 | 24 | $931 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E St 701 | 3 | 2 | 1,465 | 2007 | $1,095,000 | $1,065,000 | 12/16/24 | 86 | $727 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E Street 803 | 2 | 2 | 1,212 | 2007 | $899,800 | $855,000 | 3/22/24 | 68 | $705 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E St 3404 | 2 | 2 | 993 | 2007 | $849,900 | $849,900 | 3/28/24 | 110 | $856 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E Street 517 | 2 | 2 | 1,204 | 2007 | $799,900 | $780,000 | 6/14/24 | 5 | $648 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E Street 518 | 2 | 2 | 1,204 | 2007 | $779,900 | $765,000 | 5/24/24 | 8 | $635 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E St 508 | 2 | 2 | 1,355 | 2007 | $789,000 | $765,000 | 3/19/24 | 165 | $565 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E St 1305 | 2 | 2 | 1,161 | 2007 | $710,000 | $760,000 | 2/13/24 | 11 | $655 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E St 504 | 2 | 2 | 1,161 | 2007 | $769,000 | $720,000 | 6/18/24 | 172 | $620 | Electra | Columbia |
| 700 W E Street 512 | 1 | 2 | 765 | 2007 | $499,000 | $490,000 | 12/3/24 | 105 | $641 | Electra | Columbia |
| 888 W E St 3903 | 3 | 3 | 2,034 | 2018 | $4,108,888 | $3,850,000 | 4/5/24 | 96 | $1,893 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E St 3202 | 2 | 3 | 1,806 | 2018 | $3,400,000 | $3,300,000 | 5/23/24 | 37 | $1,827 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E Street 3102 | 3 | 3 | 1,806 | 2018 | $3,400,000 | $3,300,000 | 1/16/24 | 27 | $1,827 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E Street 2401 | 3 | 3 | 1,770 | 2018 | $2,899,000 | $2,800,000 | 12/9/24 | 134 | $1,582 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E Street 2001 | 3 | 3 | 1,770 | 2018 | $2,490,000 | $2,400,000 | 11/22/24 | 124 | $1,356 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E St 1802 | 2 | 3 | 1,806 | 2018 | $2,299,000 | $2,225,000 | 11/3/24 | 42 | $1,232 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E Street 1304 | 2 | 2 | 1,556 | 2018 | $1,897,000 | $1,850,000 | 8/20/24 | 44 | $1,189 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E Street 2605 | 2 | 2 | 1,602 | 2018 | $2,049,000 | $1,850,000 | 2/29/24 | 31 | $1,155 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E St 2903 | 2 | 2 | 1,276 | 2018 | $1,835,000 | $1,820,000 | 5/13/24 | 109 | $1,426 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E Street 2406 | 2 | 2 | 1,390 | 2018 | $1,665,000 | $1,635,000 | 12/27/24 | 142 | $1,176 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E St 2503 | 2 | 2 | 1,276 | 2018 | $1,695,000 | $1,625,000 | 5/15/24 | 149 | $1,274 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E St 1703 | 2 | 2 | 1,276 | 2018 | $1,650,000 | $1,600,000 | 6/4/24 | 77 | $1,254 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E St 1906 | 2 | 2 | 1,390 | 2018 | $1,600,000 | $1,588,000 | 8/14/24 | 0 | $1,142 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E Street 504 | 2 | 2 | 1,601 | 2018 | $1,550,000 | $1,485,000 | 1/31/24 | 1 | $928 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E Street 1106 | 2 | 2 | 1,390 | 2018 | $1,495,000 | $1,400,000 | 9/20/24 | 96 | $1,007 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 888 W E St. 403 | 2 | 2 | 1,602 | 2018 | $1,325,000 | $1,310,000 | 8/30/24 | 20 | $818 | Pacific Gate | Columbia |
| 1262 Kettner Blvd 1501 | 2 | 2 | 1,949 | 2008 | $1,749,900 | $1,707,500 | 1/9/24 | 11 | $876 | Sapphire Tower | Columbia |
| 1262 Kettner Blvd 1704 | 2 | 2 | 1,748 | 2008 | $1,599,000 | $1,550,000 | 12/19/24 | 72 | $887 | Sapphire Tower | Columbia |
| 1262 Kettner Blvd 904 | 2 | 2 | 1,707 | 2009 | $1,465,000 | $1,470,000 | 10/23/24 | 76 | $861 | Sapphire Tower | Columbia |
| 1262 Kettner 1201 | 2 | 2 | 1,949 | 2008 | $1,475,000 | $1,460,000 | 6/20/24 | 55 | $749 | Sapphire Tower | Columbia |
| 1262 Kettner Blvd 1104 | 2 | 2 | 1,707 | 2008 | $1,499,000 | $1,435,000 | 4/12/24 | 203 | $841 | Sapphire Tower | Columbia |
| 1262 Kettner Blvd 2303 | 1 | 1 | 904 | 2008 | $749,000 | $749,000 | 9/6/24 | 40 | $829 | Sapphire Tower | Columbia |
| 1262 Kettner Blvd 1603 | 1 | 1 | 904 | 2008 | $729,000 | $657,000 | 5/21/24 | 464 | $727 | Sapphire Tower | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Blvd 3604 | 3 | 3 | 1,843 | 2019 | $2,995,000 | $2,975,000 | 10/11/24 | 20 | $1,614 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Blvd 2601 | 2 | 2 | 1,718 | 2019 | $2,600,000 | $2,600,000 | 9/5/24 | 2 | $1,513 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Blvd 2806 | 2 | 2 | 1,403 | 2019 | $1,850,000 | $1,875,000 | 8/26/24 | 4 | $1,336 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Blvd 1901 | 2 | 2 | 1,459 | 2019 | $1,899,900 | $1,850,000 | 5/30/24 | 19 | $1,268 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Boulevard 2309 | 2 | 2 | 1,370 | 2019 | $1,699,999 | $1,700,000 | 3/18/24 | 85 | $1,241 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Boulevard 2902 | 2 | 2 | 1,366 | 2019 | $1,680,000 | $1,680,000 | 5/20/24 | 64 | $1,230 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Blvd 1609 | 2 | 2 | 1,375 | 2019 | $1,649,000 | $1,625,000 | 6/17/24 | 17 | $1,182 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Blvd 501 | 2 | 2 | 1,454 | 2019 | $1,488,800 | $1,505,000 | 4/30/24 | 8 | $1,035 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Blvd 1504 | 2 | 2 | 1,444 | 2019 | $1,499,900 | $1,484,901 | 5/31/24 | 8 | $1,028 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Blvd 208 | 3 | 2 | 1,649 | 2019 | $1,289,900 | $1,295,000 | 4/8/24 | 14 | $785 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Blvd 509 | 2 | 2 | 1,375 | 2019 | $1,330,000 | $1,285,000 | 11/22/24 | 1 | $935 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Blvd 1907 | 2 | 2 | 1,161 | 2019 | $1,250,000 | $1,275,000 | 5/8/24 | 10 | $1,098 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner 1907 | 2 | 2 | 1,161 | 2019 | $1,175,000 | $1,075,000 | 1/16/24 | 100 | $926 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1388 Kettner Blvd 905 | 2 | 2 | 1,170 | 2019 | $1,099,000 | $1,075,000 | 12/19/24 | 69 | $919 | Savina | Columbia |
| 1205 Pacific Highway 3701 | 3 | 2 | 1,944 | 2005 | $2,950,000 | $2,800,000 | 8/12/24 | 298 | $1,440 | The Grande North | Columbia |
| 1205 Pacific Hwy 2906 | 3 | 2 | 1,684 | 2005 | $1,882,000 | $1,882,000 | 9/27/24 | 22 | $1,118 | The Grande North | Columbia |
| 1205 Pacific Hwy 1302 | 2 | 2 | 1,625 | 2005 | $1,438,000 | $1,438,000 | 5/7/24 | 4 | $885 | The Grande North | Columbia |
| 1205 Pacific Hwy 2503 | 2 | 2 | 1,336 | 2005 | $1,399,900 | $1,399,900 | 8/2/24 | 15 | $1,048 | The Grande North | Columbia |
| 1205 Pacific Hwy 703 | 2 | 2 | 1,336 | 2005 | $1,130,000 | $1,120,000 | 9/4/24 | 0 | $838 | The Grande North | Columbia |
| 1205 Pacific Highway 301 | 1 | 2 | 1,055 | 2005 | $815,000 | $815,000 | 5/28/24 | 43 | $773 | The Grande North | Columbia |
| 1205 Pacific Highway 1204 | 1 | 2 | 899 | 2005 | $825,000 | $795,000 | 6/3/24 | 41 | $884 | The Grande North | Columbia |
| 1205 Pacific Hwy 305 | 1 | 2 | 899 | 2005 | $749,000 | $749,000 | 1/5/24 | 50 | $833 | The Grande North | Columbia |
| 1199 Pacific Hwy 3803 | 3 | 2 | 1,944 | 2004 | $2,898,900 | $3,000,000 | 10/17/24 | 19 | $1,543 | The Grande South | Columbia |
| 1199 Pacific Hwy 2802 | 2 | 2 | 1,215 | 2004 | $1,400,000 | $1,393,000 | 6/20/24 | 57 | $1,147 | The Grande South | Columbia |
| 1199 Pacific Hwy 501 | 3 | 2 | 1,684 | 2004 | $1,350,000 | $1,300,000 | 2/20/24 | 34 | $772 | The Grande South | Columbia |
| 1199 Pacific Hwy 3002 | 2 | 2 | 1,325 | 2004 | $1,298,000 | $1,260,000 | 7/22/24 | 17 | $951 | The Grande South | Columbia |
| 1199 Pacific Highway 701 | 2 | 2 | 1,684 | 2004 | $1,250,000 | $1,200,000 | 6/11/24 | 59 | $713 | The Grande South | Columbia |
| 1199 Pacific Hwy 601 | 3 | 2 | 1,684 | 2004 | $1,250,000 | $1,200,000 | 8/16/24 | 40 | $713 | The Grande South | Columbia |
| 1199 Pacific Highway 2102 | 2 | 2 | 1,215 | 2004 | $1,124,999 | $1,125,000 | 6/17/24 | 38 | $926 | The Grande South | Columbia |
| 1240 India St 1202 | 3 | 2 | 1,366 | 2003 | $1,075,000 | $1,075,000 | 3/19/24 | 2 | $787 | Treo | Columbia |
| 1240 India St. 1707 | 2 | 3 | 1,139 | 2003 | $950,000 | $950,000 | 9/11/24 | 3 | $834 | Treo | Columbia |
| 1240 India Street 1512 | 2 | 2 | 1,019 | 2003 | $849,900 | $840,000 | 10/11/24 | 4 | $824 | Treo | Columbia |
| 1240 India St 904 | 2 | 2 | 1,079 | 2003 | $865,000 | $840,000 | 5/17/24 | 54 | $778 | Treo | Columbia |
| 1240 India St 315 | 1 | 2 | 921 | 2003 | $675,000 | $668,500 | 1/18/24 | 75 | $726 | Treo | Columbia |
| 1240 India St 511 | 1 | 2 | 921 | 2003 | $649,900 | $650,000 | 8/19/24 | 56 | $706 | Treo | Columbia |
| 1240 INDIA 1605 | 1 | 1 | 680 | 2003 | $629,000 | $615,000 | 1/31/24 | 84 | $904 | Treo | Columbia |
| 1240 India St 323 | 1 | 1 | 772 | 2003 | $564,900 | $555,000 | 4/15/24 | 19 | $719 | Treo | Columbia |
| 1277 Kettner Blvd 406 | 1 | 1 | 654 | 2003 | $549,000 | $543,644 | 3/12/24 | 5 | $831 | Treo | Columbia |
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