Little Italy District 2023 Condo Market Report

The Little Italy condo market remained one of Downtown San Diego’s most active and diverse residential markets during 2023. Known for its walkable streets, restaurants, cafés, proximity to the waterfront, and lively neighborhood atmosphere, Little Italy continued to attract buyers seeking both primary residences and second homes in the heart of Downtown San Diego.

The 2023 sales included properties across a wide range of buildings, including Acqua Vista, Aperture, Breeza, Doma, La Vita, Palermo, Porta D’Italia, Portico, Porto Siena, Savina, Village Walk, Waterfront Lofts, and several smaller communities.

Based on the 95 Little Italy condo sales for 2023, the average selling price was approximately $880,518, while the median selling price was $740,000. On a price-per-square-foot basis, residences sold for an average of approximately $854 per square foot, with a median of $826 per square foot.

Combined, the transactions represented approximately $83.65 million in closed condominium sales volume.

2023 Little Italy Condo Market Statistics

2023 condo sales illustrate the broad spectrum of homes available throughout the Little Italy San Diego condo market. Closed prices ranged from $450,000 to $3.55 million, while values ranged from approximately $628 to $1,436 per square foot.

Key 2023 market statistics:

  • Total condo sales: 95
  • Total sales volume: $83,649,200
  • Average selling price: $880,518
  • Median selling price: $740,000
  • Average price per square foot: $854
  • Median price per square foot: $826
  • Lowest selling price: $450,000
  • Highest selling price: $3,550,000
  • Price-per-square-foot range: $628–$1,436

The difference between the average sale price of approximately $881,000 and the $740,000 median demonstrates the impact that Little Italy’s higher-end residences had on overall market statistics. Most transactions remained well below the multimillion-dollar luxury segment, while a relatively small number of premium sales pushed the average higher.

Little Italy Offered Buyers a Broad Range of Condo Prices

One of the defining characteristics of Little Italy condos for sale is the neighborhood’s unusually diverse housing stock.

Smaller one-bedroom condos commonly sold between approximately $450,000 and $650,000 during 2023. Two-bedroom residences covered a much wider range, with many transactions occurring between roughly $650,000 and $950,000.

Buildings such as Acqua Vista, Palermo, Village Walk, and Porta D’Italia provided relatively attainable options for buyers wanting to live in Little Italy, while newer and more premium buildings such as Savina commanded significantly higher values.

This variety helped Little Italy remain accessible across multiple price segments while still supporting a substantial luxury condominium market.

Acqua Vista Was One of the Most Active Buildings

Acqua Vista accounted for a significant number of the 2023 Little Italy condo sales.

Smaller one-bedroom residences generally traded in the mid-$400,000 to low-$500,000 range, while larger two-bedroom units commonly sold between approximately $600,000 and $800,000.

Most Acqua Vista transactions fell between roughly $650 and $850 per square foot. However, individual residence values varied depending on floor level, floor plan, condition, and views.

The building’s largest sale was unit #1705, which sold for $1.825 million. Its 2,460-square-foot floor plan resulted in a comparatively moderate valuation of approximately $742 per square foot, illustrating why price per square foot should always be considered alongside residence size and layout.

La Vita and Breeza Demonstrated Strong Pricing

La Vita remained another important component of the Downtown San Diego Little Italy condo market.

One-bedroom residences frequently traded between approximately $580,000 and $650,000, while desirable two-bedroom units approached or exceeded $900,000.

La Vita #1901 sold for $919,500, or approximately $980 per square foot, while several smaller residences exceeded $900 per square foot.

Breeza also demonstrated strong values, particularly for its smaller floor plans and premium residences. Several one-bedroom units sold between approximately $800 and $900 per square foot, while Breeza #511 closed for $1.25 million, or approximately $1,046 per square foot.

These results show how smaller residences can often command higher price-per-square-foot values even when their overall selling prices remain below those of much larger condos.

Savina Led the Little Italy Luxury Condo Market

Savina occupied the upper tier of the Little Italy luxury condo market in 2023 and accounted for many of the neighborhood’s highest-priced sales.

Values varied substantially according to floor level, orientation, floor plan, and views. Several Savina residences sold between approximately $900 and $1,100 per square foot, while desirable higher-floor units exceeded $1,200 and $1,400 per square foot.

Savina #2202 sold for $2.389 million, or approximately $1,418 per square foot, while #3304 closed for $2.3 million, or approximately $1,422 per square foot.

The highest-priced Little Italy condo sale in 2023 was Savina #3105, which sold for $3.55 million, or approximately $1,436 per square foot.

These premium transactions demonstrate the value buyers placed on newer construction, larger floor plans, higher elevations, bay views, contemporary finishes, and luxury amenities.

What the 2023 Little Italy Condo Sales Tell Us

Overall, 2023 was an active year for Little Italy condos in Downtown San Diego, with 95 closed sales totaling approximately $83.65 million.

The median selling price of $740,000 and median price per square foot of $826 provide useful benchmarks for the typical Little Italy transaction during the year. However, the wide range from $628 to $1,436 per square foot highlights how dramatically values can differ between individual properties.

For buyers and sellers evaluating Little Italy condos for sale in San Diego, neighborhood averages should therefore be used only as broad market indicators. Building, floor level, orientation, views, floor plan, interior condition, parking, outdoor space, and overall location within Little Italy can all materially affect value.

The most accurate valuation continues to come from comparing recent sales within the same building and, whenever possible, similar floor plans, elevations, and view orientations.

Little Italy 2023 Sold CONDOS

AddressBedroomsBathroomsSq FtDays On MLSAsking PriceSold PriceCOEDateDays On MarketSP$/SqFtBuildingNeighborhood
425 W Beech 1707231,30539$979,000$940,0006/21/2339$720Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 8562187725$649,900$650,00010/12/2325$741Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 10572182233$674,900$642,5009/19/2333$782Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 14042293815$789,999$785,0004/4/2315$837Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 1456218734$760,000$747,0008/31/234$856Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 1703231,2496$974,900$940,0003/10/236$753Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 1705342,46066$1,985,000$1,825,0006/23/2366$742Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 3261167928$477,700$510,0003/15/2328$751Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 4321164113$468,000$450,0007/14/2313$702Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 4411167651$484,999$460,0001/12/2352$680Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 520221,07551$699,900$675,00010/5/2351$628Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 712116765$519,999$525,00010/17/235$777Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St 909116938$480,000$514,0002/13/239$742Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St. 508116275$429,000$465,0005/30/236$742Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech St. 5401171943$539,000$543,0003/30/2343$755Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech Street 1203218228$735,000$735,0005/31/237$894Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech Street 2172299120$698,500$662,0008/28/2320$668Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech Street 5032187323$624,900$600,0009/14/2322$687Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech Street 514221,04518$745,000$745,0003/27/2317$713Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech Street 6132288814$745,000$745,0004/27/2314$839Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech Street 6182297547$665,000$665,0004/10/2346$682Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W Beech Street 7152291457$699,000$670,0003/10/2357$733Acqua VistaLittle Italy
425 W. Beech Street 907116552$514,000$528,0008/3/232$806Acqua VistaLittle Italy
1494 Union St. 502221,1726$899,900$875,0005/19/236$747ApertureLittle Italy
1608 India 203121,00514$699,000$699,0006/20/2314$696Bella ViaLittle Italy
1431 Pacific Highway 202116154$520,000$529,5002/15/2325$861BreezaLittle Italy
1431 Pacific Hwy 101116729$545,000$545,0005/1/239$811BreezaLittle Italy
1431 Pacific Hwy 304116197$525,000$540,0007/28/237$872BreezaLittle Italy
1431 Pacific Hwy 503116239$529,000$539,0002/21/239$865BreezaLittle Italy
1431 Pacific Hwy 511221,1955$1,295,000$1,250,00011/9/235$1,046BreezaLittle Italy
1431 Pacific Hwy 5191179217$695,000$680,0008/24/2317$859BreezaLittle Italy
1431 Pacific Hwy 6021161513$545,000$545,0007/14/2313$886BreezaLittle Italy
1750 Kettner 403221,2835$834,850$834,8506/12/235$651DomaLittle Italy
1750 Kettner Blvd 104231,21712$869,000$880,0006/30/2312$723DomaLittle Italy
1580 Union St 2041168147$588,000$580,00010/4/2347$852La VitaLittle Italy
1580 union st 2061168118$599,000$580,0006/16/2319$852La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech 1401229585$799,900$825,0006/8/235$861La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech St 14102295822$829,000$811,0007/14/2322$847La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech St 1607117066$609,000$650,0006/16/2321$921La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech St 19012293813$929,500$919,5005/10/2317$980La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech St 19061170661$650,000$625,00011/16/2361$885La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech St 1908221,13221$970,000$950,00012/15/2324$839La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech St 20012293811$829,000$805,00012/5/2356$858La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech St 404116876$575,000$580,0008/23/239$844La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech St 907117068$599,000$616,0007/11/238$873La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech st 909221,03514$899,000$909,00011/1/2315$878La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech Street 1106117062$629,000$642,0008/1/232$909La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech Street 1408221,1323$939,000$945,0006/1/236$835La VitaLittle Italy
300 W Beech Street 808221,2316$965,000$952,5009/27/236$774La VitaLittle Italy
1501 FRONT STREET 2301164514$549,000$532,50011/7/2314$826PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front St 3111159932$509,989$500,0009/27/2332$835PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front St 3381172114$595,000$580,00010/12/2314$804PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front St 4361165892$515,000$510,0002/14/2392$775PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front St 438117215$560,000$577,00011/9/235$800PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front St 502221,0279$729,000$740,0003/29/239$721PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front St 640117218$550,000$550,0005/3/238$763PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front Street 108211,0185$715,000$715,0004/4/235$702PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front Street 314118457$615,000$603,25012/28/237$714PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front Street 318117815$569,000$569,0008/30/235$729PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front Street 401321,56843$1,095,000$1,015,00011/13/2343$647PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front Street 536116589$539,900$556,70011/22/239$846PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front Street 616221,02720$825,000$802,0008/30/2322$781PalermoLittle Italy
1501 Front Street 635116634$474,900$474,9003/23/234$716PalermoLittle Italy
1970 Columbia St 209228074$585,000$600,0004/25/234$743Porta D'ItaliaLittle Italy
1970 Columbia St 3011158529$500,000$500,0007/26/2329$855Porta D'ItaliaLittle Italy
1970 Columbia St 3161156120$599,999$585,0009/7/2320$1,043Porta D'ItaliaLittle Italy
1435 India Street 3072299911$729,000$700,0006/9/2311$701PorticoLittle Italy
1601 Kettner 17228958$785,000$820,0004/3/2315$916Porto SienaLittle Italy
1601 India St 304321,2687$820,000$799,00012/18/237$630Porto SienaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner 508221,38657$1,300,000$1,210,0003/30/2362$873SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner 702221,63218$1,679,000$1,660,0008/9/2317$1,017SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 2407221,1613$1,387,000$1,380,0007/19/232$1,189SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Boulevard 1102221,63210$2,290,000$2,120,00010/2/239$1,299SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 1003221,24153$1,199,000$1,135,0003/27/2353$915SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 1005221,1708$1,130,000$1,115,0005/5/238$953SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 1509221,37517$1,450,000$1,430,0003/29/2317$1,040SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 1605221,17016$1,229,000$1,160,00011/8/2333$991SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 2202321,68530$2,445,000$2,389,0008/25/2333$1,418SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 2203221,24129$1,420,000$1,350,00010/5/2329$1,088SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 2502221,35486$1,799,000$1,750,0003/10/2386$1,292SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 3006221,40351$1,784,900$1,770,0006/6/2351$1,262SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 3105332,47229$3,690,000$3,550,00012/15/2329$1,436SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 603221,24127$1,137,700$1,145,0007/12/2332$923SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd 708221,3869$1,425,000$1,400,0008/4/239$1,010SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd. 2008221,3864$1,795,000$1,750,00012/4/2319$1,263SavinaLittle Italy
1388 Kettner Blvd. 3304221,61817$2,399,000$2,300,0006/26/2317$1,422SavinaLittle Italy
1944 State St. 8221,2198$895,000$879,0003/23/2310$721The TitanLittle Italy
1501 India St 406221,24212$799,000$810,00010/4/2312$652Village WalkLittle Italy
1501 India St 605221,0557$789,900$778,0005/17/237$737Village WalkLittle Italy
1501 India St 613221,0914$850,000$830,0006/22/234$761Village WalkLittle Italy
1501 India Street 5181287686$667,700$660,0003/22/2386$753Village WalkLittle Italy
2064 Kettner Blvd 381162512$679,000$675,0004/20/2312$1,080Waterfront LoftsLittle Italy
941 W Hawthorn 3111,06810$765,900$775,0004/10/2311$726Waterfront LoftsLittle Italy
941 W Hawthorn 5119638$769,900$770,0004/10/238$800Waterfront LoftsLittle Italy
941 W Hawthorn St 2111,06824$775,000$800,0007/18/2324$749Waterfront LoftsLittle Italy

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