Dan Dennison
Master Realtor
Del Cerro offers hillside homes, canyon and lake views, and quiet streets just minutes from SDSU and Mission Valley. I’m Dan Dennison, a San Diego Realtor with 40+ years of experience, and I help Del Cerro buyers and sellers understand what views, lots, and updates are really worth.
San Diego Real Estate
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Del Cerro is a hillside residential neighborhood in ZIP code 92120, north of I-8 and SDSU, in San Diego’s Navajo community near Lake Murray and Mission Trails. Homes are mostly single-family ranch and split-level houses from the 1960s and 1970s, many on larger or sloping lots with canyon, valley, or lake views.
In Del Cerro, the view and the lot drive value as much as square footage. Hillside homes can also involve slope stability, drainage, and retaining walls. I help buyers weigh those factors, and help sellers price and present view homes so buyers understand the premium.
Whether you are buying your first home in Del Cerro, selling a longtime property, or relocating, you work directly with me from the first conversation through closing.
Honest guidance on views, slopes, and updates, early access to listings, and offers built to win in a low-turnover neighborhood.
Pricing that captures view and lot value, with marketing that showcases outdoor living and privacy.
Selling a long-held home? As an SRES®, I help homeowners 50+ and their families plan a calm, well-timed move.
These are the local details that shape value, demand, and daily life in Del Cerro.
Canyon, Mission Valley, and Lake Murray views command premiums.
Slopes and retaining walls call for careful inspections.
Local shopping and dining in a quiet residential setting.
Minutes to San Diego State University and the trolley.
Close to Lake Murray, Mission Trails, and Adobe Falls.
A selection of properties from Dan’s portfolio. See the full sales and listings history on his Zillow profile.
Zillow sales & listings
Years experience
San Diego, CA 92107
Sale price
Del Cerro is a quiet, established hillside neighborhood with larger lots, many view homes, and access to Lake Murray, Mission Trails, SDSU, and I-8. Low turnover means buyers often wait for the right home.
Del Cerro is in ZIP code 92120, which it shares with Allied Gardens and Grantville.
Del Cerro has mostly single-family ranch and split-level homes from the 1960s and 1970s, many with views, along with larger custom homes on the hillsides.
Review drainage, retaining walls, slope stability, and any additions for permits. A general inspection plus a geotechnical or structural review can be worthwhile for steep lots. I help you schedule these within your contingency period.
Views often add a meaningful premium, but the amount depends on what is seen, how protected the view is, and comparable view sales. I compare your home with recent Del Cerro sales of similar view quality to price it accurately.
"In Del Cerro, the view and the lot tell the story. I help you value both accurately."
Comparing Del Cerro with nearby communities? See my other neighborhood guides. Or explore my services: Home Buying · Home Selling · Military Relocation · Senior Real Estate · Probate Sales · Estate Property Sales.
Mid-century homes near Mission Trails.
Homes and investments near SDSU.
Friendly mid-century streets east of SDSU.
Historic homes and a walkable village.
Central location popular with military buyers.
Whether you are ready to make a move immediately or simply exploring your options, I am here to provide direct, professional guidance.
San Diego & Southern California
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