Sorrento Valley Real Estate Investment Properties

Located 17 miles north of Downtown San Diego, Sorrento Valley is known as a center for biotech, high tech, and scientific research industries. Notable companies with corporate headquarters in Sorrento Valley include Qualcomm, Websense, and Chicken of the Sea. The area was originally zoned for industrial use, but it has since grown to include residential buildings and houses.

Sorrento Valley is significantly smaller than most other areas in San Diego County, offering a population of just over 4,300 residents. Many of these residents are young with an even split between family households and single households. Due to the relatively new housing developments in the area, you can generally expect standard homes in modern styles.

Restaurants and Attractions in Sorrento Valley

Despite the large amount of commercial offices and residential buildings, you can still find some fun in the neighborhood. For outdoor enthusiasts, explore Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve, an urban park that encompasses over 4,000 acres and stretches over 7 miles. The preserve is home to over 500 plant species, more than 175 different types of birds, and a diverse population of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Hike the trails or visit the historic Rancho Santa Maria de Los Penasquitos, an adobe home built in 1820 and located within the preserve.

For food, Sorrento Valley offers a diverse range of flavors and dishes to satisfy all budgets and tastes. Visit Naseem's Bakery and Kabob for fresh baked goods and some of the best Mediterranean food in the county. Head to Sorrento Deli Mart for some solid sandwiches, wraps and more, all made using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The options for Mexican food are nearly endless, from El Cotixan to Elena's Mexican Food to Armando's.

Sorrento Valley also features some of the best brews in the county. Green Flash Brewing Company offers a wide range of front line beers along with a rotating selection of seasonal brews that you can enjoy in the outdoor patio area with food from their in-house Green Flash Gastro food truck. Karl Strauss Brewing Company offers an amazing restaurant location in Sorrento Valley. Dine on burgers, shrimp tacos, and mac and cheese on tap while enjoying their huge range of brews.

Schools in Sorrento Valley

While there aren't any public schools in Sorrento Valley proper, there are plenty of schools in the surrounding neighborhoods. Nearby elementary schools include:

• Torrey Hills School
• Ocean Air School
• Sage Canyon School
• Jonas Salk Elementary School

Middle schools and high schools in the area include:

• Challenger Middle School
• Mira Mesa High School
• Scripps Ranch High School
• Halstrom Academy

Home Values in Sorrento Valley

Sorrento Valley has a median home value of $733,000, showing only a slight increase since last year, but estimates suggest that the value will go up in the next year.

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