Try the trip from the Bay Terraces Community and Senior Center on Tooma Street to the home you are considering. The grade, turns and crossings can tell you more about everyday access than the distance between the two map pins.
Neighborhood overview
Bay Terraces is in southeastern San Diego, within the Skyline–Paradise Hills planning area. Compare the approach to each home as well as the floor plan. A sloped driveway, exterior stairs or a split-level yard can matter just as much as the number of rooms.
Getting around and local resources
The City lists access information on its Bay Terraces Community and Senior Center page. For land-use discussions, consult the Skyline–Paradise Hills planning group and look for the specific proposal affecting your address.
Homes and property considerations
Check whether the lot has level space for the activities you want and how water leaves the property. For an attached home, determine whether exterior stairs, slopes and retaining structures are maintained by the owner or association.
Housing market snapshot
September 2026 · 92139 — Paradise Hills. Figures are monthly, current as of October 5, 2026. For Bay Terraces addresses in 92139, SDAR labels the report “Paradise Hills.” This is not a Bay Terraces-only sales series.
| Report geography | Closed sales | Median sale price | Days on market until sale | Homes for sale | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92139 — Paradise Hills | 7 | $850,000 | 44 | 21 | 2.4 |
| Report geography | Closed sales | Median sale price | Days on market until sale | Homes for sale | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92139 — Paradise Hills | 6 | $517,500 | 16 | 23 | 3.6 |
Seven detached and six attached homes sold across the broader ZIP. These are small groups for drawing conclusions about one subdivision or a property on a particular slope.
Source: SDAR / San Diego MLS September report for 92139. Inventory is measured for the report period. The median describes the homes that sold; it is not an estimate for an individual property.
Buying a home
Test both the outgoing and return routes at your regular travel hour. Compare homes with similar parking and access, and review association documents where applicable before comparing monthly costs.
Selling a home
Prepare a site sketch and records of exterior work. Show the yard and entrance from a visitor’s perspective so buyers can see steps and usable space. Use similar nearby sales before reaching for the wider ZIP median. Use the pre-listing checklist to organize documentation before showing the home.
Common questions
Why is the report labeled Paradise Hills? It is SDAR’s name for ZIP 92139. The guide concerns Bay Terraces; the market figures cover more than the neighborhood.
Where do I check community meeting or center information? Use the City’s planning-group and center pages above for current information before making the trip.
Plan your next move
Bring one or two addresses and the routes you use most. We can compare how each home works as well as how its price compares. Talk with Jeremy Katz about your property or search.
Explore the neighborhood guides or compare San Diego market reports.
Guide structure updated November 2, 2026. Housing figures retain the separately stated report month, current-as date and source-check date. Check linked agencies for current access, schedules and property information.