National City, CA

Oldtown

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$649K - $749K
For Sale on Trulia:
3 homes
Rent:
$1.55K - $2.4K
For Rent on Trulia:
7 homes
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What Locals Say about Oldtown

At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say car is needed

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say it's quiet

  • 77 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 44 % Say parking is easy

  • 37 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 27 % Say there's wildlife

  • 14 % Say there are community events

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Mari M.
    "We are close to the park in the Marina Bay We’re also close to the trolley station and shopping centers and there’s a park nearby it’s a nice area all the dog owners have to clean up after their dogs anyways"
  • Vanessa S.
    "It is great to live when you have family. It really feels like home. everything is close. The park is like 2 blocks away."
  • Allison M.
    "In 2012, National City was honored as the most walkable city in San Diego County. It currently holds a walk score of 71, among the highest scores for cities of similar size. However it's current score also puts National City among big cities like Seattle, WA [74] and Portland, OR [66]. The average of San Diego's current walk score is 56. Like most of Southern California and the San Diego County region, the majority of National City's current area was originally occupied by chaparral, a plant community made up mostly of drought-resistant shrubs. National City's broad city limits encompass the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge and the most northern area of the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. The Sweetwater River runs from the Cuyamaca Mountains, through National City and Chula Vista via a flood control channel (natural route as opposed to a canal) and empties into the San Diego Bay. Most of west National City is flat with an average elevation of 72 ft. which made it historically desirable and well suited for the Spanish to graze their horses. The eastern areas of National City tend to have canyons and ridges with an existing wildlife. National City Automobile Heritage Day Car Show has been an annual event since 1991. On the first Sunday of August, early model classics and muscle, to the latest super cars are all on display at Kimball Park. The day's activities also include food from some of National City's popular eateries, and a wide variety of live music performerances. 4 July Celebrations and Fireworks Show are put on at Kimball Park. Throughout the day, many gather for a mini carnival with rides, food, contests, and live music. Many locals gather around Kimball Park for a great fireworks display. National City is the second oldest city in San Diego County and has a historic past. The Spanish named the 26,000 acres of land, El Rancho del Rey (the Ranch of the King), used by Spanish soldiers to graze horses. After independence from Spain, in 1810, the Me"

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