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Advisory San Diego · Coastal Communities
Bluff-top estates. Beach Colony homes. Olde Del Mar cottages. Jon Granston has been Del Mar's most trusted luxury real estate advisor for over 20 years.
Del Mar · 92014
Del Mar sits at the intersection of the Pacific Ocean and San Diego's coastal bluffs — a mile-and-a-half stretch of some of the most valuable real estate in California. With the Del Mar Fairgrounds, world-class dining, acclaimed schools, and a walkable village atmosphere, Del Mar attracts discerning buyers from across the country and around the world.
I've been selling homes in Del Mar since 2003. I know every street, every micro-market, and every opportunity — from the oceanfront estates along Stratford Court to the bluff-top homes of Del Mar Heights and the charming cottages of Olde Del Mar. When a Del Mar home comes to market — or quietly changes hands before it ever does — my clients are positioned to act.
Whether you're buying your dream home steps from the sand, or selling a property you've owned for decades and want to maximize every dollar, Advisory San Diego brings the strategy, the network, and the market authority to deliver results that others simply can't match.
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Why Advisory San Diego
I've lived, worked, and sold in Del Mar for over two decades. I know the difference between a Stratford Court oceanfront lot and a Via Latina bluff home. I know which streets get the marine layer, which blocks command a premium, and where the next record sale will be set. This isn't data from a spreadsheet — it's knowledge built transaction by transaction.
Some of Del Mar's best homes never make it to Zillow. Through 20 years of relationships with Del Mar homeowners, estate attorneys, family offices, and fellow Compass agents, I access a quiet network of off-market opportunities. Buyers I work with often see properties weeks before the public does — or acquire them entirely without a public listing.
My marketing strategy for sellers is built to set records, not just sell homes. We deploy professional photography, cinematic video, targeted digital advertising, Compass Coming Soon, and a curated network of qualified buyers. The result: Del Mar homes that sell above asking, often in days, to the right buyer who values what the property truly offers.
As a founding member of the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division, I regularly serve high-profile clients — professional athletes, executives, and entertainers — who require absolute discretion. Del Mar attracts exactly this caliber of buyer, and I'm uniquely positioned to connect your home with them.
Compass agents across the country send their relocating clients to me specifically because they know I'll deliver. When a New York, Chicago, or LA Compass agent has a client moving to San Diego, Advisory San Diego is their call. That means a constant stream of pre-qualified, motivated buyers ready to purchase in Del Mar.
I don't take on every client. I take on the right clients and give them everything. A select number of Del Mar listings per year means your property gets my full creative energy, my personal network, and the complete resources of our team — not a junior agent following a checklist.
Del Mar is a small coastal city in San Diego County with a population of roughly 4,700 residents. Located between La Jolla to the south and Solana Beach to the north, Del Mar is defined by its Pacific Ocean bluffs, the San Dieguito River Lagoon, and the iconic Del Mar Racetrack. The city spans approximately 2.1 square miles and consistently ranks among the most expensive real estate markets in California.
Del Mar Beach Colony / Stratford Court — The most prestigious ocean-adjacent streets in Del Mar. Stratford Court properties offer some of the only true bluff-edge lots in San Diego. Homes here range from $5M to $15M+ and trade infrequently. When they do, I'm usually the call.
Olde Del Mar — The village's charming original residential core, walkable to restaurants and the beach. A mix of original cottages and newer construction, typically $2M–$5M.
Del Mar Heights — East of the I-5, with panoramic ocean and lagoon views. More inventory, slightly more accessible price points ($1.5M–$4M), and excellent Carmel Valley school access.
Via Latina / Via Grimaldi — Quiet streets above the village with a reputation for long-term residents and low turnover. When these homes come available, they move fast. Advisory San Diego has closed multiple transactions on these blocks.
Del Mar City School District serves elementary students, feeding into San Dieguito Union High School District — home to the highly regarded Torrey Pines High School. Del Mar is also close to several top private schools including Cathedral Catholic, La Jolla Country Day, and Francis Parker.
Del Mar's real estate market is defined by scarcity. With a finite amount of oceanfront and bluff-adjacent inventory, supply rarely meets demand. Historically, Del Mar homes appreciate steadily and hold their value through market cycles better than most San Diego submarkets. In recent years, we've seen consistent year-over-year appreciation in the 5–12% range for ocean-view properties.
Average days on market for well-priced, well-marketed Del Mar homes has been under 30 days in recent cycles. Homes that sit are typically overpriced or poorly marketed — both problems Advisory San Diego solves before going to market.
Buying in Del Mar requires speed, relationships, and a buyer's agent who knows inventory that isn't publicly listed. I maintain active relationships with Del Mar homeowners, estate attorneys, and the community of long-term residents who call me before they call anyone else. My buyers gain access to this network the moment we begin working together.
Every Del Mar home has a story — and the right story, told to the right audience, is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Advisory San Diego creates a custom marketing program for every listing: professional photography, cinematic drone video, targeted digital advertising to pre-qualified buyers, Compass Coming Soon exposure, and curated outreach to my national Compass referral network. We don't just list Del Mar homes — we orchestrate their sale.
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