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What National City homeowners should know
National City is a small, densely built city just south of downtown San Diego and is the second-oldest incorporated city in San Diego County, dating to 1887. Its three-mile bayfront is part of Naval Base San Diego, the largest U.S. Navy base on the West Coast, and that Navy and port presence has shaped the local economy for generations. Housing stock skews older than much of the county, with a mix of early-1900s homes near Heritage Square and Brick Row and small post-war bungalows filling most residential blocks. Almost all of the city is built out, lots are small, and a lot of homes have additions or converted spaces from decades of use, which matters when a house is being sold out of a family estate.
National City market snapshot, August 2026
Data: Redfin, City of National City, August 2026.
Why National City owners sell as-is
Older housing stock near a working port and naval base
National City’s bayfront sits along Naval Base San Diego, and the city’s residential neighborhoods are older, many dating from the early to mid-1900s. That means original plumbing, wiring and roofing are common, and some homes near the port and industrial corridor face more wear from decades of heavy use in the surrounding area.
Small lots and older additions
National City is one of the most densely built cities in the county, and many homes have additions, converted garages or extra units added over the years to accommodate growing families. Some of that work was done without permits, which can complicate a traditional financed sale but doesn’t stand in the way of an as-is cash sale.
Prop 19 and inherited National City homes
Since Prop 19 took effect in 2021, an heir who inherits a National City home and doesn’t move in as their primary residence generally loses the parent’s Prop 13 tax base, and the property is reassessed to current market value. For many families weighing what to do with a long-held National City house, that tax increase is a deciding factor in choosing to sell.
Where we buy in National City
- Old Town National City91950historic core near Heritage Square and Brick Row
- Heritage Square / Brick Row919501887 Victorian-era row houses, historic preservation area
- Lincoln Acres91950older unincorporated-feel neighborhood within city limits
- Las Palmas91950central residential neighborhood
- El Toyon91950residential area near El Toyon Park
- South Bay Terrace / Sweetwater Heights91950hillside residential neighborhoods
- South Port Business Center area91950industrial and port-adjacent zone bordering residential streets
San Diego County
National City is in San Diego County. Probate matters are handled by the Probate Division of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, at the San Diego Central Courthouse in downtown San Diego. Most California foreclosures proceed as non-judicial trustee sales, and delinquent-tax property auctions for San Diego County are conducted by the San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector.
General information, not legal advice. See our San Diego county guide for more.
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Close in as little as 2–3 weeks through a local title or escrow company, or on the date you pick. We pay all of your closing costs.
Selling a house for cash in National City
My family’s National City home has an old, possibly unpermitted addition. Can it still be sold?
Yes. An as-is cash sale doesn’t require you to pull permits or bring older additions up to current code first. You disclose what you know, but the sale doesn’t hinge on resolving permit history the way a traditional financed sale often does.
How fast are homes selling in National City right now?
As of August 2026, National City homes were selling in about 13 days on average, among the fastest paces in San Diego County, with a median sale price of roughly $736,000, down slightly (-0.4%) from a year earlier. Homes in better condition and move-in ready tend to move fastest within that average.
Does National City’s proximity to the Navy base affect selling my house?
Not directly for most residential sales, but the base and port are a big part of the local economy and can mean more renters or military-affiliated buyers looking in the area. If your home needs work or you want to avoid a long listing process, an as-is cash sale sidesteps the need to market to that specific buyer pool.
Do I pay any fees or closing costs when I sell to BAM in National City?
No. There are no commissions or fees, and we pay all of the normal seller closing costs. The offer we make is the amount you walk away with, minus only what you owe, like a mortgage payoff or back taxes.
Sources for this page (4)
- redfin.com/city/12963/CA/National-City/housing-market
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_City,_California
- zip-codes.com/city/ca-national-city.asp
- sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/probate2
Facts checked September 2026. Laws, deadlines and fees change, so confirm details with the county or a local attorney before you rely on them.
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