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6535 Alvarado Rd,
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Howard Gilmore Terrace
4300 Topaz Ct,
La Mesa,
CA
91941
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About Howard Gilmore Terrace
Howard Gilmore Terrace offers a combination of quality and comfort. Located at 4300 Topaz Ct. in La Mesa, this community has much to offer its residents. Come by to view the available floorplans. Howard Gilmore Terrace provides a variety of available amenities and features including: smoke free options, high-speed internet access, and convenient on-site parking options. At Howard Gilmore Terrace you're home. Stop by the community today.
Howard Gilmore Terrace is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 91941 ZIP Code. This area is served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Playground
- Basketball Court
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Ceiling Fans
Security System
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Security System
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Carpet
- Views
Location
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Located just 9 miles east of downtown San Diego, La Mesa lives up to its nickname as the "Jewel of the Hills." This welcoming city offers diverse housing options, from contemporary apartment communities to historic single-family homes. The heart of the community beats in La Mesa Village, where residents gather for weekly Friday farmers' markets and the annual Oktoberfest celebration, which attracts around 200,000 visitors. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,061 monthly, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $2,493.
La Mesa combines its historic charm with modern appeal. Harry Griffen Park hosts the popular "Sundays at Six" summer concert series, offering residents a perfect spot for outdoor entertainment. Grossmont Center serves as the area's primary shopping destination and is currently being revitalized under new ownership.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East County | La Mesa, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,961 | $1,632 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,185 | $2,016 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,968 | $2,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,588 | $3,007 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 8.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.2 mi |
Howard Gilmore Terrace is within 18 minutes or 7.4 miles from San Diego State University. It is also near Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
524 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
532 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,480 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
204 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in La Mesa include Lemon Grove Depot, located 1.5 miles from Howard Gilmore Terrace. Howard Gilmore Terrace is near San Diego International, located 13.1 miles or 19 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.6 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.7 mi |
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Drive: | 19 min | 13.7 mi |
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Drive: | 30 min | 22.0 mi |
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Drive: | 38 min | 29.0 mi |
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Drive: | 42 min | 32.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 19 min | 13.1 mi |
Time and distance from Howard Gilmore Terrace.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
Howard Gilmore Terrace has 3 shopping centers within 3.1 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Lamar County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
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Sweetwater Lane County Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi |
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Chollas Lake Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.8 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.5 mi |
Howard Gilmore Terrace has 5 parks within 6.5 miles, including Lamar County Park, Eucalyptus County Park, and Sweetwater Lane County Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.2 mi |
Howard Gilmore Terrace has 3 hospitals within 5.2 miles, the nearest is Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System which is 4.7 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 20.3 mi |
Howard Gilmore Terrace is 10.8 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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4300 Topaz Ct
La Mesa, CA 91941