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Messina Senior Apartments
5255 Mount Etna Dr,
San Diego,
CA
92117
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Highlights
- New Construction
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
About Messina Senior Apartments
Experience San Diego living at Messina Senior Apartments. This property is situated on Mount Etna Dr in the Clairemont area of San Diego. The leasing team is ready to help you find your ideal place. Stop by the leasing office to schedule your tour.
Messina Senior Apartments is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92117 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Controlled Access
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Freezer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
5255 Mount Etna Dr,
San Diego,
CA
92117
Sitting directly north of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and adjacent to SeaWorld San Diego, Clairemont is a large neighborhood with much to offer. It is directly east of La Jolla and Pacific Beach, so residents are minutes away from some of San Diego’s best beaches. The neighborhood is home to San Diego Mesa College and the University of California San Diego is only about four miles north, making Clairemont a great option for students.
Clairemont offers some terrific parks, including Tecolote Canyon Natural Park. This vast park covers 903 acres and is a terrific hiking destination. Other great destinations include Marian Bear Memorial Park and nearby Fiesta Island Park. Shopping is plentiful in Clairemont, with the Clairemont Town Square Mall and Genesee Plaza offering a variety of shops and restaurants. Residents enjoy short commutes (under 30 minutes) to San Diego, making Clairemont a favorite location for commuters.
Learn more about living in Clairemont
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Clairemont | San Diego, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,725 | $2,017 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,032 | $2,389 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,524 | $3,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,149 | $3,897 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
Messina Senior Apartments is within 6 minutes or 2.1 miles from San Diego Mesa College. It is also near San Diego Continuing Education and University of San Diego.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
518 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
495 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
702 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
823 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
597 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in San Diego include Clairemont Drive Station, located 3.5 miles from Messina Senior Apartments. Messina Senior Apartments is near San Diego International, located 8.4 miles or 14 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.7 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.9 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 9.2 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 16.2 mi |
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Drive: | 26 min | 19.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.4 mi |
Walkability Near Messina Senior Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Messina Senior Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
Messina Senior Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 8-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Marian Bear Memorial Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.4 mi |
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Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.8 mi |
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Rose Canyon Open Space Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.2 mi |
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Old Town San Diego Historic District
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.6 mi |
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Mission Bay Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.8 mi |
Messina Senior Apartments has 5 parks within 6.8 miles, including Marian Bear Memorial Park, Tecolote Canyon Natural Park & Nature Center, and Rose Canyon Open Space Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
Messina Senior Apartments has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital which is 3.2 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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5255 Mount Etna Dr
San Diego, CA 92117