San Diego, CA

San Diego's Real Estate Market Sees Growth in Life Sciences and Affordable Housing

Recent transactions highlight investor confidence in San Diego's life sciences sector and ongoing activity in affordable housing.

Published 2026-07-28

San Diego's commercial real estate market is witnessing notable developments, particularly in the life sciences and affordable housing sectors.

According to ConnectCRE, Breakthrough Properties and Tishman Speyer have demonstrated strong investor confidence in the life sciences sector by providing a $90 million mezzanine bridge loan for the Aperture Del Mar, a newly constructed 538,000-square-foot Class A life science campus in San Diego 1. This significant investment underscores the growing demand for life sciences facilities in the region, which has become a hub for biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

In addition to the life sciences sector, the multifamily housing market is also active, particularly in affordable housing. Marcus & Millichap recently completed the sale of an 81-unit seniors affordable multifamily property in La Mesa for $12.5 million 3. This transaction highlights the ongoing activity in the affordable housing market, which is increasingly rare in San Diego County, as developers and investors seek to address the growing need for affordable living options.

These developments reflect a broader trend in San Diego's real estate market, where investor interest remains strong despite challenges in other sectors. The life sciences sector, in particular, continues to attract significant capital, indicating a robust outlook for future growth.

As the market evolves, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how these trends develop and what new opportunities may arise in both the life sciences and affordable housing sectors in San Diego.

Sources

  1. ConnectCRE — Breakthrough Properties, Tishman Speyer Provide $90M Mezz Loan for Life Science Campus
  2. REBusinessOnline — Breakthrough Properties, Tishman Speyer Provide $90M Loan for 538,000 SF Life Sciences Campus in San Diego
  3. ConnectCRE — Marcus & Millichap Closes $12.5M Sale of La Mesa Seniors Housing
This article was generated with the assistance of AI from the cited third-party sources and IntellCRE's market data. Figures are as reported by the linked publishers.

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