Tierrasanta is a community within San Diego that is commonly referred to as "The Island of The Hills." The name is Spanish for "Holy Land", and was formerly called Camp Elliot, a military training facility. Located about twenty minutes from downtown San Diego, the neighborhoods of Tierrasanta are filled with single family homes, apartment communities, and condominiums. The schools of Tierrasanta are of the top ranked in the state, and homes located on the canyons offer a nice overlook view of the San Diego River.

The real estate market in Tierrasanta consists of single family homes and condominiums, and the area is well known for families due to its excellent school system. The neighborhoods in this quaint community are well kept and offer a sense of security, and there are affordable homes for various income levels. Belardo Drive and Montessa Street are both popular areas in Tierrasanta that offer large and spacious three and four bedroom homes. There are also a nice amount of canyon homes that offer breathtaking views of the peaceful and beautiful landscape.