John Bertsch | San Diego Realtor and Builder
John Bertsch is a San Diego REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker West who has lived, built and worked in the city's core neighborhoods for more than 30 years. He helps buyers and sellers in Mission Hills, Hillcrest, North Park, South Park, University Heights, La Mesa and La Jolla, bringing a developer's eye for what a home could become and a listener's patience to every step of the sale.
- Accredited Buyer RepresentativeNational Association of REALTORS®
- Orchid Award, 2011San Diego Architectural Foundation
- Small Business Owner of the Year, 2017Presented by State Senate President Toni Atkins
- LEED CertifiedMaster's in Architectural Studies, University of Texas
Neighborhoods John Knows Best
John has lived, built or run a business in San Diego's core neighborhoods for decades. Each guide covers the history, the housing and what buyers should know, with live listings and market data.
Mission Hills
A historic streetcar suburb with the best ocean breezes in the inner city.Hillcrest
San Diego's original gay neighborhood, with two trauma hospitals and a beloved farmers market.North Park
A streetcar suburb beside Balboa Park, revived block by block.South Park
San Diego's only tree-canopied business district, once part of Golden Hill.University Heights
Trolley-era history and a busy restaurant strip on Park Boulevard.Golden Hill
One of San Diego's oldest neighborhoods, on Balboa Park's eastern edge.La Mesa
A walkable downtown east of San Diego, with hillside ocean views.La Jolla
An exclusive coastal enclave of research, recreation and marine-layer fog.MEET JOHN
Hello! I’ve been a familiar face in San Diego real estate for almost 30 years. I’m the developer who built two stunning homes in Mission Hills, as well as the sleek Cairo condominiums in Hillcrest. I’ve also attracted national attention as the owner and “star personality” at Meshuggah Shack, the quirky coffee bar in Mission Hills.
Hoping to find the home of your dreams? I’m here to help you with every step of the process and make it as smooth as possible.
Ready to sell your home and move on to the next chapter? I can bring you the most qualified buyers and sell your home at the top price.
What Clients Say
We recommend John Bertsch with no hesitation. He is a very knowledgeable, experienced and professional realtor who, due to our circumstances, took on a lot of work to sell our property. Readily available to answer questions and always a pleasure to speak to. Thank you John.
Craig Guillou
John Bertsch was a tremendous help to ne in selling my home. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience that I relied on. He knew contractors to help me get the property ready for showing. John was very attentive and responsive, and so pleasant to communicate with. I would hire John Bertsch again and recommend him whole heartedly.
Margaret Day
