See http://piggington.com/almost_back_to_2003_prices_in_pacific_beach

http://www.redfin.com/stingray/do/printable-listing?listing-id=1593653

5151 FOOTHILL BLVD San Diego, CA 92109
Price: $684,900
Sq. Ft.: 2,096
$/Sq. Ft.: $327

Sale history:
May 15, 2003 $628,000
Feb 21, 2008 $806,717

This house is on a busy street, but otherwise seems decent.