PendingListed at $799,900 – $849,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,110 sqft
1191 Nolan Ave
Chula Vista 91911
Island Living · Coronado, CA
Real Estate on an Actual Island
Coronado isn't just a neighborhood — it's a genuine island lifestyle: beach walks, the ferry to downtown, and a small-town pace minutes from a major city. Rudy Flores helps buyers find their place in it.
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Island Life
What Makes Coronado Living Different
Buyers who choose Coronado are usually buying the lifestyle as much as the home.
Beach at Your Doorstep
Miles of walkable beach, anchored by the historic Hotel del Coronado.
The Ferry Landing
A short ferry ride puts downtown San Diego within easy reach, without needing the car.
A Real Small Town
Orange Avenue's shops and restaurants give Coronado a walkable, tight-knit feel rare this close to a major city.
A Proud Navy Town
Home to Naval Air Station North Island, anchoring a military tradition that shapes the island’s character.
Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team
Rudy Flores
Real Estate Strategist, Realtor®, Coldwell Banker West
Former Real Estate Developer for Google, AT&T, T-Mobile, FirstNet (911) and the U.S. Navy (DoD) for 12 years
Watch Rudy's interviewRudy Flores helps buyers and sellers find their place on Coronado Island, backed by the Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team's 40 years of San Diego–area real estate experience. Whether the draw is the beach, the ferry, or the small-town pace, Rudy can help you find the right fit.
Read Patti’s book. Real Estate Magic: How a Real Estate Rock Star Helped 6,000 Families Attain the American Dream is available free through Amazon Kindle and in paperback. Get Patti McKelvey’s book on Amazon
Island Places
Seven Places That Make Coronado, Coronado
The beach, the village, the ferry, the parks and the bridge, with what it is like to live near each.
Coronado Beach and the Hotel del
Miles of walkable sand, anchored by the Victorian Hotel del Coronado.
ExploreOrange Avenue and Spreckels Park
The island's main street and its central park, where Coronado gathers.
ExploreThe Ferry Landing and Centennial Park
Shops, restaurants, a lawn and a passenger ferry across the bay to downtown.
ExploreTidelands Park and the Bay
Bay and bridge views, open lawns, a playground and a skate park.
ExploreGlorietta Bay and the Golf Course
A marina, community facilities and Coronado's municipal golf course beside the bay.
ExploreSilver Strand State Beach
Open beach on the narrow strand south of the Cays, with the ocean on one side and the bay on the other.
ExploreThe Bridge and Getting Off the Island
The toll-free Coronado Bridge, the ferry and the Silver Strand: how islanders get out and back.
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Island Guide
Island Life, From Breakfast to Sunset
Dining, culture, shopping, water and getting around, plus Coronado's history on a timeline.
Dining With a View and Village Favorites
Oceanfront, bayfront and main-street dining, from historic patios to easy family favorites.
ExploreCulture, Museums and Landmarks
The Hotel del, museums, theater and naval aviation history that make Coronado more than a beach town.
ExploreShopping on Orange Avenue and at the Ferry Landing
Independent boutiques on the main street and a waterfront marketplace with skyline views.
ExploreOn the Water: Boats, Paddle Boards and Whale Watching
Ways to get out on San Diego Bay and the Pacific, from a kayak to a harbor cruise.
ExploreFerries, Bridges and Bike Paths
How the ferry, the Coronado Bridge, the Silver Strand and the flat bike paths connect the island.
ExploreThe Island Calendar: Concerts, Parades and Holiday Traditions
A year on Coronado, from spring flowers to summer concerts and holiday lights.
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The Island Story
The Landmarks Behind the Lifestyle
A timeline of the Hotel del, Tent City, famous flights, films and the bridge and ferry.
Track Record
Recent Results from the McKelvey Team
Homes now pending and homes the team recently helped buyers purchase, from their October 2026 Open House Showcase.
Pending
Pending
PendingListed at $699,900 – $749,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,075 sqft
741 Elm Ave
Chula Vista 91910
PendingListed at $599,900 – $624,900
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,500 sqft
1550 Apache Dr, Unit D
Chula Vista 91910
Recently sold
Sold$2,046,500
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,838 sqft
29155 Buckshot Canyon Rd
Escondido 92026
Sold$775,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,710 sqft
13035 Laurel St
Lakeside 92040
Sold$855,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,993 sqft
2233 Capistrano Way
Chula Vista 91915
Sold$1,199,999
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,259 sqft
2574 Saddleback St
Chula Vista 91914
Sold$779,000
6 bd · 3 ba · 2,824 sqft
609 Mariposa Cir
Chula Vista 91911
Sold$1,155,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,015 sqft
3637 Filly Ln
Bonita 91902
Status and prices are as printed on the team’s October 2026 flyer: 16 homes the team helped buyers purchase, and current pending listings. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team, Coldwell Banker West.
Best Spots
Best Spots in Coronado Island
Landmarks, views and village favorites: the best of Coronado Island.
Local Market
Coronado's Market Today, in Context
This week’s reading, and the long history behind it.
Week ending Sep 26, 2026
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Coronado’s Homes, Era by Era
A guide to the island’s architecture and home types, from Victorian cottages to the Shores towers, with values and history.
Home Tools
Know Your Numbers in Minutes
Free calculators for buyers and sellers, starting with today’s rates.
Mortgage Payment Calculator
See your real monthly payment: principal, interest, taxes, insurance and HOA in one number.
Try itHow Much Home Can I Afford?
A quick, friendly estimate of the price range that fits your income, debts and savings.
Try itRent vs. Buy Calculator
Compare the long-run cost of owning with renting the same kind of home, with your own assumptions.
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Island Neighborhoods
Six Neighborhoods, Six Ways to Live on Coronado
The Village, the Shores, the Cays, Country Club Estates, the golf course and marina, and the bayfront with skyline views.
The Village
Orange Avenue, Spreckels Park and the cottage streets around them, the most walkable part of the island.
ExploreCoronado Shores
Ten condominium towers on Avenida del Mundo with the beach at the front door.
ExploreCoronado Cays
Ten villages wound around inlets, with more than 600 boat slips in San Diego Bay.
ExploreCountry Club Estates
The residential streets on the northwest side of the island that grew up on the old Coronado Country Club grounds.
ExploreGolf Course and Marina Homes
Homes beside the municipal golf course and Glorietta Bay, with boats and fairways in the view.
ExploreBayfront Homes with Skyline Views
First Street and the Ferry Landing end of the island, where the bay and the downtown skyline fill the window.
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Trending on the Island
What Is New and Worth Knowing on Coronado
New restaurants, big projects and city decisions, each with a source and a date.
By The Sea
New. Greek- and Italian-inspired seafood, cocktails.
See itMaiden Coronado
Coming soon. Indoor-outdoor coastal seafood.
See itCity switching its emergency alerts from Nixle to Everbridge
Coronado is replacing its Nixle alert system with Everbridge, which lets residents choose which kinds of notifications they receive.
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Client Reviews
What Clients Say About the Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team
Patti sold our home in about 3 weeks, from listing to closing. Lightning ⚡ fast, and results were better than expected. The experience shows from the start to finish, and decades of selling homes shows, thank you Patti and her team. !!
Patti is an excellent realtor. She helped us sell our home very quickly. Her office associates and contractors came in a timely manner and took care of anything we needed done. I highly recommend Patti she follows through make sure everything is done correctly and helps you sell your home with ease.
Patti gets it done! Great communication, and smart! She is a perfect realtor, representing her clients to the fullest! Give her a call if you are buying or selling a home!
Reviews are by clients of the Patti & Jeff McKelvey Team, quoted exactly as posted on Google. Individual results vary.
Read Patti’s book. Real Estate Magic: How a Real Estate Rock Star Helped 6,000 Families Attain the American Dream is available free through Amazon Kindle and in paperback. Get Patti McKelvey’s book on Amazon
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More on Island Living
A guide to the island rhythm, answers to the questions newcomers ask, and two pieces on what it is really like to own here.
The Island Living Guide
What a normal week looks like on Coronado, and what buyers who choose the island for its lifestyle should understand before they commit.
Read the guideLiving on Coronado: Questions
Straight answers about the lifestyle, the ferry, the beaches and what it is like to live on an island in San Diego.
See the answersA Coronado Weekend Loop: Beach, Ferry Landing and Orange Avenue
A simple weekend route that shows how life on the island really works, from a morning on the sand to an evening back on Orange Avenue.
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