Upland calls itself the City of Gracious Living, and its neighborhoods back that up — but they're not interchangeable. A foothill pool home above the 210 sells to a completely different buyer than a character bungalow near the Metrolink station downtown. Knowing which market you're actually in is the difference between pricing right and chasing the market down.
Here's a seller's guide to Upland's major neighborhoods.
North Upland
Median price: $925,000 · Typical range: $750K–$1.4M · ~45 days on market
North Upland sits above Baseline Avenue in the foothills, offering mountain views, larger lots, and proximity to award-winning schools. The elevation and tree canopy create a distinctly upscale feel, and the buyer pool reflects it: move-up families and professionals who want foothill living with practical freeway access.
Seller tip: views and lot size drive the premium here, and the range is wide — $750K to $1.4M-plus. Your comps need to match your specific street and view corridor, not the neighborhood average. A skilled pricing analysis matters more in North Upland than almost anywhere else in the city.
The Colonies
Median price: $1,035,000 · Typical range: $700K–$1.1M · ~40 days on market
The Colonies at San Antonio is one of Upland's most desirable master-planned communities — larger homes, no Mello-Roos, low HOA, and a family-friendly atmosphere with tree-lined streets. That no-Mello-Roos status is a genuine differentiator: buyers comparing master-planned communities across the Inland Empire often face significant special taxes elsewhere.
Seller tip: put "no Mello-Roos" in your marketing, prominently. It's a monthly-payment advantage your competition in newer IE master-planned communities can't match, and many buyers don't realize it until you tell them. The Colonies' ~40-day pace is the fastest of Upland's major neighborhoods — priced right, homes here move.
Foothill Knolls
Median price: $950,000 · Typical range: $800K–$1.3M · ~50 days on market
Foothill Knolls is a prestigious pocket of North Upland featuring pool homes on spacious lots with mountain views, north of the 210 with quick freeway access. Pools are close to standard equipment here — which changes the calculus for sellers.
Seller tip: in a neighborhood where pools are expected, a well-maintained pool is table stakes rather than a premium feature — but a neglected one is a visible deduction. Budget for pool service and staging before photos. Summer listing timing works in your favor when the backyard is the star.
Historic Downtown
Median price: $700,000 · Typical range: $550K–$850K · ~86 days on market
Historic Downtown Upland offers walkable living near the Metrolink station, charming character homes, and newer townhome developments — small-town heritage with transit-oriented convenience. The buyer here is different: first-time buyers, commuters who use Metrolink, and character-home enthusiasts.
Seller tip: this submarket moves slower — roughly 86 days on market — so set expectations accordingly and don't panic-cut price at day 30. Character sells here: original details, walkability scores, and the Metrolink commute story belong front and center in your listing. If you own a townhome, your comps are other townhomes, not the bungalows.
What Upland Sellers Share
- Upland's citywide median of roughly $835,000 masks a wide spread — from $550K downtown condos and townhomes to $1.4M foothill estates. Neighborhood-level pricing is everything.
- Citywide, Upland averages around 53 days on market, but the spread is wide — The Colonies' roughly 40-day pace and Historic Downtown's 86 days show how much submarket matters.
- School reputation and foothill geography drive the premium in the north; walkability and transit drive value downtown. Market to the buyer your neighborhood actually attracts.
The Commission Math on an Upland Sale
On a $925,000 North Upland sale, a traditional 3% listing fee costs $27,750. At 1%, the listing side costs $9,250 — an $18,500 difference, with full service either way: professional photography and video, MLS exposure, marketing, negotiation, and transaction management included on every listing.
JP Dauber is a licensed California broker (DRE #01499918) with 21+ years of experience selling homes across the Inland Empire and East San Gabriel Valley, including Upland. SoldByJP provides full-service home selling at a 1% listing fee. Get your free home valuation →