Townhomes for Sale in El Encanto Heights, Gaviota

El Encanto Heights in Goleta, developed in 1959, is a quiet suburban neighborhood located just north of U.S. 101. This area features a mix of residential streets and local amenities, including a few restaurants and the El Camino Presbyterian Church. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a particularly low risk of violent crime. Residents enjoy green spaces like Evergreen Acres Park, which offers disc golf and tennis, and Bella Vista Park, known for its open fields and playground. The nearby Camino Real Marketplace provides convenient shopping options with stores like Costco and Albertsons, as well as entertainment at Metropolitan Camino Real Cinemas. Local dining includes Timbers Roadhouse and Home Plate Grill. El Encanto Heights features a variety of housing styles, predominantly tract-ranch-style homes from the 1960s and Spanish Revival-style homes from the 1990s. The neighborhood is zoned for two public school districts, with highly rated schools such as Brandon Elementary, Goleta Valley Junior High, and Dos Pueblos High. The area is well-connected, with U.S. Route 101 providing easy access to Santa Barbara, about 12 miles away, and the Goleta Amtrak station less than 4 miles east. The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District’s bus system, including Line 23, serves the neighborhood, and bike lanes are available on major roads like Cathedral Oaks Road. Residents can enjoy nearby Haskell's Beach and the Coronado Butterfly Preserve, known for the monarch butterfly migration. The Goleta Community Center offers pickleball courts, and Glen Annie Golf Club provides a semi-private golfing experience. Community events, such as Coffee & Community, foster neighborhood connections and engagement with local officials.