$1,578,951Average Value$662Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Rancho Carlsbad blends recreation with everyday ease
Less than 5 miles from the Pacific coastline, Rancho Carlsbad is a suburban community of Southern California. Abundant recreation surrounds the neighborhood, with short trips leading to Carlsbad State Beach and the hikes of Calavera Nature Preserve. Its location in central Carlsbad offers convenient commutes to the local shops of Carlsbad Village and big-box stores of its more commercial northern side, without the accompanying hubbub. Residents also benefit from community amenities and the highly rated schools of the Carlsbad Unified School District.
Rancho Carlsbad residents enjoy the mild coastal weather of southern California.
Rancho Carlsbad residents can find a variety of retail shops and restaurants in nearby Carlsbad Village.
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Two subdivisions offer different home styles and price points
Sprawling crop fields blanket the bulk of Rancho Carlsbad and back up to the neighborhood’s two distinct subdivisions on the southern side. Its namesake community features manufactured homes built from the late-20th century into the 21st century, which sit close together with carports and colorful exteriors. Wide residential streets allow for walks to the community clubhouse, recreation center and pool. A homeowners association monthly fee of $485 goes towards facility upkeep and other services. These homes typically sell between $500,000 and $850,000. The gated Terraces at Sunny Creek subdivision offers larger two-story homes built in 2003. Clay tile roofs and stucco exteriors are common, underscoring its Spanish aesthetic. Neat sidewalks run throughout, and front lawns are well-kept by a homeowners association, and fees start at about $215. Prices for homes in this community range from $1.3 million to $1.65 million.
Spacious manufactured homes can be found in Rancho Carlsbad.
Spanish-style homes with ample garage space are perfect for families in Rancho Carlsbad.
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Golf, hiking trails and the Pacific Ocean are all a short trip away
Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course is in the community and features an 18-hole course open to the public. The neighborhood includes the southern portion of Calavera Nature Preserve’s expansive trail network. “Carlsbad is very well-known for access to walking and biking trails,” says Jennifer Bray, a local Realtor with Bray Homes Realty with more than 20 years of industry experience. Many stop by the preserve to hike Mount Calavera. This extinct volcano offers views of Calavera Lake and the Pacific Ocean. South Buena Vista Park includes a playground and an off-leash dog park. Residents are also a 4-mile trip from Carlsbad State Beach. “It’s a quick drive to the beach, where you can grab a picnic dinner downtown and watch the sunset,” Bray says.
Enjoy spending time along the coast at Carlsbad State Beach near Rancho Carlsbad.
Practice your long game at Rancho Carlsbad Golf Course.
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From The Shoppes at Carlsbad to the local stores of Carlsbad Village
A selection of restaurants is available in Carlsbad Gateway Center, 4 miles southeast on El Camino Real. The family-owned Prager Brothers Artisan Breads offers fresh-baked goods and coffee. Arcana Brewing Company next door pairs craft beer with events like plant swaps in its eclectic tasting room. The stretch leads 4 miles northwest to Sprouts Farmers Market and The Shoppes at Carlsbad, a popular shopping destination with 80-plus retailers like Macy's and Foot Locker. Carlsbad Village is a similar distance away, lined with independently owned boutiques, specialty stores and restaurants.
Stop in for a beer at Arcana Brewing Company near Rancho Carlsbad.
Pick up delicious meats and seafood at Sprouts, conveniently located near Rancho Carlsbad.
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The highly rated schools of Carlsbad Unified School District
Hope Elementary School and Calavera Hills Middle School serve the community and both earn A ratings on Niche. Sage Creek High School scores an A-plus and encourages juniors and seniors to participate in its Genius Project. Through the program, students choose a passion project to research and develop over the year, then present their work to their peers and community members upon completion.
Calavera Hills Middle School in Carlsbad encourages students to succeed.
Sage Creek High in Carlsbad is dedicated to innovation, academic rigor, and practical application.
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Annual city events bring locals together
The city hosts TGIF Concerts in the Parks from late June through August. The event brings in local musicians to perform free shows at different parks across the city. “Families will come in on their bikes and watch,” Bray says. “It’s a great sense of community, and the attendance is in the thousands." Other annual staples include the Carlsbad Village Street Faire held in May and November, and Carlsbad Flower Fields, when roughly 80 million colorful blooms cover the fields of Carlsbad Ranch during spring for viewing.
Discover 55 acres of flowers near Rancho Carlsbad that bloom each spring.
State Street Farmers Market in Carlsbad is open every Wednesday for locals to shop for goods near Rancho Carlsbad.
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Easy access to I-5, State Route 78 and McClellan-Palomar Airport
El Camino Real connects the community to throughways like state Route 78, 4 miles north. Interstate 5 is accessible 3 miles west and leads to San Diego, 35 miles south and Greater Los Angeles, some 56 miles northwest. McClellan-Palomar Airport is closer to home, 2 miles south, and Tri-City Medical Center is 4 miles north. North County Transit services bus stops along main roads, and Coaster commuter rail trains pass through Carlsbad Village Station downtown.
Tri-City Medical Center provides Rancho Carlsbad residents with medical services in the area.
Residents can travel the Coast on the Amtrak commuter rail line with stops near Rancho Carlsbad.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Rancho Carlsbad Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rancho Carlsbad, Carlsbad sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Carlsbad, Carlsbad over the last 12 months is $1,452,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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