Otay Ranch
Suburban Neighborhood in Chula Vista, California
San Diego County 91913, 91915, 92154
Newer construction in growing Otay Ranch
Otay Ranch has Mediterranean-style homes built within the last 20 years. Smooth neighborhood sidewalks line gently curved streets, and the neighborhood's green landscaping defies the dry, desert-like surroundings. “Homes cost a bit more in Otay Ranch than farther west in Otay Town, because everything’s newer,” Rodriguez says. “Houses here get up to a million or so, but not quite as high as prices in nearby Eastlake.” In this planned community, buyers will find three- and four-bedroom builds between $735,000 and $1 million. Five-bedroom homes can sell up to $1.5 million. The neighborhood has a wealth of townhomes and condos ranging from $550,000 to $800,000. HOA fees are ubiquitous here, which grant access to community amenities such as pools, fitness centers and playgrounds.Several houses of worship have emerged – in English and Spanish – to serve the growing population here, including Mater Dei Catholic Church and School. The church won a 2021 architectural award for its innovative design featuring an ocean view.
Barbecue and basketball at All Seasons Park
Otay Ranch is replete with biking trails and a variety of parks for play dates, youth sports and picnics. The 7.5-acre All Seasons Park in the heart of Otay Ranch has playgrounds, basketball courts and soccer fields, as well as barbecue grills and open green space. Windingwalk Park and Santa Venetia Park are also popular options for outdoor play. Most clusters of homes have a pocket park with a playground and a patch of grass.Lower Otay Lake is only a few miles away, where locals can launch boats or enjoy scenic hiking on trails overlooking the water.
Dual language immersion at Saburo Muraoka Elementary
Public school students start at schools within the Chula Vista Elementary School District, including Saburo Muraoka Elementary, which has a dual immersion program in English and Spanish and earns an A from Niche. Middle and high schools fall within the Sweetwater Union High School District. Zoning is dependent on a home’s position in relation to State Route 125. Students on the neighborhood's west side attend Rancho del Rey Middle School, then Otay Ranch Senior High. The schools receive an A-minus and A, respectively.Concerts, water slides and Olympic facilities
Otay Ranch residents are just a few miles from two major tourist attractions in the county. Sesame Place is a year-round water and amusement park, where families can hop on water slides and meet their favorite Sesame Street characters. The North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre is one of the county’s largest venues for touring bands.The neighborhood is also home to the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center for Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Locals can tour the facilities or rent out space for sports tournaments, birthdays or corporate events.
CA-125 connects to San Diego
CA-125 in Otay Ranch is one of the few tolled roads in San Diego, and connects to CA-54 or CA-94. To avoid a toll, residents can drive 8 miles west on the Olympic Parkway to reach Interstate 805. The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System operates a handful of bus lines in the area, including the 707, 709 and 225.Shopping and socializing at the Otay Ranch Town Center
The Otay Ranch Town Center is the center of life here, a walkable commercial and community space on the neighborhood’s west side. Movie-goers step out of the AMC theatre to a beautified landscape with fountains, outdoor seating and an abundance of green – a luxury in dry San Diego County. The center hosts comprehensive amenities, including clothing retailers, restaurants and gyms. People come just to stroll or walk their dogs, as there are waste bag stations throughout the mall. With enormous screens and creative craft beers, Novo Brazil Brewing is especially lively during the World Cup.The Town Center also hosts community gatherings, including a Hispanic Heritage Month festival, an annual Christmas tree lighting and the Tuesday farmers’ market.
Residents can stock up at Vons or Barons Market, a gourmet grocer, or head two miles north to Target and Trader Joe’s.
Wildfire risk in eastern San Diego County
Like any area in eastern San Diego County, Otay Ranch is at heightened risk of wildfires, particularly in the fall when the weather is driest. Nearby Lower Otay Lake is susceptible to brush fires, with firefighters most recently responding to an event in October 2023.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lisa Byrd
Broker Town, Inc.
(951) 419-4889
80 Total Sales
1 in Otay Ranch
$695,000 Price
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Kimberly Ingram
Allison James Estates & Homes- Kimberly Ingram
(657) 297-5179
207 Total Sales
1 in Otay Ranch
$775,000 Price
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Dennis Rieder
Real Broker
(858) 203-2399
130 Total Sales
3 in Otay Ranch
$915K - $950K Price Range
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Dennis Bragg
Real Broker
(858) 544-6068
42 Total Sales
1 in Otay Ranch
$695,000 Price
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Klemens Ruoss
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeService
(858) 630-6758
59 Total Sales
8 in Otay Ranch
$510K - $647K Price Range
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Kevin Ehm
i2i Real Estate and Mortgage
(858) 293-4994
63 Total Sales
11 in Otay Ranch
$487K - $1.2M Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Otay Ranch | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
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Otay Ranch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Otay Ranch, Chula Vista sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Otay Ranch, Chula Vista over the last 12 months is $785,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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