Rancho Del Rey
Highly rated schools in East Chula Vista
Casillas Elementary is one of a few elementary schools in the neighborhood and earns an A from Niche. Students continue to Rancho del Rey Middle School, which has an A-minus, then continue to A-rated Otay Ranch Senior High. Many homes in Rancho del Rey are also zoned for priority admission at Discovery Charter School, a kindergarten through eighth grade school with a dual language immersion program and an A from Niche. Graduates and working professionals can continue their education at Southwestern College, a community college within the neighborhood. The school’s nursing program ranks among the best in the state.
Youth sports at Kumeyaay Park
Kumeyaay Park of Chula Vista is the largest green space in the neighborhood, with a playground and four fields often busy with youth softball and baseball games. Before 2022, the site was called Discovery Park, but was renamed to honor the Kumeyaay Native American tribe with ancestral ties to the land. Community members of all ages exercise and play at the South Bay Family YMCA, which runs a free after-school program in partnership with the local district.Centrally located for Chula Vista shopping and dining
Big box stores like Costco and Walmart are centrally located along H Street, and locals have a Ralphs on the eastside of the neighborhood and Asian grocery store 99 Ranch Market Asian on the westside. Rancho del Rey is nearly equidistant between Plaza Bonita indoor mall and the Otay Ranch Town Center, a sprawling open-air shopping complex.The neighborhood’s restaurants are mostly chains, though residents can easily get to locally owned favorites such as Lolita’s in Bonita or Talavera Azul in Downtown Chula Vista.
The Regal Rancho del Rey movie theatre and Bowlero Chula Vista bowling alley keep families entertained.
Part of the Chula Vista community
Downtown Chula Vista hosts several city celebrations, including the Lemon Festival and a Día de los Muertos event on Third Avenue. Residents of Rancho del Rey can head to the Otay Ranch Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays, and the downtown market on Sundays.Bigger lots for breathing room
Most homes have three to five bedrooms and a Mediterranean aesthetic. Investment properties in Rancho del Rey start at about $670,000, and updated homes fall between $800,000 and $1.3 million. Five- and six-bedroom builds with resort-style amenities and canyon views can climb about $2 million. “The lots are bigger than a lot of new construction now,” Hernandez says. Backyards are large enough for in-ground pools and entertaining space. “It doesn’t feel as crowded. The streets are more spacious, there’s definitely more space.” Single-family homes in Rancho del Rey don’t have HOA fees, unlike Otay Ranch to the east. Condos and townhomes, however, typically accompany monthly fees of $100 to $400 for communal amenities like pools and gated parks. Buyers can find these units between $600,000 and $780,000.Proximity to I-805
Locals can connect to other parts of San Diego County or head toward the border on Interstate 805, though commuters should expect rush hour traffic. H Street runs through the neighborhood and toward Eastlake or Downtown Chula Vista. The 709 bus route stops along this prominent throughway.Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center nearby
Rancho del Rey is conveniently located near Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center for standard check-ups and emergency room visits.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Todd Armstrong
Compass
(858) 397-9995
91 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Del Rey
$1,720,000 Price
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Anthony Reanue
LPT Realty,Inc
(619) 745-6653
83 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Del Rey
$850,000 Price
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Mariko Tortolero
Palisade Realty Inc
(619) 453-0141
54 Total Sales
3 in Rancho Del Rey
$725K - $960K Price Range
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Gregory Holmes
RE/MAX Gold - Clovis
(559) 272-6509
30 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Del Rey
$525,000 Price
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Michael Arguello
Vista Pacific Realty
(657) 245-4250
14 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Del Rey
$945,000 Price
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Daniel Barker
eXp Realty Greater Los Angeles
(442) 248-3266
89 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Del Rey
$715,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Rancho Del Rey | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rancho Del Rey Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rancho Del Rey, Chula Vista sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Del Rey, Chula Vista over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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