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Serene semirural San Diego community surrounded by nature
Across a scenic landscape stretching from El Cajon to Alpine, where its namesake Elmer Blossom cleared space for peach and olive trees in the early 1900s, Blossom Valley is still a place to plant, grow and find serenity. Although it's now a central San Diego County community of more than 1,000 homes on paved streets and cul-de-sacs, it's a home-on-the-range kind of place where lots often ranging from 1 to 5 acres or more fill a loose pattern of curvy roads. Residents enjoy quick access to wilderness areas and the lovely 350-acre Lake Jennings, just a few miles from the community's western side. And although it's far-flung from city glitz or traffic buzz, Blossom Valley rests on Interstate 8, which leads to shopping and dining 9 miles south in the downtown district of El Cajon. Homeowners know that entertainment and nightlife are outside of Blossom Valley, because they're putting down roots to nurture thriving plant nurseries, horse ranches or a calmer pace of life.
Explore Blossom Valley Summit Preserve or Rios Canyon
Situated in a valley between mountainous preserves, canyons and two county parks, Blossom Valley is rich in natural wonders for recreation. "There's so much to get outdoors and enjoy in Blossom Valley," says Ken Kaplan, Realtor with Campbell & Kaplan Real Estate since 2015 and analyst with Fox 5 Morning News. "People are into everything from mountain biking to hiking to riding horses." Whether exploring the trails up north in Blossom Valley Summit Preserve or south in Rios Canyon, or casting a line in Lake Jennings, this is quiet country living, with little organized recreation beyond Little League games at the neighborhood's Rios Baseball Park. Flinn Springs County Park, just a mile drive down Flinn Springs Road from the southern part of Blossom Valley, is a 40-acre green space with ball fields, a playground and a gazebo that doubles as a wedding venue. From the northern part of the neighborhood, hikers and horseback riders can trek several miles on the challenging, zigzagging El Monte Park Trail, which connects to the playgrounds and picnic areas at El Monte County Park. It's also known as the Flume Trail because it crosses the random remains of a century-plus-old aqueduct planked with redwood that was used in the 1930s as part of the El Capitan Reservoir project.
Manufactured homes from $350,000, country estates up to $2.5 million
"You'll find that the Blossom Valley area might be a bit higher priced than other surrounding communities because you can get so much more land with lots of distance between neighbors," says Kaplan. "If you're in Blossom Valley, you're looking to be away from others, in a more secluded, remote area with more privacy and a larger home." Residential styles include simple manufactured homes, contemporary stucco-and-stone hilltop single-levels and elaborate Mediterranean-style two-story estates. Most single-family homes range from $1 million to $2 million based on lot size and extras and were primarily built between the 1970s and the late 1990s, with some in the 2000s and 2010s. "Overall, people in Blossom Valley are looking for breathing room and exclusivity," Kaplan adds, "although there are a few 55-and-older and manufactured home communities." Newer builds between 2000 and 2015 include manufactured homes priced between $350,000 and $370,000 and 4,000 to 5,000 square-foot custom builds with pools, guest houses and jaw-dropping mountain views that fetch from $1.7 million to $2.5 million.
Popular agriculture program at highly rated El Capitan High
Public school students can start at Blossom Valley Elementary in the heart of the community and move on to Los Coches Creek Middle, both given a B-plus on Niche. El Capitan High earns an A-minus and offers a unique agricultural program. The school's state-of-the-art 2-acre agriculture center holds livestock, a high-tech greenhouse, arenas and a birthing house. El Capitan's Future Farmers of America chapter launched in 2013 with just over 100 members and has grown to more than 700 in recent years. Through classroom learning, hands-on experience and leadership conferences, students develop skills for careers in agriculture, food and natural resources.
Bongiovanni's Italian Restaurant in the neighborhood, Walmart down the road
"Blossom Valley residents stay for the privilege of being away from it all, while still being only 10 minutes or less to groceries and shopping," says Kaplan. "It's just beautiful out here in these rural, rolling hills. There's no light pollution." Homes are remote for good reason, so residents don't mind the 4-mile drive down I-8 to a convenient plaza at Camino Canada and Los Coches Road that groups together a Starbucks, fast food restaurants, Dollar Tree, Walmart Supercenter and a Smart & Final Extra grocery store. More markets, grocers and convenience retailers are also just a mile farther south off I-8 toward the heart of El Cajon. Within Blossom Valley, Bongiovanni's Italian is a local favorite for pizza, seafood, pasta or a night out for cocktails with friends.
Easy access to Interstate 8
Blossom Valley is a car-dependent community, as the closest bus stop is a 30-minute walk outside the neighborhood. Commuters have immediate access to I-8 for traveling east-west throughout San Diego County or to the San Diego International Airport, about a 30-mile, 45-minute drive west.
Dry San Diego terrain comes with fire risk
Although there are no historic records of wildfire events in Blossom Valley, the Cedar Fire of 2003 affected communities to the west of Blossom Valley, such as Tierrasanta and Scripps Ranch. San Diego's arid inland terrain has a high wildfire risk, so the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection maintains its three-step "Ready, Set, Go!" wildfire preparation plan for residents online.
Ridin' and ropin' at the Lakeside Rodeo
Five miles west of central Blossom Valley, the Lakeside Rodeo Arena attracts thousands every April for riding, roping, races, a pageant, a fair and concerts. The Lakeside Rodeo celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024.
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On average, homes in Blossom Valley, El Cajon sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Blossom Valley, El Cajon over the last 12 months is $1,199,900, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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