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A south Escondido blend of residential, recreation and retail
Spreading eastward from San Diego's 15 freeway in southern Escondido, Kit Carson offers access to all parts of the city while having its own recreation and shopping destinations. Known for offering homes closest to the nearly 300-acre Kit Carson Park, the neighborhood is also within biking or walking distance to the adjacent North County Mall. The community and park are named in honor of the renowned scout Kit Carson, who led Captain John C. Fremont on an expedition to map the Pacific Northwest. In the 1960s, the City of Escondido acquired the land to create Kit Carson Park — the largest of its kind in the city.
Kit Carson is a residential neighborhood in greater San Diego with easy access to amenities.
Contemporary homes make up a significant portion of Kit Carson's housing stock.
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Play in Kit Carson Park, golf at The Vineyard, taste Orfila wines
Kit Carson Park is an Escondido treasure drawing residents and visitors from all over the city to diverse outdoor and indoor recreation spaces. In addition to miles of hiking trails, three ponds and a 5-acre arboretum, park-goers can enjoy the Escondido Sports Center complex with a 22,000-square-foot skate park and multiple hockey and soccer arenas. Disc golf enthusiasts can buy or rent discs at the skate shop to practice their skills on a 17-hole course. Many consider the magnificent Queen Califia's Magical Circle the park's high point. This major art installation, created by French sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle, includes eight mammoth sculptures of mythical creatures drawn from Mexican, Native American and Colombian influences. A 400-foot wall of mosaic serpents in a rainbow of colors encircles the installation. In 2024, the playground at the south end of the park is undergoing a total revamp and will feature all-new play equipment.
The Vineyard at Escondido is a public 9- and 18-hole golf course nearby that curves around ponds with mountain scenery. Just a mile from the golf course, tree-lined Orfila Vineyards and Winery is drenched in San Pasqual Valley vistas. "We're a full-fledged winery with award-winning wines, offering adults-only tastings, bottle sales and live music on the weekends," says Eric Knooihuizen, Orfila's wine club director, noting that they recently added THe Hearth restaurant with a menu of elevated sandwiches and salads. "We've been part of the Escondido community since 1993, and our customers are salt of the earth. There's not a lot of pretense, just a shared love of the craft. We even have an all-ages park on the west end of the property where families can bring their own picnics."
Orfila Vineyards and Winery offers stunning views and local wines.
Kit Carson Park is the neighborhoods most prominent landmark and attraction.
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Dine at Brigantine, shop North County Mall
The community is replete with suburban conveniences, so it's easy to run errands in nearby shopping plazas. Kathleen Robbins, Realtor with Re/Max Connections who's been selling homes since 1978, says, "I've lived in this area for 40 years, and you'll notice a small-town vibe here. You know all your neighbors, you can bike to the mall, and I walk every night. It's very safe and friendly." Locals grocery shop at Trader Joe's and Vons or dine on oysters and surf-and-turf at Brigantine. After dinner, Menchie's is a popular hangout for seasonal fro-yo flavors. Kit Carson is closer than much of the rest of Escondido to the bustling North County Mall, tucked in the apex of Via Rancho Parkway and Route 15, right by the park. At North County Mall, more than 150 options include anchors like Macy's and Target and brand retailers such as Vans, Loft and H&M. For family dinners or date nights, there's California Pizza Kitchen and the fancier Black Angus Steakhouse.
North County Mall features major brands.
Brigantine has been serving patrons for over 40 years in Kit Carson.
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Condos from the $500,000s to custom builds for $1.5 million
Single-story condos and Mediterranean-style two-story townhouses built here in the late 1970s can start as low as $500,000 to around $550,000. Three-story townhomes in the new Eclipse community range from $750,000 to $800,000, and to-be-built townhouses in Boulevard Park start around $800,000. Single-family homes range from contemporary stucco and stonework styles built in the early 2000s for $900,000 to fully remodeled 1970s two-stories fetching $1.5 million. Elegant Tudor styles share the neighborhood with expansive custom-builds on cul-de-sacs, often with resort-style pools. Many sit back on long driveways or up on lush green slopes. "All of South Escondido is definitely upscale," Robbins says. "You'll see some of the highest value properties here, from lovely tract homes to mansions, and much of it is around $1.3 million and up."
California ranch homes make up a significant portion of Kit Carson's housing stock.
Spanish influence on residential architecture is ubiquitous in Kit Carson.
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Soccer champs at San Pasqual High
Public school kids start at L.R. Green Elementary, which earns a B-plus on Niche, before heading to B-grade Bear Valley Middle. San Pasqual High gets an A-minus and features a standout soccer team that won the Division 2 State championship in 2023.
San Pasqual Hight in East Canyon is named after nearby San Pasqual Valley.
Bear Valley Middle School serves middle schoolers in Kit Carson.
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Direct access to the 5 freeway
It's easy to reach the rest of Escondido from Kit Carson because the 5 is its western border. Most residents drive; however, there are several North County Transit District bus stops along South Escondido Boulevard and Bear Valley Parkway for transit to downtown Escondido or Kit Carson Park. The McClellan-Palomar Airport is a 30-mile, 18-mile drive west.
Escondido based Rapid Transit offers bus routes throughout greater Escondido.
Palomar Airport, located 15 miles from Kit Carson, offers regional flights.
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Events in the park, comedy at the winery
Kit Carson Park is the local hub for year-round events, from the Back-to-School Talent Bash every September in the amphitheater to the Kit Carson Marathon each November. Orfila Vineyards offers private wine tours and events, from dinner pairings to comedy nights.
Kit Carson borders the San Pasqual valley-- home to vineyards and open space.
Orfila Vineyards and Winery offers stunning views and local wines.
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On average, homes in Kit Carson, Escondido sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Kit Carson, Escondido over the last 12 months is $832,450, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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