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Living high in Mesa Rock
Perched at elevations over 1,300 feet, surrounded by open-space trails and the Merriam Mountain range, Mesa Rock offers both master-planned communities and rural country estates. Those who live here enjoy immediate access to the 15 Freeway on the west and a quick 2-mile drive to a spectacular winery. Only one main road, Woodland Heights Glen, traverses the natural terrain, creating a feeling of sanctuary and privacy. Emerald Heights is the largest subdivision in Mesa Rock, but the community is seeing new homes spring up down the road. Steve Webber, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty San Diego who lives in Emerald Heights, says, “It’s called Emerald Heights because of the lovely emerald hue of the Escondido lights to the south when you look down from your 1,000-foot elevation on top of a mesa rock. And as you look west, some homes have views all the way to the ocean. I call it a hidden paradise because it offers so many amenities and not many people know it’s here.”
This gated community has beautiful homes in the hills of Mesa Rock Escondido.
Mesa Rock sits along the highway 15 on a steep mountain.
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Private amenities and a nearby winery
Gated community amenities include an Olympic-size heated pool, a Spanish Colonial clubhouse with a gym and wet bar and fenced sports courts. Webber says, “It’s a carefree way of life that appeals to those who want freedom from yard work and a huge rec center with a pool you don’t have to maintain.” Mesa Rock also contains walking paths to enjoy the sloping landscape. And while all recreation needs are within walking distance of home, a short drive north offers Belle Marie Winery’s multiple event venues, including a French-style chateau and nearly four acres of lush citrus groves and picnic grounds. Outdoor adventurers may travel about 10 miles to hike through woodlands or fish on Dixie Lake at Daley Ranch Park.
Some homes in Mesa Rock have beautiful in ground pools.
Belle Marie Winery has a castle look in Mesa Rock Escondido.
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Seclusion on Merriam Mountain range
Within its gated communities, homes feature Spanish-style architecture painted in pastel hues with terracotta roof tiles and balconies. In Mesa Rock’s rural edges, custom homes that rest on private roads showcase Mediterranean turrets and arches on wide lots with fencing for horses. Established mission-style estates built by renowned architects in the 1950s add to the captivating landscape. Buyers can find 1,800-square-foot homes for around $900,000, as well as four-bedroom homes on cul-de-sacs or large five-bedroom homes for over $1 million. New constructions are found in Mountain House subdivision, reaching elevations over 1,500 feet, valuing between $1.3 million and $1.5 million.
There are mission style estates in Mesa Rock Escondido.
Large Spanish style homes can be found in the mountains of Mesa Rock Escondido.
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Social events in the community
Closely situated homes in Emerald Heights create a friendly community of neighbors who gather for block parties or holiday celebrations hosted by the homeowners association. The summertime Rock, Blues & BBQ Festival takes place at Walnut Grove Park in San Marcos, just 5 miles away.
Sit outside and enjoy your wine at Belle Marie Winery in Mesa Rock Escondido.
The Woodand Park in San Marcos is home for social events.
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Mexican-style favorites and El Norte Parkway Plaza
Hungry locals drive a mile or two to dine out at Cenote Grill, which has been serving fresh Mexican specialties and bowls since 2004, or stop in for casual burritos and tacos at La Maria Mexican Restaurant. Although this special San Diego setting is beloved for its remote nature, residents can still reach Von’s in El Norte Parkway Plaza for grocery needs or shop at Walmart Neighborhood Market within 7 miles.
La Maria in Mesa Rock Escondido provides authentic Mexican food.
Many residents shop at the local grocer Albertsons near Mesa Rock Escondido.
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Attending San Marcos schools
Highly rated San Marcos schools are a highlight of living in Mesa Rock. Public school students can walk to Richland Elementary just a mile south. The school was recently rebuilt and has an overall A grade from Niche. Richland students move on to Woodland Park Middle and Mission Hills High schools just a mile or so south of Richland. Niche also gives the middle and high schools overall A grades.
Entrance at Richland Elementary in Mesa Rock Escondido
The Front Signage at Mission Hills High in Mesa Rock Escondido
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Commutes from Interstate 15
Hugging Interstate 15 means locals can easily head out on day trips north and south or commute to downtown San Diego in around 35 miles. Commuters will have to travel just beyond the community to access the closest North County Transit District bus stop on El Norte Parkway. For health care needs, Palomar Medical Center Escondido rests about 6 miles away.
The Interstate 15 near Mesa Rock.
Commutes from Mesa Rock are easy on Interstate 15.
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Mesa Rock Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mesa Rock, Escondido sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Mesa Rock, Escondido over the last 12 months is $1,060,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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