Kay Bates
(858) 879-8543
90 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$760,000 Price
North Ridge
Suburban Neighborhood in Escondido, California
San Diego County 92026
Resting next to the wild open of Daley Ranch and just south of a beautiful semi-private golf club, North Ridge is a sparsely developed haven for nature lovers seeking a quality home. In North Ridge, there's a sense of a community embracing its native terrain. You’ll see entire ridges where local growers are nurturing plants and trees in a rainbow of colors and textures. Christmas tree farms and other agricultural plots span the valley, and some residents ride horses on private trails.
Many homes here are tucked along winding hilly roads, often surrounded by cypress, poplar and blossoms. Jeff Kane, President of Coldwell Banker Commercial West, who has built and sold thousands of homes in the area, says, “People want to live in North Ridge because you’re not on top of your neighbor and you can find larger lots. There are also a lot of impressive boulders throughout the landscape which can give a lot of these homes a really dramatic appeal.” On the upward slope of the neighborhood, residences are remarkably tranquil; sometimes perched behind tree hedging or down private drives lined with palms. Homes on Sky Drive with extensive balconies offer morning-coffee views of undulating ridges and peaks. Stunning custom builds gather on large hillside lots, in colors that blend with the sloping greenery.
You’ll also see more modest, shingle-shake '60s homes along with stucco Baja-style homes with meticulous landscaping. Mid-century modern and '60s Revival homes feature solar roof panels and broad decking or porches. Larger ranch-style homes with shingle-shake roof panels are perched on private clifftop lots, as are newer Spanish-style mansions. Immense Italian-villa style homes grace scenic hillsides, and some mansions include massive decks that hang out over the incline. Kane says, “While most 1,500-square-foot to 2,200-square-foot homes in North Ridge range between $900,000 and $1.8 million, some of your custom builds can ask anywhere between $2.5 million and $4 million.”
Public school students can attend Reidy Creek Elementary School, backed by the undeveloped Reidy Canyon, and move on to Rincon Middle School, which earns a B- grade from Niche. Students then head to Escondido High, which boasts a strong athletic program and earns a B grade from Niche.
For a casual Saturday tasting under shady oaks, head to Keys Creek Winery in east North Ridge. Or, if you prefer acres of elegance with a French-style chateau, Belle Marie Winery is just a couple miles west. Golfers can play at the semi-private Boulder Oaks Golf Club in Hidden Meadows and kick back at the Side Yard Public House for burgers and brews. Outside the golf course and North Ridge, you’ll need to drive into nearby North Broadway to dine at Chicken Lisa’s, or head over to Cenote Grill in Country Club for upscale Mexican specialties in a fancy atmosphere.
North Ridge residents enjoy so much serenity and scenery, no one really minds the approximately 8-mile drive to CVS or the roughly 10-mile drive to Von’s just south of North Ridge. After all, you get to soak up the countryside heading there and back along North Broadway. Or, you could opt to pick up groceries and meals at the quaint Meadows Deli Market in Hidden Meadows.
Says Kane, “North Ridge gives you that feeling of a rural community with dramatic views from homes high on hills, while you’re right near major freeways. You don’t hear the freeways; it’s just a breeze to get to them in minutes, without the traffic you experience heading in and out of other Escondido areas.” From its valley to its clifftops, North Ridge residents enjoy a generous slice of Escondido grandeur, within an easy drive of essentials and entertainment.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kay Bates
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Chad Basinger
Chad Basinger
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
(858) 295-1960
102 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$735,000 Price
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Paula Gonzalez
Paula Gonzalez
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker West
(619) 547-1725
41 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$650,000 Price
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Stephanie Cavanaugh
Stephanie Cavanaugh
Responds QuicklyCustom Property Brokers
(760) 795-9861
25 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$780,000 Price
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Betsy Heller
Betsy Heller
Responds QuicklyAchievers Realty, Inc
(858) 630-4360
82 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$850,000 Price
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Lindsay Ciota
Lindsay Ciota
Responds QuicklyImpact Real Estate
(442) 254-0193
56 Total Sales
1 in North Ridge
$821,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Dixon Lake
Eureka Springs park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Ryan Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Mayflower Dog Park
Harvest Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Timken Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Ridge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Ridge, Escondido sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in North Ridge, Escondido over the last 12 months is $1,247,500, up 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$950,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,195,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$513
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Months of Supply
4.00
Median List Price
$1,239,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
188
Median Year Built
1977
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,164
Above the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,388
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
37,679
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
685
Median Age
44
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,023
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$143,888
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
35.9%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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