Sweetwater Ranch
Tight lots with backyard pools and decks
Driving past Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church on Whisper Heights Parkway leads to well-paved roads lined with landscaped shrubs and native grasses. Mediterranean Revivals have small yards, typically under a quarter of an acre. Houses have triple-car garages and often feature a pool and a landscaped deck, a major draw in California’s triple-digit heat. "We get this great breeze at night, which cools the area almost 30 degrees," Bashe says. Many properties also use solar power. Prices range from $500,000 to $700,000 for around 2,500 square feet. Larger homes can go from $720,000 to over $1 million.
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Sports fields, playgrounds and nearby Lake Skinner Recreation Area
Heritage Ranch Park, with its white picket fences and plenty of parking, is a central spot in the neighborhood. This 8-acre green space has shaded playgrounds and fields for baseball and soccer. Across Winchester Road, Brookfield Park and Abelia Sports Park host games, with more fields and picnic spots. “There’s a lot of involvement in sports, especially with so many families here,” Bashe says. The French Valley Library on Skyview Road is a gathering spot for book clubs and craft nights. Just 10 miles away, Lake Skinner Recreation Area is a reservoir that supplies water to the county. Though swimming is prohibited, the 300-acre park offers fishing, trails, camping and a splash pad.
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Shopping and dining nearby at Old Town Temecula
Sweetwater Ranch is a quiet residential area just a few miles from big-box stores and chain restaurants. While small businesses are scarce, French Valley Cafe stands out. Located at the French Valley Airport, which serves private and general aviation flights, this women-owned restaurant and bar offers classic diner fare with aviation-themed menu items. The neighborhood is about 2 miles north of Grocery Outlet and Stater Bros. Markets, and 3 miles further, locals can easily access Costco, Home Depot and Target. Old Town Temecula, in Southern California’s wine country, is about a 10-mile drive south. “My office is located here. They’ve done a lot of redevelopments over the years. What used to be all antique stores is now more of a nightlife scene with really good food,” Bashe says.
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STEM programs offered at the middle and high school level
The Menifee Union Elementary School District (MUSD) has a B-minus rating and serves about 12,000 students. Harvest Hill STEAM Academy, which serves kindergarten through eighth grade, has a B rating. The academy offers pathways in robotics, engineering and video production. MUSD doesn’t have a high school, so ninth through 12th-grade students attend the Perris Union High School District, which includes the B-plus-rated Paloma Valley High School. The high school also offers STEM-focused programs, including Engineering Design, Computer Programming, and Biomedical Science.
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Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival is in the Spring
The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival, draws tens of thousands of residents to Lake Skinner Recreation Area. The weekend includes wine tastings, local music and dozens of hot-air balloon rides. The event is so well-known that even French Valley Cafe has a mural honoring it.
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Commuting to Orange County and San Diego
The neighborhood offers easy access to Interstates 215 and 15, making it less than a 90-mile commute to Orange County or San Diego. “We call them the 215 and 15 freeways,” Bashe says, noting that the round-trip drive can take up to three hours. Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital is about 12 miles away, and John Wayne Airport is a 70-mile drive.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dennis Rieder
Dennis Rieder
Real Broker
(858) 203-2399
128 Total Sales
1 in Sweetwater Ranch
$690,000 Price
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Mike Baweja
Mike Baweja
LEGACY HOMES REALTY
(858) 630-4898
29 Total Sales
1 in Sweetwater Ranch
$610,000 Price
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Sean Buell
Sean Buell
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX GALAXY
(714) 583-9681
19 Total Sales
1 in Sweetwater Ranch
$925,000 Price
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Sayuri Katsurayama
Sayuri Katsurayama
Mission Home Financing
(858) 289-5745
19 Total Sales
1 in Sweetwater Ranch
$725,000 Price
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Leticia 'Leti' Vega
Leticia 'Leti' Vega
Century 21 Masters
(951) 441-3813
25 Total Sales
1 in Sweetwater Ranch
$560,000 Price
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Amir Khadir
Amir Khadir
KW Temecula
(951) 395-8442
55 Total Sales
1 in Sweetwater Ranch
$653,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Heritage Ranch Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sweetwater Ranch | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sweetwater Ranch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sweetwater Ranch, French Valley sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sweetwater Ranch, French Valley over the last 12 months is $24,150,000, up 8199% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$14,140,000
Median Sale Price
$24,150,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$24,150,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
13%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8,199%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,134
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
559
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2012
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,739
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Friday, Aug 13 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,458
Median Age
37
Population under 18
29%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$138,315
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$165,934
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.4%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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