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Quiet residential suburb on the west end of Goleta
First developed in 1959, El Encanto Heights is located on the west end of Goleta just north of the U.S. 101, offering quiet suburban streetscapes close to employment centers and the Santa Barbara coastline. While the neighborhood is primarily residential, it’s broken up by a few locally owned restaurants and the El Camino Presbyterian Church. The neighborhood has a Cap Index crime score of 3, compared to a national score of 4, with a particularly low risk of violent crime. Residents can get together at Evergreen Acres Park, one of many nearby green spaces, to enjoy a game of disc golf or relax on the grass. Locals also benefit from the Camino Real Marketplace just across the highway, featuring several national retailers, including Costco. “There are tons of tech jobs. Lots of Silicon Valley companies have relocated here,” says Deborah Samuel, a local Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “There are lots of late-20s, early-30s folks who want to work from home and commute to LA once a week.” Only about a mile from the beach, El Encanto Heights residents are close to local amenities while still benefiting from a more serene, secluded location.
El Encanto Heights has a wide range of homes to choose from.
El Encanto Heights has very clean streets.
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Midcentury ranch-style homes and ‘90s-era housing developments
Set in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, sloping streets wind through El Encanto Heights, lined with well-maintained sidewalks. Single-family housing inventory predominantly consists of tract-ranch-style homes. “I know the market is tricky for first-time home buyers because prices continue to elevate, but El Encanto Heights has a lot of entry-level homes,” says Ali Evans, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “If you are looking for a little bit more space instead of the condos of the downtown area, this is the perfect place to look.” Prices for a three-bedroom ranch-style property from the ‘60s with an attached garage range from $1 million to $1.5 million, while a four-bedroom Spanish Revival-style home from the ‘90s with barrel-tile roofs and stucco exteriors can sell for $1 million to $1.7 million. Late 20th-century condo and townhome units with three bedrooms sell for around $800,000 to $1 million. Lots here feature a scattering of tall old-growth palm and pine trees and dense local shrubbery.
El Encanto Heights is a well kept neighborhood.
Rancher style homes are popular in El Encanto Heights.
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Career Technical Education facilities at local schools
El Encanto Heights is zoned for two different public school districts. Local students will start at Goleta Union School District, attending schools like Brandon Elementary, which scores an A-minus from Niche, before progressing to the Santa Barbara Unified District for middle and high school. The A-rated Goleta Valley Junior High offers after-school tutoring for qualifying students Monday through Thursday as a part of its Program for Effective Access to College. The A-plus-rated Dos Pueblos High features the brand-new Virgil Elings Center for Creative Learning and the Virgil Elings Center for Media and Communication. The new facilities support the school’s Career Technical Education Pathways in product development and media arts.
Brandon Elementary School offers a great education.
Goleta Valley Junior High School is central to the arera.
Dos Pueblos Senior High School is the major high school in the area.
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Set between U.S. 101 and to Santa Ynez foothills
U.S. Route 101 borders the neighborhood's southern edge, allowing residents to commute into Santa Barbara, about 12 miles away, or explore the West Coast from Los Angeles to Tumwater, Washington. Many of the neighborhood's major roadways, like Cathedral Oaks Road, have bike lanes. Residents can also use the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District’s bus system, including Line 23, which circles El Encanto Heights before stopping at the Camino Real Marketplace. The Goleta Amtrak station is less than 4 miles east of El Encanto Heights. The city of Goleta began construction on a new full-service train depot next to the existing Amtrak platform in the spring of 2024; there is not yet a projected completion date. Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Airport are both about 5 miles away.
Locals of El Encanto Heights get around town via the 101 freeway.
El Encanto Heights is a quiet neighborhood to live in.
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Neighborhood parks and teeing up at Glenn Annie Golf Club
Locals can access the beachfront about a mile away at Haskell's Beach or visit the Coronado Butterfly Preserve to witness monarch butterfly migration between August and October. Plenty of parks and green spaces are peppered throughout El Encanto Heights, including Evergreen Acres Park, where locals can play a round of tennis or disc golf. Populated with oak trees and other dense foliage, the park also features a playground. Bella Vista Park consists of mostly open grassy fields and a small playset. The Goleta Community Center, recently reopened in April 2024, has five pickleball courts. Golf lovers can take advantage of Glen Annie Golf Club, a semi-private course in the foothills of the Santa Ynez mountains that offers public tee times.
Walk your dog at Evergreen park in El Encanto Heights.
Let some golf balls fly at Glen Annie Golf Club in El Encanto Heights.
Ride your bike with friends in El Encanto Heights.
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National retailers at Camino Real Marketplace
Just across the 101, residents can knock out pretty much all their shopping needs at the Camino Real Marketplace. Locals can pick up groceries at Albertsons or Costco, catch a movie at Metropolitan Camino Real Cinemas, or visit other retailers like Ulta and Ross. Locally owned eateries within the neighborhood include Timbers Roadhouse, a traditional steak and barbeque restaurant with an outdoor dog-friendly patio and games like cornhole. Home Plate Grill serves breakfast until 2 p.m., as well as American fare like barbeque, pizza and burgers.
Shop for your household needs at Camino Real Market in El Encanto Heights.
Find your bulk goods at Costco in El Encanto Heights.
Get your electronics at Best Buy in El Encanto Heights.
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Community gatherings with local officials
The City of Goleta organizes periodic Coffee & Community events, where locals can get to know one another, discuss relevant issues facing the neighborhood and meet with public officials, including the mayor. While not regularly scheduled, these family-friendly gatherings, usually taking place at local schools like Brandon Elementary, have coloring activities and a playground for kids to enjoy.
There are great walking trails in El Encanto Heights.
El Encanto Heights is close to many great parks.
Frisbee golf is a great way to get outside at Evergreen park in El Encanto Heights.
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Crime and Safety
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El Encanto Heights
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
El Encanto Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in El Encanto Heights, Gaviota sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in El Encanto Heights, Gaviota over the last 12 months is $1,350,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautifully remodeled family home close to the Evergreen Open Space in Goleta. The raised foundation offers refinished oak hardwood floors throughout the home. The home is also situated just 1 block from Brandon School.
Located in one of Winchester Commons' premier west-facing locations, this updated 4BD/3BA home offers 2,740 sq ft of stylish living with breathtaking mountain and sunset views. Mediterranean charm meets turnkey ease with soaring ceilings, Brazilian cherry wood and limestone floors, and a chef's kitchen designed for entertaining. The spacious backyard invites you to relax under mature trees, enjoy
Randy Freed & Kellie ClenetBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Beautifully Remodeled Home in El Encanto HeightsWelcome to this stylishly updated three bedroom two bath home in the highly desirable El Encanto Heights neighborhood of Goleta. Blending modern comfort with timeless charm, this residence offers move-in-ready living in a fantastic location.Step inside to a bright, open floor plan designed for today's lifestyle. The spacious living area
Lowest priced 3-Bedroom property in all of South Santa Barbara County! Excellent investor opportunity. Just off Cathedral Oaks Rd., behind Glen Annie Golf Course, this downstairs 3BD/2BA condo is close to UCSB, Dos Pueblos High School, Ellwood Bluffs and Camino Real Shopping Center are all nearby. Please call agent for full details.
This beautifully updated single-level home is located in the sought-after Winchester Commons neighborhood. It is ideally situated away from Cathedral Oaks and freeway noise, with open space behind and along one side for added privacy. The home features an updated kitchen and bathrooms, newer windows, newer furnace and A/C, fresh paint, and new flooring, hot water circulator attached to the
Stephanie YoungBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
One room in a house shared with a mature single woman. Owner is looking for a mature/honest female. Rent includes all utilities and wi-fi. The room is fully furnished. Tenant has use of the over 2,000 square foot house including the kitchen. A washer and dryer is available. The back yard consists of a variety of fruit trees like peaches, two plums and an avocado. The area is quiet and peaceful
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