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A rural neighborhood with a short commute to the city
Located among San Diego’s inner-ring suburbs and just 15 miles from downtown, Rancho Park offers a sunny vibe complete with access to shopping, sprawling green spaces and highly rated schools. “We have everything we need out here. It’s a good location,” says Maria Gearhart, a library technician at Cuyamaca Community College who has worked there for 17 years. “There are big shopping malls with lots of stores and restaurants, from taco shops to fancy places.” With the city just a short drive away and pristine nature forming residents’ back yards, Rancho Park has one foot in “America’s Finest City” and the other in the scenery of the Laguna Mountains.
Ranch-style homes nestle into Rancho Park’s scenic hills.
Rancho Park features diverse home styles, from traditional homes to modern.
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Follow the Sweetwater River Trail
Outdoor adventurers can hike and bike their way down Sweetwater River Trail into the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge. This moderately challenging loop trail is about 8 miles long, open year-round and also welcomes horses. At the heart of Rancho Park, the 29-acre Damon Lane County Park allows visitors to take tree-shaded strolls along a small creek. For a more relaxed outdoor experience, Hilton Head County Park has a playground and a pirate-themed splash pad for kids, while its baseball field, basketball courts and exercise stations beckon athletic visitors. The McGrath Family YMCA has youth programs, swim programs, gymnastics and 55+ activities to keep the community engaged and active. Golfers looking to follow in the footsteps of Masters Champion Byron Nelson can visit the Cottonwood Golf Club, an 18-hole course cofounded by Nelson in 1977. This club was previously used by the PGA and welcomes players of all skill levels, while also inviting guests to have a cocktail and dine at its bar and grill.
Rancho Park trails wind into the protected lands of San Diego National Wildlife Refuge.
Hilton Head County Park offers a pirate themed playground near Rancho Park.
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From Mediterranean dishes to shopping malls
Campo Road not only serves as Rancho San Diego’s main thoroughfare, but also as its retail corridor. Local Realtor Adrian Quijano with eXp Realty says, “One thing that I really like about Rancho San Diego is that you don’t have to leave the place to go somewhere, as there are plenty of plazas, shopping malls, restaurants and even plenty of camping sports in the area.” Sahara Taste of the Middle East features Mediterranean staples like kebabs and gyros, while the Broken Yolk Café is a popular brunchtime venue due to its all-day breakfast. Vanitea Café is locally famous for its crystal boba and macarons. After a dinner out, Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego is a fine setting for a soiree film. Residents can stock their shelves at the Ralphs or Albertsons supermarket or refresh their wardrobes at department stores like Ross and Kohl’s; Target meets all these needs.
Sahara Taste of the Middle East in Rancho Park offers kabobs and other delicious options.
Ralphs anchors a busy shopping plaza along Jamacha Road in Rancho Park.
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Spanish Revival homes on winding streets
As Rancho Park’s name might suggest, Spanish and Mexican cultural influences are strongly represented in the community’s aesthetics. Barrel roof tiles predominate among houses here, many of which were built in the Spanish Revival style, while others combine these Iberian design features with other New Traditional styles. Everything from ranch-style to modern two-story architecture has large windows to let in the mountain views, while two-car garages sit before spacious driveways and extensive networks of sidewalks. Rancho Park’s palm tree-shaded homes may date as far back as the 1960s and as recently as 2023. “We have all kinds of houses here,” Gearhart says. “There are mansions up on the hills and townhouses closer to the community college.” Townhouses and condos tend to sell for between $400,000 and $750,000, while single-family homes can be anywhere from $700,000 to $1.5 million. Some palatial ranch-style homes and hilltop custom builds can fetch prices as high as $3.1 million.
Spanish Revival homes line quiet residential streets throughout Rancho Park.
Condos near Jamacha Road are prevalent in Rancho Park.
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B rated schools
Students in Rancho Park can attend schools in the Cajon Valley Union School District. “The schools are really great out here,” Gearhart says. “I hear good reviews about our elementary and junior high school. We work with them a lot since a lot of students transfer here to the community college.” The youngest students can begin at Vista Grande Elementary School, with a B-plus rating from Niche, and go on to attend the B-plus-rated Hillsdale Middle School and the A-rated Valhalla High School. Valhalla High offers advanced placement courses and career and technical education programs, each of which earn high marks from Niche. Cuyamaca College, the local community college, offers 89 certificates and 106 degrees and has the highest percentage of students accepted into San Diego State University in the San Diego region.
Vista Grande School in Rancho Park welcomes students everyday at its main gates.
Hillsdale Middle School in Rancho Park is highly rated.
Valhalla High School is a top educational choice for children in Rancho Park.
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Easy access to Route 54
Rancho Park sits near several state routes, providing access to downtown San Diego within an approximately 15-mile and 30-minute journey or the Mexican city of Tijuana within a 24-mile and 40-minute trip. Alternately, commuters can use local buses like the 894 to access San Diego Trolley stations in the city’s suburbs; a trolley ride from nearby El Cajon to downtown San Diego takes 40 minutes.
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I like Rancho San Diego for the safe and calm environment it has. There are a lot of people that love to walk their dogs and just spend time outside, it is nice to see everyone so active. The schools aren't the best so I have to commute outside the city to go to school which is interesting because Rancho San Diego is out of the way from the major freeways. But over all it is a nice place to live.
5.0Nearby Resident
1/3/2018Niche Review
Great people great stores and a friendly town spirit, While attending college near by I shopped for school supplies and dress wear The town bus system is great and the shopping is easy to do.
4.0Works here
6/23/2018Niche Review
I worked in Rancho San Diego at Hillsdale Middle School and got to know many families. There is a strong sense of community here, and people truly care about their child's education. The housing is not cheap, but the houses are nice, and there is good pride of ownership.
5.0Current Resident
7/9/2020Niche Review
Rancho San Diego is a family friendly neighbor. I currently live here and absolutely love it. They have a quiet living environment and is great for all sorts of families. There are various park for the entire family to enjoy.
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Rancho Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rancho Park, Jamul sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Park, Jamul over the last 12 months is $950,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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