Lake
Suburban Neighborhood in Oceanside, California
San Diego County 92056
Attend a top five school district in the San Diego area
Carlsbad Unified School District earns an A-plus overall rating from Niche. Students begin half a mile down College Boulevard at Calavera Hills Elementary and continue at Calavera Hills Middle, both graded an A. They round out their journey at A-plus-rated Sage Creek High. Sage Creek is touted for its various Advanced Placement courses, such as chemistry, macroeconomics and a course about the United States government.
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Hike around Lake Calavera and a dormant volcano
The neighborhood borders Lake Calavera and the Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve to the south. Many of Lake Calavera’s trailheads begin on residential streets, and hikers can follow them for easy treks across the brush-covered hills around the lake. “It’s also a great fishing spot,” says Haas. “Growing up around here, that’s where you’d go bluegill fishing.” The lake sits at the base of Mount Calavera, a dormant Volcano — yes, a dormant volcano in the middle of suburban communities. It’s estimated to have erupted over 20 million years ago, forming a plug dome that people can now hike. The peak gives extensive views of the surrounding Carlsbad Highland Ecological Reserve, an almost 500-acre expanse with miles of hilly dirt trails. Carlsbad State Beach is just 5 west of this mountain landscape. It’s great for relaxed beach days, whereas Oceanside Beach’s iconic waves make it the spot for surfers, 7 miles northwest.
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Condos and suburban ranch-styles
There are housing options in Lake for all kinds of budgets and lifestyles. When driving along the 78, the first visible options are condo communities where residents can live right next to shopping centers on the neighborhood’s north side. These communities have pools, and some units have individual parking spots; these range in price from $450,000 to $600,000. The neighborhood also has options like Rancho Calavera Mobile Homes Park. Its rows of manufactured homes, ranging from $150,000 to $400,000, surround a community park with a pond. Buyers seeking a suburban aesthetic can look in Mira Costa Mesa, a development on the neighborhood’s south side that offers the closest proximity to nearby Carlsbad schools. Its ranch-style homes sit close together with driveways and grassy backyards. They can cost $900,000 to over $1 million for those with views of Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve. Lake has a 7 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, compared to the U.S. average of 4 out of 10. This is mostly due to the neighborhood receiving a 9 out of 10 score for burglary and larceny. On the other hand, it has average scores in violent crime categories.
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Large healthcare facilities and nearby biotech
Both Oceanside and Carlsbad have many large employers within a few miles of the neighborhood. Healthcare workers can literally drive across the road to Tri-City Medical Center, one of the area’s largest hospitals, sitting on the other side of state Route 78. They could also take the bus from stops on Lake Boulevard and Ocean Boulevard. Oceanside’s industrial area has large pharmaceutical companies, like Genentech, about 4 miles north. About 5 miles south, Carlsbad’s industrial space has biotech companies and golf brands like Callaway and Titleist. Downtown San Diego and San Diego International Airport are about 40 miles south by driving west on the 78, then merging south on Interstate 5. Commuters can also take the Coaster train from Carlsbad Village Station, 5 miles west. The Coaster stops in most of San Diego County’s coastal cities.Shopping on College Boulevard
Shopping centers along College Boulevard offer necessities less than a mile from most homes. The College Plaza Shopping Center has a Grocery Outlet and a Hobby Lobby for crafty projects. At the next intersection, there’s an Albertsons for groceries, a Walmart for department goods and a PetSmart. There’s also a Costco less than a mile east on Hacienda Drive. These plazas have a mix of regional chain restaurants like Joylee Dumpling House and Poki Poki, as well as local spots like De Kotija Taco Shop and Annam Pho. More stores, like Trader Joe’s and Target, can be found 3 miles west on Vista Way. Those looking for exciting restaurants or a night out go to Carlsbad Village, 5 miles southwest, or downtown Oceanside, 7 miles northwest.
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Written By
Ed Coombs
Photography Contributed By
Matt Brown
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cheryl Collins
Cheryl Collins
Cheryl Collins Homes
(442) 291-1174
17 Total Sales
5 in Lake
$465K - $720K Price Range
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Kelly McLaren
Kelly McLaren
Keller Williams Realty
(951) 432-5018
181 Total Sales
1 in Lake
$575,000 Price
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Cyd Panaccione
Cyd Panaccione
HomeSmart Realty West
(442) 222-3777
105 Total Sales
1 in Lake
$220,000 Price
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Michael Solis
Michael Solis
Keller Williams San Diego Metro
(442) 273-1951
191 Total Sales
2 in Lake
$410K - $485K Price Range
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Diane Conaway
Diane Conaway
RE/MAX Connections
(760) 536-8650
55 Total Sales
2 in Lake
$332K - $605K Price Range
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Jim Fishinger
Jim Fishinger
Excel Preferred Realty
(760) 304-1773
48 Total Sales
1 in Lake
$391,500 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
Hidden Canyon Community Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Oak Riparian Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Calavera Lake
- Bike Trails
- Lake
- Trails
Calavera Hills Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake, Oceanside sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake, Oceanside over the last 12 months is $635,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$655,000
Median Sale Price
$635,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$710,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$483,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
93
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$526
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,441
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,346
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,102
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
1,059
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 3pm
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
4,974
Median Age
47
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,160
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,862
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.6%
College Graduates
23.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Home to MiraCosta College and several subdivisions 5 miles from the beach
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Tri-City
Walkable suburban neighborhood with a namesake hospital and 10-acre public park
Carlsbad
Hiking, surfing and A-plus schools in North County San Diego
Peacock
Inner Oceanside community with affordable 55+ homes and suburban conveniences
Vista
Comfortable rural-residential community with a vibrant historic downtown
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