$1,197,331Average Value$672Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
Minutes from mountains and beaches
Living just minutes from Pacific Coast beaches and within easy commuting distance of San Diego, residents of Carmel Mountain can take in views of Black Mountain and Penasquitos Canyon from the miniature oases of their palm tree-shaded lawns. The neighborhood has experienced a fairly recent growth boom thanks to its highly-rated schools and the increase in housing developments. “A lot of families move here for the Poway School District,” says Glenn Duffy, who has lived in the area for 20 years and served the community through his business, Duff’s Dogz, for 11 years.
A row of two-story Spanish-inspired homes in Carmel Mountain.
Friends play pickleball at Carmel Mountain Ranch Community Park on an open court.
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Million dollar Spanish revival homes
Carmel Mountain offers mostly two-story, stucco, Spanish-inspired homes. There are options in gated communities as well, complete with pools and clubhouses. “There’s a mix of older and newer homes. And I’d say with all the apartments and condos, it’s probably 50/50 with renters and buyers around here,” Duffy says. “I don’t think you can find anything in this neighborhood for under $700,000. Most homes are around a million. It’s pretty expensive because you’re paying for the location.” Homes can be anywhere from 1,000 to 3,300 square feet and rest on lots between 4,500 square feet and 5 acres. There are about 3,100 total homes in the neighborhood and the average number of days on the market for Carmel Mountain is about half the national average.
Two-story, stucco, Spanish-inspired homes in the neighborhood have small or no lawns.
Two-story, stucco, Spanish-inspired homes
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Kids walk to highly rated schools
The Poway Unified School District received an A-plus rating from Niche and local students often walk or ride their bikes to school. Shoal Creek Elementary School and Meadowbrook Middle both received an A rating from Niche. Rancho Bernardo High School received an A-plus rating from Niche and serves about 2,300 students with a student-teacher ratio of 26-to-1. The school offers everything from the AVID program to over 68 athletic teams and 100 clubs. Over 90% of Rancho Bernardo students enroll in college after graduation.
Rancho Bernardo Bernardo Heights High School Arts Center Entrance
Shoal Creek Elementary School, located in Carmel Mountain, is a top-rated school in the district.
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From pocket parks to mountain trails
Along with a collection of smaller options like Sorbonne Pocket Park and Highland Ranch Park, Carmel Mountain is also home to the sprawling Carmel Mountain Ranch Open Space, which stretches for over 100 acres and includes everything from 8 acres of public parks to 5 miles of trails. “There are so many parks and trails and outdoor things around here, from hiking to fitness centers to pools. There’s gotta be a dozen parks within walking distance,” Duffy says. “It’s nice being so close to the beach too. You can get on the 56 and it’s a straight shot to the ocean, I’d say about 10 minutes away.”
Aerial of the Carmel Mountain Ranch Park and Sabre Springs Recreation Center.
Tivoli Park Row features a small playground for kids to enjoy.
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Meatballs and Chicago-style hot dogs
Carmel Mountain Plaza sits at the neighborhood’s center and offers a variety of major retailers along with local shops and restaurants as well. Visitors can stop at stores like Banana Republic, Barnes and Noble or Marshalls, and then grab a bite from Panera, California Pizza Kitchen or The Baked Bear — a custom ice cream sandwich shop. “You’ve got pizza and Trader Joe’s and Costco, everything you can think of,” Duffy says. “You can stay in Carmel Mountain and don’t have to go far to get what you need.” Additional dining options include Duff’s Doggz, a local service window that brings a little bit of the Windy City to the area with Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef.
There are several places to shop for fresh produce in Carmel Mountain.
Carmel Mountain Neighborhood Carmel Mountain Plaza Duffz Doggz and Rollz
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Commute to San Diego or work nearby
Interstate 15 runs through the neighborhood, giving residents convenient access to San Diego, located just 30 minutes south. “A lot of people in Carmel Mountain commute to the city but there are also plenty who stick around here for work,” Duffy says. “There are a lot of high-tech jobs with Apple and Sony so close by.”
Find local events at the library
The Carmel Mountain Ranch Branch Library hosts a variety of events throughout the year, like adult book clubs and Winter Holiday Storytime. The Angelika Film Center is a popular spot and state-of-the-art luxury cinema that shows a variety of old and new movies. The theater also hosts community events like Pajama Party Saturdays. Carmel Mountain Ranch Park offers its own collection of local events throughout the year, like the Spring Egg Scramble, Movies in the Park and the Fall Days Carnival.
Find local events at the public library in Carmel Mountain.
Many picnic tables can be found at Highland Ranch Park, located in Carmel Mountain.
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7/5/2017Niche Review
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5.0Current Resident
8/5/2020Niche Review
I have lived in Carmel Mountain Ranch for 13 years now. I grew up in the neighborhood and enjoy that I have been able to create connections with my neighbors who have seen my go through the stages of life.
5.0Current Resident
6/19/2017Niche Review
I have lived in Carmel mountain for 4 years, and have lived nearby for my entire life, it is a wonderful neighborhood, quiet and safe, a great place to raise kids.
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Carmel Mountain Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Carmel Mountain, San Diego sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Carmel Mountain, San Diego over the last 12 months is $1,035,950, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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