$2,426,847Average Value$275Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Rancho Encantada is serene suburban living on San Diego’s outskirts
In Rancho Encantada, sidewalk-lined streets curve through a distinctly hilly landscape shaped by the region’s mountains. This San Diego neighborhood offers scenic sightlines in a tranquil, mostly residential pocket of California’s second-largest city. Modern, Mediterranean-style homes meld into the natural terrain, and residents maintain close access to highly rated public schools, outdoor recreation options and commercial amenities. “There are three main adjectives that come with that area: safety, culture and belonging,” says Jessie Dixon of The Brand Realty, who was born and raised in the area and has been in real estate for over two years. “Ultimately, that’s the feeling you get when you live in this area.”
Spacious homes with terra-cotta roofs and stucco facades
Most of the neighborhood’s homes were built between 2000 and 2015. While layouts vary, houses around Rancho Encantada average 4,245 square feet, well above the national average of 1,935. Many share similar style elements, including terra-cotta roofs and stucco facades, giving the area a cohesive look. Properties on the neighborhood's west side tend to be a bit smaller, with more compact lots. Houses and lots get bigger as Rancho Encantada stretches eastward, higher into the hills. “There’s definitely a good variety of homes if you’re looking to get your foot in the door and move up from there,” Dixon says. Prices range from $1.3 million to almost $3 million, increasing from west to east. Homes average 29 days on the market, significantly less than the national average of 47 days. “People are keeping their eye on this area for sure, especially for the schools,” Dixon says. The neighborhood’s CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Large, custom homes are found throughout Rancho Encantada.
Attached garages are common for Rancho Encantada homes.
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Poway schools are a pull to the area
The Poway Unified School District serves Rancho Encantada. PUSD is considered one of the best school districts in the region, boasting an A-plus rating on Niche. Dixon, who attended the district's schools, says it’s one of the reasons homes in the area hold the value they do. “It was a great experience for me,” Dixon says. “I felt super prepared [for college].” Students in Rancho Encantada may attend the A-rated Morning Creek Elementary, where extracurricular opportunities include a running club. The A-rated Meadowbrook Middle has its own robotics team. Mt. Carmel High maintains an A-plus grade and offers Career Technical Education pathways in topics including biotechnology and engineering. St. Gregory the Great Catholic School is an A-rated private option in the neighborhood. The school includes preschool through eighth grade, and 95% of its students eventually advance to college.
Morning Creek Elementary School in Sabre Springs provides service to children from Rancho Encantada, Poway and beyond.
Meadowbrook Middle School boasts multilingual programs.
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Convenient shopping and dining along Scripps Poway Parkway
Rancho Encantada is just south of a stretch of Scripps Poway Parkway that’s lined with businesses including Costco, The Home Depot, Kohl’s and In-N-Out Burger. Yanni’s Bar & Grill is a popular restaurant farther west on Scripps Poway Parkway, offering Mediterranean food with Greek and Italian roots. Mira Mesa Boulevard, about 8 miles west, offers retail options including the Mira Mesa Square shopping center, anchored by Aldi and Lucky Seafood Supermarket. The Mira Mesa Market Center features a CVS and a Smart & Final Extra grocery store.
A ten minute drive away, Costco operates in neighboring Poway.
The Poway Home Depot offers Rancho Encantada residents a big-box store close by.
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Scripps Ranch has frequent community gatherings
Scripps Ranch, a community southwest of Rancho Encantada, hosts multiple events each year. One of the staples is the Scripps Ranch Fourth of July Parade, which dates back more than 50 years. Scripps Ranch Community Park has an annual egg hunt in early April, and residents join in on a community garage sale in May. Newtopia Cyder in Scripps Ranch hosts a farmers market every Thursday with more than 50 vendors.
Neighboring communities like Scripps Ranch offer Rancho Encantada easy access to community gatherings, parks and schools.
The Scripps Ranch Farmers Market sits next to Newtopia Cyder for loacals to grab a drink.
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Parks with playgrounds, ball fields and miles of trails
Rancho Encantada’s homes are near the West Sycamore section of Mission Trails Regional Park. Seven miles of trails wind through West Sycamore’s 1,128 acres, providing more perspectives of the region’s rolling landscape. The area is also dotted with multiple small neighborhood parks. “Pretty much every mile or two, you’ve got a park nearby,” Dixon says. The list includes the 9-acre Stonebridge Park and the 7-acre Sycamore Canyon Park within Rancho Encantada, which have playgrounds and ball fields.
The West Sycamore branch of Mission Trails Regional Park boasts more than 1,100 acres near Rancho Encantada.
Poway Community Park features pristine tennis courts for public use.
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Interstate 15 opens Rancho Encantada to the rest of the region
Commuters are about 8 miles from Interstate 15, one of the area’s major highways. I-15 is a link to downtown San Diego, a little over 20 miles away. The San Diego International Airport is about a 25-mile trip using I-15. The 321-bed Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center is just off I-15, roughly 15 miles away.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Stonebridge Neighborhood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Sycamore Canyon Open Space Preserve
Garden Road Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Volleyball
Semillon Boulevard. Mini Park
Playground
Cypress Canyon Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Sycamore Canyon Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
San Diego International
35 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rancho Encantada
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rancho Encantada Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rancho Encantada, San Diego sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Encantada, San Diego over the last 12 months is $380,000, up 84% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Located in the desirable Versante community of Scripps Ranch and situated on a premium corner lot with stunning mountain and canyon views. The bright and open layout creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for both daily living and entertaining. Home (including a dedicated office) features approximately 200 square feet of permitted additional living space not reflected in the tax records. C
This exceptional home is located within the Calabria development of the coveted Stonebridge Estates community. Offering an outstanding location with privacy, panoramic east facing views, large side yard and pool area for entertaining, all aspects of this choice property create this as a luxurious and comfortable place to call home. Fantastic neighbors all around on this cul de sac property,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,312
Median Age
40
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$255,806
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$256,317
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
74.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
11/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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