Rancho Encantada
Suburban Neighborhood in San Diego, California
San Diego County 92071, 92131
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.
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Scripps Ranch has frequent community gatherings
Scripps Ranch, a community just west 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.
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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. “That’s one I would recommend,” Dixon says, who enjoys the tiramisu. 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.
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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.
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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.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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sally Schoeffel
Sally Schoeffel
Compass
(858) 737-1351
71 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Encantada
$2,500,000 Price
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Robyn Flint
Robyn Flint
Real Broker
(858) 683-1185
47 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Encantada
$2,545,000 Price
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Jonathan Mann
Jonathan Mann
Jonathan P. Mann, Broker
(949) 373-4178
160 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Encantada
$1,650,000 Price
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Neil Libin
Neil Libin
Four Seasons Properties, Inc
(858) 304-7311
31 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Encantada
$3,100,000 Price
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Tim Diamond
Tim Diamond
Compass
(858) 201-5223
119 Total Sales
1 in Rancho Encantada
$2,700,000 Price
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Lanz Correia
Lanz Correia
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker West
(619) 775-2037
45 Total Sales
2 in Rancho Encantada
$2.4M - $2.5M Price Range
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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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
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 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Encantada, San Diego over the last 12 months is $2,559,444, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$2,749,500
Median Sale Price
$2,559,444
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,725,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$597
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
707
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
2006
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,246
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,859
Open Houses
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Friday, Jun 204 - 6pm
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Saturday, Jun 212 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
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
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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