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A family-focused city of Santee neighborhood
Lying 18 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, Carlton Hills is a residential enclave of Santee, California, that offers just as many outdoor adventures as modern conveniences. However, residents love the neighborhood most because of its family appeal. “It has a good high school and low crime rates. It’s conveniently located close to Town Center,” says Ronald Burner, licensed realtor and team lead for Home Base Real Estate with eight years of experience selling homes in Santee. “Then you’re right next to Santee Lakes.”
The Santee Lakes is a great place to take cool walk in Carlton Hills.
On hot days locals can head to the waterpark fun area of Santee Lakes in Carlton Hills.
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Southern California style and stucco siding
Homes in Carlton Hills can come in one-story, two-story and split-level styles, but their common theme is a distinctly Southern California style shaped by Mediterranean influence. With gently sloping, shingled rooflines and darker color palettes, some of the neighborhood’s modern homes feature sharp lines and multi-layered exteriors. Other homes have arched windows, natural color tones and terra cotta roofing. Lot sizes are typically under a quarter acre, though many homes have spacious garages and wide driveways. Prices can range from $455,000 for a two-bedroom townhome to $1.2 million for a five-bedroom, modern Mediterranean ranch-style home. The median selling price is $775,000, up 4% from the previous year.
This home has an original brick fireplace to warm you up in Carlton Hills.
Some homes sit up high in the hills of Carlton Hills.
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Highly regarded schools of Santee
As part of the Santee School District, Carlton Hills students can attend kindergarten through 8th grade at Carlton Hills Elementary School. Carlton Hills offers extracurricular activities like Girls Flag Rugby or Summer Coding Lessons and earns a B-plus on Niche. For grades 9 through 12, students can attend West Hills High School, which earns an A and offers the Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, program to prepare students for college.
The West Hills High School in Santee is a leader in education.
The Carlton Hills is an award winning Elementary School in Santee.
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The trolly station in Carlton Hills is a great place to grab food and wait for the trolly.
Access to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
Sidewalks are standard along most of the streets in Carlton Hills, so walking the neighborhood is easy. Bus stops along Mast Boulevard connect residents to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System with routes that reach downtown San Diego. State Route 52 runs along the neighborhood’s southern edge, and nearby State Route 125 connects drivers to Interstate 8 just six miles away.
From national chains to Mary’s Donuts and Coffee
Shopping and dining options are almost exclusively located in the neighborhood’s southeast corner. National chain restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Chili’s are available, but the area is also home to locally-owned restaurants like Jimmy’s of Santee and Mary’s Donuts and Coffee. Carlton Hills residents have a few choices for groceries, with Walmart and Costco on Town Center Parkway and Vons on Mission Gorge Road.
The Cupcake Store is a favorite for sweet treats in Carlton Hills.
Kaffee Meister is a popular place for locals to hang out with their friends in Carlton Hills.
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Carlton Oaks and Santee Lakes
“One of the hidden gems,” Burner says, “is Carlton Oaks Country Club.” The club’s golf course, Carlton Oaks, has hosted several tournaments like the San Diego Junior Masters and the NCAA National Championship. Another defining characteristic of Carlton Hills is Santee Lakes, a set of artificial lakes built around 1960. Covering more than 190 acres, the lakes are less a tourist destination and more a place for Carlton Hills residents to spend a day by the water. “They have paddle boats and tons of places for picnics,” Burner says. “A lot of people from Santee go there to hang out for the day.”
The Carlton Hills Country Club has a driving range for locals to practice thier stroke.
Locals can rent a paddle boat and cruise the Santee Lakes in Carlton Hills.
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Santee Brews and Bites
Town Center Community Park East is home to one of Santee’s biggest events: the Santee Brews & Bites Festival Fundraiser. This annual event brings local food vendors and businesses to the park in a day-long celebration to raise money for community programs.
Phil's Barbecue is a favorite place for residents to eat dinner in Carlton Hills.
The Cobb salad at Board and Brew s a huge hit for locals in Carlton Hills.
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Some flood and fire risks
Streets nearest the Santee Lakes and the San Diego River face a heightened risk of flood impact within the next 30 years. Heatmap data from Risk Factor shows more areas at risk in the northern section of Carlton Hills, but many of the neighborhood’s residential streets do not appear to be at risk. Risk Factor data also show that the neighborhood has an increased risk of wildfires.
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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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Carlton Hills
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Carlton Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Carlton Hills, Santee sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Carlton Hills, Santee over the last 12 months is $805,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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