Carmel Valley
Carmel Valley Lifestyle Guide
Carmel Valley Real Estate
Carmel Valley is a newer, master-planned community that has matured into a place where people can live, work, and play. Families with children are attracted by houses and award-winning schools.
Just east of Del Mar, this executive community is ranked #4 in San Diego County for livability because of its stable housing market and low crime rates. The median home price is $730,000 with 64.7% households and the remainder . More than 38,000 people call Carmel Valley their home with the median age at 38.7.
Area Amenities
Area amenities and easy access to much of San Diego County make the commercial center of Carmel Valley ideal for corporate offices, hotels, shopping, and restaurants. There is close, convenient, and easy access to the I-5, I-805, and 56 freeways.
Recreational options include many neighborhood parks, a community recreation center, athletic clubs, golf, and the nearby beaches at Torrey Pines and Del Mar. An early experimenter in smart growth, Carmel Valley includes open space areas and an extensive trail system for hiking and horseback riding. City facilities include a fire station, police station, and library.
Education
Public and private schools in Carmel Valley have a commitment to providing the highest caliber teaching and learning experiences to its students. Students continuously shine academically and are among the highest achieving in the state. There are two elementary school districts within the area’s boundaries, Del Mar Union School District and Solana Beach Elementary School District.
The San Dieguito Union High School District encompasses Carmel Valley Middle School, Pacific Trails Middle School, Canyon Crest Academy, and Torrey Pines High School. Private schools in Carmel Valley include Notre Dame Academy, Cathedral Catholic High School, and the San Diego Jewish Academy.
You’ll Fall in Love With
The prestigious Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Torrey Pines State Reserve are close by. The Pacific Ocean is just minutes away – swimming, surfing, hiking, and beach activities are plentiful. Commuter train service is available from the Sorrento Valley station that’s a couple of miles to the south.
Neighborhoods
CARMEL COUNTRY HIGHLANDS
Carmel Country Highlands occupies over 800 acres in Carmel Valley. Homes appear primarily on a ridge, allowing for an uncommon panorama of beautiful views, graceful countryside, rolling hills, and horse trails. With the help of master-planning done by Pardee Homes, the community itself succeeds in adding a special sense of grace and beauty to the natural surroundings.
DEL MAR MESA
Del Mar Mesa consists of nearly 2,000 acres and is zoned for a maximum of 688 homes with abundant open space. It is a semi-rural community with estate-sized homes and small horse ranches. Here you will find the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, a 249 room resort, featuring a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, Addison Restaurant, luxury villas, spa, and a grand ballroom.
SANTA FE SUMMIT, PROMONTORY, SANTA BARBARA, VISTA SANTA BARBARA
The homes in these neighborhoods were crafted by Pardee Homes San Diego Division and delivery of the first Santa Fe Summit was in early 1991. The area has a total of 596 homes with the Summit having 187 homes, Promontory 190, Santa Barbara and Vista Santa Barbara having 182 homes. Always popular as a logical “move up” home for the Carmel Valley area, these subdivisions are also extremely well located within the community – near elementary, junior high, and high schools not to mention shopping, entertainment, and access to work places.
PACIFIC HIGHLANDS RANCH
The community of Pacific Highlands Ranch encompasses nearly 2,652 acres with a projected maximum number of dwelling units of 5,182 homes. Conservation of the Multiple Habitat Preservation Area is the foundation for the area, preserving open space and encouraging wildlife movement. The preservation area constitutes 1,275 acres (48%) of the community. The Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Center has a swimming pool, children’s pool/water park, gym, and clubhouse.
TORREY DEL MAR & VICINITY
Although located in the 92130 zip code, Torrey Del Mar and Vicinity is part of a larger development called Torrey Highlands in the 92129 zip code. Residents attend Poway School District. The most exclusive community in Torrey Del Mar and Vicinity is Fairbanks Highlands, a gated and beautifully landscaped community known for being safe and neighborly. Collins Ranch is also gated.
TORREY HILLS
The first homes were built in Torrey Hills in 1995 and the total number of single-family attached and detached homes has grown to approximately 1,758 homes. At the heart of the community is a neighborhood park with a very active recreational program for families.
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