San Elijo Hills in San Marcos, CA
San Elijo Hills, in the south west corner of San Marcos, is a highly-rated master planned community on the hills of North County San Diego (actually the highest point in the county at over 3,000 feet above sea level).
Located about 34 miles from San Diego, and a short distance from Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Elijo Hills was awarded the Master Planned Community of the Year in 2002 by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The population is around 6,500.
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Established in 2000, San Elijo Hills consists of more than 3000 homes in a number of different villages, all with easy access to a traditional Town Center (reminiscent of communities in other parts of California and back East).
Because of the location on the hills, many homes have dramatic distant views of the ocean and panorama extending for miles to the south. And the views from Double Peak Park at the highest point nearby are incredible, with lots of hiking trails.
The vision of San Elijo Hills was to provide a self-contained "town" with a feeling of connectedness among its residents and with the services and amenities in the local area.
The elementary and middle schools were built when the community was developed. There are a number of shops, services and a restaurant in the Town Center, a post office, a gas station, small "food mart," and an Albertsons Grocery Store, with more stores to be added.
The San Elijo Hills Town Center also includes a 30-acre educational campus and 19-acre city park. There are 1100 acres of open space and miles of hiking trails, with gorgeous views of the ocean, hills and panorama, for residents to enjoy.
There is even a Community Director, whose job is to assist residents in planning events and activities.
The main shopping area of San Marcos is perhaps a 10 minute drive, with a wide array of services, shops and restaurants. Since the community borders Carlsbad, there is easy access to the shopping, restaurants, golf, tourist attractions and of course the beaches of Carlsbad.
Homes for sale in San Elijo Hills include condos, townhomes and detached single family homes, some in gated communities, and apartments (Copper Creek), many of which are of Mediterranean, Tuscan or Spanish style, however traditional American architecture is also evident.
The completed Villages (at the time this article was written in 2007 - that has changed) include: Acacia, Azure, Calistoga, Morgan's Corner (townhomes), Promontory Ridge, Waterford, Creekside Cottages, WestCliffe, Crest View, WestRidge Cottage Homes, Mariner's Landing, WestRidge Village (townhomes), Meridian, Woodley's Glen, Sagewood, Cambria, Saverne, Carmel, Springfield (townhomes), Cedar Crossing, Village Square (townhomes) and Copper Creek (apartments). Homes range in size from about 1,111 SF up to 4,011 SF, with up to 4.5 baths and 6 bedrooms.
The views from some of these Villages, as well as some of the completed homes, are truly fantastic - to the ocean, north beyond Camp Pendleton, and south to La Jolla and beyond.
San Elijo Hills is a growing and thriving community nestled high in the hills of San Marcos with dramatic views. There is a sense of community not often found in today's new master planned neighborhoods in Southern California.
If you are a first time buyer this may be a great community for you to explore, and I am happy to provide more details about the offerings available to you. But is also make work out for growing households, or those who are down-sizing.
FOR CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAN ELIJO HILLS HOUSING MARKET, INVENTORY AND PRICES, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT (760) 840-1360 BY DIRECT CALL OR TEXT.
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If you are relocating and considering the San Diego area (North County) this may be an ideal community for you to settle in depending on your needs, lifestyle and budget. Let's talk about your plans and budget!
Whether you are buying or selling, or both, I am happy to discuss your specific housing needs and plans, and then help you plan a strategy to assist in meeting your real estate goals.
Why not give me a call or text at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JeffDowlerSolutions@gmail.com so we can find a convenient time to talk about your needs, budget, and plans!
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