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Quiet residential suburb on the west end of Goleta
First developed in 1959, El Encanto Heights is located on the west end of Goleta just north of the U.S. 101, offering quiet suburban streetscapes close to employment centers and the Santa Barbara coastline. While the neighborhood is primarily residential, it’s broken up by a few locally owned restaurants and the El Camino Presbyterian Church. The neighborhood has a Cap Index crime score of 3, compared to a national score of 4, with a particularly low risk of violent crime. Residents can get together at Evergreen Acres Park, one of many nearby green spaces, to enjoy a game of disc golf or relax on the grass. Locals also benefit from the Camino Real Marketplace just across the highway, featuring several national retailers, including Costco. “There are tons of tech jobs. Lots of Silicon Valley companies have relocated here,” says Deborah Samuel, a local Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “There are lots of late-20s, early-30s folks who want to work from home and commute to LA once a week.” Only about a mile from the beach, El Encanto Heights residents are close to local amenities while still benefiting from a more serene, secluded location.
El Encanto Heights has a wide range of homes to choose from.
El Encanto Heights has very clean streets.
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Midcentury ranch-style homes and ‘90s-era housing developments
Set in the foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, sloping streets wind through El Encanto Heights, lined with well-maintained sidewalks. Single-family housing inventory predominantly consists of tract-ranch-style homes. “I know the market is tricky for first-time home buyers because prices continue to elevate, but El Encanto Heights has a lot of entry-level homes,” says Ali Evans, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “If you are looking for a little bit more space instead of the condos of the downtown area, this is the perfect place to look.” Prices for a three-bedroom ranch-style property from the ‘60s with an attached garage range from $1 million to $1.5 million, while a four-bedroom Spanish Revival-style home from the ‘90s with barrel-tile roofs and stucco exteriors can sell for $1 million to $1.7 million. Late 20th-century condo and townhome units with three bedrooms sell for around $800,000 to $1 million. Lots here feature a scattering of tall old-growth palm and pine trees and dense local shrubbery.
El Encanto Heights is a well kept neighborhood.
Rancher style homes are popular in El Encanto Heights.
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Career Technical Education facilities at local schools
El Encanto Heights is zoned for two different public school districts. Local students will start at Goleta Union School District, attending schools like Brandon Elementary, which scores an A-minus from Niche, before progressing to the Santa Barbara Unified District for middle and high school. The A-rated Goleta Valley Junior High offers after-school tutoring for qualifying students Monday through Thursday as a part of its Program for Effective Access to College. The A-plus-rated Dos Pueblos High features the brand-new Virgil Elings Center for Creative Learning and the Virgil Elings Center for Media and Communication. The new facilities support the school’s Career Technical Education Pathways in product development and media arts.
Brandon Elementary School offers a great education.
Goleta Valley Junior High School is central to the arera.
Dos Pueblos Senior High School is the major high school in the area.
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Set between U.S. 101 and to Santa Ynez foothills
U.S. Route 101 borders the neighborhood's southern edge, allowing residents to commute into Santa Barbara, about 12 miles away, or explore the West Coast from Los Angeles to Tumwater, Washington. Many of the neighborhood's major roadways, like Cathedral Oaks Road, have bike lanes. Residents can also use the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District’s bus system, including Line 23, which circles El Encanto Heights before stopping at the Camino Real Marketplace. The Goleta Amtrak station is less than 4 miles east of El Encanto Heights. The city of Goleta began construction on a new full-service train depot next to the existing Amtrak platform in the spring of 2024; there is not yet a projected completion date. Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Airport are both about 5 miles away.
Locals of El Encanto Heights get around town via the 101 freeway.
El Encanto Heights is a quiet neighborhood to live in.
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Neighborhood parks and teeing up at Glenn Annie Golf Club
Locals can access the beachfront about a mile away at Haskell's Beach or visit the Coronado Butterfly Preserve to witness monarch butterfly migration between August and October. Plenty of parks and green spaces are peppered throughout El Encanto Heights, including Evergreen Acres Park, where locals can play a round of tennis or disc golf. Populated with oak trees and other dense foliage, the park also features a playground. Bella Vista Park consists of mostly open grassy fields and a small playset. The Goleta Community Center, recently reopened in April 2024, has five pickleball courts. Golf lovers can take advantage of Glen Annie Golf Club, a semi-private course in the foothills of the Santa Ynez mountains that offers public tee times.
Walk your dog at Evergreen park in El Encanto Heights.
Let some golf balls fly at Glen Annie Golf Club in El Encanto Heights.
Ride your bike with friends in El Encanto Heights.
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National retailers at Camino Real Marketplace
Just across the 101, residents can knock out pretty much all their shopping needs at the Camino Real Marketplace. Locals can pick up groceries at Albertsons or Costco, catch a movie at Metropolitan Camino Real Cinemas, or visit other retailers like Ulta and Ross. Locally owned eateries within the neighborhood include Timbers Roadhouse, a traditional steak and barbeque restaurant with an outdoor dog-friendly patio and games like cornhole. Home Plate Grill serves breakfast until 2 p.m., as well as American fare like barbeque, pizza and burgers.
Shop for your household needs at Camino Real Market in El Encanto Heights.
Find your bulk goods at Costco in El Encanto Heights.
Get your electronics at Best Buy in El Encanto Heights.
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Community gatherings with local officials
The City of Goleta organizes periodic Coffee & Community events, where locals can get to know one another, discuss relevant issues facing the neighborhood and meet with public officials, including the mayor. While not regularly scheduled, these family-friendly gatherings, usually taking place at local schools like Brandon Elementary, have coloring activities and a playground for kids to enjoy.
There are great walking trails in El Encanto Heights.
El Encanto Heights is close to many great parks.
Frisbee golf is a great way to get outside at Evergreen park in El Encanto Heights.
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Parks in this Area
Evergreen Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Tennis
FSH Storke Playground
Basketball
Playground
Botanical Gardens
Girsh Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Coronado Butterfly Preserve
Trails
Delco Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal
20 min drive
Bus
Winchester Canyon & Bradford
Bus
Ellwood Station & San Blanco
Bus
Calle Real & Winchester
Bus
Salisbury & San Napoli
Bus
Brandon & Padova
Bus
Salisbury & Padova
Bus
Placer & Padova
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
El Encanto Heights
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in El Encanto Heights, Gaviota sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in El Encanto Heights, Gaviota over the last 12 months is $1,326,684, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Ali EvansBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,725
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,471
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$159,310
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
43.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.2%
% Population in Labor Force
72.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 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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