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Eucalyptus Hills

Eucalyptus Hills

Suburban Neighborhood in Lakeside, California

San Diego County 92040

$935,519 Average Value
$498 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

Serenity in the rolling hills of San Diego's East County region

Eucalyptus Hills is a haven for horse enthusiasts and outdoor lovers who prefer a peaceful country lifestyle without sacrificing suburban convenience. Walking trails and riding paths meander through eucalyptus groves, lending the community its name. "It's a rural neighborhood that's still very much a community," says Jenniffer Taylor, Realtor with Pacific Sotheby's International Realty, who's been selling homes in the area since 2002. "A lot of residents are really involved in 4-H or Future Farmers of America. It's a part of East County where you can buy land with plenty of room — for horses, chickens, or toys like boats, dirt bikes and motor homes." Within minutes, locals can reach Little League ball fields, recreation centers and dining options in town. The neighborhood's overall CAP Index crime score 1 out of 10, substantially lower than the national average of 4.

Eucalyptus Hills is ideal for those who love open spaces and quiet living.
Eucalyptus Hills is ideal for those who love open spaces and quiet living.
Enjoy breathtaking hilltop views from the heart of Eucalyptus Hills.
Enjoy breathtaking hilltop views from the heart of Eucalyptus Hills.
Eucalyptus Hills is a haven for equestrians with wide-open spaces and riding paths.
Eucalyptus Hills is a haven for equestrians with wide-open spaces and riding paths.
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New Dianne Jacob Equestrian Park, waterfront Lindo Lake County Park

More than half a dozen boarding stables, riding schools and equestrian ranches serve the area. Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park, which opened in December 2023 at the corner of Moreno Avenue and Willow Road, is the neighborhood newcomer. This nearly 14-acre facility with arenas, concessions and a public park hosts livestock and equestrian events, as well as farmers markets, dog shows and banquets. It's named in honor of San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob, a well-known nature and horse lover. In the southern tip of Eucalyptus Hills, walkers, bikers and horse riders trek several miles along the Walker Preserve Trail, which passes by the Lakeside Baseball Park, where area leagues play. Leashed dogs are welcome. Just a mile outside the community's southeast corner, Lindo Lake County Park is the local recreation hub, showcasing the county's only natural lake. Here, residents sign up for martial arts, yoga and other programs at the indoor Lakeside Community Center and Lakeside Teen Center. Right next to the park's pickleball courts, skaters hone their skills along the lake in a skate park featuring an open plaza and deep bowl. A paved walking trail around the lake leads to a playground, butterfly garden and covered picnic pavilion. "It's a beautiful area, with rolling canyons and hills, and in some parts, you have partial views of the San Vicente Reservoir," Taylor adds. "People living near the reservoir can go boating, fishing or water skiing in 5 minutes." About 3 miles east of central Eucalyptus Hills, softball leagues play at Cactus Fields East, and bikers practice their tricks at Cactus BMX Park.

Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park is the heart of equestrian love in Eucalyptus Hills.
Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park is the heart of equestrian love in Eucalyptus Hills.
Lindo Park provides the perfect outdoor escape, just a short distance from Eucalyptus Hills.
Lindo Park provides the perfect outdoor escape, just a short distance from Eucalyptus Hills.
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Mobile homes to country estates on large lots

The residential landscape is a blend of several small mobile home communities and single-family homes from ranch- to two-story styles with extensive gardens or fencing for animals. Long driveways reach into large 1-acre to 5-acre lots on curvy paved roads. It's not unusual to see residents trotting along the quiet streets on horseback or into the chaparral-covered hills. Mobile homes are priced between $230,000 and $270,000 depending on condition. Single-family homes range from $875,000 for midcentury ranchland properties with plenty of outdoor pens and pasture, to $1.2 million for 1970s Spanish-style or custom homes with extras such as outbuildings, pools or entry gates. Lots are lush with greenery and gentle slopes, and homes to the north offer access to trails through the canyons of Goodan Ranch Preserve.

Discover spacious ranch style homes surrounded by nature in Eucalyptus Hills.
Discover spacious ranch style homes surrounded by nature in Eucalyptus Hills.
Eucalyptus Hills homes feature stunning views and plenty of room to grow.
Eucalyptus Hills homes feature stunning views and plenty of room to grow.
Custom homes in Eucalyptus Hills combine elegance with the tranquility of nature.
Custom homes in Eucalyptus Hills combine elegance with the tranquility of nature.
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A-Grade Grossmont Union High School District

Public schools are within the Lakeside Union Elementary School District, given an A-minus by Niche, and the Grossmont Union High School District, which earns an A. Kids may start at Lakeside Farms Elementary before heading to Lakeside Middle, both given a B-plus. "I always hear great things about the dance program at Lakeside Middle," Taylor says. The school's year-long advanced dance class allows students to compete with other schools' dance teams. El Capitan High, locally referred to as "El Cap," earns an A-minus and is known for its outstanding Future Farmers of America program. In 2024, an El Cap FFA student took home three major awards at the State Fair, including the 2024 Supreme Champion.

Lakeside Farms Elementary offers a nurturing environment, just minutes from Eucalyptus Hills
Lakeside Farms Elementary offers a nurturing environment, just minutes from Eucalyptus Hills
Students thrive at Lakeside Middle School near Eucalyptus Hills.
Students thrive at Lakeside Middle School near Eucalyptus Hills.
Education thrives at El Capitan High, near Eucalyptus Hills.
Education thrives at El Capitan High, near Eucalyptus Hills.
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Mary's Donuts & Coffee and Ottavio's Italian Restaurant

A short drive brings residents to the heart of Lakeside, where shops and restaurants are found along and around Maine Avenue. Mary's Donuts & Coffee on Maine also serves deli sandwiches with creative names such as Cattle Drive, Stampede, Wrangler and The Roundup. For groceries, Albertsons is only a 3-mile drive south from the center of the neighborhood. To stock up on equestrian supplies, there's Carter's Hay & Grain. "Lakeside has a lot of small family-owned restaurants, like this little Italian place called Ottavio's," adds Taylor. "But for a fancy dinner out, you might drive into the Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego or into Santee, where there's a town center filled with chain restaurants and retailers like Costco, Walmart and Chili's." Santee is about a 6-mile, 10-minute drive southwest. "I call Eucalyptus Hills a country feel that's city-close," Taylor adds. "You can reach everything you need within 5 or 10 minutes."

Savor authentic Italian flavors at Ottavio's, just minutes from Eucalyptus Hills.
Savor authentic Italian flavors at Ottavio's, just minutes from Eucalyptus Hills.
Mary's Donuts & Coffee near Eucalyptus Hills is a favorite morning stop.
Mary's Donuts & Coffee near Eucalyptus Hills is a favorite morning stop.
For quality pet and livestock supplies, visit Carter's Hay & Grain, near Eucalyptus Hills.
For quality pet and livestock supplies, visit Carter's Hay & Grain, near Eucalyptus Hills.
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Intersected by Route 67 for commuting by car

"Transportation is all by car here," Taylor explains. "There's no public bus system in the neighborhood; it's all very rural. But what's cool is you can be at the beach in 30 minutes, and at the same time, people take their off-road toys out into the desert dunes right off the 8 freeway." State Route 67 intersects the community, offering a southern connection to Interstate 8, which heads to the coast. The San Diego International Airport is a 25-mile, 40-minute drive southwest.

Convenient bus transportation nearby connects Eucalyptus Hills to key destinations.
Convenient bus transportation nearby connects Eucalyptus Hills to key destinations.
Highway 67 connects Eucalyptus Hills to key destinations with ease.
Highway 67 connects Eucalyptus Hills to key destinations with ease.
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Annual Lakeside Rodeo

One of the community's most celebrated events is the Annual Lakeside Rodeo, held every April at the Lakeside Rodeo Arena, within a 2-mile drive of the neighborhood core. Wrestling, riding, roping and racing lasts all weekend, accompanied by pageants, concerts, 4-H youth meetings and a fair.

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Transit

Airport

San Diego International

36 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Eucalyptus Hills US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$945,000
Median Single Family Price
$945,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$498
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
55
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$975,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,510
Median Year Built
1972
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,973
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,056
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
47,916

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    11am - 2pm

    11911 Rocoso Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040

    $1,100,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,750 Sq Ft
    • 11911 Rocoso Rd
    • New 2 days ago

    Welcome To 11911 Rocoso Rd. in the highly coveted neighborhood of Eucalyptus Hills. The inside is draped in RECENT and beautiful upgrades, but so are a lot of homes out there. Let me tell you about what makes this home TRULY SPECIAL! It has a dream yard that will have you pinching yourself. The pool and spa were recently done by the owner pool builder so you know it’s the best of the best. No

    Lauren Livingston LPT Realty,Inc

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    11am - 2pm

    11949 Riverside Dr Unit 28, Lakeside, CA 92040

    $225,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,353 Sq Ft
    • 11949 Riverside Dr
    • Unit 28
    • New 3 days ago

    Welcome to this beautiful, well-kept home facing the golf course. The living room has a wall full of floor to ceiling windows facing the golf course with a lake front view! The vaulted ceilings make this home feel open and bright. The living room opens into the dining and kitchen area, which has a little sitting island. Kitchen is very roomy to do lots of cooking and entertaining. Laundry room

    Rosemary Aljundi Mobile Home Connection

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    11am - 2pm

    11949 Riverside Dr Unit 146, Lakeside, CA 92040

    $178,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,040 Sq Ft
    • 11949 Riverside Dr
    • Unit 146
    • New 7 days ago

    Price to Sell! Located in a Gated, 55+, Golf Course Community! This corner lot home has been recently updated with new vinyl flooring throughout, a new stove and a fan. Extra large living room with a beautiful unique wood burning fireplace. New flooring in the attached California room which adds great bonus space. Large shed with lots of built in storage and freshly painted exterior. Willowbrook

    Rosemary Aljundi Mobile Home Connection

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
6,170
Median Age
42
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$106,467
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,129

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
22.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
12''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

3 / 100
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