$756,874Average Value$526Average Price per Sq Ft37Homes For Sale
Near-coastal home of the historic Mission San Luis Rey
In a valley just east of Oceanside Harbor Beach, San Luis Rey is best known for its landmark Mission San Luis Rey, founded in 1798. In its heyday, the mission was the biggest building in California, with an agricultural footprint of nearly a million acres. As the largest of California’s 21 missions, it’s called King of the Missions and currently occupies 56 acres in the heart of San Luis Rey. Many neighbors consider the mission a place of quiet retreat, their everyday church or a gathering spot for retreats, celebrations and events. “I had a client move into a mobile home community here because they wanted to be close enough to walk to the mission daily as part of their faith,” says Michael Haas, Realtor with AARE who’s sold hundreds of homes in the area since 2015.
The neighborhood sits amid modern North County amenities, including a scenic par three golf course and the San Luis Rey River Trail. “It’s nice that it has the river running through it and hills on both sides. The ocean breezes blow right through that valley corridor,” adds Hass. “Plus, you have highway 76 that takes you from the beaches all the way inland to Interstate 15 and into rural Fallbrook and Bonsall horse country.”
Attend or explore Mission San Luis Rey
The community’s central attraction is the historic Mission San Luis Rey, with a cross-shaped chapel design, courtyards and expansive grounds. The interior feels like gallery of architectural detailing, with rugged wood rafters, restored patinas, glowing candles and white stucco archways. Church bells and native birdsong are integral to its overall character, and the grounds are populated with fountains, frescos and succulents. In 2023, the mission celebrated its 225th anniversary with a 225-foot mural depicting the mission’s past, present and future. They also held a candlelight concert at the church and a three-day June fiesta with artisanal vendors, music, dancing and carnival rides.
Bike the San Luis River Trail, play sports at Mance Buchanon
The 9-mile San Luis River Trail edges the neighborhood, connecting walkers or bikers to beachfront surfing, shopping, dining and fishing off the pier. Along the path, Haas says, there’s also a skatepark for the younger generation. At the north end of San Luis Rey, Mance Buchanon Park is the largest in the neighborhood and, according to Hass, is very popular for birthday parties and kids' sports. Thrill seekers head to GoJump Oceanside, just west down state Route 76, for skydiving. “One of my clients in the 55-plus Laguna Vista mobile home community said it was on their bucket list to skydive there,” adds Hass. “And on their 60th birthday, they went up and did it.”
Residential options from mobile to million-dollar homes
The neighborhood is a mix of all-ages and 55-plus mobile home communities, multifamily developments and single-family homes. Much of the residential architecture has a Spanish feel, with plenty of peach and cream-colored stucco and clay roof tiles, except for manufactured homes crafted with pastel siding. Mobile homes ask between $200,000 and $450,000, depending on build date and upgrades. Condos are priced from $450,000 to more than $800,000 based on year built and overall size. Townhouses range from $520,000 to $800,000 for homes built after 2017. Single-family options range from $575,000 for compact ranch styles to $1.2 million for larger homes built in the early 2000s. New-construction homes in the Cadence subdivision start at $1.1 million.
El Camino High football champs
Public schools are within the Oceanside Unified School District. Students may start at one of five elementary schools, including the centrally located Nichols Elementary, which scores a B, and most students move on to the B-plus Martin Luther King Jr. Middle. El Camino High earns a B-plus and was named a California Distinguished School in 2024 for its high graduation rate and academic accomplishments. In 2023, El Camino’s football team won its fourth consecutive championship.
Mission Shopping Center essentials and retro Pit Stop diner
Residents run errands, grocery shop and pick up casual dinners in the Mission Shopping Center, which groups together a Stater Bros; donut shop; Walgreens; and restaurant options including Mexican, Korean and Indian. Plazas on the opposite side of El Camino Real offer salons, clothing stores and a range of cuisine options such as Thai food and chicken wings. Pit Stop is a fun lunch and date spot featuring a hip garage theme, a vintage pink car and retro memorabilia. San Diego Sockers and Clippers fans in San Luis Rey are just 3 miles from the new Frontwave Arena, opened in September 2024.
Hop on Route 76 or a BREEZE bus
“Public transit is available in San Luis Rey,” says Haas, “but the SPRINTER is over Oceanside Boulevard about 3 miles away, so it’s only buses in the neighborhood, and then just biking or driving.” The San Luis Rey Transit Center runs BREEZE bus routes along Douglas Drive, El Camino Real and Mission Avenue. Route 76 is the neighborhood's southern edge, connecting west to the coastal Interstate 5 and east to Interstate 15 inland. The San Diego International Airport is a 40-mile, 50-minute drive south.
Blessing of Animals and Intertribal Pow Wow at the mission
Always a hub of community activities, Mission San Luis Rey hosts an Anniversary Blessing of Animals each October with a pet costume contest and pumpkin painting. Each June since 2000, Luiseno, Diegueno and other tribes from throughout the region host the annual San Luis Rey Intertribal Pow Wow with a blessing, dancing and dinner.
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Parks in this Area
Mance Buchanon Park
Heritage Park Village & Museum
Fireside Park
River Ranch Park
Toddler Park
Mission Terrace Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
San Luis Rey
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in San Luis Rey, Oceanside sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in San Luis Rey, Oceanside over the last 12 months is $687,752, up 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
22,757
Median Age
39
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,782
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,276
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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