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Master-planned blend of equestrian and golf amenities in San Diego backcountry
In the valley just south of Ramona, San Diego Country Estates is a master-planned neighborhood with an HOA offering abundant recreation options, several restaurants, two equestrian centers and miles of wilderness trails. "San Diego Country Estates is often recognized as part of Ramona, but it's really a separate entity with its own community amenities," say Drake and Denise Dawley, residents of San Diego Country Estates and owner/agents with New Leaf Realty who've been selling homes in the area since 2004. "It's unique because it offers both golf course living as well as homes with backyard access to equestrian paths. You're allowed to drive your golf carts around on the streets in the daytime and we can walk or bike more than 20 miles around the whole community and not cross the same path twice."
The road leading into this rural retreat curves through rolling, boulder-specked hills, past wineries such as Turtle Rock Ridge, where tastings come with amazing views. "You're also 15 minutes from Main Street in Ramona," says Jenniffer Taylor, Realtor with Pacific Sotheby's International Realty who's been selling in the area since 2002, "where there's a bunch of cute shops and cafes."
International Equestrian Center offers first-class facilities in San Diego Country Estates.
Horses inside their stables at the International Equestrian Center in San Diego Country Estates.
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Play at San Vicente Golf Resort, ride at the International Equestrian Center
One of San Diego Country Estates' finer perks is the San Vicente Golf Resort, where residents get exclusive membership benefits, and the public can join the Players Club. Its Ted Robinson-designed course is considered one of San Diego's most scenic, with players navigating through waterfalls, oaks and ponds. Horse owners love having the International Equestrian Center and the Casey Tibbs Western Center in the neighborhood. Both offer boarding, pens, arenas, lessons and entry to riding trails through the vast backcountry mountain range.
From the Cedar Creek Falls Trailhead, locals can hike a few miles to waterfalls. Ramona Oaks Park has a playground, swimming pool, covered picnic tables and an entertainment stage, so neighbors gather here for festivals and celebrations. Ramona Oaks Dog Park, Bassett Way Dog Park and Gunn Stage Pocket Park are all open from dawn to dusk.
San Diego Country Estates is built around a top notch golf resort in the middle.
San Vicente Golf Resort has amazing golf facilities in San Diego Country Estates.
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Condos to custom-builds with room for horses
"It's a quiet community where most parcels average half an acre," the Dawleys add. "You won't find tract housing here. They're all custom, and there's still buildable lots. Plus, your home is in a rural, mountainous area, so the sunsets are spectacular." Newcomers can find condos built in the 1970s and 1980s priced from $430,000 to $590,000 depending on size. Single-family homes that range from log cabins to two-stories to ranch-style homes built in the 1990s ask between $750,000 and $950,000 based on extras and upgrades. Homes built in the 2000s and newer can cost between $950,000 and $1.1 million. Horseback riding is popular in San Diego, especially in the more rural areas, and some homes on half-acre lots in San Diego Country Estates have enough room for stables. "One section allows horses, and the golf course side does not," says Taylor. "It's a suburb, so it's not just farms like you can find in the balance of Ramona."
Locals can get away from the heat at the pool in San Diego Country Estates.
You can find large properties with horse stables on the east side of San Diego Country Estates.
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B-grade public schools, Ramona High career and technical education
Public school kids can start at James Duke Elementary and move on to Olive Peirce Middle, both earning a B grade from Niche. Ramona High, not to be confused with Ramona High in Riverside to the north, earns a B-plus and offers a variety of career and technical education pathways for students interested in agriculture, media arts, construction, engineering and more.
James Dukes Elementary School
is top rated in San Diego Country Estates.
Ramona High School is well known near San Diego Country Estates.
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Dine at The Oaks Grille, relax at the Riviera Wellness Spa
The Oaks Grille at San Vicente Resort serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour specials all week, plus weekend brunch. The resort's Par Lounge and Deck is a sports bar known for inventive burgers, pizzas and the option to soak in the views al fresco. The Riviera Oaks Resort within the community is open to the public for massages, light therapy and facials at the Riviera Wellness Spa. "San Diego Country Estates offers so much, from pizza night at Ramona Lisa's to the Country Wine & Spirits general store to our own True Value Hardware," the Dawleys say. "There's also the new Hummingbird Coffee Hut drive-through that has a cute outdoor seating area." A dry cleaner and dental office share this central plaza. The closest major grocers, including Albertsons and Aldi, are on Main Street in Ramona, about 9 miles west. "Wine is also very big out here," says Taylor. "We have over 40 wineries in the Ramona area, from multimillion-dollar wineries to mom-and-pops. And they're great venues for hosting weddings and special events."
Locals also love being within a 24-mile drive of Julian to the east, home of the area's beloved Julian Pie Company since the 1980s. "Julian gets snow in winter because they're at a higher elevation," adds Taylor. "It's a fun weekend place to visit, where there's a small downtown village with antique shops and restaurants. Some people will just go there to have a piece of pie and come back home."
San Vicente Resort The Oaks Grill & Par Lounge in San Diego Country Estates is a popular place.
San Vicente Resort in San Diego Country Estates has tennis courts for locals to practice.
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San Diego Country Estates sits along the beautiful mountains near Romona.
Car-dependent, close to Poway and El Cajon
"Ramona is far out for people who have to drive into work," says Taylor. "It can be quite the commute if you work in downtown San Diego. But you're only 20 miles or so from Poway and El Cajon. Out here, residents also work virtually or for a number of construction companies based here. There's no public bus transit." The San Diego International Airport is a 40-mile, hour-long drive west. Downtown San Diego is also about 40 miles away, a drive that can take around an hour since there are no major highways that connect to San Diego Country Estates.
Measurable lack of crime, high fire risk
The neighborhood's overall 1 out of 10 CAP Index score for crime is substantially lower than the national average of 4. San Diego's dry inland terrain has a historically high risk of wildfire, and San Diego Country Estates experienced fire damage in 2003 and 2007. Residents can contact the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to learn how to follow CalFire's three-step "Ready, Set, Go!" wildfire preparation plan.
Family-friendly annual get-togethers and nearby Ramona Rodeo
"San Diego Country Estates is just a great environment to raise a family," say the Dawleys. "It's a tight-knit community that meets for summertime concerts, chili cookoffs and Easter egg hunts in Ramona Oaks Park. There's always some kind of get-together geared toward family fun." Residents also buy tickets for the annual New Year's Eve dancing and dining event at The Oaks Grille. At Hummingbird Coffee Hut, families bring chairs to watch Friday night movies outdoors from June through October on an inflatable screen next to the shop. About 4 miles from the neighborhood's north end, the Ramona Rodeo at the Fred Grand Arena is Ramona's signature three-day event every August, filled with barrel racing, bronc riding, roping, dancing and the Rodeo Queen pageant.
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Parks in this Area
Collier County Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Dos Picos Park
Barnett Ranch County Preserve
Swartz Canyon County Park
Trails
Hiking
Ramona Oaks Park
Bike Trails
Camping
Fishing
Transit
Airport
San Diego International
60 min drive
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.425 Reviews
3.0Niche User
3/29/2016Niche Review
The restaurants in town are good ones
5.0Niche User
3/20/2015Niche Review
Love where we live. We live in the san diego country estates where all is beautiful. We have HOA's which many people complain about but overall the HOA's keep our neighborhood beautiful. We are blessed.
4.0Niche User
9/19/2015Niche Review
Family oriented community. Everyone gets together for holidays and celebrations.
3.0Niche User
1/11/2015Niche Review
Many local businesses in Ramona are restaurants. These include mostly Mexican food places such as: Nuevo Grill, Mananas, Pepe's, Ramona Market, Mi Ranchito, and many more.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
San Diego Country Estates
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in San Diego Country Estates, Ramona sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in San Diego Country Estates, Ramona over the last 12 months is $810,217, up 5% 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
9,918
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$130,833
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$150,561
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.2%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
15''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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