Known for its wineries, golf courses and outstanding school district, Rancho Bernardo’s suburban appeal draws in buyers hoping to enjoy luxury-style amenities in easy reach of Downtown San Diego. “It’s a community that really is good for any age group,” says Myrna Estremera, the homeowners association manager at Eastview RB Community Center who has lived in the neighborhood since 1999. “It was originally created as a retirement community however it kind of deterred from that and became more family-friendly due to the great school district so now we have more variety and diversity.”
The Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo.
The Oaks North Golf Course in Rancho Bernardo.
The Pioneer Park in Rancho Bernardo.
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A rated schools
Westwood Elementary School received an A-plus rating from Niche, serves about 800 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 21-to-1. Bernardo Heights Middle School received an A rating from Niche and serves about 1,380 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22-to-1. Rancho Bernardo High School received an A-plus rating from Niche and serves about 2,330 students with a student-teacher ratio of 26-to-1. The school offers everything from the AVID program to over 68 athletic teams and 100 clubs. Over 90% of Rancho Bernardo High students enroll in college after graduation. “The main reason people come here is [Poway Unified School District] may be the best school district in San Diego,” Estremera says. “That’s why most people honestly move here if they have children.”
The Westwood Elementary School in Rancho Bernardo.
The Bernardo Heights Middle School in Rancho Bernardo.
The Rancho Bernardo High School in Rancho Bernardo.
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Spanish Revival homes on a hill
Rancho Bernardo housing is gathered into multiple smaller communities within the neighborhood, with some of the more notable options including The Trails, Westwood, Bernardo Heights, 4S Ranch and The Greens. Housing options range from $500,000 condos and townhouses to $3,000,000 Spanish Revival estates. Spacious homes often sit on smaller lots lining up along hilly residential streets. Most homes were built between 1970 and 2010 and there are a total of about 17,000 homes in the neighborhood. The average number of days on the market for Rancho Bernardo is about half the national average. The average home value is significantly higher than the national average but still lower than the San Diego average. CAP Index gives the neighborhood an overall crime score of 2-out-of-10 compared to the national average of 4.
Rancho Bernardo at Plaza Dolores.
The Plaza Dolores in Rancho Bernardo.
The Town Square Parkway in Rancho Bernardo.
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From pocket parks to lakeside trails
Rancho Bernardo has everything from trails to open spaces to pocket parks. Lake Hodges is a popular destination for walkers and joggers hoping to take advantage of the impressive trail system surrounding the lake. The neighborhood is also home to multiple golf courses. “Rancho Bernardo is very well known for golfing,” Estremera says. “We have four major golf areas here.” These include The Heights Golf Club, Oaks North Golf Course, Country Club Rancho Bernardo and the nearby Maderas Golf Club.
The Rancho Bernardo Community Park in Rancho Bernardo.
The Piedras Pintadas Trailhead in Rancho Bernardo.
The Rancho Bernardo Veteran's Memorial Park in Rancho Bernardo.
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Popular, longstanding restaurants
Interstate 15 cuts right through the neighborhood and is lined with a variety of retail and dining options for residents to choose from, along with plenty of grocery stores like Albertsons and Costco. The dining scene expands far beyond a few chain locations along the highway, however. “We have a couple restaurants that have been here for quite some time,” Estremera says. “The Veranda is inside the Rancho Bernardo Inn, which is a major hotel for golfing, and Carver’s Steakhouse is very popular and has been around forever. But the big thing here is Bernardo Winery.” The winery has been around since 1889, serving its famous wines alongside classic Italian dishes.
The Mercado Shopping Center in Rancho Bernardo.
The fireplace in the Carvers Steaks & Chops in Rancho Bernardo.
The Sprouts Farmers Market in Rancho Bernardo.
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Hop on Interstate 15
The interstate makes it a convenient commute for those heading into Downtown San Diego, located just 25 miles south of Rancho Bernardo. However, for some residents, the noise created by traffic makes Interstate 15 more of an inconvenience. “Some homes sit up high, a little closer to the freeway, and those people don’t appreciate the noise,” Estremera says. “But for homes sitting below, typically the trees and that type of thing block the sound so it honestly depends where you’re situated.”
The interstate makes it a convenient commute to San Diego from Rancho Bernardo.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Rancho Bernardo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego over the last 12 months is $905,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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