$1,723,741Average Value$680Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Modern North County community well-planned for convenience, comfort and fun
In a North San Diego County landscape formerly quilted with ranches and plant nurseries, Torrey Highlands is a more than 1,000-acre community designated Planned Urbanized by the City of San Diego. The city's voters approved its several thousand homes in 1996, and the neighborhood began taking shape in the early 2000s. Surrounded by Carmel Valley, canyon preserves and Black Mountain, Torrey Highlands' topography is so scenic that it's not unusual to see chartered hot air balloons soaking it in from above. From the southern end of Torrey Highlands, Intuit is within biking distance, and State Route 56 curves through the neighborhood for easy commuter connection to Interstates 5 and 15.
Bern McGovern, Torrey Highlands resident and Realtor with Real Broker who's been selling homes in the area since 1997 says, "People love that Torrey Highlands is so new and that it backs to these awesome canyons, while being close to, but not on top of, the freeway. It's more central for navigating around San Diego than, say, nearby 4S Ranch or Del Sur. Plus, you're only about 12 minutes from the beach." Offering sidewalks, roundabouts, bike lanes and a mix of detached and attached homes, Torrey Highlands has the feel of a luxury master-planned community with a charming, walkable village layout.
Wide aerial view of the neighborhood near Westview High School in Torrey Highlands San Diego
Three bedroom homes near Torrey Del Mar park in Torrey Highlands San Diego
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Condos to luxury Spanish style homes built in the 2000s and beyond
Several subdivisions comprise Torrey Highlands, including San Lorenzo and Cabrera to the south, Latitude right next to Torrey Meadows Park and the gated Torrey Ranch, which backs to the local high school. Some subdivisions have community pools, and those without pools have lower HOAs. Lawns showcase elegant landscaping, and streets with sidewalks that often end in cul-de-sacs connect via walkways. Many public medians and streets are adorned with tall cypresses and stone fountains. Most of Torrey Highlands was built after 2003, and newly constructed homes feature a blend of Mediterranean, Craftsman and contemporary details. Exteriors are often graced with terracotta, sand and olive hues, arched covered entryways and flourishing palms. The median home price is around $1.8 million, comparatively less than some nearby communities. Options include sophisticated stucco condos and townhouses with sunny patios priced between $900,000 and $1.1 million. Single-family homes with canyon and mountain views fetch between $1.8 million and $2.5 million depending on size and extras such as resort-style pools, casitas and entertaining verandas. Homes nearest Route 56 will sometimes hear the rush of freeway traffic.
Brand new build condominiums in Torrey Highlands San Diego
Apartment homes in Torrey Highlands San Diego
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A-plus Poway Unified School District
Torrey Highlands is well-known for offering excellent schools within the highly regarded Poway Unified School District, which earns an A-plus on Niche. The local elementary, middle and high schools all earn an A-plus as well. Kids can begin at one of several elementary schools, including Willow Grove, before heading to Black Mountain Middle. The community centers around the National Blue Ribbon award-winning West View High, built in 2002, which serves nearly 2,300 students.
The main entrance to Black Mountain Middle School.
The kids at Westview High School warming up before a soccer game in Torrey Highlands.
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Play in Torrey Del Mar and Torrey Meadows parks, hike miles of trails
There are always places to walk the dog, go for morning runs or meet for playdates, including Torrey Del Mar Park, featuring a sizeable canopy-shaded playground. Torrey Meadows Park opened in 2017 and offers the community two children's play areas, a basketball court and a roughly 5-acre green space for picnics and recreation. In addition to these modern suburban amenities, Torrey Highlands is also a mecca for the outdoorsy. It's easy to reach some of San Diego's finest hiking, biking and riding trails to the north and south from trailheads right inside the neighborhood, and the ocean is less than an 8-mile drive west. At the heart of Torrey Highlands, trails that cross through the McGonigle Canyon Open Space start where neighborhood sidewalks end. And just north of Torrey Highlands, miles of trails meander through the Black Mountain Open Space, where paragliders can launch from the summit of Glider Point Trail. Trails to the south lead deep into the Rancho Penasquitos Canyon Preserve to spectacular waterfalls.
Playground at Torrey Del Mar Park in Torrey Highlands San Diego
The kids are spending the day jumping their bikes in the park in Torrey Highlands
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Daily essentials and casual cafes in Highlands Village and Torrey Del Mar plazas
Several plazas along the main east-west and north-south corridors are integral to the village lifestyle. In Highlands Village Place, next to Vons grocery store, there's a Peet's Coffee and Pita 22 Cafe serving fresh Mediterranean fare. Vittorio's Italian Trattoria in this same plaza is popular for family-style pasta and wood-fired pizza. Torrey Del Mar Plaza to the north offers banking, salons, professional services and the casual Sushi Exchange, known for inventive rolls and craft beer on tap. On the horizon for Torrey Highlands is the upcoming development of Merge 56 at the southernmost tip. "They've already graded for Merge 56, so they're ready to go with their vision of a mixed-use type commercial center," says McGovern. "It's just another way Torrey Highlands is offering the walkable village lifestyle that homeowners crave today, where you don't have to get in your car to do everything you want to do." As of 2024, conceptual plans for Merge 56 include three office buildings, a boutique hotel and a shopping center with cafes.
The local strip mall has many restaurants to choose from in Torrey Highlands.
Peet's Coffee is a popular spot for kids to gather after school in Torrey Highlands.
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Easy access to Intuit and Interstate 5
Residents primarily drive to work or outside the neighborhood, but sidewalks and plenty of bike paths encourage car-free errands and outings or an easy bike ride to work at Intuit. Commuters hop on Route 56 in central Torrey Highlands and can reach the 5 in less than a 10-mile, 20-minute drive. Route 56 also heads east to the 15 within a 4-mile, 5-minute drive. San Diego International Airport is roughly a 25-mile, 30-minute drive south.
Intuit headquarters in Torrey Highlands San Diego
European style roundabouts are a unique feature in Torrey Highlands.
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Neighborhood events in Torrey Del Mark Park
The community comes together in Torrey Del Mar Park for a block party with taco carts and bouncy houses on Memorial Day and Labor Day and movie nights in the fall with pizza, popcorn and ice cream.
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Parks in this Area
Twin Trails Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Volleyball
Torrey Meadows Park
Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Torrey Del Mar Neighborhood Park
Black Mountain Open Space Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Adobe Bluffs Neighborhood Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
San Diego International
29 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Torrey Highlands
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Torrey Highlands, San Diego sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Torrey Highlands, San Diego over the last 12 months is $1,845,990, up 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Sunlit end unit in the upscale community of Bellarado in Torrey Highlands. This highly desirable floor plan offers 12ft ceilings and a large loft that can easily be converted to a 4th bedroom along with a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and Cherrywood cabinets & stone flooring throughout the first level. A deck off the kitchen/family room invites you & your morning coffee while the large
Welcome to this bright and airy end-unit townhome located in the desirable Torrey Highlands community of Cortina. Featuring a versatile loft-style multifunction room that can serve as a second bedroom, home office, or guest suite, this 1,295 sq ft home offers flexible living to suit your needs. Soaring ceilings and large windows fill the space with natural light, while the open-concept layout
Experience the best of Torrey Highlands in this bright and open condo, perfectly situated for convenience and comfort. This beautiful home is located just off the 56 freeway, ideally placed between the I-5 and I-15, making commutes a breeze. It’s less than a 10-minute drive to stunning local beaches, and only minutes away from excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment options. This condo
Bellarado Cortina Townhome in Torrey Highlands! Step into comfort and convenience with this stunning 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome in the sought-after Bellarado Cortina community. Offering 1,432 sq.ft. of stylish living space, this home is designed for both relaxing and entertaining.The open-concept first floor features a cozy living room with a fireplace, seamlessly connected to the dining area
Welcome to Torrey Highlands, one of North County San Diego's most sought after communities that offers an iconic SoCal lifestyle with the perfect blend of top-rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to work and outdoor recreation. From the beautiful parks, scenic hiking trails, proximity to Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and short drive to Torrey Pines State Beach,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,997
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$176,809
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$184,625
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
74.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 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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