Homes to Buy in Carmel Valley

Has something for everyone. In addition to the perfect location and proximity to everything including the beach, you are sure to find something that suits your needs. Whether you are a single person or a large family, there is a place for you to call home. There are numerous developments within Carmel Valley with price ranges that start from the low 200’s for a condo to the millions for a large home with ocean views.

Carmel Valley encompasses six communities: Carmel Country Highlands, Carmel Valley, Del Mar Mesa, Pacific Highlands Ranch, Torrey Del Mar, and Vicinity and Torrey Hills. Carmel Valley Public Schools have been among the highest-rated in North County and continue to be the dominating factor for prospective home buyers to purchase here. Out of the 416 public elementary schools in San Diego County, all of the elementary schools score near the top of the state’s Academic Performance Index. The API is a numeric index ranging from a low of 200 to a high of 1000 that reflects a school’s performance level, based on the results of statewide testing. This region is also home to two of the most prestigious private schools in San Diego County: Cathedral High School and the San Diego Jewish Academy, along with world-renowned Torrey Pines High School, and Canyon Crest Academy. Having excellent schools helps to retain home values. Carmel Valley has remained one of the best investments according to Dream Homes Magazine and continues to be affordable as well as a desirable location.

Many of the communities in 92130 include the levy of a special tax (Mello-Roos), which is usually added to the annual property tax bills over a 20-25 year period. When Prop. 13 passed in 1978, it limited the ability of local governments to use property taxes to construct public facilities and services. The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, authored by California congressmen Mello and Roos, enabled “Community Facilities Districts” to be established by local governments as a means of obtaining crucial community funding for schools, public roads, storm sewers, and water mains, police and fire stations, ambulance services, public libraries, parks, museums, and cultural facilities. The quality of life here is excellent. If being close to shopping, movies, galleries, upscale dining to casual restaurants, parks, bike trails, schools, beaches and more, Carmel Valley is the community for you. There are approximately 13,500 homes and condos, and the residents are executives and professionals who often work in nearby Sorrento Valley’s high-tech and biotech firms. Most of the jobs in the area are in research, medical and business centers. Due to the proximity of the University of California and Scripps Medical Centers, staff and students live here.
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San Diego, CA 92130
$7,500,000
7868
sqft
8
Baths
7
Beds
California living in this contemporary two-story residence, situated in the gated Del Mar Mesa community beside the Penasquitos Nature Preserve. With ...
San Diego, CA 92130
$6,475,000
7893
sqft
6
Baths
5
Beds
Majestically sitting on an elevated Private Lot in one of Rancho Pacifica's finest cul-de-sacs. Custom Built by seller and Meticulously Designed for a...
San Diego, CA 92130
$6,195,000
8317
sqft
8
Baths
7
Beds
Discover a new way of living at Duck Pond Ranch, a gated Del Mar Mesa 12-estate community surrounded by Los Penasquitos Preserve, miles of equestrian/...
San Diego, CA 92130
$5,850,000
6304
sqft
6
Baths
5
Beds
Nestled within the serene Del Mar Mesa neighborhood, 12446 Del Vino Court stands as a testament to luxury living fused with traditional Spanish elegan...
San Diego, CA 92130
$5,195,000
7034
sqft
7
Baths
5
Beds
***$300,000 PRICE DROP! *** 5-Star Location within the exclusive gates of Meadows Del Mar home to the Fairmont Grand Resort & lavish Spa featuring the...
San Diego, CA 92130
$4,899,000
5363
sqft
6
Baths
5
Beds
Almost brand-new Gated contemporary Highlands Collection Plan III with luxury upgrades throughout! Sunny bright open floor plan with high ceiling & am...
San Diego, CA 92130
$4,795,000
5288
sqft
5
Baths
5
Beds
Located on an oversized corner lot in the sought after Alta Del Mar gated community and equipped with an extensive list of interior and exterior ameni...
San Diego, CA 92130
$4,750,000
4191
sqft
5
Baths
4
Beds
Welcome to "Alta Del Mar", a prestigious gated community in the scenic highlands of Carmel Valley designed for the elegant lifestyle. From the dramati...
San Diego, CA 92130
$4,750,000
6170
sqft
7
Baths
5
Beds
Located within the guard gated community of the prestigious and coveted enclave of Rancho Pacifica. Evoking classic design, this estate was meticulous...
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