Welcome to

Rancho Santa Fe

About Real Estate Market Report Schools Around The Area Lifestyle Local Advice

Search For Listings

Explore

Living In Rancho Santa Fe

For ultra-luxury living in San Diego County, look no further than the exclusive and sprawling community of Rancho Santa Fe. Located in North County, just east of Solana Beach and Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe boasts some of the most expensive and gorgeous properties in Southern California. From beautiful Italian-style villas to Spanish abodes and luxury equestrian properties, Rancho Santa Fe homes offer an unmatched level of craftsmanship and luxury.

$3,800,000 Median

Median

Rancho Santa Fe School District

15 Min to Beach

25 Min to Downtown

25 Min to Airport

Discover Rancho Santa Fe

Living in Rancho Santa Fe

For ultra-luxury living in San Diego County, look no further than the exclusive and sprawling community of Rancho Santa Fe. Located in North County, just east of Solana Beach and Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe boasts some of the most expensive and gorgeous properties in Southern California. From beautiful Italian-style villas to Spanish abodes and luxury equestrian properties, Rancho Santa Fe homes offer an unmatched level of craftsmanship and luxury.

This private enclave got its start in the 1920s. Originally conceived as a “rural residential community for gentleman farmers,” the Santa Fe Land Improvement Company tapped land use consultant, L.G. Sinnard, to design a plan for the new town center and the surrounding community. The plans were later refined by an architectural firm, Requa and Jackson, who employed a then-unknown architect, Lillian Rice, to head the project. Rice is responsible for the iconic Spanish-style design you see in the Village of Rancho Santa Fe and some private homes today. The community really gained traction as a retreat for the rich and famous in the 1930s, when Bing Crosby began hosting “The Clambake” at the area golf club in 1937.

Ask us about the neighborhood!

We're not your typical real estate agents. We guide you through San Diego's complex real estate market, taking transactions personally and understanding your true preferences in buying or selling a home.

Diverse Homes, Coastal Elegance, and Sunset Views

Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate

Rancho Santa Fe is the most expensive zip code in San Diego and one of the priciest in the country. Homes in Rancho Santa Fe tend to be large and sprawling, with generous lot sizes. Many homes are either located inside gated communities like Fairbanks Ranch, Cielo, or The Bridges, or sit behind individual private gates. Real estate in Rancho Santa Fe either exists inside or outside the Covenant, another important consideration to weigh when you’re thinking of buying a home here. Homes in the Covenant tend to be close to the Village of Rancho Santa Fe, mirroring the bounds of the original community that was designed and established here in the 1920s. The Covenant also introduces extra privileges and rules associated with homeownership. If you’d like to learn more about the pros and cons of buying a home within the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant, please reach out.

For a single family home in Rancho Santa Fe, the median home price is $3,815,000. Although there aren’t many townhome options available in Rancho Santa Fe and fewer still that come on the market, the median price for one is $2,150,000.

For a single family home in Rancho Santa Fe, the median home price is $3,815,000. Although there aren’t many townhome options available in Rancho Santa Fe and fewer still that come on the market, the median price for one is $2,150,000.

View More Listings

Want the full market report for Rancho Santa Fe?

We want to ensure that you have all the information needed to make the best decisions when it comes to your home goals. When you enter your info below you will get instant access to the area's latest market report, complete with sales and demographic trends.

Rancho Santa Fe

Market Report

Rancho Santa Fe Education

Rancho Santa Fe Schools

If you’re thinking of buying a home in Rancho Santa Fe and you have children, you’ll want to pay close attention to the public school boundaries. The Rancho Santa Fe school district serves grades K-8 with R. Roger Rowe Elementary School and R. Roger Rowe Middle School. The Solana Beach School District also has a presence in Rancho Santa Fe with Solana Santa Fe Elementary School located around the corner from the front gate of Fairbanks Ranch. High school aged students will need to travel outside of Rancho Santa Fe to attend school in the nearby communities of Carmel Valley, Encinitas, and Del Sur. Nearby public high schools include Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High School, San Dieguito Academy, and Del Norte High School. Notable private schools in the area include Horizon Prep, Cathedral Catholic High School, the Grauer School, and Maranatha Christian Schools.

William S. Sandel Elementary School 803-731-8906 public EE-5

Pine Grove Elementary School 803-214-2380 public PK-5

Seven Oaks Elementary School 803-476-8500 public PK-5

Sc Connections Academy 803-212-4712 public KG-12

St. Andrews Middle School 803-731-8910 public 6-8

H. B. Rhame Elementary School 803-731-8900 public PK-5

Leaphart Elementary School 803-476-4700 public PK-5

Columbia High School 803-731-8950 public 9-12

Ben Lippen School 803-807-4106 private PK-12 Website

Carolus Online Academy 866-968-7512 public KG-12 Website

Montessori Early Learning Center 803-772-2262 private KG-6 Website

Ballentine Elementary School 803-476-4500 public KG-5

Dutch Fork Middle School 803-476-4800 public 7-8

H. E. Corley Elementary School 803-476-4001 public EE-5

River Springs Elementary School 803-476-4400 public PK-5

Dutch Fork Elementary School 803-476-3900 public PK-5

Green Charter School Midlands 803-563-5387 public KG-8

Oak Pointe Elementary School 803-476-4100 public PK-5

Irmo Elementary School 803-476-4200 public PK-5

Dutch Fork High School 803-476-3300 public 9-12

Victory Bible Christian School 803-781-6970 private KG-12 Website

Union United Methodist Church Kindergarten 803-781-0630 private PK-KG Website

William S. Sandel Elementary School 803-731-8906 public EE-5

Pine Grove Elementary School 803-214-2380 public PK-5

Seven Oaks Elementary School 803-476-8500 public PK-5

H. B. Rhame Elementary School 803-731-8900 public PK-5

Leaphart Elementary School 803-476-4700 public PK-5

Ben Lippen School 803-807-4106 private PK-12 Website

H. E. Corley Elementary School 803-476-4001 public EE-5

River Springs Elementary School 803-476-4400 public PK-5

Dutch Fork Elementary School 803-476-3900 public PK-5

Oak Pointe Elementary School 803-476-4100 public PK-5

Irmo Elementary School 803-476-4200 public PK-5

Union United Methodist Church Kindergarten 803-781-0630 private PK-KG Website

William S. Sandel Elementary School 803-731-8906 public EE-5

Pine Grove Elementary School 803-214-2380 public PK-5

Seven Oaks Elementary School 803-476-8500 public PK-5

Sc Connections Academy 803-212-4712 public KG-12

H. B. Rhame Elementary School 803-731-8900 public PK-5

Leaphart Elementary School 803-476-4700 public PK-5

Ben Lippen School 803-807-4106 private PK-12 Website

Carolus Online Academy 866-968-7512 public KG-12 Website

Montessori Early Learning Center 803-772-2262 private KG-6 Website

Ballentine Elementary School 803-476-4500 public KG-5

H. E. Corley Elementary School 803-476-4001 public EE-5

River Springs Elementary School 803-476-4400 public PK-5

Dutch Fork Elementary School 803-476-3900 public PK-5

Green Charter School Midlands 803-563-5387 public KG-8

Oak Pointe Elementary School 803-476-4100 public PK-5

Irmo Elementary School 803-476-4200 public PK-5

Victory Bible Christian School 803-781-6970 private KG-12 Website

Union United Methodist Church Kindergarten 803-781-0630 private PK-KG Website

Sc Connections Academy 803-212-4712 public KG-12

St. Andrews Middle School 803-731-8910 public 6-8

Ben Lippen School 803-807-4106 private PK-12 Website

Carolus Online Academy 866-968-7512 public KG-12 Website

Dutch Fork Middle School 803-476-4800 public 7-8

Green Charter School Midlands 803-563-5387 public KG-8

Victory Bible Christian School 803-781-6970 private KG-12 Website

Rancho Santa Fe Living

Rancho Santa Fe Shopping & Local Businesses

Owing to the commitment of local residents and governing bodies in Rancho Santa Fe to keep the community quiet and private, Rancho Santa Fe offers few shopping and dining options. What retail options there are consist of boutique shops, local restaurants, and upscale services. Chain restaurants are limited to San Diego chains like Leucadia Pizza and Caffe Positano. Local favorite dining options include Nick & G’s Restaurant, Mille Fleurs, Thyme in the Ranch, and Rancho Roasters.

The neighboring communities of Del Sur, 4S Ranch, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Torrey Highlands, and Carmel Valley are all convenient from Rancho Santa Fe. Where Rancho Santa Fe lacks, they offer plenty of upscale dining, shopping, and entertainment options, all just a short drive away!

resort-style living with world-class amenities

Rancho Santa Fe Lifestyle

Life is better at the beach! For those that can afford it, the ability to live the quintessential Southern California beach lifestyle is one of the many things that draws people to Del Mar. You can wake up, catch a few waves, shower, and be out the door for work. In the evening, a stroll through the Del Mar village or along the sand is the perfect way to unwind.

Although life in Del Mar is generally laid back and peaceful, there’s still plenty to see and do all year long. The county’s biggest attractions all land at the nearby racetrack including the annual San Diego Fair. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club meets twice a year, in the summer and the fall, at the place where the “turf meets the surf.” In addition, numerous fairs, festivals, and sporting events visit the track facility as well. The Del Mar Village also hosts several iconic events including the Powerhouse Park Summer Concert series, the Del Mar Summer Solstice event, the Taste of Del Mar, and an array of holiday celebrations. Love to get outside? The iconic Torrey Pines State Reserve offers challenging trails and beautiful views of the rugged San Diego coast, not to mention the rare Torrey Pine. People also love to bike through Del Mar and head up the coast along the picturesque Highway 101. Of course, many Del Mar residents spend nearly every weekend at the beach surfing, swimming, boogie boarding, and more!

Local News & Advice

Read helpful resources and articles related to the area.

View More Articles

How to Avoid Winter Blues in North County this Holiday …

How to Avoid Winter Blues in North County this Holiday …

San Diego is undeniably one of the most beautiful, serene places to call home in the winter. Empty…

North County San Diego Holiday Guide

North County San Diego Holiday Guide

🌴 EncinitasEncinitas Holiday ParadeDate: December 6Summary: A classic Encinitas tradition with a 5 PM tree lighting followed by…

Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season: Inspiring San Diego …

Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season: Inspiring San Diego …

There’s something special about the way San Diego shows up for one another — and nowhere is that…