San Elijo Hills Real Estate
Discover San Elijo Hills
San Elijo Hills is an amazing place to call home. Nestled in the hills just north of San Diego, San Elijo Hills sits at the highest point in North County and whether you love ocean view sunsets and vast hiking trails or the idea of a walkable Town Center and the nostalgia of small town living, there is so much to love about living in this very unique master-planned community.
San Elijo Hills is located in the southwest corner of San Marcos about 34 miles from San Diego. The community enjoys the best of weather – just far enough from the coast to avoid the marine layer and just close enough to avoid the inland heat.
Many homes in San Elijo Hills feature ocean views with the closest beach being only about five miles away. On a clear day, you can see from Mexico to Catalina as you drive over San Elijo Rd.
Although San Elijo Hills is one of the area’s newest communities, it has a very distinct style – reminiscent of older small town communities in other parts of California and back East. This is part of what makes San Elijo Hills so distinct.
Neighborhoods
San Elijo Hills is made up of a collection of different neighborhoods that are centered around a shared Town Center. The town square features a large fountain and couplet streets lined with liquidambar trees that bring a sense of changing seasons to the center of this quaint, small town environment.
The San Elijo Hills Town Center has its own Chevron station, Albertsons grocery store and pharmacy. The main street is lined with small shops – including a dentist office, art studio, pottery place, yoga studio, pizza place, yogurt shop, wine bar & bistro, drycleaners and nail salon. Several work/live units line the town square providing residents the convenience of a variety of services very close to home.
Schools
San Elijo Hills houses a variety of education programs ranging from toddler to early teen. Pacific Preschool is an early education program for children from ages 18 months through Kindergarten that sits right in the town center. There is also a preschool program offered by the City of San Marcos at the recreation center at San Elijo Hills Park.
San Elijo Hills is also home to two of the largest schools in San Marcos Unified School District: San Elijo Elementary School and San Elijo Middle School. Also opening in 2016 is Double Peak K-8 School.
Many families enjoy walking to school each day with friends and neighbors and the schools offer a variety of community events – from a Country Fair to sports, movie nights and more.
Parks & Trails
An active lifestyle is easy in San Elijo Hills. It’s the kind of place where you always see people outdoors – riding bikes, walking dogs, jogging, playing softball, soccer – you name it. With 18-miles of trails to enjoy and a 19-acre city park with sports fields, who can blame them? There is 1100 acres of preserved open space in San Elijo Hills so residents can enjoy the amazing weather. And, Double Peak Park sits right at the top as the perfect spot to enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree views from the highest point in North San Diego County.
Lifestyle
Many residents describe San Elijo Hills as a little slice of Americana. Remember those days when people knew their neighbors? When people chatted out at the mailbox and waved when they passed each other in the street? That’s the kind of vibe you feel in San Elijo Hills. Residents value the strong sense of community that has developed here over the years.
In San Elijo Hills, you don’t just know your immediate neighbors, you quickly get to know people throughout the community. The San Elijo Hills Homeowners Association organizes a number of community events throughout the year, including: a Concert in the Square, Oktoberfest, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Easter Egg Hunt. Each of these events provides an opportunity to get to know people and form lasting friendships. There is even a Community Director, whose job is to assist residents in planning events and activities.
Real Estate
San Elijo Hills is not your typical cookie-cutter neighborhood. There are homes of every size and shape, including condos, townhouses, attached and detached homes. Each lot is cut differently and homes feature a variety of architectural styles from Mediterranean to Tuscan, Spanish and traditional American.
Sounds pretty amazing, right? You won’t find a more special community in North County. Of course, we’re a little biased. Our Hometown Realty flagship office is located right in the heart of San Elijo Hills. Several of our agents live here in the neighborhood and because of our proximity and years as such an integral part of the community, we can quickly match you up to the house of your dreams.
You are going to love San Elijo Hills. Let us give you a tour and show you what vibrant small town living looks like here in North County.
Neighborhood Spotlight – Epoch Wine & Beer Kitchen
A favorite spot in the middle of the Town Center at San Elijo Hills is Epoch Wine & Beer Kitchen. Owned by a couple of childhood friends, Epoch is the perfect place to meet up with a neighbor or to bump into someone you haven’t seen in a while. They offer a wide variety of wines and also feature several local craft beers on tap. The menu features several appetizers, flatbreads, salads and soups making it a popular spot to unwind and relax.
Epoch Wine & Beer Kitchen is located in the heart of San Elijo Hills at 1231 Elfin Forest Rd W, Suite 110, San Marcos, CA 92078.