Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A newer master-planned community east of Carmel Valley, with nearly half of its land kept as natural habitat.
Pacific Highlands Ranch is a mostly residential community of about 2,652 acres east of Carmel Valley, with Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch to the north, Del Mar Mesa to the south and Torrey Highlands to the east, in ZIP 92130. In September 2026 the 92130 median detached sale was $2,570,000 (GSDAR). Pacific Highlands Ranch has about 2,240 detached homes and 600 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
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Pacific Highlands Ranch Market · September 2026
ZIP 92130 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92130 (Carmel Valley), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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Living in Pacific Highlands Ranch
The vibe
The city approved Pacific Highlands Ranch in 1998, and Pardee Homes built most of it in the 2000s. Most homes are single-family, and the community is often thought of as part of Carmel Valley.
Source: Wikipedia, Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego.
Things to do
About 1,300 acres, or 49 percent of the community, is preserved as natural habitat. Canyon Crest Academy and Cathedral Catholic High School are both here.
Source: Wikipedia, Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego.
Schools
Sycamore Ridge Elementary
Grades K-6
Solana Ranch Elementary
Grades K-6
Canyon Crest Academy
Grades 9-12
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
SR-56 (Ted Williams Fwy) runs through the community, linking it to I-5 to the west and I-15 to the east.
Source: Wikipedia, Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego.
Neighborhood Insight
Before suburbs arrived, the area was called Rancho Del Sol and was mostly tomato and strawberry farms and plant nurseries. About 49 percent of Pacific Highlands Ranch is preserved as natural habitat.
Source: Wikipedia, Pacific Highlands Ranch, San Diego.
Around Pacific Highlands Ranch
Pacific Highlands Ranch FAQ
Where is Pacific Highlands Ranch?
Pacific Highlands Ranch is east of Carmel Valley along SR-56, in ZIP 92130.
What was the median home price in Pacific Highlands Ranch in September 2026?
For ZIP 92130, the September 2026 median sale price was $2,570,000 for detached homes and $830,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92130, which also covers Carmel Valley.
How long are Pacific Highlands Ranch homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92130 sold in a median of 21 days and attached homes in 44 days (GSDAR).
Which schools serve Pacific Highlands Ranch?
Public schools include Sycamore Ridge Elementary (Del Mar Union), Solana Ranch Elementary (Solana Beach School District), and Pacific Trails Middle and Canyon Crest Academy (San Dieguito Union High). Some students attend Torrey Pines High. Check your exact address with each district.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Pacific Highlands Ranch?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Pacific Highlands Ranch and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Pacific Highlands Ranch, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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