Rancho Carrillo, Carlsbad: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A southeast Carlsbad neighborhood built around actor Leo Carrillo’s old ranch, now a city historic park with free-roaming peacocks.
Rancho Carrillo is a neighborhood in southeast Carlsbad, east of El Camino Real and south of Palomar Airport Road, mostly in ZIP 92009. It surrounds Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. In September 2026 the 92009 median detached sale was $1,862,000 (GSDAR). Market figures here are for all of 92009. Rancho Carrillo has about 1,390 detached homes and 1,500 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Rancho Carrillo Market · September 2026
ZIP 92009 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92009 (Carlsbad SE), 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 Rancho Carrillo
The vibe
Rancho Carrillo is one of the master-planned neighborhoods of Carlsbad’s southeast quadrant, set among hillsides and open space.
Source: Wikipedia, Carlsbad, California.
Things to do
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park covers 27 acres at 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane. Carrillo, who played Pancho in The Cisco Kid, bought the land in 1937, and the ranch opened as a city park in 2003. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, and peacocks roam the grounds.
Source: City of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
Schools
Carrillo Elementary
Grades K-5
La Costa Meadows Elementary
Grades K-5
Poinsettia Elementary
Grades K-5
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
Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real are the main roads to the north and west, connecting to I-5 and SR-78.
Source: Wikipedia, Carlsbad, California.
Neighborhood Insight
Part of the park land was dedicated to the city when the Rancho Carrillo homes were built. Leo Carrillo played Pancho in The Cisco Kid.
Source: City of Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.
Around Rancho Carrillo
Rancho Carrillo FAQ
Where is Rancho Carrillo?
Rancho Carrillo is in southeast Carlsbad, around Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, mostly in ZIP 92009.
What was the median home price in Rancho Carrillo in September 2026?
For ZIP 92009, the September 2026 median sale price was $1,862,000 for detached homes and $750,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92009, which covers southeast Carlsbad.
How long are Rancho Carrillo homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92009 sold in a median of 40 days and attached homes in 55 days (GSDAR).
Which schools serve Rancho Carrillo?
San Marcos Unified runs Carrillo Elementary and La Costa Meadows Elementary here, and Carlsbad Unified’s Poinsettia Elementary is nearby. Assignment depends on the address, so check with each district.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Rancho Carrillo?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Rancho Carrillo and across Carlsbad.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Rancho Carrillo, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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