Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A 1,489-acre planned community off I-15 and Ted Williams Pkwy, with big shopping centers and Poway Unified schools.
Carmel Mountain Ranch, or CMR, is a 1,489-acre community in the northeastern City of San Diego, between Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, Sabre Springs and the City of Poway, in ZIP 92128. In September 2026 the 92128 median detached sale was $1,155,000 (GSDAR). Carmel Mountain Ranch has about 2,600 detached homes and 1,900 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.
Carmel Mountain Ranch Market · September 2026
ZIP 92128 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92128 (Rancho Bernardo East), 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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The vibe
Carmel Mountain Ranch is mostly homes built from the mid-1980s through the 1990s, with nearly 5,000 homes in place by 1999, plus office parks along I-15.
Source: Wikipedia, Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego.
Things to do
Carmel Mountain Plaza, Carmel Mountain Ranch Town Center and Price Plaza, home to a Costco that opened as Price Club in 1992, sit side by side. The Carmel Mountain Ranch/Sabre Springs Recreation Center has ball fields and courts, and Fairway Village holds a public holiday lights show each December.
Sources: Wikipedia, Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego; Wikipedia, Sabre Springs, San Diego.
Schools
Highland Ranch Elementary
Grades K-5
Shoal Creek Elementary
Grades K-5
Los Peñasquitos Elementary
Grades K-5
Meadowbrook Middle
Grades 6-8
Mt. Carmel High
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
I-15 and SR-56 meet here, and the MTS Rapid 235 bus runs from the Sabre Springs/Peñasquitos Transit Station to downtown San Diego using the I-15 express lanes.
Source: Wikipedia, Rancho Peñasquitos, San Diego.
Neighborhood Insight
The San Diego City Council adopted the Carmel Mountain Ranch Community Plan on August 14, 1984, which gave the community its name. The San Diego City Council adopted the Carmel Mountain Ranch Community Plan on August 14, 1984.
Source: Wikipedia, Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego.
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Carmel Mountain Ranch FAQ
Where is Carmel Mountain Ranch?
Carmel Mountain Ranch is in the northeastern City of San Diego, east of I-15 and north of Ted Williams Pkwy, in ZIP 92128.
What was the median home price in Carmel Mountain Ranch in September 2026?
For ZIP 92128, the September 2026 median sale price was $1,155,000 for detached homes and $640,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92128, which also covers Rancho Bernardo.
How long are Carmel Mountain Ranch homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92128 sold in a median of 38 days and attached homes in 45 days (GSDAR).
Is Carmel Mountain Ranch part of San Diego?
Yes. It is a community of the City of San Diego, bordered by the City of Poway on the east.
Which schools serve Carmel Mountain Ranch?
Poway Unified runs Highland Ranch, Shoal Creek and Los Peñasquitos Elementary, Meadowbrook Middle and Mt. Carmel High in or near the area. Check your exact address with Poway Unified.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Carmel Mountain Ranch?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Carmel Mountain Ranch and across San Diego.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Carmel Mountain Ranch, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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