Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
A guard-gated hilltop community above Lake Hodges, at some of the highest elevations in coastal San Diego County.
Cielo is a guard-gated community in the hills of eastern Rancho Santa Fe, off Del Dios Highway near Lake Hodges, in ZIPs 92127 and 92067. Its homeowners association describes 375 home sites on about 1,500 acres, with about half kept as open space. In September 2026 the 92127 median detached sale was $1,900,000 (GSDAR). Market figures here are for all of 92127. Cielo has about 920 detached homes and 370 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.
Cielo Market · September 2026
ZIP 92127 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92127 (Rancho Bernardo West), 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 Cielo
The vibe
Cielo means “sky” in Spanish. Homes include custom estates and semi-custom homes by builders such as Davidson, California West and Taylor Morrison, and the community has a Tuscan-style clubhouse with a pool, tennis courts and a park.
Source: Cielo HOA; Katie Hawkes Group, Cielo.
Things to do
Cielo Village, at the community entrance, has about 50,000 square feet of shops, offices and restaurants around a sloping piazza with a fountain.
Source: San Diego Premier, Community Spotlight: Cielo.
Schools
R. Roger Rowe Elementary
Grades K-5
R. Roger Rowe Middle
Grades 6-8
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Grades 6-8
Torrey Pines High
Grades 9-12
San Pasqual 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
The guard-gated entrance is at Calle Ambiente and Del Dios Highway, which runs west to Rancho Santa Fe village and east toward Escondido and I-15.
Source: Cielo HOA.
Neighborhood Insight
Cielo was planned as a shelter-in-place community, with homes and landscaping built to strict fire district standards. Questions about a property? text Jamile or Jed.
Source: San Diego Premier, Community Spotlight: Cielo.
Around Cielo
Cielo FAQ
Where is Cielo?
Cielo is in the hills of eastern Rancho Santa Fe, off Del Dios Highway near Lake Hodges, in ZIPs 92127 and 92067.
What was the median home price in Cielo in September 2026?
For ZIP 92127, the September 2026 median sale price was $1,900,000 for detached homes and $859,500 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92127, which also covers 4S Ranch, Del Sur and west Rancho Bernardo.
How long are Cielo homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92127 sold in a median of 30 days and attached homes in 36 days (GSDAR).
How big is Cielo?
The Cielo homeowners association describes 375 home sites on about 1,500 acres, with about half reserved as open space.
Which schools serve Cielo?
The older part of Cielo is in the Rancho Santa Fe School District and San Dieguito Union High, and the newer eastern part is in Escondido Union. Check your exact address with each district.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Cielo?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Cielo and across Rancho Santa Fe.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Cielo, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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