Alpine Real Estate

Alpine separates you from the hustle of the city but still places you conveniently near a major metropolitan area. About half an hour's drive east of downtown San Diego, a home in Alpine provides you with both a getaway and a great place to station yourself to participate in all that San Diego has to offer. It is a half hour drive west to San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. Situated on Interstate 8 at the foot of the rugged Viejas Mountains, which rise to 4,187 feet above sea level, Alpine's elevation ranges from 1,800 to 2,600 feet and hosts Alpine's ideal climate with an average high temperature of 77 degrees. Residents enjoy a rural lifestyle, with the convenience of several city areas in the neighboring counties.

With under 15,000 residents, Alpine has the effect of a wildlife refuge—and, in fact, it has been designated a Community Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. This means that the community is rife with birds, butterflies and other creatures. It's a secluded place for kids to explore nature, and a great place for adults to relax and feel unburdened by work and the hectic pace of the city.

Parents feel as though Alpine is a great place for their children to grow up. The area has a surprisingly diverse group of quality schools, including private schools and alternative options. The area is part of the Alpine County School District. The district includes two elementary schools, two high schools, along with Community Day school, catering to both K-6 and 7-12 grades.

Homes in Alpine, on the whole, range from middle-class to upper-class. Almost all are spacious, with huge yards, and often acres for horses, cattle and other animals. Many residents keep animals recreationally; others have had farms for generations. Unlike many neighborhoods, Alpine is surrounded by greenery that has existed for decades—meaning the trees are well-established, the foliage is dense and the homes feel private and secluded. Residents here cherish the feeling.

The average price of an Alpine home is around $750,000, but available homes have sold for as much as almost $2 million and for as little as under $550,000. The average home sold for $754,522 in July 2006. Because of the abundance of land in this area, many homebuilders have taken the liberty of experimenting with design and space, with beautiful results. Many homes capture the natural elegance around them, and the homes seem as though they belong on the land.

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