Rancho Penasquitos Real Estate

Rancho Penasquitos is one of San Diego's best places to raise a family. Combining open spaces with a great environment for kids to play in—both natural and through organized activities—the community has emerged in recent years as a safe haven for new families.

The entire area of Rancho Penasquitos is made up of about 10,000 acres; however, only about 51 percent of that is dedicated to residential development. Thirty-four percent is reserved for natural space, which means that residents of the community can be assured that the open spaces of Black Mountain Regional Park will be preserved for decades to come, giving them room to breathe.

Although a few families have constructed custom homes, Rancho Penasquitos is, on the whole, a middle-class community, with single-family homes interspersed with a few condominiums and apartment buildings. Many homes have a view of the 1,500-foot-tall Black Mountain.

Rancho Penasquitos is a child-friendly neighborhood, providing safe schools through the Poway Unified School District. The area is teeming with activities for kids, most notably its extensive baseball program. In fact, Rancho Penasquito's Little League program has been the largest in the country. Other sports programs are strong as well, and the area has an active adult community, particularly in its town council.

The area has just enough shopping to make it convenient, but not enough that commercial buildings overwhelm the residences. New freeway construction—designed to meet the needs of the expanding area—has reduced traffic through the neighborhoods and will open up a quicker route to San Diego's beaches.

The average price of a home sold for $509,190 in February 2006. The value of Rancho Penasquitos real estate appreciates every year, as more people discover the joys of living in Rancho Penasquitos, so act quickly.

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