Rancho Bernardo is an awesome place to live and one of our top picks for affordable family living in San Diego. It offers a diverse range of property options from apartments, condos, family homes and retirement communities. There really is something for everyone.
Rancho Bernardo is part of the award winning Poway Unified School District and has some of the region's top schools. Coupled with plenty of parks, golf courses, open spaces, businesses, shopping and more, this area provides opportunities for a fantastic lifestyle.
Interstate 15 runs through the middle and offers a relatively easy commute as it's just 20 miles from downtown San Diego.
Whilst there are some newer properties in Rancho Bernardo, most neighborhoods were developed from the 1970s onwards. Employment in Rancho Bernardo is extremely strong. Sony US has its Corporate Headquarters in the area as well as numerous tech companies. Apple is moving into town with the development of a new campus in the heart of Rancho Bernardo, which is great news for the 92128 real estate market as new buyers come in from the Bay Area .
So perhaps you are considering moving to Rancho Bernardo for work, are ditching the rental to buy a home or are moving to be closer to family. You may even be relocating into the area from out of state.
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Or perhaps you are retiring? Rancho Bernardo has some awesome active 55+ Communities. In fact, some of our family live here and we own a number of rental properties.
Please reach out to find out more. We LOVE Rancho Bernardo and would love to show you around.
Here’s some of our favorite communities with homes around the $1m price point.
Westwood, Rancho Bernardo
$1.12m
4 BD | 2 BA | 1,395 SF
Westwood is one of the original communities in Rancho Bernardo. It mostly features midsize homes and is the perfect spot for families. This community dates back to 1970 and has continued to develop over the years. Residents can join the nearby Westwood Club which is packed with amenities including a pool complex, tennis courts and more. It even has its own preschool. Everything you need is right on your doorstep with nearby schools, shops, restaurants, golf courses and healthcare.
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Bernardo Heights
$1.02m
3 BD | 2 BA | 1,523 SF
Bernardo Heights is another Rancho Bernardo gem. Set around a beautiful golf course it has ten condo/townhome communities and 18 single family home neighborhoods all with their own amenities.
At the heart of the community is The Heights Golf Club which features a championship golf course, clubhouse and fine dining. Residents also enjoy the private Lucido Park and community center with tennis courts and outdoor seating. It is also the home of Rancho Bernardo High School and Bernardo Heights Middle School just a short walk away.
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Vista Del Lago, Rancho Bernardo
18880 Caminito Cantilena UNIT 63
$1.09m
3 bd | 3 ba | 1,362 SF
Bernardo Vista Del Lago is a modern gated community to the North of Rancho Bernardo, close to the beautiful Lake Hodges. Residents enjoy a community center with a pool and tennis courts. For around $1m upwards you can expect to buy a family home with a driveway and yard.
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Eastview, Rancho Bernardo
$1,09m
3 BD | 3 BA | 2,288 SF
Eastview is another wonderful neighborhood. Most homes have spectacular views across the nearby hills and golf courses at the Rancho Bernardo Inn and the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo.
Eastview residents enjoy access to their own clubhouse for events. swimming, a library, four tennis courts.basketball court, ceramic room, teen & tot room, woodshop, and multiple meeting rooms.
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We hope you found this helpful.
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