Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate and Homes

Rancho Santa Fe (92067), an unincorporated, upscale area located in the North County of San Diego is a California Historic Landmark. It is fondly called the "ranch" is known for its large lots, rural ambiance and celebrity residents.

The completion of the Lake Hodges dam in 1917 brought water to the area and construction of the village began in 1922. From the beginning, planning and respect for the environment have been hallmarks of the "covenant" (as the original subdivision is known). A local architect, Lillian Rice, planned the subdivision. The Spanish Colonial Revival style of architecture was standard for all the public buildings--school, library, the Inn, the civic center--designed by Rice.

The minimum lot size established by the covenant--two and half acres--ensures that the homes in Rancho Santa Fe are private and highly desirable. Other communities have grown up around the "ranch" over the years including Fairbanks Ranch, Hacienda Santa Fe, The Summit, Del Rayo, Morgan's Run and recently Rancho Cielo and the Crosby Estates which all surround the original covenant and share in its ambiance.

Schools
Diegueno Country School - (858) 756-3603 - 15663 Circo Diegueno Rd, Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary - (858) 756-1141 - 5927 La Granada St, Rancho Santa Fe
Solana Santa Fe Elementary - (858) 759-1834 - 6570 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe

Libraries
Rancho Santa Fe Library - (858) 756-2515 - 17040 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe Public Library - (858) 756-2512 - 17040 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe