Scripps Ranch Homes for Sale and Community

San Diego Real Estate

Scripps Ranch is an inland bedroom community of  single-family houses, condominiums, and townhomes in a quiet suburban environment in the City of San Diego. Real estate for sale in the area is moderately priced by local standards. In the past ten years there have been several releases of new homes for sale in Scripps Ranch.  The community is still expanding.   There are approximately 11,000 residences and estimated population just under 30,000 in zip code 92131.  Detached single family homes in Scripps Ranch account for about 70% of all housing units.

Scripps Ranch prides itself on being a very civic minded, wholesome community.  Many families choose to live in Scripps Ranch because the elementary, middle, and high schools (part of the San Diego Unified School District) have an excellent reputation for quality teaching and academic achievement.

Scripps Ranch is located just East of Mira Mesa and the I-15 freeway, North of Miramar Air Station and South of Poway. It is only 16 miles to downtown San Diego and 13 miles to the coast.  The easy commute allows for a wide range of employment opportunities.  The community has its own library, fire station, and abundance of parks and recreation opportunities, including a newer neighborhood recreation center.

The Scripps Ranch neighborhood was first establishedin 1890 when former newspaperman EW Scripps and his sister Ellen Browning Scripps purchased a 400 acre ranch along what is today called Pomerado Road. They later added another 1200 acres to their ranch.  When it was later sold, the neighborhood was subdivided into residential lots known for its rocky terrain with rolling hills, canyons and countryside views.  Tall eucalyptus trees are a prominent feature.

Scripps Ranch has a lot of natural beauty, open spaces set aside for parks, wildlife preservation and trails.  Located in the heart of Scripps Ranch is Miramar Reservoir, a small lake surrounded by a near-perfect 5 mile loop which is popular with joggers, bicyclists, and roller bladers.  Rental boats (canoes, rowboats) are available for fishing, and the lake is loaded with bass, trout and catfish.

Contact your San Diego real estate professionals at Keller Williams Realty for details about homes for sale in Scripps Ranch the surrounding communities of Mira Mesa, Poway, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, and Carmel Valley.

Geoffrey & Anne-Marie, The Schiering Team at Keller Williams: 619-200-7612