Escondido Homes for Sale

 Founded in 1888, Escondido, California, is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. Meaning "hidden" in Spanish, Escondido is located in a shallow valley topped by rocky hills. It is 30 miles northeast of San Diego, about 100 miles south of Los Angeles and sits 18 miles inland. Escondido has been named by Money Magazine as the Best Place in the West to retire, and has been named a Kid-Friendly City. It was also ranked eighth by the Ladies Home Journal for the top ten cities for government. Escondido has a resident population of about 145,000.

Escondido Homes for Sale and Real Estate

Escondido offers a wide range of homes at all price levels. The city features historic homes and bungalows in the Old Escondido Neighborhood and large estates in more rural areas. It is considered one of the most affordable places in North San Diego County to buy a home. The city is experiencing much growth lately and new communities are popping up around town, such as Hidden Trails at the east end of East Valley Parkway. In fact, Escondido has some of the newest construction on average in the country. There are several unincorporated communities surrounding Escondido that are considered part of the city.

Escondido Neighborhoods

Escondido is divided into many neighborhoods, including:

• Downtown Escondido
• Old Escondido
• Canyon Crest
• Central Escondido
• Country Club
• Daley Ranch
• Del Dios
• East Valley
• Eureka Ranch
• Jesmond Dene
• Midway
• North Broadway
• San Pasqual
• Vineyard

The Valley Center community is located just north of Escondido and is home to the Valley View Casino, owned by the San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians.

Escondido Economy and Employment Opportunities

Escondido is emerging as an economic leader of the Inland North San Diego County region. The city is rapidly growing and with that growth there are new industries coming to town with job opportunities. The top employers in Escondido are:

• Palomar Medical Center
• Escondido Union School District
• San Diego Safari Park
• Escondido Union High School District
• Nordstrom
• Palomar Community College
• Von's
• Home Depot
• ARS National Services

Escondido Attractions

Downtown Escondido has become a go-to destination for entertainment and recreation in Escondido. In addition, the city has many beautiful parks, special events, seasonal festivals and cultural attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy, including:

• Cruisin' Grand Vintage Car Show
• Escondido Children's Museum
• Escondido History Center
• Daley Ranch conservation area
• Grape Day Park
• Queen Califia's Magical Circle
• Dixon Lake
• Lake Wohlford
• Washington Park
• Frances Ryan Park
• Deer Park Buddhist Monastery
• Orfila Winery
• Patio Playhouse Community Theatre

   

Escondido Transportation and Commuting

There are two highways that provide easy access to Escondido - Route 78 and I-15. Local bus service for Escondido is offered by North County Transit District; Escondido Transit Center is the hub and connects to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and the Riverside Transit Agency. The Sprinter Light Rail system connects to the Coaster, the Metrolink Orange County Line and the Metrolink IEOC Line. Amtrak rail service is through the Pacific Surfliner rail line. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport.

More Information on Homes for Sale in Escondido

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Covington & Associates
140 N Escondido Blvd
Escondido, CA
760-703-2907
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John Baker Property Mgmt, Inc.
344 E. Grand Avenue
Escondido, CA
760-746-0500
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Cabrillo Team Realty
239 S Maple Street
Escondido, CA
760-747-2289
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DeCew Realty
403 N. Escondido Blvd Ste 1761
Escondido, CA
760-224-4663
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Americorp Financial & Realty
243 South Escondido Blvd 711
Escondido, CA
760-522-3790
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The Broker Network
333 South Juniper Street #105
Escondido, CA
760-432-6200
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Kay Bates, Broker
333 South Juniper St #200
Escondido, CA
760-294-4848
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O-B Realty
333 S Juniper St #200 .
Escondido, CA
760-746-4290
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Sandirent, Inc.
365 West 2nd Avenue #100
Escondido, CA
858-775-7754
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Palomar Property Services
250 S Orange St #5 .
Escondido, CA
760-755-1700
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