San Diego metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Elfin Forest, CA
$1,950,000Median home value
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About Elfin Forest
Elfin Forest is a rural community in San Diego County with about 590 residents on large lots among coastal sage scrub and oak groves. The Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, with the Olivenhain Dam, is its recreational centerpiece. It is a quiet, dark-sky community minutes from San Marcos and Escondido.
Home prices in Elfin Forest
The median home value in Elfin Forest is $1,950,000.
Top places in Elfin Forest
- Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve — 784-acre reserve with 11 miles of trails, including equestrian trails.
- Olivenhain Dam and Reservoir — reservoir views within the reserve.
- Harmony Grove — neighboring village, adjacent.
- Escondido — shops and dining, about 15 minutes east.
Commuting from Elfin Forest
- No rail; State Route 78 is about 10 minutes north, San Diego about 45 minutes south.
- McClellan-Palomar Airport (Carlsbad) is about 25 minutes west.
- Elfin Forest Road and Harmony Grove Road are the main routes.
Elfin Forest FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Elfin Forest, CA?
The median home value in Elfin Forest is $1,950,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Elfin Forest, CA?
No rail; State Route 78 is about 10 minutes north, San Diego about 45 minutes south.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.