San Diego metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to San Diego Country Estates, CA
About San Diego Country Estates
San Diego Country Estates is a rural North County community of about 10,000 people, roughly 35 miles northeast of downtown San Diego near Ramona. It is a large master-planned, guard-gated-style community of single-family homes built around the San Vicente Golf Resort, with the Rancho San Vicente area at its core. Housing offers larger lots and a country-club lifestyle at prices below coastal North County.
Home prices in San Diego Country Estates
The median listing price in San Diego Country Estates is $799,000.
Top places in San Diego Country Estates
- San Vicente Golf Resort — the community's golf centerpiece.
- Rancho San Vicente — shown in the Commons photo below.
- San Vicente Reservoir — fishing and water sports nearby.
- Community equestrian center and trails.
- Nearby Ramona wineries and the Ramona Grasslands.
Commuting from San Diego Country Estates
- Downtown San Diego: roughly 45–50 minutes off-peak via SR-67/I-8 (about 35 miles); 65–90 minutes in rush-hour traffic.
- Sorrento Valley/UTC: roughly 40–45 minutes off-peak via SR-67/I-15; longer at peak.
Schools in San Diego Country Estates
Public schools: Ramona City Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
San Diego Country Estates FAQs
- What is the housing market like in San Diego Country Estates, CA?
The median listing price in San Diego Country Estates is $799,000. Median list price · Homes.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from San Diego Country Estates, CA?
Downtown San Diego: roughly 45–50 minutes off-peak via SR-67/I-8 (about 35 miles); 65–90 minutes in rush-hour traffic. - Which school district serves San Diego Country Estates, CA?
San Diego Country Estates is served by Ramona City Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.