Carmel Valley, California: Not to be mistaken for its more northerly namesake, this Southern California community in the 92130 zip code is beautiful and rapidly growing. Located in the northern part of San Diego, Carmel Valley is actually a neighborhood of the city itself. Home to approximately 42,000 residents, Carmel Valley is just east of Del Mar, only two miles from the beach, and minutes from Interstate 5. Neighboring communities include Torrey Hills, Del Mar Mesa and Pacific Highlands Ranch. Real estate options in Carmel Valley consist of condominiums, townhomes, modest single-family homes and sprawling estate homes.
The economy of Carmel Valley is varied and thriving. Many businesses in cutting-edge fields such as the biomedical, telecommunications and software industries have made their homes here. The community provides a recreation center that offers classes and programs for children, a public pool, sports fields, tennis courts and a library that hosts concerts at least once a month.
Carmel Valley students enrolled in K-12 receive an exceptional education in the two well-respected elementary school districts that serve this community, Del Mar Union and Solana Beach School District. High school students attend the schools of the San Dieguito Union High School District, which includes Torrey Pines High School. Many colleges and universities are in close proximity to Carmel Valley for those wishing to attain a higher degree.
Golf courses, green parks, festivals and other special events, gorgeous beaches and the nearby downtown San Diego area all provide ample recreational opportunities for Carmel Valley residents.
Carmel Valley Real Estate Market: Price Range of Carmel Valley Houses for Sale
The Carmel Valley real estate market is diverse. This planned community has a home to fit everyone's needs, from condominiums and townhouses, to modest single-family detached houses, to large estates with significant acreage. Homes in Carmel Valley range from the low $400,000s to close to $7 million for larger luxury properties. Condominiums and townhouses range in sale price from the low $300,000s and can go as high as $1.7 million for newer developments that boast exclusive community amenities. There is a great deal of newer construction available in Carmel Valley and the surrounding areas.
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Carmel Valley CA Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $736,185 compared to $723,750 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +2%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.24%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.46%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.72%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Carmel Valley CA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Carmel Valley, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Carmel Valley to help you find the best home!