Carmel Valley Real Estate Investment Properties

Located in North County, Carmel Valley is an upscale neighborhood comprising relatively affluent suburbs with commercial offices, retail stores, and restaurants sprinkled throughout.

According to census data, the population topped just over 42,000 residents in 2006. Carmel Valley comprises mainly affluent families. In 2011, the median estimated income of residents in the neighborhood was over $124,299. You can find a wide range of home styles, from Spanish to craftsman-style houses, but expect a large amount of modern home styles and recent housing development and condo communities as well.

Restaurants and Attractions in Carmel Valley

Most shops and stores in the Carmel Valley area offer everyday essentials, but the central location of the neighborhood and proximity to major freeways mean you are never too far from attractions in both North County and Downtown San Diego.

In Carmel Valley, brunch is synonymous with Snooze, a restaurant that specializes in some of the best breakfast dishes in the city. From variations on eggs benedict to pineapple upside down pancakes, Snooze gives you everything you need to start your day off right. Visit Urban Plates for fresh, organic, clean eats in a cafeteria-style setting. Head to Carnitas' Snack Shack for the same meat-based, locally sourced feast found at their original North Park location.

For fine dining, Addison provides contemporary French cuisine from award-winning chef William Bradley. If you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, head to The Baked Bear, an ice cream shop that allows you to sandwich dozens of different ice cream flavors between brownies, cookies, or donuts.

You can also expect plenty of outdoor activities with parks, beaches, golf courses, hiking trails, and more in the area. Get back to nature by biking or hiking the trails at Torrey Pines Natural Reserve, Black Mountain Open Space Park, or Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve. If skating is in your blood, you must visit Carmel Valley Skate Park, a 13,500-square-foot facility that features plenty of ramps, bowls, and rails to practice and showoff your best moves.

Schools in Carmel Valley

• Carmel Del Mar Elementary School
• Sage Canyon Elementary School
• Solana Pacific Elementary School

• Earl Warren Middle School
• Carmel Valley Middle School
• Torrey Pines High School
• Canyon Crest Academy

Home Value in Carmel Valley

The median value of homes in Carmel Valley is $999,000. Projections suggest that home values will continue to see a slight increase in the next year. The median rent price in Carmel Valley is $3,298, significantly higher than the median rent in San Diego proper of $2,600.

Carmel Valley is an excellent location to invest in a home for short- or long-term rentals. Begin the investment process with our state-of-the-art real estate investment calculator today!