Throwback Thursday: The Yellow Brick Road  I was touring some homes for sale for clients way back in December 2014 in Valley Center, a rural community about 30 miles inland from my home in Carlsbad, and stumbled across The Yellow Brick Road, an area I was not at all familar with.  Yes, there IS a a street by that name, along with Dorothy Lane, Wizard Way, Ozland Avenue, Emerald City Drive, and perhaps others I missed.  I don't personally know the history of the area but there is an interesting story on Hidden San Diego about the producer of the original silent film version of The Wizard of Oz who lived in the area, along with the Tin Man who had a ranch there but reportedly lost it in the Cedar Fire in 2003. No doubt if you poke around this rural neighborhood you will find all sorts of ... 09/24/2020

$699,000 - $739,000 Attention horse lovers! Don’t miss the opportunity to own this exceptional 2.5 acre property featuring 4 covered stalls with water/feeders, an arena, dual pastures and a stylish 400 sq ft tack room. The home was a custom build in 2000 and the spacious, immaculate interior will please the pickiest buyer. Like to entertain? You’ll love the patio with built-in grill and refrigerator overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard complete with fruit trees and roses. Owner is down sizing and it is priced to sell now!3 Bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2523 sq ft. Located in beautiful Valley Center in northern San Diego County.    Call now to view! Won’t last long at this price! 619-846-9249 06/14/2018

A perfect merge of country home and urban residence. When you long for ample space, stunning views and lush foliage that of a country home offers, with all the conveniences and proximity of living in an urban residence, then this Valley Center home will meet your every wish. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this home’s main floor features an inviting open floor concept with a bright and airy living room, a lovely formal dining room, a stunning kitchen equipped with granite countertops, hickory cabinets, kitchen island, breakfast nook and stainless steel appliances, a spacious family room with a fireplace, a home office, and a laundry room. There is also a gorgeous patio in the backyard. Make that serene lifestyle you dream of, yours for ONLY $649,777. Call me, Dennis Smith, at (760)2... 03/16/2018

The Yellow Brick Road  What do YOU immediately think of when you hear "The Yellow Brick Road?" I bet I can guess. And it's probably not The Yellow Brick Road in Valley Center CA. There IS a yellow brick road (it's not yellow OR brick), and it runs into Ozland Avenue. There's also Dorothy Lane, Wizard Way, and Emerald City Drive. I didn't see Wicked Witch Way or Toto Court but perhaps I was too enamored with the homes I was showing at the time. 10/25/2017

Offered at $639,000 - $724,000 Dream of owning your own country estate? Enough land for horses, your toys, or even a grove or vineyard? How about 42.6 secluded acres of beautiful valley and rolling hills in North San Diego County?   Bel Destino is a unique property that offers endless possibilities. Live in the charming main house and enjoy 3 additional dwellings including 2 manufactured homes and one cottage, plus 5 additional outbuildings. Family compound? Artist’s retreat? Let your imagination run, but don’t wait as this special property will fulfill someone’s dream very quickly! View the property website here Take the video tour 06/25/2017

Valley Center House Value CheckValley Center in North County Inland San Diego is in the 92082 zip code. Valley Center is one of the most northeast communities in San Diego County and is a rural area with homes with large lots and a good amount of acreage. There are many ranches and farms in Valley Center as well as fruit orchards. If you’re looking for a large home on a large tract of land at a reasonable price for San Diego standards then this may be an area to check out.Valley Center is north of Escondido, west of Hellhole Canyon Preserve, south of Pauma Valley and east of Hidden Meadows and Welk Resorts. There are 2 casinos in easy driving distance from Valley Center, Harrah’s Resort and Pala Casino Spa and Resort. Lake Wohlford is in the southern most part of Valley Center. The comm... 03/12/2017

Keys Creek Lavender Farm ~ Valley Center, CA ~ We visited the Keys Creek Lavender Farm in Valley Center back in 2010 when they had one of their rare public open houses. The setting is spectacular, surrounded by mountains, open space and other farms, and the lavender was in full bloom. The Farm offers a bunch of different lavender products - honey, tea, jams, baked goods and more. During their open house they have food available, entertainment, craft making and more. If you are ever in the area or want to spend a little time n the country, the Keys Creek Lavender Farm is a terrific outing. Ask to meet Alicia Wolff, the owner who hails from Australia.  Currently, the farm is open from 10 - 3 Wednesday through Sunday, with tours by reservation on Saturdays and Sundays. Keys Creek Lavender ... 06/09/2016

I was like Whoa! Who ever thought that you'd find such a killer gated community upon entering Valley Center? Somehow I was looking for gated homes in the greater North County area, and normally I wouldn't include Valley Center Real Estate in my search, but in this case I did. Boy am I glad that I streched the search up to Valley Center this time because know I can say I am familiar with VALLEY VIEW RANCH Gated Homes in Valley Center. Valley View Ranch is the very first community upon entering Valley Center from Escondido at Eureka Springs. Almost directly across from Valley View Ranch is another popular gated community ,called Woods Valley. The big difference between the two is that Woods Valley is more of a typical Subdivision ( not for Valley Center)  where homes are built close toget... 05/13/2015

Beautifully remodeled 3019 sq/ft, 1 story home with Views of pictureesque Valley Center. Enjoy a true great room and a gourmet kitchen which includes double ovens with convection, 48" 8 burner gas cooktop enormous island, slab granite, custom cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, exposed beam, travertine floors, flat panel TV's in master and family do convey, a level, view lot in a premium location! Large Great room, 4 bedrooms/ 3 baths plus an oversized 3 car garage with epoxy floors, 114x20x14 detached barn. This estate has an Orange groove, is on city water and has its own well, Quality fencing encloses the property with 3 double gates and 2 pedestrian gates. Property is manicured, private 2.5 acres with mature plantings, secret gardens, natural outcroppings and more. Enter down a picturesque... 04/09/2015

3+ Bedroom Home in Valley Center OverviewMapsPhotosMarket Stats $423,500 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms3 BathroomsInterior: 2,227 sqft Location 29393 Twain WayValley Center, CA 92082USA Melissa Zavala Broadpoint Properties(760) 839-3838mrzavala@gmail.comhttp://www.servingsandiegocounty.com          Listed by: Broadpoint Properties Our recent listings 3+ Bedroom Home in Valley CenterFully Remodeled 3 Bedroom Home in Escondido - Large LotOld Escondido Home - Charmer with 3 Beds, 2 BathsDowntown San Diego Condo for Sale - Little Italy5 Bedroom Eureka Springs Escondido Home Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 03/25/2015

The Evolution of Factory Built Housing The "FACTORY BUILT HOME" has no doubt come a long way in almost 100 years. It all started in the 1920s whence "Trailers", "Travel Trailers", "Trailer Coaches" were built primarily for the American traveler who desired having a real bed and a place to sleep at a campsite instead of having to camp out in a sleeping bag and a tent.     Additionally, during Word War II, trailers were used as temporary homes for factory workers who came from all over America for the many job opportunities that were created as a result of the war.  When veterans returned home after the war they found it quite difficult to find affordable housing. Thus the Factory Built Housing Industry  began building homes that were large enough to accommodate these veterans and their f... 01/24/2014

Search For Valley Center Homes and Ranches and Information about Valley Center, California Valley Center, located in North San Diego County, is popular for having affluent custom homes, and ranches.  Valley Center is also known for having agricultural crops and orchards. There are many equestrian enthusiasts in Valley Center as well.  Many properties in Valley Center have views of lush and green Pauma Valley, and picturesque mountain views of Mt. Palomar.  Originally, Valley Center, California, had a large population of massive orchards with very few residential dwellings.  Over the years and more recently, some of the agricultural land has been designated to rural residential for housing development.  The 2 acre minimums have slowed growth in Valley Center, and attracted homeowners see... 09/16/2013

Shopping in Valley Center, CA Valley Center is a relatively small unincorporated town in the North County region of San Diego.  For years, residents of Valley Center have had a limited selection of places for grocery shopping and as well as finding other services.  In fact, for many of the simple things residents wanted to purchase they would need to travel down the hill into place like Escondido or even Temecula.  This can be quite an inconvenient thing to have to do, and can cause many prospective buyers of real estate to look elsewhere for their home purchases.  Growth In recent years however, Valley Center has begun to see some significant development and growth.  Why?  CASINOS!  Valley Center, and it's neighbor regions of Pauma Valley, Rincoln, San Pasqual reservation, and Pala, is... 03/08/2013

I recently took a listing in a community in Valley Center, CA by the name of Sky Ridge Estates.  I was very encouraged to see that this community is well developed, centrally located, and contains parcels of land that are 2+ acres which allow for horses....with NO HOA fees of Mello-Roos!!!  Finding communities like this can be a challenge, so for anyone who has ever wanted to have a beautiful home with some room to breath without having to pay the, at times, outrageous costs of an HOA, look no further! 03/01/2013

Valley Center is a unique town.  In San Diego county it's not too difficult to find metro areas or beach cities.  In fact, I believe when most people think of San Diego county they automatically think of the beach.  Makes sense, right?  But what gets overlooked sometimes are the rural areas of the county... places such as Valley Center.  Valley Center is a small community on the eastern outskirts of Escondido.  The community has a quaint, small town feel, which is hard to come by these days.  There are a wide variety of homes, many with several acres of land attached to them.  It is not uncommon to see residents of the community walking or jogging the bike paths. or even riding their horses.  Looking for a small town feel, then I suggest taking a look at what kind of properties are avai... 03/01/2013

Are you looking for a Realtor in Valley Center to show you VALLEY CENTER FORECLOSURES ? Check out these Valley Center Featured Bank Owned Homes and Short Sales then call me to get you inside these deals before they're gone. I'm not actually a Realtor in Valley Center, but that's not really the point. If you're looking in Valley Center for a deal on Valley Center Bank Owned Properties, Valley Center Foreclosed Homes, land for sale, etc, then you may also be looking for real estate outside of Valley Center like, Escondido, Vista and Fallbrook. I'll faithfully serve my clients anywhere in San Diego at a moments notice. I'll drop what I'm doing, fill up the gas tank, buy some snacks cause I won't have time to eat lunch cause I'm opening doors for you, I'll  wash my car, even hire a babysitt... 02/10/2013

  Valley Center Homes For Sale If you are currently looking to purchase a home for sale in Valley Center California, but don't know where to begin, SCA Real Estate is here to help! Our friendly Realtors can provide you with instant access which will allow you to view all Valley Center Homes For Sale with the simple click of your mouse!   Valley Center MLS Home Search  Often times Real Estate websites can be confusing and misleading, and most have outdated data! Our Valley Center Homes website is updated daily, which means you will only be shown Homes for sale in Valley Center that are actually available!, vs homes that are pending or already sold.    Work with a top Valley Center Realtor When you choose to hire an experienced and knowledgeable Valley Center Realtor, it can & will make a... 11/28/2012

Awesome homes for sale in Valley Center!  Horse properties, ranches and avocado groves. Check out available properties by filling out the search form: If you would like to get more details on any of these homes, please contact me at 760-870-2310 Valley Center Homes, Valley Center Ranches, Short Sales for Sale in Valley Center, Valley Center Foreclosure properties 09/13/2012

Hello and Welcome to Valley Center California~Sell my Home~ List my Home ~Short Sale~ Realtors~ Listings Agents. Are you looking to potentially Sell or list your home in Valley Center California in this market?   Here are some imporant points to think of when looking for the right listing agent or Real Estate company in this market.  Most of the time the reason a home will sell quickly is marketing over price.   Having the right marketing strategy to sell your home quickly and for top price is crucial these days.  There is a good chance the reason you are reading this is because you found us on one of the top pages on one of the major search engines below:  This could be your home that people are finding on the top pages!         It is of the utmost importance these days to find a Realt... 08/16/2012

 Valley Center, California is celebrating it's Sesquicentennial (150 years) in 2012. So where is Valley Center? Well it's in the far Northeast corner of California's best county; San Diego.It's locally famous for being residence toAgnes White after she retired from celebrity in the late 1930's. Who's Agnes White? Well folks, she's aka Betty Crocker, you know the cookbooks, radio shows and ready made-cake mixes, etc.I don't vist Valley Center much and it's not even an area I serve directly, I leave that to one of my FAB 4 Realtor partners, but it's gone from a sleepy little "country-town" to a growing suburben & agricultural community. If you enjoy oranges, lemons, avacados or llamas, yes llamas, head to Valley Center! 06/14/2012