Valley Center is a rural community located in the Northern San Diego County, California. Situated just north of Escondido, many of the homes for sale in this community offer breathtaking views of nearby Palomar Mountain.

Encompassing the 92082 Zip Code, Valley Center includes a total area of around 128 square miles, a population of over 14,000 residents, and over 4,900 households. Schools in Valley Center are operated by the Valley Center Unified School District.

The Valley Center countryside is decorated with the beautiful flowers and orchards of the valley. Nearby Lake Dixon offers recreation facilities such as family-friendly hiking trails, big bass fishing, picnic shelters, fishing floats and campgrounds. Lake Wohlford, located in the nearby hills, provides great year round fishing and kayaking. The community also has several popular equestrian trials for horse riders.

Other local attractions in Valley Center include the Bates Nut Farm, which has the oldest and largest pumpkin patch in San Diego County. Besides fresh nuts and candies, the farm also offers tractor hay rides, a straw maze, a petting zoo and picnic spots. There are also special events for kids such as pony rides, bouncers and much more. Another children’s attraction is the Bell Gardens, a full-scale working farm that offers a vintage hay wagon, an open-air passenger train and an opportunity to taste farm-fresh produce. Valley Center is also known for its orange and avocado groves.

Every year, Valley Center residents celebrate ‘Western Days’, an event that consists of a community parade and a rodeo. Valley Center also has a community center, a nearby casino, several stores and fine restaurants.

Valley Center real estate consists of large custom homes built on sizeable lots, most of which are larger than two acres. Many of the homes in Valley Center offer magnificent views of the mountains, lakes and/or the valley.

Residents of Valley Center enjoy the community’s laid back lifestyle, quiet countryside, fresh mountain air, and the excellent San Diego climate. For those who long for a quiet rural lifestyle, Valley Center is the ideal community to settle down in. The town’s beautiful scenery and peaceful village setting is sure to fascinate home buyers.

If you are considering buying or selling a home, land, or any other real estate in Valley Center, then contact us right away. We have agents who assist home buyers and sellers in the Valley Center real estate market.