Bridle Ridge neighborhood · Carmel Valley · San Diego, CA 92130
$2,180,000
4Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
2,353Square Feet
2010Year Built
Set on a quiet Bridle Ridge street with open canyon views, 5815 Gablewood Way, San Diego, CA 92130 brings indoor-outdoor living to Carmel Country Highlands. The backyard centers on a heated saltwater pool with waterfall and spa, a built-in BBQ and a shaded gazebo, while inside, the open kitchen is finished with an Italian Calacatta marble island. A 24-panel solar system with a Tesla Powerwall, a 3-car tandem garage, and a walkable route to Sage Canyon Elementary round it out.
Listing agent Sez Sezer · Keller Williams Realty · DRE #01988197 · MLS# NDP2609842
Ridge-Top Master Plan · Carmel Valley 92130 · 9 Sub-Communities
Carmel Country Highlands Homes For Sale
Nine ridge-top communities set on 800 acres of some of the highest ground in Carmel Valley — delivering Pacific Ocean and downtown San Diego views, an award-winning master plan, and a distinctive equestrian legacy woven through every neighborhood name.
An Equestrian Legacy in Every Name
“Belmont, Derby Hill, Steeplechase, Saratoga, Bridle Ridge, Carriage Run, Lexington, The Breakers — every community carries the language of the racetrack.”
A distinctive naming heritage no other Carmel Valley master plan can match.
About Carmel Country Highlands Homes in Carmel Valley
Carmel Country Highlands is a master-planned community within Carmel Valley, San Diego 92130 — comprising nine ridge-top residential sub-communities developed primarily by Pardee Homes between 1999 and 2012. Carmel Country Highlands homes for sale sit on approximately 800 acres of some of the highest elevation ground in the Carmel Valley area, delivering canyon views, Pacific Ocean glimpses, and the sparkling lights of downtown San Diego on clear evenings.
What distinguishes Carmel Country Highlands from other Carmel Valley homes for sale is the combination of elevation, cohesive master-plan design, and an unusually consistent architectural language across all nine sub-communities — unified further by an unmistakable equestrian naming theme. Belmont Stakes, the Kentucky Derby, Saratoga Race Course, Steeplechase racing, carriage horses, bridles, Lexington horse country, The Breakers — the language of the racetrack runs through every community name. It's a naming heritage that gives Carmel Country Highlands Carmel Valley a distinctive identity no other neighborhood in 92130 can claim.
The master plan reads as a continuous story. Belmont opened first in 1999. The Pardee production wave continued through Lexington (1997–2003), Saratoga (2005), Derby Hill and Carriage Run (2007), and finally the award-winning Highlands Village townhome community that closed out the master plan in 2010–2012. Today Carmel Country Highlands homes offer some of the most established, view-blessed properties in Carmel Valley — consistently in demand for their combination of ridge-top elevation, top-ranked schools, and coastal-close positioning. For personalized guidance on any Carmel Country Highlands home for sale, contact Sez Sezer, Carmel Valley real estate agent, directly.
Quick Facts — Carmel Country Highlands
Master-Planned Community
Carmel Country Highlands
Located In
Carmel Valley, San Diego 92130
Total Sub-Communities
9 (single-family + townhomes)
Master Plan Size
~800 acres
Approx. Total Homes
~800–1,293
Build Year Range
1999–2012 (13-year span)
Primary Developer
Pardee Homes
Home Size Range
2,250–4,700 sq. ft.
Elevation
Ridge-top — among the highest in Carmel Valley
Views
Pacific Ocean, downtown San Diego, canyons
Distance to Beaches
~5 miles to Torrey Pines State Beach
Freeway Access
I-5 & SR-56 direct
In-Community School
Sage Canyon Elementary (top-ranked)
School Districts
Del Mar Union & San Dieguito Union High
Market Stats · Last 12 Months · Updated October 27, 2026
Carmel Country Highlands Home Prices & Market Stats
Over the last 12 months, 19 single-family homes sold in Carmel Country Highlands, averaging 35 days on market and $842 per square foot. The most recent sales show how quickly the right home moves: 8 of the last 12 closed above list price, and the median home sold in just 8.5 days. Right now there are only 3 Carmel Country Highlands homes for sale — including 5815 Gablewood Way — and 2 more already under contract.
Active Listings3 homes
Avg. List Price$2,693,000
Price / Sq Ft$909
Avg. Days on Market46 days
Avg. Living Area2,983 sq ft
Avg. Beds / Baths4.7 / 3.7
Under Contract2 homes
Avg. List Price$2,897,000
Price / Sq Ft$826
Avg. Days on Market4 days
Avg. Living Area3,525 sq ft
Avg. Beds / Baths5.5 / 4.5
Sold · Last 12 Months19 homes
Avg. List Price$2.9M
Price / Sq Ft$842
Avg. Days on Market35 days
Avg. Living Area3,541 sq ft
Avg. Beds / Baths5 / 4
8 of 12most recent Carmel Country Highlands sales closed above list price
101.6%total sale prices as a share of total list prices across those 12 sales
8.5 daysmedian days on market for those 12 sales
Recent Carmel Country Highlands Home Sales: List vs. Sold Price
The 12 most recent of the 19 single-family closings in Carmel Country Highlands over the last 12 months (May 26 – October 23, 2026)
Address
List Price
Sold Price
Sold vs. List
Days on Market
Sold Date
5722 Brittany Forrest
$3,095,000
$3,100,825
100.2%
1 day
10/23/26
10785 Cherry Hill Drive
$4,224,888
$4,100,000
97.0%
78 days
10/15/26
10902 Cloverhurst Way
$2,499,000
$2,500,000
100.0%
14 days
8/18/26
5034 Greenwillow Ln
$2,999,900
$3,250,000
108.3%
8 days
8/7/26
11326 Manorgate Drive
$2,095,000
$2,132,000
101.8%
9 days
7/23/26
10648 Briarlake Woods Dr
$2,199,000
$2,405,000
109.4%
5 days
7/22/26
5202 Greenwillow Lane
$3,495,000
$3,300,000
94.4%
12 days
7/20/26
5255 Greenwillow Ln
$3,229,900
$3,118,896
96.6%
37 days
7/17/26
5790 Mosswood Cove
$2,199,000
$2,420,000
110.1%
6 days
7/16/26
5398 Shannon Ridge Ln
$3,349,900
$3,298,765
98.5%
226 days
6/18/26
5572 Havenridge Way
$2,579,000
$2,661,000
103.2%
6 days
5/29/26
5464 Shannon Ridge
$3,250,000
$3,500,000
107.7%
5 days
5/26/26
Source: MLS data for Carmel Country Highlands single-family homes, compiled by Sez Sezer, Keller Williams Realty, as of October 27, 2026. Sold figures cover the last 12 months; active and under-contract figures are current listings.
Era 1
The Original Wave — 1999 to 2005
The founding chapter of Carmel Country Highlands homes. Belmont opened in 1999 as the first community in the master plan, followed by the larger-tier Lexington enclave that continued through 2003, and the LivingSmart Saratoga community that added energy-efficient production luxury in 2005. These are the established Carmel Country Highlands communities with 20-plus years of settled neighborhood character.
The founding community of Carmel Country Highlands. Ten wildflower- and pastoral-themed streets including Derrydown Way, Manor Ridge, Hunters Glen, and Havenridge Way.
The larger luxury tier of Carmel Country Highlands. Biggest floor plans in the master plan, with lots stretching to nearly half an acre on select properties.
One of the two largest single-family communities in Carmel Country Highlands. Streets named for classic English racing courses continue the equestrian theme.
The largest single-family neighborhood by home count within Carmel Country Highlands. Extended cul-de-sac layout with strong resident community character.
The middle chapter of Carmel Country Highlands homes. Two communities opened in 2007 — Derby Hill with its two-section design and larger 3,500–4,600 sq. ft. floor plans, and Carriage Run as the companion neighborhood. This era brought the master plan's most feature-rich production luxury before the builder returned in 2010 to close out with townhomes.
Two distinct sections bridge east and west school access. Contemporary and Mediterranean architectural styles, 3-car garages, bonus room and office options. 3–5 bedrooms.
The only development interrupting the master plan corridor along Carmel Country Road. A boutique 64-home enclave distinct from the surrounding sub-communities.
The final chapter of Carmel Country Highlands homes. The master plan's original developer returned in 2010 with the master plan's only townhome community — Highlands Village — designed to close out the master plan as the benchmark rather than an afterthought. The result: an award-winning 167-townhome community with an 11,000 sq. ft. recreation center that rivals resort developments.
167 townhomes · 5 floor plans · 11,000 sq. ft. rec center
The final community built in the Carmel Country Highlands master plan. Best in American Living Award for Plan 1X plus Gold at The Nationals. Rentable guest suites, canyon views, HOA ~$300/mo.
Distinctive attributes shared across all Carmel Country Highlands homes for sale.
Ridge-Top ElevationAmong the highest ground in Carmel Valley
Pacific Ocean & City ViewsOcean glimpses and downtown San Diego lights
Sage Canyon ElementaryTop-ranked elementary located IN the master plan
Equestrian Naming LegacyUnified heritage across all 9 sub-communities
Preserved Canyon Open SpaceNatural buffers between sub-communities
Trail AccessHiking and biking trails throughout the ridge
LivingSmart StandardEnergy-efficient construction in later builds
Coastal-Close Location~5 miles to Torrey Pines State Beach
A Ridge-Top Carmel Valley Location
Carmel Country Highlands homes sit on some of the highest ground in Carmel Valley — delivering the elevation advantages of ridge-top living combined with the coastal-close positioning that makes Carmel Valley homes consistently in demand. Beach proximity, employment center access, and top-ranked schools converge here.
Torrey Pines State Beach
~5 miles to the Pacific
Del Mar & La Jolla
Beach communities minutes away
Sage Canyon School
Top-ranked elementary in-community
Torrey Pines State Reserve
Hiking trails & ocean views
Sorrento Valley Biotech
Employment corridor south
Downtown San Diego
~25 min off-peak drive
I-5 & SR-56
Direct freeway access
Del Mar Highlands & One Paseo
Premier shopping nearby
Schools Serving Carmel Country Highlands
Carmel Country Highlands homes are served by the Del Mar Union School District (K–6) and the San Dieguito Union High School District. Sage Canyon Elementary — located within the master plan itself — was ranked the top elementary in the county for the 2006–2007 school year and remains one of California's top-performing schools. School quality is a primary driver of Carmel Valley home values.
Elementary
Sage Canyon School (in-community)
Ocean Air Elementary
Ashley Falls Elementary
Middle School
Carmel Valley Middle School
Pacific Trails Middle School
High School
Torrey Pines High School
Canyon Crest Academy
Cathedral Catholic (Private)
Frequently Asked Questions About Carmel Country Highlands Homes
What are homes selling for in Carmel Country Highlands?
Over the last 12 months, 19 single-family homes sold in Carmel Country Highlands, averaging 35 days on market and $842 per square foot. Of the 12 most recent sales (May 26 – October 23, 2026), 8 closed above list price, sale prices ranged from $2,132,000 to $4,100,000, and the median home sold in 8.5 days. As of October 27, 2026, 3 homes are for sale at an average list price of $2,693,000 and 2 are under contract at an average list price of $2,897,000.
How many sub-communities does Carmel Country Highlands have?
Carmel Country Highlands comprises nine sub-communities built between 1999 and 2012 across three distinct construction eras. Total inventory across all sub-communities is approximately 800–1,293 homes, depending on how townhomes are counted.
Who built Carmel Country Highlands?
Pardee Homes was the original and dominant developer, responsible for Belmont, Lexington, Saratoga, Derby Hill, Carriage Run, and the closing Highlands Village townhomes. The Breakers, a 64-home enclave along Carmel Country Road, is the exception — a separate boutique development.
Why do all Carmel Country Highlands communities have equestrian names?
The naming heritage runs through every neighborhood: Belmont (Stakes), Derby Hill, Steeplechase, Carriage Run, Saratoga (racing), Bridle Ridge, Lexington (Kentucky horse country), and The Breakers. This coherent equestrian naming theme is unique among Carmel Valley master plans and gives Carmel Country Highlands homes a distinctive identity no other 92130 neighborhood can claim.
What is the difference between Carmel Country Highlands and Pacific Highlands Ranch?
Both are master-planned communities within Carmel Valley 92130, but they're distinct neighborhoods. Carmel Country Highlands sits south of Highway 56 along Carmel Country Road with ridge-top elevation and an equestrian naming heritage, built primarily by Pardee 1999–2012. Pacific Highlands Ranch sits further west with 20+ sub-communities across a longer 1992–2022 build range and multiple builders including Lennar, Meritage, Hallmark, and Taylor Morrison in addition to Pardee.
Which is the newest Carmel Country Highlands community?
Highlands Village is the newest, built by Pardee Homes between 2010 and 2012 as the community that closed out the master plan. It comprises 167 award-winning townhomes with a distinctive 11,000 sq. ft. recreation center.
Which is the largest Carmel Country Highlands community?
Bridle Ridge is the largest single-family sub-community with 242 homes. Steeplechase follows closely with 209 homes. By floor plan size, Lexington offers the largest homes with 3,700–4,600 sq. ft. floor plans and lots up to nearly half an acre.
Why is Carmel Country Highlands considered a ridge-top community?
Carmel Country Highlands sits on some of the highest elevation ground in the greater Carmel Valley area, with many homes positioned along ridgelines overlooking canyon open space and distant Pacific Ocean views. The elevation delivers natural separation from freeway noise and creates ridge-line vistas of downtown San Diego lights on clear evenings.
What schools serve Carmel Country Highlands?
Del Mar Union School District (K–6) and San Dieguito Union High School District (7–12). Sage Canyon Elementary is located within the master plan itself and was ranked the top elementary in the county for the 2006–2007 school year. Ocean Air Elementary also serves parts of the community. High schools include Torrey Pines High School and Canyon Crest Academy, both consistently ranked among California's top public high schools.
What amenities come with Carmel Country Highlands homes?
Carmel Country Highlands amenities include ridge-top elevation with Pacific Ocean and downtown San Diego views, preserved canyon open space between sub-communities, hiking and biking trails, in-community Sage Canyon Elementary access, and Pardee's LivingSmart energy-efficient construction on later builds (Saratoga, Derby Hill, Highlands Village). Highlands Village townhomes additionally include a private 11,000 sq. ft. recreation center with rentable guest suites.
How do I find current Carmel Country Highlands homes for sale?
Current listings appear directly on this page and on each individual community page when active inventory exists. For the most complete picture — including off-market opportunities and coming-soon listings — contact Sez Sezer, Carmel Valley real estate agent, directly. Sez specializes in Carmel Country Highlands sales and can provide personalized guidance on which sub-community fits your priorities.
Thinking of selling a Carmel Country Highlands home?
Selling in Carmel Country Highlands requires an agent who understands the specific buyer pools for each build era and community tier — the buyer for a 1999 Belmont home differs meaningfully from the buyer for a 2007 Derby Hill home or a 2011 Highlands Village townhome. Contact Sez Sezer, Carmel Valley real estate agent, for a confidential valuation tailored to your specific community.
Ridge-Top Expertise · DRE# 01988197
Your Carmel Country Highlands Real Estate Expert
Sez Sezer understands what makes each Carmel Country Highlands sub-community distinctive — from the founding Belmont enclave to the award-winning Highlands Village townhomes. Whether buying or selling a Carmel Country Highlands home, reach out for a confidential conversation.
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