Carriage Run Carmel Country Highlands

 

 

 

There are no active Carriage Run homes for sale at this time.

As the entry-tier of Carmel Country Highlands with 228 homes and accessible pricing, Carriage Run homes rotate through the market with some regularity but sell quickly when well-priced. In the meantime, explore other Carmel Country Highlands Carmel Valley homes:

Carriage Run homes for sale — 228 Pardee entry-tier Carmel Country Highlands residences from 2010-2011 with equestrian-themed streets and 1,985-2,402 sq ft floor plans in Carmel Valley San Diego 92130

2010–2011 · 228 Homes · Entry Tier · 1,985–2,402 Sq. Ft.

Carriage Run Homes For Sale in Carmel Country Highlands

The entry tier of Carmel Country Highlands homes. 228 residences ranging 1,985 to 2,402 sq. ft. — the most accessible price point in the master plan — with the most concentrated equestrian street naming of any community and quick walking distance to Ocean Air Elementary.

About Carriage Run Homes in Carmel Country Highlands

Carriage Run homes represent the entry tier of Carmel Country Highlands homes for sale. Built by Pardee Homes between 2010 and 2011, Carriage Run comprises 228 two-story detached single-family residences ranging 1,985 to 2,402 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms. Carriage Run Carmel Valley homes were originally marketed by Pardee as the master plan's most accessible entry point — smaller floor plans, smaller lots, two-bay garages standard, and pricing tuned to first-time and move-up buyers seeking Carmel Valley's top-ranked schools without the estate-tier cost of Derby Hill or Lexington.

What further distinguishes Carriage Run from other Carmel Country Highlands homes for sale is the community's concentrated equestrian streetscape. Where most Carmel Country Highlands sub-communities take their name from a single horse-racing reference, Carriage Run extends the equestrian theme down to nearly every street name: Yearling Glen Road, Stallion Run Place, Black Colt Lane, Saddle Cove Lane, Carriage Run Drive, Nahama Lane, Cadence Grove Way, Manorgate Drive, and Laurelcrest Drive. No other Carmel Country Highlands sub-community carries the equestrian identity as deeply through its address language.

Carriage Run also offers a distinctive floor plan feature package uncommon at its price point: great room configurations, dedicated den spaces, and teen room options alongside optional decks and built-ins. Three original two-story floor plans provided the base architecture, with two-bay garages standard. Located at the southern edge of the Carmel Country Highlands master plan, Carriage Run's South section (105 homes) sits immediately south of Carmel Mountain Road and east of Torrey Hills Center — walking distance to shopping, dining, Torrey Hills Dog Park, Ocean Air Elementary, and Ocean Air Recreation Center. For personalized guidance on any Carriage Run home for sale, contact Sez Sezer, Carmel Valley real estate agent, directly.

Carriage Run's Signature Positioning

“The most accessible entry point into Carmel Country Highlands — smaller floor plans, smaller lots, and pricing tuned to first-time and move-up buyers seeking Carmel Valley schools.”

228
Total Homes
1,985
Min Sq. Ft.
$45
Monthly HOA
The Most Equestrian Streetscape in Carmel Country Highlands

Nine Streets, Nearly All With Equestrian Names

No other Carmel Country Highlands sub-community extends the equestrian theme through its address language the way Carriage Run does. The community's nine streets read like a Thoroughbred farm inventory:

  • Yearling Glen RoadYoung Horse
  • Stallion Run PlaceAdult Male Horse
  • Black Colt LaneYoung Male Horse
  • Saddle Cove LaneRiding Equipment
  • Carriage Run DriveHorse-Drawn Carriage
  • Nahama LaneCommunity Street
  • Cadence Grove WayHorse Gait Rhythm
  • Manorgate DriveEstate Entrance
  • Laurelcrest DriveWinner's Crown
Distinctive Floor Plan Features

Uncommon Feature Package at This Price Point

Great Room ConfigurationOpen-plan living, dining, and kitchen flow
Dedicated Den SpaceHome office or reading room option
Teen Room OptionSecond living area on the upper level
Optional DecksUpper-level outdoor living additions
Built-in CabinetryCustom storage and shelving options
Two-Bay GaragesStandard on all three floor plans

Community Amenities

Carriage Run delivers accessible entry pricing combined with unusual amenity adjacency — walking distance to shopping, dining, dog park, elementary school, and recreation center.

  • Entry-Tier PricingMost accessible in Carmel Country Highlands
  • Nine Equestrian-Named StreetsDeepest naming heritage in the master plan
  • Low HOAApproximately $45 per month
  • Ocean Air Elementary AdjacentWalking distance to top-ranked school
  • Ocean Air Recreation CenterCommunity facility walking distance
  • Torrey Hills Center AdjacentShopping and dining walking distance
  • Torrey Hills Dog ParkWalking distance
  • Trail AccessHiking trails and adventure opportunities

A Southern Master-Plan Location

Carriage Run sits at the southern edge of the Carmel Country Highlands master plan, delivering unusual amenity adjacency — the South section walks to shopping, dining, dog park, elementary school, and recreation center.

Torrey Hills Center
Walking distance
Ocean Air Elementary
Walking distance
Ocean Air Rec Center
Walking distance
Torrey Hills Dog Park
Walking distance
Del Mar Beaches
<5 miles to the Pacific
Sage Canyon School
Minutes north
I-5 & SR-56
Direct freeway access
One Paseo & Del Mar Highlands
Premier shopping nearby

Schools Near Carriage Run

Carriage Run is served by the Del Mar Union School District (K–6) and the San Dieguito Union High School District. Ocean Air Elementary sits directly adjacent to Carriage Run — a distinct advantage of the community's southern master-plan positioning.

Elementary
  • Ocean Air (adjacent)
  • Sage Canyon School
  • 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 Carriage Run Homes

When was Carriage Run built?
Carriage Run was developed by Pardee Homes between 2010 and 2011 — one of the newer Carmel Country Highlands communities, built alongside Bridle Ridge and the closing Highlands Village townhomes.
How many Carriage Run homes are there?
Carriage Run comprises 228 two-story detached single-family homes across two sections. The South section holds 105 homes immediately south of Carmel Mountain Road, east of Torrey Hills Center.
How big are Carriage Run homes?
Carriage Run homes range from 1,985 to 2,402 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms and up to 3 bathrooms — the smaller and more accessible floor plans in Carmel Country Highlands. Three original floor plans with two-bay garages standard.
What makes Carriage Run distinctive?
Carriage Run is the entry tier of Carmel Country Highlands — the most accessible price point in the master plan. Distinctive features include great room configurations, dedicated den spaces, teen room options, optional decks, and built-ins. The community also carries the deepest equestrian naming heritage: nine streets, nearly all with horse-related names.
What streets are in Carriage Run?
Nine primary streets: Manorgate Drive, Laurelcrest Drive, Carriage Run Drive, Yearling Glen Road, Stallion Run Place, Black Colt Lane, Cadence Grove Way, Nahama Lane, and Saddle Cove Lane — most references to horse life, riding equipment, or racing terminology.
Why is it called Carriage Run?
Named after horse-drawn carriages — the community continues the equestrian naming heritage of Carmel Country Highlands, and extends it further than any other sub-community by carrying horse references throughout the street names as well.
What is the Carriage Run HOA?
Carriage Run HOA dues run approximately $45 per month — among the lowest in Carmel Country Highlands. Mello Roos taxes run approximately $1,100 to $1,200 per year, above the standard tax rate of approximately 1.07%.
What schools serve Carriage Run?
Del Mar Union School District (K–6) and San Dieguito Union High School District. Ocean Air Elementary sits directly adjacent to Carriage Run — walking distance from most homes. High schools include Torrey Pines High School and Canyon Crest Academy.
Is Carriage Run gated?
No — Carriage Run is not gated. Carmel Country Highlands as a master plan is not a gated community.
How does Carriage Run compare to other Carmel Country Highlands communities?
Carriage Run offers the smallest floor plans (1,985–2,402 sq. ft.) and most accessible entry price point in Carmel Country Highlands. Derby Hill and Lexington offer larger luxury floor plans (3,505–4,611 sq. ft. and 3,700–4,600 sq. ft. respectively). Bridle Ridge and Saratoga offer mid-tier size with green certifications. Buyers prioritizing Carmel Valley school access at the master plan's most accessible pricing gravitate to Carriage Run.
Are there Carriage Run homes for sale right now?
Current listings appear directly on this page when active. With 228 homes at the master plan's entry price point, Carriage Run inventory rotates more frequently than smaller communities — but well-priced homes still move quickly. Contact Sez Sezer, Carmel Valley real estate agent, to be notified when new Carriage Run homes come to market.
Thinking of selling a Carriage Run home?
Selling at the entry tier of Carmel Country Highlands requires an agent who understands the specific buyer pool for accessible-price Carmel Valley homes and how to position against comparable move-up options elsewhere in Carmel Valley. Contact Sez Sezer, Carmel Valley real estate agent, for a confidential valuation.

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Your Carmel Country Highlands Real Estate Expert

Sez Sezer understands what makes Carriage Run distinctive within Carmel Country Highlands — the entry-tier positioning, the amenity adjacency, the equestrian streetscape, and how Carriage Run trades against comparable move-up options elsewhere in Carmel Valley. Whether buying or selling a Carriage Run home, reach out for a confidential conversation.

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