Olvera Pacific Highlands Ranch

 

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Pardee Homes · 2017 · 84 Spanish-Inspired Homes · 92130

Olvera Homes For Sale in Pacific Highlands Ranch

84 Spanish-inspired Pardee homes with three thoughtfully designed floor plans (3,147–3,611 sq. ft.), great rooms opening to private courtyards, and LivingSmart® eco-friendly features — walkable to Solana Ranch Elementary and The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch.

About Olvera in Pacific Highlands Ranch

"Spanish meets sophistication. A new neighborhood with a fresh point of view — spacious, light-filled great rooms overlooking courtyards. Olvera is the very definition of an indoor-outdoor lifestyle." — Pardee Homes

Olvera is a Pardee Homes neighborhood within Pacific Highlands Ranch, built in 2017 and comprising 84 detached single-family homes. The community takes its name from California's deep Spanish architectural tradition — and delivers on it: Spanish-inspired exteriors paired with thoroughly modern open-plan interiors. Where many older Spanish-styled communities feel dated inside, Olvera was designed from the start to combine the timeless exterior character of Southern California with the way families actually want to live today.

The signature architectural move at Olvera is the courtyard. Each of the three floor plans is built around a great room that opens to a private outdoor courtyard, creating the kind of seamless indoor-outdoor flow that defines San Diego living. Combined with loggias, optional balconies, and decks at select elevations, the layouts maximize natural light and air movement throughout the home.

Olvera also sits in one of the most walkable positions within Pacific Highlands Ranch — less than 1,000 feet from Solana Ranch Elementary School, the West Highland Pacific Recreation Center, and Solana Ranch Park. The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Trader Joe's, dining, services) is less than a mile away. For buyers comparing Olvera to other Pardee neighborhoods like Brightwater, Casavia, or sister community Almeria (which opened the same year), Sez Sezer can help you understand which floor plan and option package best fits your needs.

Three Olvera Residences

Each Olvera residence is built around a central great room opening to a private courtyard, with optional flex spaces (Jr. Master, Bonus Room, Craft Room, 5th Bedroom) that adapt to how your family uses the home.

Residence 1
Residence One
3,147–3,155 sq. ft.
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • 2-bay garage with tandem
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room
  • Office
  • Reading Nook / Tech
  • Loggia
Available with optional 5th Bedroom & Bath 4, Jr. Master, Craft Room with Pantry, Bonus Room & Deck, balconies and decks at select elevations.
Residence 2
Residence Two
3,379–3,383 sq. ft.
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • 2-bay garage with tandem
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room
  • Craft Room
  • Loft
  • Loggia & Courtyard
Available with optional Craft Room variations, 5th Bedroom & Bath 5, decks at select elevations.
Residence 3
Residence Three
Up to 3,611 sq. ft.
  • 4 bedrooms (optional 5th)
  • Up to 4.5 bathrooms
  • 2-bay garage with tandem
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room
  • Courtyard-oriented design
  • Loggia
Largest plan in Olvera. Configurations vary by lot and elevation; contact Sez for specific home-by-home availability.

Pardee LivingSmart® — Built-In Eco-Friendly Features

Every Olvera home was built with Pardee's award-winning LivingSmart® program, integrating energy efficiency, water conservation, healthy indoor air quality, and sustainable materials from the foundation up. Modern smart-home wiring also supports today's connected-home systems.

Health Smart
Indoor air quality & healthy living features
Energy Smart
Reduced energy consumption & utility costs
Earth Smart
Sustainable & recycled material sourcing
Water Smart
Water-saving fixtures & drought-tolerant landscaping

Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Amenities

As Olvera residents within Pacific Highlands Ranch, homeowners access the full PHR amenity package — with primary recreation access at the West Highland Pacific Recreation Center just steps from the neighborhood.

  • West Highland Pacific Rec CenterUnder 1,000 ft — Junior Olympic pool, spa, fitness, water play
  • The Village at PHRWalking distance — Trader Joe's, dining, services
  • Solana Ranch ParkLess than 1,000 ft from Olvera
  • 1,300 Acres Preserved HabitatSurrounded by protected natural open space
  • Multi-Use Trail SystemHiking and biking trails throughout PHR
  • Drought-Tolerant LandscapingCommunity-wide water-wise design
  • Community ParkPlayground, sports fields, dog-friendly areas
  • Top-Ranked SchoolsSolana Ranch Elementary under 1,000 ft

Walkable. Coastal-Close. Connected.

Olvera sits in one of the most walkable positions within Pacific Highlands Ranch — less than 1,000 feet from Solana Ranch Elementary, the West Highland Pacific Recreation Center, and Solana Ranch Park. The Pacific Ocean is about 4 miles away.

Solana Ranch Elementary
Less than 1,000 ft — walkable
West Highland Rec Center
Less than 1,000 ft — pool, fitness, water play
The Village at PHR
Trader Joe's, dining, boutiques — under 1 mile
Del Mar & La Jolla Beaches
~4 miles to the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Trails Middle
Walkable middle school
Canyon Crest Academy
Top-ranked high school nearby
Torrey Pines / Sorrento Mesa
Biotech & medical employment — 5-mile radius
I-5 & SR-56
Direct freeway access throughout San Diego

Schools Near Olvera

Olvera's walkability to Solana Ranch Elementary is one of its distinguishing features — less than 1,000 feet from the neighborhood. The community is served by the Del Mar Union School District (K–8) and the San Dieguito Union High School District, both consistently ranked among California's top-performing districts.

Elementary
  • Solana Ranch Elementary (walkable)
  • Sycamore Ridge Elementary
  • Sage Canyon School
Middle School
  • Pacific Trails Middle School
  • Carmel Valley Middle School
High School
  • Canyon Crest Academy
  • Torrey Pines High School
  • Cathedral Catholic (Private)

Frequently Asked Questions About Olvera

Who built Olvera and when?
Olvera was built by Pardee Homes in 2017. It comprises 84 detached single-family Spanish-inspired homes within Pacific Highlands Ranch. It opened alongside Almeria — another Pardee neighborhood — in the same release.
How many floor plans does Olvera offer?
Three residences: Residence 1 (3,147–3,155 sq. ft., 4 bed/3.5 bath, office, reading nook, loggia), Residence 2 (3,379–3,383 sq. ft., 4 bed/4.5 bath, craft room, loft, loggia & courtyard), and Residence 3 (up to 3,611 sq. ft., 4 bed with optional 5th, up to 4.5 baths). All include 2-bay garages with tandem.
What is the architectural style of Olvera homes?
Olvera homes feature Spanish-inspired exteriors paired with thoroughly modern open-plan interiors. Each residence is built around a great room that opens to a private courtyard — the signature feature of the neighborhood and a strong example of California indoor-outdoor architectural sensibility.
How walkable is Olvera?
Very walkable. Olvera is less than 1,000 feet from Solana Ranch Elementary, West Highland Pacific Recreation Center, and Solana Ranch Park. The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch (Trader Joe's, dining) and Pacific Trails Middle School are less than a mile away. This is one of the most walkable positions within all of PHR.
What is Pardee's LivingSmart® program?
LivingSmart® is Pardee's built-in eco-friendly building program with four pillars: Health Smart (indoor air quality), Energy Smart (energy efficiency), Earth Smart (sustainable materials), and Water Smart (water conservation). Every Olvera home was built with LivingSmart® features as standard, with additional upgrades available.
What optional configurations are available at Olvera?
Olvera residences offer extensive customization. Residence 1 options include 5th Bedroom & Bath 4, Jr. Master, Craft Room with Pantry, Bonus Room & Deck, and decks/balconies at select elevations. Residence 2 options include Craft Room configurations, 5th Bedroom & Bath 5, and decks at select elevations. Configurations vary by home; verify availability with your agent.
What community amenities come with Olvera homes?
Residents access Pacific Highlands Ranch's amenities, with the West Highland Pacific Recreation Center (Junior Olympic pool, spa, fitness room, water play area) less than 1,000 feet away. PHR also offers 1,300 acres of preserved natural habitat, multi-use trail system, drought-tolerant landscaping, and the Village at PHR walkable center.
What schools serve Olvera?
Olvera is served by the Del Mar Union School District (K–8) and San Dieguito Union High School District. Solana Ranch Elementary is walkable (less than 1,000 ft). Middle school is Pacific Trails. High schools include Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High School, and the private Cathedral Catholic.
How does Olvera compare to other Pardee neighborhoods in PHR?
Brightwater emphasizes live-big interiors and private backyards. Hampton Lane focuses on easy-maintenance with porches and rear-entry garages. Casavia is the largest, with workshops in every home. Almeria (Olvera's same-year sister) features modern farmhouse design with Spanish features. Olvera (3,147–3,611 sq. ft.) is the Spanish-inspired Pardee community, distinguished by courtyard-oriented great rooms, modern open interiors, and exceptional walkability.
Are there homes for sale in Olvera right now?
Current listings appear directly on this page when active. Olvera inventory is limited — only 84 homes total — and homes here typically sell quickly. If no listings appear, contact Sez Sezer to be notified when new Olvera homes come on the market.
Thinking of selling a home in Olvera?
Sellers benefit from working with an agent who understands what drives Olvera buyer demand — the Spanish-inspired architecture with modern interiors, the courtyard-oriented great rooms, the walkability to Solana Ranch Elementary and The Village, and how Olvera fits in the broader PHR Pardee lineup. Contact Sez Sezer for a no-obligation home valuation.

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Interested in Olvera?

Sez Sezer specializes in Pacific Highlands Ranch and knows the Pardee neighborhoods inside out — including the differences between Olvera's three residences, the courtyard layouts, the optional configurations, and how the community compares to sister Pardee neighborhoods. Whether buying or selling, reach out for a no-pressure conversation.

Contact Sez Sezer — DRE# 01988197 Call (858) 436-6585