Homes For Sale in Pacific Highlands Ranch

 

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Santa Rosa is a smaller established Pardee community with 124 homes, so listings can be limited. In the meantime, explore homes for sale in these nearby Carmel Valley communities:

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Santa Rosa Pardee homes for sale in Pacific Highlands Ranch Carmel Valley San Diego 92130

Pardee Homes · 2005 · 124 Homes · PHR Sweet Spot

Santa Rosa Homes For Sale in Pacific Highlands Ranch

124 established Pardee homes built in 2005 — approximately 2,921–3,622 sq. ft. with 4–6 bedrooms. The sweet spot between Pardee's PHR mid-tier neighborhoods and its gated luxury flagship, delivering larger floor plans without the luxury-tier premium.

About Santa Rosa in Pacific Highlands Ranch

Santa Rosa is a Pardee Homes neighborhood within Pacific Highlands Ranch, built in 2005 and comprising 124 detached single-family homes. What makes Santa Rosa interesting isn't a single dramatic feature — it's positioning. Santa Rosa sits in the sweet spot of PHR's Pardee lineup: larger floor plans than the mid-tier communities like Portico and Manzanita Trail, but without the luxury-tier premium of gated Santa Barbara or newer Verana.

Homes range approximately 2,921 to 3,622 square feet with 4 to 6 bedrooms — giving buyers the meaningful family-size floor plans that made Pacific Highlands Ranch popular in the first place, at a pricing tier that's typically more accessible than the master-plan's gated or newer-luxury phases. For buyers who want real space, room for a growing family or work-from-home flex, and the schools and coastal-close location of PHR — but don't need gated luxury framing — Santa Rosa deserves close consideration.

Now more than 20 years established, Santa Rosa has settled character: mature landscaping, streetscapes that have grown into themselves, and the kind of long-term homeowner community that newer PHR phases can't match. For buyers comparing Santa Rosa to sister Pardee neighborhoods, Sez Sezer can walk you through current pricing and how Santa Rosa fits your family's specific needs.

Where Santa Rosa Sits

The Pardee PHR Tier Ladder

Pacific Highlands Ranch's Pardee neighborhoods span a wide range of floor plan sizes and price tiers. Understanding where each community sits helps buyers narrow their search — and shows why Santa Rosa's positioning is meaningful.

Entry Tier
Costa Del Sol (Barratt American, not Pardee)
~1,616–1,983 sq. ft.
Established Mid-Tier
Bordeaux, Soleil at Bordeaux, Manzanita Trail, Portico, Hampton Lane, Brightwater
~2,165–2,800 sq. ft.
Sweet Spot — Santa Rosa
The larger Pardee family floor plans without the gated-luxury premium
~2,921–3,622 sq. ft.
Luxury Tier
Santa Barbara (gated), Verana, Casavia, Canterra
~2,077–3,708+ sq. ft.

Santa Rosa's angle: 500–800 additional square feet compared to the mid-tier communities, without the gated-luxury pricing of Santa Barbara. For growing families or work-from-home buyers who need real space, this positioning is genuinely useful.

What "Sweet Spot" Actually Means for Buyers

Every master-planned community has a positioning that matters most to specific buyers. Santa Rosa's sweet-spot positioning tends to attract three buyer profiles:

Growing Families
Need genuine 4–6 bedroom space without stepping into luxury pricing
Work-From-Home Buyers
Multiple flex rooms for offices, gyms, or media spaces
Multi-Generational
Room for aging parents, adult children, or guests without needing GenSmart Suites

Pacific Highlands Ranch Community Amenities

As Santa Rosa residents within Pacific Highlands Ranch, homeowners access the full PHR amenity package — with primary recreation access at the West Highland Pacific Recreation Center.

  • West Highland Pacific Rec CenterJunior Olympic pool, spa, fitness room, water play area
  • Solar-Capable Rec BuildingState-of-the-art facility capable of generating solar electric power
  • 1,300 Acres Preserved HabitatSurrounded by protected natural open space
  • Multi-Use Trail SystemHiking and biking trails throughout PHR
  • The Village at PHRTrader Joe's, dining, services
  • Drought-Tolerant LandscapingCommunity-wide water-wise design
  • Community ParkPlayground, sports fields, dog-friendly areas
  • Top-Ranked SchoolsDel Mar Union & San Dieguito Union districts

A Coastal-Close Carmel Valley Location

Santa Rosa sits within Pacific Highlands Ranch — one of San Diego's best coastal-close master-planned communities. Residents enjoy quick access to beaches, shopping, employment centers, and top-ranked schools.

West Highland Rec Center
Pool, fitness, water play area
The Village at PHR
Trader Joe's, dining, boutiques nearby
Del Mar & La Jolla Beaches
~4–5 miles to the Pacific Ocean
Torrey Pines State Reserve
Hiking trails & ocean views
Premier Schools
Among California's top-ranked districts
Torrey Pines / Sorrento Mesa
Biotech & medical employment — 5-mile radius
I-5 & SR-56
Direct freeway access throughout San Diego
Del Mar Highlands & One Paseo
Premier shopping centers nearby

Schools Near Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa 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
  • Sycamore Ridge Elementary
  • Solana Ranch 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 Santa Rosa

Who built Santa Rosa and when?
Santa Rosa was built by Pardee Homes in 2005, comprising 124 detached single-family homes within Pacific Highlands Ranch. Now more than 20 years established.
How big are Santa Rosa homes?
Santa Rosa homes range approximately 2,921 to 3,622 square feet with 4 to 6 bedrooms — larger than most PHR Pardee mid-tier communities and comparable in floor plan size to some luxury-tier communities. For specific floor plan details on individual homes, contact Sez Sezer.
What does "sweet spot" mean for Santa Rosa positioning?
Santa Rosa delivers 500–800 more square feet than PHR's Pardee mid-tier communities (Portico, Manzanita Trail, Bordeaux), but without the gated-luxury premium of Santa Barbara or the newer-construction premium of Verana. For growing families or work-from-home buyers, that positioning is genuinely valuable.
Is Santa Rosa gated?
No — Santa Rosa is an open (non-gated) Pardee neighborhood. Within PHR's Pardee communities, only Santa Barbara is gated.
How does Santa Rosa compare to Santa Barbara?
Both are Pardee neighborhoods with the same names inspired by California cities, but they serve different buyers. Santa Barbara (2003, 98 homes, 3,396–3,708 sq. ft.) is gated luxury with the largest Pardee floor plans in PHR. Santa Rosa (2005, 124 homes, ~2,921–3,622 sq. ft.) is the non-gated sweet-spot alternative — comparable floor plan size, more accessible tier.
How does Santa Rosa compare to Portico or Manzanita Trail?
Santa Rosa's floor plans run 500–800 square feet larger than Portico (2,165–2,413 sq. ft.) or Manzanita Trail (2,357–2,789 sq. ft.). For buyers who love the established mid-tier feel of PHR but need more actual space, Santa Rosa is often the natural next step up.
Why does the "established" character of Santa Rosa matter?
Santa Rosa was built 20+ years ago, which means landscaping has matured, the streetscape feels settled, and many homes have benefited from updates by long-term owners. For buyers who prefer real neighborhood character to brand-new construction, Santa Rosa offers something newer Pardee phases cannot yet match.
What community amenities come with Santa Rosa homes?
Residents access Pacific Highlands Ranch's amenities including the West Highland Pacific Recreation Center (Junior Olympic pool, spa, fitness room, water play area), 1,300 acres of preserved natural habitat, multi-use trail system, drought-tolerant landscaping, the Village at PHR walkable center, and a community park.
What schools serve Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa is served by the Del Mar Union School District (K–8) and San Dieguito Union High School District. High schools include Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High School, and the private Cathedral Catholic.
Are there homes for sale in Santa Rosa right now?
Current listings appear directly on this page when active. With 124 homes, Santa Rosa has moderate inventory turnover — well-priced homes in the sweet-spot floor plan range tend to move quickly. If no listings appear, contact Sez Sezer to be notified when new Santa Rosa homes come on the market.
Thinking of selling a home in Santa Rosa?
Sellers benefit from working with an agent who understands what drives Santa Rosa buyer demand — the sweet-spot floor plan positioning, the mature established character, and how Santa Rosa fits between PHR's mid-tier and luxury-tier communities. Contact Sez Sezer for a no-obligation home valuation.

Other Pacific Highlands Ranch Communities

Explore more PHR neighborhoods in Carmel Valley 92130

Santa Barbara Homes
Gated luxury Pardee
Portico Homes
Mid-tier Pardee
Bordeaux Homes
Original Pardee community
Verana Homes
Newer luxury Pardee
Casavia Homes
Luxury Pardee

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Interested in Santa Rosa?

Sez Sezer specializes in Pacific Highlands Ranch and knows Santa Rosa inside out — including how its sweet-spot floor plan positioning compares to mid-tier Portico or Manzanita Trail, and to luxury-tier Santa Barbara or Verana. Whether buying or selling, reach out for a no-pressure conversation.

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

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