Olivenhain Homes For Sale

Encinitas Schools

The Olivenhain community is known for the family oriented events, safe neighborhoods and California state award winning schools. Olivenhain homes are assigned to Diegueno Middle School, Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary (OPE) and La Costa Canyon High (LCC) all of which have preferred parent ratings. Diegueno & LCC are located in the San Dieguito Union High School Disctrict (SDUHSD) which includes four comprehensive middle schools for grades seven through eight, and four comprehensive high schools for grades nine through twelve, while OPE is within the Encinitas Union School district. Download my personal app to view more Olivenhain Homes For Sale. Download app from any mobile device.

Encinitas Communities

OLIVENHAIN A semi-rural region in eastern Encinitas, composed of 11 subdivisions, an active 4-H Club, and several private equestrian facilities. Olivenhain connects to Rancho Santa Fe via Encinitas Blvd.

Brookside , Copper Creek , Copper Crest Estates , Country Rose , Double LL Ranch , Dove Hollow , Knightsbridge , Rancho Encinitas , Val Sereno , Wildflower Estates , Olivenhain Colony – Morning Sun Ranch , Olivenhain Colony – Olive Crest , Olivenhain Colony – Ranch View Estates , Olivenhain Colony – Rosemont , Olivenhain Colony – Windsor Country Estates , Olivenhain Colony (General)

OLDE ENCINITAS A small beachside area featuring a mix of businesses and housing styles. The Encinitas welcome arch, the famous surf break Swamis and the early 20th century La Paloma Theater are located here. Historic Encinitas is divided from New Encinitas by a low coastal ridge.

NEW ENCINITAS A newer region which features a golf course, many shopping centers, and is composed of larger tract homes.

LEUCADIA A coastal community of the city. Leucadia features tree-lined streets and boulevards. The community features art galleries, unusual stores, and restaurants, along with single family homes and views of the ocean.

CARDIFF BY THE SEA Encinitas’ southernmost oceanfront community, this community was named after Cardiff Wales in 1914 and features streets named after British cities and classical composers.

Olivenhain History

In the early 1800’s California was a vast, sparsely inhabited territory of Mexico. Andreas Antonio Ybarra made a formal request to the Mexican government and was awarded a land grant of 4,431 acres called “Los Encinitas” in 1842. Theodore Pinther and Conrad Stroebel were part of group called the Colony of Olivenhain in Denver, Colorado and they purchased a portion of the parcel in 1884 and called it Rancho Las Encinitas. The colony began with seven members – Theodore Pinther, Joseph Ullrich, Louis Denk, Otto Pinther, Lina Pinther and Johann Bumann. Each member paid an initiation fee, a membership fee, and monthly dues. A member in good standing would be entitled to a five acre parcel of cultivated land, a house of moderate size built on their property, and the use of all colony-owned property such as horse teams, wagons and fruit processing machinery. The membership increased by the end of the year with an additional 67 colonists arriving from Denver. Hundreds of acres were cleared and plowed to create the colony-owned farm and homes and roads were constructed.

The colonists ran into a problem, the lack of sufficient water. As a result, olive and citrus groves were replaced with livestock farming. The gradual decline of farming during the 1950’s and the importation of water to Southern California slowly transformed the area into a residential community. In 1887, a copper deposit was discovered and a copper mine was developed by the Encinitas Copper Company, which sporadically produced a low grade of copper ore until 1917. Modern conveniences were slow to arrive in Olivenhain. The first rural mail delivery began in 1910. Telephone services were extended from Encinitas in 1938 and electricity came to Olivenhain in 1946. The Olivenhain Municipal Water District was formally established in 1959, marking the end of reliance on wells and cisterns as the only source of water. Lone Jack Road was finally paved in the early 1970’s. The name Olivenhain is from the German name which means “Olive Grove”. The German Settlers built the meeting hall which still stands. It is used today for community functions such as the annual Oktoberfest, Haunted House, summer movie series, craft fairs and a variety of civic group meetings.

Olivenhain Lifestyle

Olivenhain has a vast network of recreational trails, used by walkers and equestrians. It is a common sight to see hot air balloons in the late afternoon and dusk. The Olivenhain Bike Trail offers a 37.59 mile trek and has a total ascent of 1663 feet and a maximum elevation of 824 feet. This route was created by Neil Schneider by parcel in 2006 and is accessible to the public. Other bike trails in the area include Elfin Forest Recreational Preserve, the La Costa Preserve, the Lake Calavera Preserve and the La Costa to Olivenhain “Way Up Trail”.

Olivenhain Environment

The environment of Olivenhain is charming and peaceful, known for its rural flavor, acreage, horse properties and strong sense of history. Olivenhain is proud of its extensive trail system and its “Dark Sky Policy” which restricts lights from street lights, tennis courts and other forms of light pollution. The climate in Encinitas and Olivenhain is very mild, Mediterranean climate. Average daily high temperature is 72 °F (22 °C). Temperatures below 40 °F (4 °C) and above 85 °F (29 °C) are rare. Average rainfall is about 10 inches (250 mm) per year. The wet season lasts during the winter and spring, when temperatures are usually cool. Average daytime temperatures hit 65F in winter and spring, when rain and marine layer (fog) are common (May Gray/June Gloom). Nighttime lows range from 45-55F. The dry season lasts from summer through fall, with average daytime temperatures ranging from 75-85F, and nighttime lows being from the upper 50s–60sF. Ocean water temperatures average 60F in winter, 64F in spring, 70F in summer, and 66F in fall. The construction of the Olivenhain dam and reservoir began in 2000 and the first water flowed into the reservoir in 2003. The Olivenhain Reservoir has a storage capacity of 24,000 acre-feet of water. This is enough water for a year for 50,000 families of four. Water stored in the reservoir is reserved for emergency use throughout the county.

Olivenhain, Encinitas Recreational Trails

Olivenhain is known for its vast network of horse trails and facilities. A series of horse trails wind throughout Olivenhain, providing horse owners with a quiet and peaceful place to ride. Equestrian facilities and horse arenas attract a large horse population to ride and show their horses. A few of the trails include the Olivenhain Trails, San Elijo Lagoon Trails, Manchester Preserve Trails and the Encinitas Ranch Trails.

Encinitas (Olivenhain) Real Estate Agent

If you’re considering buying Encinitas real estate know that Dreams Made Real is James Jam’s personal philosophy that encompasses the perfect real estate experience. It is the gold standard that he strives to provide to each one of his clients. James pristine negotiation, communication, and dedication to putting together the individual pieces will ensure his clients enjoy their dream home and experience a smooth transaction. It is about helping his clients every step of the way. James makes a promise to his clients that they will receive the best possible representation and an unparalleled level of service and communication throughout the process. Every time I make this commitment to my clients, I place my credibility on the line, but my years of experience, in depth knowledge of the market and proven track record allow me to fulfill the commitment that I make. This is how “Dreams are Made Real”.

About the author: The above Real Estate listing on Olivenhain Homes For Sale was provided by James Jam, the #1 Individual Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Agent in San Diego County. James can be reached via email at james@jamesjam.com or by phone at 858-210-0509. You can also visit jamesjam.com.

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