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Olivehain – Encinitas Real Estate

The last community, which is nestled in the coastal foothills between Encinitas and Rancho Santa Fe is the eastern inland community of Olivenhain.  Olivehain derives its name from German for “small forest where olive trees grow.” Encinitas homes for sale in this area are mostly large, custom, single family estate homes on larger lots, usually 1/2 to 5  acres .   The topogrqphy is mostly rolling, and the roads are narrow and winding through the foothills.  They brag about only having one stop light, but the traffic during rush how can be quite slow.  Olivehain homes are surrounded by many recreational trails usded by walkers and other equestrains.  Many Olivehain homes have horse facilities as well as tennis courts and swimming pools.  Schools are very important to the residents and children attend the San Dieguito Union School District or the Encinitas Union School District.  Younger students go to Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary.  Middle age go to Diegueno Junior High School while high school students go to the very popular, La Costa Canyon High School.  Search for a map of Encitas school locations.  At night the Olivehain real estate area tends to be very dark because of the “DarkSky Policy” which limits the amount of outdoor lighting .  The Olivehain real estate area is rich in San Diego history.

German Immigrants – Olivenhain History
 
In 1884, a small group of German immigrants settled a small community inland.  There were many olive groves and they named their community Olivenhain.  The Olivenhain Meeting Hall is still used today for some social events and meetings.  In1909, Frank Cullen bought a large tract near the Lagoon and the sea.  He had it surveyed, and established streets and lots.  He named his town, in 1914, Cardiff-by-the-Sea. 
 

For more Olivenhain real estate information, contact Gary Harmon, your top Encinitas Realtor.