4S Ranch is a Newland master planned community encompassing 2900 acres and located in North San Diego County in Rancho Bernardo. It is conveniently located two miles west of I-15, about 25 minutes from San Diego Airport and 20 minutes to the beaches of Del Mar. It was named "Best New Home Community" by the readers of the San Diego Union  Readers for 2009.  The community is family friendly with schools, parks and shopping all located within this lovely community.  The tree lined streets , sidewalks, grassy median strips and front porches on many of the homes invite neighbors to visit one another.  A fiber optic network ties the residents together on the Internet with their own website;4S Connect. Ten miles of trails are woven into the landscape for walking and biking.

There are wonderful parks within the various neighborhoods of 4S Ranch. They are filled with children playing and families picnicking and enjoying one another.  4S Community Park has a baseball and soccer field, basketball ,roller hockey and boccie ball.  Heritage Park and Patriot Park each offer a tot lot and 1/2 basketball court.  Pioneer Park (my favorite) offers a picnic area, swings, tot lot and a gazebo.

There is something for everyone  in housing in 4S Ranch.  There are town homes that appeal to empty nesters or young professional people. Many are multi-leveled to afford privacy in smaller living spaces. Many of the communities have their own pools for residents.  Detached homes range from 1400-5600 sq.ft with various yard features and sizes. Many are on low traffic cul de sac streets.  With the near perfect climate homeowners can use their patios, BBQ´s, pool and spas year round so they are popular additions to backyards. The architecture ranges from craftsman,Mission or Ranch styles.  My favorite homes have back load garages and front porches. The downturn on the market has created  many buying  opportunities for people to purchase these wonderful properties. At the peak of the market the larger 5 bedroom, 3500+ sqft homes were selling for $1.1-1.2 and are now in the $800,00´s.  Large 4 bedroom homes are currenyly available from $600,000 and  because they are newer have many features buyers favor; granite, upgraded appliances, moldings, professional paint and window covernings and lovely patios.