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Portico is a boutique community of 158 single-family homes in Pacific Highlands Ranch, developed by Pardee Homes between 2004 and 2005. The neighborhood is comprised of African Holly Trail, Scarlet Sage Trail, Roselle Meadows Trail, Blue Lace Trail, Blue Dawn Trail, and Sierra Rosa Trail. These residences feature neo-traditional architecture, including Spanish, San Juan Rustic, California Ranch, and Napa Valley styles, characterized by welcoming front porches and rear-alley access to 2 car garages. 4 distinct floor plans offer 2,165-2,430 square feet of living space with 3–4 bedrooms and 2.5–3 bathrooms on low-maintenance lots reaching 0.10 acres. To view floor plans for homes in Portico, click here.
Residents enjoy access to the West Highlands Pacific Recreation Center, which features a Junior Olympic pool, spa, splash area, fitness center, and a clubhouse with BBQ gazebos. The community is adjacent to Solana Ranch Elementary and Solana Ranch Park, with convenient access to SR-56 and coastal destinations like Del Mar and Torrey Pines beaches, located less than 5 miles away. Nearby retail hubs include The Village at PHR—home to Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, CAVA, and Flora Bar & Kitchen—as well as One Paseo and Del Mar Highlands. The educational pipeline includes Solana Ranch Elementary, Pacific Trails Middle, and a choice between Canyon Crest Academy or Torrey Pines High School, with proximity to private options like Cathedral Catholic and San Diego Jewish Academy.
Ownership in Portico involves two monthly assessments: a primary HOA due of approximately $292 and a secondary sub-association fee of roughly $84, totaling about $376 per month. These costs support the extensive local infrastructure and private recreational facilities. Home prices for this community typically start at approximately $2M.
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