Ramona, CA
Ramona is an unincorporated town in the foothills of inland San Diego County, about 35 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, where buyers can still find single-family homes on large lots, horse property and acreage. Homes in Ramona (ZIP 92065) sold for a median of about $800,000 over the past 12 months (per SDMLS, October 2026), compared with about $890,500 for San Diego County as a whole. The Ramona area, including the San Diego Country Estates community, is home to about 32,000 people (2020 Census) and is known for the Ramona Valley wine region, Ramona Unified schools and open backcountry. Whissel Beer Group represents Ramona buyers and sellers, backed by more than 9,000 homes sold.
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Ramona Real Estate Search
This page is updated with Ramona home listings several times per day directly from the San Diego, California MLS. Each Ramona MLS listing includes the property price, days on the market, square footage, year built, lot size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, assigned schools, construction type, and other details as entered by the listing agent.
Review Ramona property tax information and current listing status (active, under contract, or pending). As available, features such as acreage, horse facilities, wells and septic, solar, pools, views, and golf course frontage in San Diego Country Estates will be listed alongside each property.
Ramona Real Estate Market
The median sale price in Ramona was about $800,000 over the past 12 months, across 346 closed home sales ranging from about $112,000 for a manufactured home to $2,200,000 (per SDMLS, October 2026). Homes sold in an average of about 50 days at a median of 100% of list price, so well-priced homes are selling at asking. Prices have held roughly flat: the median was about $810,000 in the prior 12 months. Most Ramona sales are detached single-family homes (288 of 346 sales, median $825,000), and land is what sets Ramona apart: homes on an acre or more sold for a median of about $890,000, close to the countywide median for all homes. Condos and townhomes are a small slice of the market, with 35 sales at a median of about $464,000. Vacant land trades separately, with 25 land sales at a median of $245,000. In early October 2026, 142 homes were listed for sale in Ramona at a median asking price of $857,500. Whissel Beer Group agents listed and sold 16 Ramona homes from October 2023 to October 2026, at a median of about 101% of list price (per SDMLS).
| Market Snapshot | Ramona, CA (October 2026) |
|---|---|
| ZIP Code | 92065 |
| Median Sale Price (12 mo) | ~$800,000 (per SDMLS) |
| Closed Home Sales (12 mo) | 346 |
| Average Days on Market (12 mo) | ~50 days |
| Median Sale-to-List (12 mo) | ~100% |
| Price Range (12 mo) | $112,000 to $2,200,000 |
| Homes on 1+ Acre, Median (12 mo) | ~$890,000 |
| Active Listings (early Oct 2026) | 142 |
| San Diego County Median (12 mo) | ~$890,500 (per SDMLS) |
| School District | Ramona Unified |
| Population | ~32,000 (Ramona and San Diego Country Estates, 2020 Census) |
What Makes Ramona Unique
- Ramona gives buyers more land for the money than most of San Diego County: the typical home sold in the past year sat on more than half an acre, and homes on an acre or more sold for about the countywide median price.
- Horse property is common. Many Ramona homes sit on lots large enough for horses, and San Diego Country Estates has its own equestrian trail network.
- The Ramona Valley is a federally recognized wine region (American Viticultural Area since 2006), with dozens of wineries and tasting rooms around town.
- At about 1,430 feet, Ramona sits in the inland foothills, with warmer summers and cooler nights than the coast, and four distinct seasons.
- Ramona keeps a small-town Main Street. The town took its name in 1886 from Helen Hunt Jackson's novel Ramona, and was once billed as the "Turkey Capital of the World."
Ramona Community Amenities
Ramona sits in the Santa Maria Valley in inland North County, where State Route 67 and State Route 78 meet, between Poway to the west, Escondido to the northwest and Julian to the east. Main Street holds most of the town's restaurants, shops and services, along with the Guy B. Woodward Museum of local history. The Ramona Grasslands County Preserve protects about 3,500 acres of open grassland and oak woodland with trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, and the Mount Woodson trail to Potato Chip Rock starts off Highway 67 between Ramona and Poway. San Diego Country Estates, southeast of town, adds the San Vicente Golf Resort and miles of riding trails. Ramona Airport is home to CAL FIRE's Ramona Air Attack Base, the oldest air attack base in the state system. To the south, State Route 67 runs through Lakeside toward Santee and Interstate 8.
Ramona Local Highlights
- Ramona Valley wineries and tasting rooms (Ramona Valley AVA)
- Ramona Grasslands County Preserve: about 3,500 acres of trails
- Mount Woodson and Potato Chip Rock, between Ramona and Poway
- San Vicente Golf Resort in San Diego Country Estates
- Equestrian trails throughout San Diego Country Estates
- Historic Main Street and the Guy B. Woodward Museum
- Ramona Airport and CAL FIRE's Ramona Air Attack Base
- State Route 67 south to Interstate 8; State Route 78 to Escondido and Julian
- Downtown San Diego about 35 miles away
Ramona School Information
Ramona is served by the Ramona Unified School District, which covers the town and San Diego Country Estates. Elementary schools are Barnett, Hanson, James Dukes, Mt. Woodson and Ramona Elementary, plus Ramona Community Montessori, all serving transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Olive Peirce Middle School serves seventh and eighth grade, and Ramona High School serves ninth through twelfth. Montecito High (continuation) and Mountain Valley Academy (TK to 12) offer alternative programs. Assignments depend on address, so families should confirm with the district before making an offer.
Living in Ramona: Who It's For
Ramona is a strong fit for buyers who want land, privacy and room for animals at a price well below the county median, and who are comfortable trading a longer commute for it. Horse owners, hobby farmers and people who work from home most days make up much of the demand. Golfers and buyers who want a planned community with trails lean toward San Diego Country Estates. Commuters should test the drive first: State Route 67 is the main route to San Diego, and rush-hour traffic can push a 45-minute trip past an hour. Buyers should also plan for rural-property details that city buyers rarely see, such as wells, septic systems and wildfire insurance.
Why Buyers Choose Whissel Beer Group for Ramona Real Estate
Whissel Beer Group represents buyers and sellers across Ramona and ZIP code 92065. Our team has sold more than 9,000 homes and $7 billion in real estate, and closed 1,042 transactions in 2025, a San Diego record. We are the #1 real estate team in California by homes sold, per The Wall Street Journal (RealTrends Verified 2026). For Ramona sellers, the VIP Seller Program™ is built on Positioning, Preparation and Promotion, and backed by the Minute-to-Minute Guarantee, which lets sellers cancel anytime with no penalty. For Ramona buyers, the VIP Buyer Program™ includes a 13-month home warranty, a termite report, a moving truck and appraisal reimbursement. Our 3,500+ five-star reviews reflect that work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ramona
Q: What is the median home price in Ramona, CA?
A: The median sale price in Ramona was about $800,000 over the past 12 months, across 346 home sales from $112,000 to $2,200,000 (per SDMLS, October 2026). Homes on an acre or more had a median of about $890,000.
Q: How long do homes take to sell in Ramona?
A: Ramona homes sold in about 50 days on average over the past 12 months, at a median of 100% of list price. Homes with acreage, horse facilities or unusual features often take longer, because there are fewer comparable sales to price them against.
Q: Is it expensive to live in Ramona, California?
A: Ramona costs less than most of San Diego County: the median home sold for about $800,000 over the past 12 months, compared with about $890,500 countywide (per SDMLS). Buyers should budget for rural costs that city homes don't carry, such as well and septic upkeep, propane in some areas, and wildfire insurance.
Q: Where is Ramona, California?
A: Ramona is in inland San Diego County, about 35 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, where State Routes 67 and 78 meet. It sits at about 1,430 feet in the Santa Maria Valley, between Poway to the west and Julian to the east, and uses ZIP code 92065.
Q: How far is Ramona from San Diego?
A: Ramona is about 35 miles from downtown San Diego, typically a 45-minute to one-hour drive via State Route 67 and Interstate 8, depending on traffic. Escondido is about 25 minutes away via State Route 78.
Q: Can I buy land or horse property in Ramona?
A: Yes. Ramona is one of the main places in San Diego County to buy acreage and horse property, with lots from under half an acre to many acres. Buyers should check zoning for animals, well and septic, access roads and fire safety before making an offer. See our San Diego County horse property and vacant land guides.
Q: What is San Diego Country Estates?
A: San Diego Country Estates is a planned community of about 10,400 residents (2020 Census) just southeast of Ramona's town center, developed starting in the 1970s. It shares Ramona's 92065 ZIP code and school district, and is known for the San Vicente Golf Resort and its equestrian trail network.
Q: What schools serve Ramona?
A: Ramona is served by the Ramona Unified School District, which runs five elementary schools plus a Montessori school (TK to 6), Olive Peirce Middle School (7 to 8) and Ramona High School (9 to 12). Assignments depend on address, so confirm with the district.
Q: What should Ramona buyers know about wildfire risk and home insurance?
A: Much of Ramona sits in brush-covered foothills with wildfire risk, so some standard insurers limit new policies, and some owners rely on the California FAIR Plan plus a companion policy. Get insurance quotes early in escrow, check the address on CAL FIRE's Fire Hazard Severity Zone map, and ask about defensible space and home hardening.
Q: Who is the best real estate agent for Ramona?
A: The best Ramona agent is one with recent sales at your price point and a clear plan for your home, including land, wells, septic and horse facilities. Whissel Beer Group agents listed and sold 16 Ramona homes from October 2023 to October 2026 (per SDMLS), our team closed 1,042 transactions in 2025, a San Diego record, and we have 3,500+ five-star reviews.
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Ramona, CA Real Estate Agents
Interested in buying or selling a home in Ramona? Whissel Beer Group can help you buy, or negotiate the sale of, your Ramona home, whether that is a Main Street bungalow, a golf course home in San Diego Country Estates or a horse property on acreage. With more than 9,000 homes sold and 3,500+ five-star reviews, we know the inland market. Contact Whissel Beer Group or call 619-815-5589. Thinking of selling? Get a home value estimate in moments.
Agent Spotlights
These Whissel Beer Group agents have recent closings in Ramona, ZIP 92065 (SDMLS, October 2023 to October 2026).
Brian Danney has closed at least 5 transaction sides in Ramona since 2024, including listing a $3,400,000 sale on Highland Valley Road (August 2025) and representing buyers on purchases of $1,695,000 on Vista Del Otero (February 2025) and $1,400,000 on Rancho Villa Road (August 2025).
Evan Wagley has listed and sold at least 2 Ramona homes since 2024, including $840,000 on Etcheverry Street (December 2024) and $660,000 on Hanson Lane (March 2025).
Christa Curtin has listed and sold at least 2 Ramona homes since 2023, including $735,000 on Staples (October 2024) and $489,000 on Davis Cup Lane (November 2023).
The WB Market Report · Ramona · ZIP 92065
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139 homes are for sale in Ramona right now, almost five months of supply at the current pace of sales. The report covers every Ramona sale from the past year, by home type and price range. It is free and updated every month.
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Sources
- San Diego MLS (SDMLS) closed sales, October 2023 to October 2026, data as of October 8, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census: Ramona CDP and San Diego Country Estates CDP
- Ramona Unified School District: Schools
- Ramona Grasslands County Preserve, County of San Diego Parks
- Ramona Airport, County of San Diego
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Data from San Diego MLS for October 8, 2023 through October 7, 2026 and represents properties listed or sold by various brokers. If your property is currently listed this is not meant as a solicitation.
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