Rancho Santa Fe

Historic Rancho Santa Fe or what is commonly known as “The Covenant’ was initially developed in 1922 as a planned community of country estates on 6,200 acres by the Santa Fe Land Development Company. In 1921, architect Lilian Rice was chosen to develop the community’s master plan, while constructing the village center, as well as several homes. In 1923, the RSF Inn was constructed in the Spanish Revival Style and has since been owned by local families since 1940.

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School District is a public school district and it consists of only one site, R. Roger Rowe School, which comprises a public elementary school (K–5) and a public middle school (6–8). In 1989, “The Covenant” of Rancho Santa Fe was registered as California Historical Landmark #982 for its status as a historic planned community.

Welcome to phenomenal Fairbanks Ranch, a custom luxury home neighborhood with 24-hour guard gated and patrolled security. A private, established community for families of all ages, whether raising children or enjoying the rewards of retirement. The extra wide streets provide an ideal setting for residents to enjoy walking, riding bicycles or walking dogs. 

Fairbanks Ranch residential community is located on the south side of Rancho Santa Fe on San Dieguito Road. The custom home neighborhood is named after screen idol Douglas Fairbanks Sr., as he and Mary Pickford owned the property in the 1920's. Years later, Ray Watt, a Santa Monica developer, purchased and set out to create an elite community. Watt created his vision by subdividing the 1,240 acre property into 622 estate home sites and began selling the lots in 1981.Watt then set forth to develop his vision of Fairbanks Ranch Country Club (one mile from the residential community), which he felt would enhance the lifestyles and the value of the properties of these community residents. The average lot size is 1 acre and lushly landscaped, with homes ranging in size from 3,500 to 20,000 sq.ft. and selling from $3.5M to $20M.