The city of Lake Elsinore has rich Spanish history dating back to 1797 and became, in the early 19th century, a haven for travelers like Mexican rancheros, American trappers and immigrants during the California Gold Rush to stop for the night and to water their animals. It was finally established as a city in 1888. Fast-forward to the 1920s, the lake hosted teams for Olympic training and high-speed boat racing and became a getaway of sorts for wealthy celebrities to escape the Hollywood scene. Quite a few of their homes still stand on the hills surrounding the lake; notably Aimee's Castle which belonged to 1920s early media icon Aimee McPherson. The lake ran dry in the 1930s but then refilled, following that pattern through the years and destroying many homes and businesses. After the 1980 flood, the city began a multi-million dollar project to ensure the water supply is maintained at a consistent level and any loss in property would be dramatically if not entirely negated by unpredictable water levels. As small as it may seem, Lake Elsinore is interestingly enough the largest natural freshwater lake in Southern California. While sometimes tinted green during the year from algae, common for any natural freshwater lakes, Elsinore is safe to swim in year-round and provides entertainment for boaters, water sport enthusiasts, and campers all over Southern California.

 

Today, Lake Elsinore’s population is climbing upwards of 62,000. The city’s median household income is $66,032 with a median property value of $306,400 (2017). The largest share of households pay taxes in the $3K+ range, with 62.7% homeownership. 

 

Lake Elsinore Unified School District boasts award winning schools along with a prestigious International Baccalaureate program and hosts over 22,205 students with teachers having an average of 12 years of teaching experience. The graduation rate in Lake Elsinore Unified School District is 89%

 

Lake Elsinore is a great place to live, with local and chain restaurants scattered throughout the city, shopping at all major retailers you could expect along with many other unique vendors. Another fantastic entertainment staple Lake Elsinore has to boast is The Storm Stadium, hosting Class-A Minor League team The Storm. It has been a farming team for MLB, The Angels and currently The San Diego Padres. Hosting baseball games and other events happening year-round, the stadium is a crown jewel for the Lake Elsinore community. For the more extreme individuals, Lake Elsinore is home to Skydive Elsinore. The city also has a large population of motorsports enthusiasts, which isn't a surprise when you consider it is home to the iconic Elsinore Grand Prix, made legendary by such racers as Steve Mcqueen and Malcom Smith. 

 

As a former resident and an expert in Lake Elsinore real estate, I have a soft spot for the city. It’s where I lived through my teen and early 20s and it’s where I met my wife (and later proposed to her on the Lake Elsinore Levee Walking Trail). I’m happy to assist families coming to make Elsinore their home and families close their chapter in this wonderful city. 

 

Brix Realty is located at Historic Main Street, next to Stadium Pizza.