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Loma | La Jolla |
Rancho Bernardo | Oceanside |
Downtown | Coronado |
Poway |
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Carlsbad Real Estate
There's much more to Carlsbad real estate than its proximity to the
famous flower fields and Legoland Park. Carlsbad has quickly become
one of the best places to live in San Diego County because of its
award-winning schools and high-quality new home construction. Its
location is also ideal for commuters as it is close to the employment
centers of both Orange County and downtown San Diego.
There are 39 municipal parks within Carlsbad's 42 square miles. No
matter where you buy Carlsbad real estate, your new home is sure to be
a short distance away from outdoor recreation. These parks are perfect
for picnics, baseball games, walking, and jogging. If fields of grass
do not tickle your fancy, there are miles of sandy beaches where the
Pacific meets the western edge of the city.
The Increasing Values of Carlsbad Real Estate
The overall value of Carlsbad real estate looks to increase in the
coming years due to building restrictions voted into law by the
citizens in 1986. When the city of Carlsbad is totally built out,
there will be no more than 60,000 residential units with an average
population of 110,000 people. What this means for people looking to
buy in Carlsbad is that they will never encounter the all too common
problem of crowded streets and schools which can adversely affect the
quality of life, regardless of location. Any potential future growth
must be approved by a majority vote of the people.
There is also a lot of investment potential associated with
Carlsbad real estate. The downtown area of Carlsbad is in the midst of
a long-term redevelopment plan. Cosmetic improvements to city
sidewalks and construction of new, pedestrian-friendly retail
establishments are just a few of the ways that the city is helping to
revitalize the core of Carlsbad. When this plan nears completion, it
is highly likely that property values in the core area will greatly
increase.
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Point Loma Real Estate
If you're looking for stately homes with a view of the city, look no
further than Point Loma real estate. Point Loma is a picturesque community
on the western side of San Diego bay. Homes on the west side of the
peninsula of Point Loma have stunning ocean views, while homes on the east
side have breathtaking views of Coronado Island, San Diego bay, and
downtown San Diego. All of the homes in Point Loma have easy access to the
major freeway systems in San Diego so whatever you need will be just a few
minutes away.
Point Loma real estate is an exciting combination of both old and new.
Many of the larger homes on the peninsula date back to the 1920s and
1930s. These homes feature expansive lots and classic architecture. These
homes may qualify for property tax reduction under the Mills Act. One of
the most talked about developments in the Point Loma area is Liberty
Station. Liberty Station is a master-planned development on the site of
the former Naval Training Center. Many of the old buildings have been
renovated and have been transformed into schools, community centers and
retail establishments.
Liberty Station--a New Part of Point Loma Real Estate
Liberty Station will also provide residents of Point Loma and San Diego
with hundreds of acres of open recreational space on the waterfront. An
executive golf course is planned as well as a world-class fitness center.
All of this planned open space will serve to make Point Loma real estate
more valuable and desirable.
Point Loma real estate is also within some of San Diego's best school
districts. High Tech High, located in Liberty Station, offers its students
learning opportunities integrated with the latest in computer technology.
This knowledge can prepare them for the technical challenges that await
them in college and beyond. Point Loma Nazarene, a renowned religious
university atop the west side of the peninsula, reflects the integrity of
the homes and residents of Point Loma.
La Jolla Real Estate
People who want the best homes in San Diego tend to buy La Jolla real
estate. La Jolla is a picturesque community a few minutes north of
downtown San Diego. However, La Jolla feels worlds apart from the hustle
and bustle of the city. Life in La Jolla is luxurious yet laid back. If
money is no object, you're sure to find your next home in La Jolla.
Despite its small amount of square mileage, there is quite a lot of
variety when it comes to La Jolla real estate. There are small cottages in
the La Jolla village area, home of the prestigious La Jolla High School
and Bishop's School. These older homes, many built in the 1920s and 1930s,
offer ocean views and are a few blocks away from world-class surfing,
shopping, and dining. A few blocks away from these homes, you can find
modern beachfront estates, some with over 10,000 square feet of living
space.
La Jolla Real Estate Is about Variety
La Jolla real estate is not just limited to beach cottages. A few minutes
away on La Jolla Shores Drive are some of the most beautiful oceanfront
homes in the country. Many of these homes have expansive lots and feature
swimming pools, tennis courts, and putting greens. If you prefer to feel
the beach sand between your toes, many of these homes are right on the
beach, so you'll never have to struggle with finding a parking space on
those bright sunny days. Plus, you'll never tire of the beautiful sunsets
that will fill your home with a warm glow every evening.
There is also world-class, multi-million dollar La Jolla real estate in
the higher elevations of Mount Soledad and the La Jolla Farms area. Many
of the homes in the Farms area sit atop pristine cliffs just above the
rolling waves of the Pacific. Homes atop Mount Soledad provide the
spectacular combination of distant city views and local ocean views.
No matter which area of La Jolla you find most appealing, you'll soon
discover that investing in La Jolla real estate is a smart decision.
Available property is at rock-bottom levels in La Jolla. This limited
availability can result only in increasing property values and rental
rates.
Rancho Bernardo
Rancho Bernardo is a unique and proud
community. While it is part of the City of
San Diego, it is a community
within itself. It also is unique in that it has, and lives by, its own
strict set of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions.
Rancho Bernardo is located on nearly
7,000 acres, 25 miles north of downtown
San Diego. The area is
inhabited by people from all over the
United States, and
numerous foreign countries.
The chain of official title to the land
around Rancho Bernardo dates back to 1769, when the king of
Spain became the
owner of
California by conquest. In
1822, the
land of
California became a
territory of
Mexico following the
Mexican revolt against
Spain. The first
recorded individual owner of the Rancho Bernardo area was a former sea
captain named Joseph Sevenoaks. He became a Mexican citizen and received
grants of land in 1842 and 1845 to establish a cattle ranch.
In 1848,
California became a state. In
1867, the widow of Joseph Sevenoaks sold the land to Thomas Fox. Fox
retained title for only a year. In 1868, James McCoy became the owner.
McCoy, a retired military man, raised sheep on the land. McCoy was also a
county sheriff, a banker, and a member of the state legislature.
Between 1863 and 1913 the property was
divided, and many persons owned portions of Rancho Bernardo during this
period.
Nearly 20 years later, John and
Laurence Daley purchased the land for cattle grazing. In 1961, the Daleys
joined W.R. Hawn and Harry L. Summers to form a corporation known as
Rancho Bernardo, Inc. Several years later, the corporation was obtained by
AVCO Community Developers. This was the beginning of Rancho Bernardo as we
know it today. The original concept was, and remains, one of a planned
community, with residential, light industry, and shopping areas, parks,
clubs, and golf courses - a "52-week vacationland." The community has
grown to become one of the most envied in the country.
Oceanside Real Estate
Oceanside real estate is a viable option for those who work in Los
Angeles but want to play in San Diego. Oceanside is centrally located and
is less than an hour away from southern California's employment centers
and attractions. Homes in Oceanside tend to be more affordable than homes
just a few miles south in cities like Carlsbad and Encinitas.
Oceanside real estate is especially appealing to military families.
Camp Pendleton is located just north of Oceanside, and many housing
developments offer incentive programs for members of the military. Like
many other communities in San Diego County, Oceanside is undergoing a
revitalization and redevelopment which will serve to increase property
values as well as strengthen the sense of community among residents.
People are finding homes in Oceanside that are prime candidates for
renovation and remodeling. Oceanside is also seeing a lot of new housing
developments being constructed east of the I-5 freeway. Along with these
new homes come new parks and recreation centers.
Added Value with Oceanside Real Estate
The value of Oceanside real estate is enhanced by the city's Parks and
Recreation department. There are numerous city-sponsored sports programs
for children and young adults. The Oceanside Bookmobile tours the city,
bringing the joy of reading to kids and adults alike. Parks and Recreation
also holds free classes and seminars throughout the year, including
creative ceramics art classes for residents of all ages. New programs and
classes are added every month so you'll never run out of things to do.
The cream of the crop of Oceanside real estate is its oceanfront
property. The multi-million dollar homes on the Strand offer sweeping
ocean views and are just steps away from the warm sand. These homes make
great vacation homes year-round and can serve as a source of added income
when purchased as investment properties and rented on a monthly or weekly
basis.
Downtown San Diego
Real Estate
Downtown San Diego real estate can provide an exciting
alternative to suburban living. Downtown offers its residents year-round
entertainment with everything from Padres baseball to the renowned annual
Street Scene outdoor concert festival. When you live downtown, you won't
have to fuss over finding parking because everything is within walking
distance.
Downtown San Diego real estate has experienced a
building boom in the past few years. Downtown living got its start with
the renovation of the historic El Cortez Hotel and its conversion to
modern condominiums. The opening of Petco Park and Padres baseball served
to put downtown on everyone's must-visit list. Virtually every former
vacant lot in town is now the site of high rise condominiums and luxury
lofts.
Get in on the Downtown San Diego Real Estate Boom
In the past, office buildings like America Plaza and Emerald Plaza served
as downtown landmarks. Today, downtown San Diego real estate high rises
have made their mark on the bayside skyline. The twin towers of The Grande
at Santa Fe Place echo lighthouses with their glowing crowns of light. The
Marina district has been made over with high rises including the green
towers of Horizons, the sleek Renaissance towers, and the towering
Pinnacle. Future developments planned for downtown will only make the area
more appealing and exciting.
Downtown San Diego real estate is especially popular
with the younger crowd. San Diego's best bars and clubs are a few blocks
away in the Gaslamp District. Weekends can be spent soaking up the sun and
shopping at Horton Plaza and Seaport Village. Also, the trendy bars in
areas like Hillcrest and South Park are just a short drive or cab ride
away. Downtown residents can also hop on the trolley for a trip south to
Tijuana or head east toward Mission Valley and La Mesa.
If you're an investor, downtown San Diego real estate
makes a great investment. Rents in the downtown area are traditionally
higher than those in surrounding areas such as Hillcrest and Bankers Hill.
Condos that are reserved before groundbreaking usually cost less than
units that are already completed.
Downtown San Diego Condo
Downtown San Diego condo developments are changing the look and feel of
San Diego's famous skyline. Today the unique towers of One America Plaza
and the Manchester Grand Hyatt have to compete with the twin towers of The
Grande at Santa Fe Place and the sleek Electra. More and more people are
discovering how exciting it is to live in the heart of the city.
Living in a downtown San Diego condo is an experience like no other.
Imagine being able to look out your window and see ships rolling into San
Diego bay, fireworks exploding over the waterfront, or planes making their
way toward the runway at San Diego International Airport. When it's time
for some ground level excitement, the hustle and bustle of the Gaslamp
Quarter is within walking distance.
High Rise Living in a Downtown San Diego Condo
There is a downtown San Diego condo to suit anyone's tastes. For those who
like to live in pampered luxury, there are condos at Meridian in the
Marina District and penthouses at The Met on 6th, adjacent to Petco Park.
If you prefer modern style loft living, there is Parkloft in the Ballpark
District or Discovery on Cortez Hill. If you want sweeping views of the
harbor, either tower at The Grande at Santa Fe place will suit you well.
The downtown San Diego condo boom has also spread to neighboring areas
including Little Italy, Balboa Park, and Hillcrest. Doma offers urban
lofts and condominiums in the heart of Little Italy, while Park Laurel
borders Balboa Park. The Egyptian in Hillcrest offers modern living in one
of San Diego's most unique and vibrant neighborhoods. No matter which
condo you find to your liking, you're sure to have an experience that
cannot be duplicated anywhere else in San Diego.
Coronado real
estate
Coronado real estate is among the most exclusive in the southern
California area. Coronado is a city situated across the bay from
downtown San Diego. Access to Coronado is provided by the famous
Coronado Bay Bridge and via various ferries that cross the bay.
Coronado real estate runs the gamut from high rise condominiums
next to the famous Hotel Del to waterfront homes in the Coronado Cays.
Each of these locations provides a unique living experience. The
Coronado Village area is located in the heart of the city of Coronado.
These homes are just a few blocks away from Orange Avenue, Coronado's
main thoroughfare. Many of these homes were built during Coronado's
early years in the 1920s and 1930s and may qualify for historic
designation, resulting in a lower property tax bill.
Coronado Real Estate Information
One of the most famous pieces of Coronado real estate is the Coronado
shores development. These 18-floor oceanfront high-rise condominiums
offer floor-to-ceiling ocean views from many units in each of its ten
towers. Units without ocean views have spectacular views of Glorietta
Bay and downtown San Diego. Although it is one of the most successful
condominium developments in California, changes in city zoning
ordinances have made it so that a development of this scale will never
be seen again in Coronado.
The Coronado Cays is home to Coronado real estate with private boat
slips for your yacht. The Cays is made up of different villages, each
with its own unique style. Some villages feature luxury townhomes
while others have private single family residences. Many of these
villages have their own clubhouses and pools. If you get the itch to
build a sandcastle or go surfing, Coronado State Beach is just across
the Silver Strand from these luxury homes |
Poway,
California
Poway began as an important link in the
1800s as part of the
Southern California stagecoach network.
Since then it has become a family-oriented community. Visitors enjoy golf,
tennis, racquetball, swimming, volleyball, batting cages, softball and
more than 50 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking, jogging,
running and walking. You can hop on the
Poway Trolley and enjoy a variety of
shopping centers, restaurants, theaters and retail shops. The climate is
mild, and there is 140 acres of developed parkland,
Lake
Poway recreational
area and nearly 3000 acres of dedicated public open space. Poway is
located just east of Interstate 15, about twenty miles north east of
San Diego.
Attractions include
Old
Poway
Park, a 5 acre site
showcasing turn-of-the-century buildings, walking trails, gazebo,
restaurant,
Heritage
Museum and working
period steam locomotives. The
Poway
Center for the
Performing Arts host professional and community entertainment. The Blue
Sky Ecological Reserve, a pristine canyon set aside for wildlife by the
State Department of Fish and Game. Lake Poway & Clyde E. Rexrode
Wilderness area, stocked for fishing, the 50 acre lake features sailing,
boating, play areas, picnic grounds and trails. Bernardo Winery and the
Farmer's Market are also favorites.
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