I like the area North of CMB, east of Gennesee, west of 805 – especially the homes on San Clemente Canyon. These home are in the Hawthorne Elementary school area. I have a friend who sends her son to Hawthorne because she liked their Seminar program better than the one at Spreckels (in UC). She LOVES the school. Not sure how much of that is stictly love of this school’s seminar program.

I have friends who live off of Mt. Herbert – west of Genesee, north of Balboa. There are some really cool houses along finger canyons that run through there.

One of the schools over there is Muir – it’s a charter school that is K-12. Friends who send their kids there are really impressed with the school. I’m impressed with the parent volunteers that did all the new landscaping last year. (My children’s piano teacher is in the neighborhood so I watched them work on weekends.)

I have a friend who taught at Field (near the Clairemont Square) for several years. It’s student population has a lot of english learners – so that’s a data point for you.

As far as middle schools and high schools… I went to Marston and Clairemont HS… I turned out ok. But I just had my 30th HS reunion… so my data is a bit out of date. LOL.

I like the area North of CMB, east of Gennesee, west of 805 – especially the homes on San Clemente Canyon. These home are in the Hawthorne Elementary school area. I have a friend who sends her son to Hawthorne because she liked their Seminar program better than the one at Spreckels (in UC). She LOVES the school. Not sure how much of that is stictly love of this school’s seminar program.

I have friends who live off of Mt. Herbert – west of Genesee, north of Balboa. There are some really cool houses along finger canyons that run through there.

One of the schools over there is Muir – it’s a charter school that is K-12. Friends who send their kids there are really impressed with the school. I’m impressed with the parent volunteers that did all the new landscaping last year. (My children’s piano teacher is in the neighborhood so I watched them work on weekends.)

I have a friend who taught at Field (near the Clairemont Square) for several years. It’s student population has a lot of english learners – so that’s a data point for you.

As far as middle schools and high schools… I went to Marston and Clairemont HS… I turned out ok. But I just had my 30th HS reunion… so my data is a bit out of date. LOL.

I like the area North of CMB, east of Gennesee, west of 805 – especially the homes on San Clemente Canyon. These home are in the Hawthorne Elementary school area. I have a friend who sends her son to Hawthorne because she liked their Seminar program better than the one at Spreckels (in UC). She LOVES the school. Not sure how much of that is stictly love of this school’s seminar program.

I have friends who live off of Mt. Herbert – west of Genesee, north of Balboa. There are some really cool houses along finger canyons that run through there.

One of the schools over there is Muir – it’s a charter school that is K-12. Friends who send their kids there are really impressed with the school. I’m impressed with the parent volunteers that did all the new landscaping last year. (My children’s piano teacher is in the neighborhood so I watched them work on weekends.)

I have a friend who taught at Field (near the Clairemont Square) for several years. It’s student population has a lot of english learners – so that’s a data point for you.

As far as middle schools and high schools… I went to Marston and Clairemont HS… I turned out ok. But I just had my 30th HS reunion… so my data is a bit out of date. LOL.

I prefer the Mtn. Sts. as well. Try looking at cosmetic fixers backing into Tecolote Cyn. or even with a lg. backyard going uphill if you prefer privacy. As I recall, most of the single-story homes were built in about ’61. They have high windows and long dark hallway, many “L” shaped, with quarter-turn driveway. This is a very good location, IMO. Try to look past the datedness of the property and consider the lot size, privacy and location. If the property has a generous backyard, you can add on in the back and get at least 600-800 more sf without going UP.

I prefer the Mtn. Sts. as well. Try looking at cosmetic fixers backing into Tecolote Cyn. or even with a lg. backyard going uphill if you prefer privacy. As I recall, most of the single-story homes were built in about ’61. They have high windows and long dark hallway, many “L” shaped, with quarter-turn driveway. This is a very good location, IMO. Try to look past the datedness of the property and consider the lot size, privacy and location. If the property has a generous backyard, you can add on in the back and get at least 600-800 more sf without going UP.

I live in the Bay Ho area of Clairemont. You’ll see Bay Ho on this map:
http://www.sandiego.gov/neighborhoodmaps/northern.shtml

This recently-sold house is in my ‘hood and comes close to your requirements:
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100018264-4616_Lisann_St_San_Diego_CA_92117

Some of the reasons I like Bay Ho are:
1. Mission Bay is only a 5 min drive
2. PB’s bars and beaches are about a 10 min drive
3. Costco is walking distance
4. No A/C needed (there’s always a cool breeze in Rose Canyon)

I live in the Bay Ho area of Clairemont. You’ll see Bay Ho on this map:
http://www.sandiego.gov/neighborhoodmaps/northern.shtml

This recently-sold house is in my ‘hood and comes close to your requirements:
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100018264-4616_Lisann_St_San_Diego_CA_92117

Some of the reasons I like Bay Ho are:
1. Mission Bay is only a 5 min drive
2. PB’s bars and beaches are about a 10 min drive
3. Costco is walking distance
4. No A/C needed (there’s always a cool breeze in Rose Canyon)