[quote=pabloesqobar]If memory serves me right, I bought a townhouse in Santee in 1992. Across the street from Santana High on Magnolia. By 1994 it was underwater.
The 52 was just going in at that time, and the realtors always said that the completion would completely change Santee. I’m sure it has had an effect on that area.
What I liked about Santee: In the evenings I liked the sunsets – being surrounded by a range of hills. It looked cool.
I didn’t like anything else about Santee. Now, everything that I didn’t like about it remains, but just with more traffic. The last time I was out there was 2008.
I agree with what another poster suggested: Paying that much is the classic “buying the nicest house in the poorest location” syndrome. Having lived there myself, and been there somewhat recently, I am surprised that people are paying $800k to live there.
I wish I liked where I live now as much as SRO likes his/her place. It’s nice and all, don’t get me wrong. But damn, SRO really really really really really really really really really really really loves Skryranch in Santee. Must be nice.[/quote]
