[quote=kcal09]
MR is a 30 year bond which would add 30 x $5,000=$150,000 total.[/quote]

that’s like saying a house with a $500k 30 year mortgage really cost $911k.

the way I look at it is how much the mello roos burden reduce purchase power.

a $5000 per year mello roos is $416 per month. $82k at interest rate of 4.5% yields $416 per month. Therefore, by purchasing a house with $416 per month of mello roos, you lose $82k in purchase power.

Therefore, a similar sized home on a similar sized lot in neighboring Poway with a purchase price that is higher in price by less than $82k is actually a better bargain.

I ended up rounding up the $82k to $100k. But I personally can’t seem to find a comparable Poway home that fits that criteria.

That is ultimately why localguy continue to see demand in Stonebridge, because comparatively, it is a better deal despite the MR.