Always great to hear from another longhorn alum. If you’re a football fan, here’s to hoping the upcoming season delivers as promised.
You raise a good point about the heat. I currently live in northwest mission hills, so it certainly would be a change. I have read, however, that the hilly areas in that neighborhood stay a bit cooler. Last I went to the area, it was 72 at the coast and 74 there. Not exactly scientific, but possibly indicative. I’ve seen the same on a seasonal san Diego microclimate map and will try to find and post the link.
The house also does not have central air, though it may be possible to add it to the existing forced air heat system for around 5k… Money I wouldn’t mind spending for comfort on not just this but any house.
Distance from freeways doesn’t concern me–frankly, being in west mission hills, I’m ready to wake up to something other than freeway noise and jets taking off. Your point of checking surface streets during rush hours is a good one.