[quote=bearishgurl][quote=Ready411]Decent neighborhood – nicer parts of Clairemont, Linda Vista, Tierrasanta, Del Cerro, Normal Heights, etc. We know the areas within these communities can vary quite a bit.[/quote]
Ready411, when you mentioned “Central SD,” I took that to mean “Central SD.” The only community you have mentioned here that you are interested in that is located in “Central SD” is Normal Heights.
These other communities are in “North City” or “North SD.” I believe you absolutely can find a property in your price range in “North San Diego” which will be a cosmetic fixer or low-cost rehab between 25-50 yrs. old and with more SF than properties in “Central SD.”[/quote]
I think the confusion here is that they were probably once referred to as Central San Diego County, as opposed to Central San Diego (city), which appears to be your perspective.