I think owning a SFR is better from many points of view (think enjoyment and investment) than a townhome – provided both are in good neighborhoods. But that said, you have to take into account the MRs which can be really hefty in 4S (over $400/mo)(“Older”/Southern 4S has a little lower MRs, $2-300/month in average but still significantly higher than Scripps Ranch). So you have to factor that into the price.
I did go in the past to open houses in Miro Circle townhomes and in 4S SFR. I like them, but it depends on needs of space too. Obviously the SFRs have more space.
SD R said it best. It’s a question of taste, needs and commute.
If you don’t and won’t have kids, school district differences are less important.
to the OP: what are your space needs, do you have kids, where do you & your family work, other things you are looking for – e.g. big backyard?
Regarding 4S there are many threads about it on this forum, you can search for it.
EDIT: I think SD R is referring to the fact that 4S is a master planned community in the suburban area, in a relatively open area. Miro Circle is just a development, and doesn’t represent Scripps Ranch. I felt it was thrown together in a tight busy place as an afterthought. Furthermore, there may be more of a certain demographics and common workplace at Miro – it’s just a hunch of mine. A more fair comparison would be Miro Circle to a particular development in 4S. I could compare Miro Circle with Westview Parkway for example.
OP: do you have a particular development in mind in 4S?
