I used to live in a townhouse right next to Home Depot on San Marcos Blvd., and have been to SFH countless times during the early 2000s to look at new houses. My wife really liked the area. SFH is an ideal community if you work in Carlsbad. It’s just a short drive to retails and restaurants and yet it feels somewhat isolated from the commercial traffics.
The MR is not too bad and no HOA is a plus, since HOA fee is not deductible. The house looks really nice.
I don’t know much about school in San Marcos but know a friend who grew up here and she turned out pretty good.
If you plan on staying here for more than 10 years, I think it’s OK to buy now.