[quote=protorio]If you’re looking for a SFR, La Mesa is closer than you might think – and you get a pedestrian culture, if that means anything (it did to me). We found a lot of nice houses in quiet neighborhoods in your price range. If you can find something in Linda Vista, especially near Mesa College or the Mt. streets in 92111, that would be a lot closer. But I found those prices to be sticky and the pickin’s slim. I think @300K is a real sweet spot for a lot of San Diegans.[/quote]
I think the OP might have to stay on the west side of Windsor Hill in LM in order to hit the $300K mark. Or off Massachusetts just north of Hwy 94 (fairly large lots) and just north of Lemon Grove. I don’t think he/she will be able to do it in the Mt Streets of 92111.
Bostonia (EC) is doable bet Naranca and Bdwy.
North Granite Hills (EC) is also an option for +/-$325K if the OP can find a heavy fixer and can fix it. It likely will be on a larger lot in the East Madison area.
West Paradise Hills (92139) is also doable for a 3/2 (a little far from KM).
Santee is likely to have HOA and MR, unless in older area (where zoning is mixed-use).
