[quote=SkyRanchOwner] . . . Also, all being equal and comparing apples to apples, LJ and Carmel Valley are not there yet for the same size lot, with view, no neighbors across the street or looking into your backyard facing you, size of house, etc. . . [/quote]
SRO, I was referring to your statement about how easy the commute was on the 52 from Santee to LJ and SV. I stated that residents of LJ (already there) and CV (practically there) did not need a freeway to commute to themselves.
SRO, in CA, there is absolutely NO SUBSTITUTION for location and never will be. LOCATION trumps the dwelling, lot size, landscaping and furniture in a lesser location EVERY TIME. That’s just the way it is.
I personally wouldn’t prefer living in Carmel Valley or working in Sorrento Valley but both of those communities beat Santee HANDS DOWN in the location, location, location contest. This has been a long-accepted FACT in the local real estate community. Views of Gillespie Field, furniture, landscaping and bonus occasional rattlesnakes would not be able to promote Sky Ranch in this regard.
I want to add that I’m not saying the quality of life is better or worse in CV than Santee. This is subjective, IMO. What I AM saying is that the PROPERTY VALUES ARE LOWER in Santee than Carmel Valley, for a few very good reasons. But, if you are happy, then I am happy for you 🙂
