Thanks for taking the time to post that about Santaluz. I know that development takes some flack sometimes from some people but what you described and that sense of “community” is what we hear from people that live or lived in that community.
We’re taking a serious look at some properties there next month while we are in town.
Can I ask you what your biggest 2 or 3 negatives would be about the development? Besides the higher HOA and Mello Roos do you see any downsides/negatives at all?
Also, is it really only 15 minutes to the beach? I’ve read some realtor’s saying things like 10-15 minutes to the beach but I figured that was no way possible. Can I ask what beaches you are referring to that are only 15 minutes away?
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My pleasure.
Its always fun to tell someone what you believe strongly in. However everyone believes strongly their communities/areas are the most preferred so obviously I’m biased. But I’ve lived in the areas I spoke about and we simply picked what we thought was best after living in the area 10 years.
It is 7 miles to coast at Del Mar Beach or Solana Beach. I drive through Rancho Sante Fe because virtually no stop lights at around 50mph so it is 15 minutes. Going through Carmel Valley Rd through Carmel Valley a lot of lights could be just a bit more than 15 but not 20. It takes me 22 minutes to get to my office 11 miles away at I805/Mira Mesa exit. I personally would not want to be farther than 15 minutes to the beach.
There is another Gated/golf community just North of Santaluz called The Crosby. Similar to Santaluz but for me a little to far out from my office and other access restrictions.
The best way to see the areas for a weekend is have a broker drive you around. They can elso help find rental and purchase when you are ready. I can refer someone that specializes in these areas.
My wife is registering our 5 year old for Kindergarten today for Willow Grove Elementary. They also have registration tomorrow.
For me the only downside is the restriction to palm trees due to the natural look and feel the community wants to maintain. I would like a large Canary Island Palm or two in my front. But thats the only small downside other than mellow Roos[/quote]
Great! Thanks again. We’re looking forward to checking out the area for ourselves in 2 weeks when we get there. Our 3 year old is too young for Kindergarten now but Willow Grove sounds perfect for when she will start in 2 years.
I took a look at some of the listings for Crosby and the homes look really gorgeous but most of them are bigger than what we need not to mention more than what we want to spend.
If restriction to palm trees is your biggest gripe, I’ll totally be ok with that. There are worse things out there. It pretty much sounds like the only major gripes are high HOA and Mello Roos, which I’d be willing to deal with.
