[quote=yellowS2K]Hmmm – the listings you give are in what was a blind spot for me until now. I was only familiar with the part of UC north of there off Nobel and La Jolla Village Dr, and guess I never panned far enough south when looking in zillow and redfin. The descriptions of these two seem to fit our needs. Wife is not keen on a pool, but not a deal killer. We have lived in older homes. I grew up in a 200 year old house as a kid on the east coast, and we’ve owned two that were 40 and 55 years old, so wife says she’s ready for something hassle-free (and I know new doesn’t always equal hassle-free – e.g., the hassle and cost you mention about putting in backyard landscaping). Both those listings look to be in great shape, though. If only it would stop raining, I’d run out and drive the neighborhood and even look at them tomorrow! I’ll report back when I can.
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yellows2K, the “condo” section of “UC” you were looking at is “UTC” and is 92121 and northern 92122. Although closer to UCSD, this is a different elementary school attendance area than “UC” and is a multifamily area.
UC is the closest area besides La Jolla which has the type of properties you are looking for and will keep your spouse off the freeway in getting to/from work. I-5 north of UCSD is joined by I-805 and where the two merge, the traffic is horrendous going both north and south during rush hours. If at all possible, you want to stay away from Mello Roos tax. It lasts from 30 to 40 years from the date of construction. And as you know, HOA dues are attached to the property forever and subject to being raised by the HOA Board of Directors.
