Why don’t you consider viewing this listing? I came within a hair of making an offer on a spec home on Vista Grande in the very early nineties. This listing is newer (but needs landscaping and fencing) and sits on one acre. I love this area and feel its an excellent place to raise a family with room for many toys, big and small!
This listing is in a fantastic area with excellent schools K thru 12! It’s not heavily populated out there so your daily commute to/from the Jct 805/52 area shouldn’t be too bad if you can figure out a quick way to get on the 52 through the back roads out there! I would put it at 30-40 mins one way (a little longer on Friday afternoon).
Oh, and as a plus, this area tends to be a little “redder” than those “hip” City parts of the county (if you know what I mean). But it is NOT Santee by any stretch of the imagination. It is quite a bit more upscale and “sophisticated” than Santee.
Good luck in your search …. I haven’t checked any outstanding encumbrances on this listing but feel there could be some wiggle room in the price due to lack of landscaping/fencing …. that is, IF it is truly a “traditional sale” and not a short sale.
Edit: It has no MR or HOA. Public schools are Vista Grande Elem, Hillsdale Middle and Valhalla High … all excellent!