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December 21, 2010 at 7:17 PM #644355December 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM #643256bearishgurlParticipant
[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.
Good luck in your search!
December 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM #643327bearishgurlParticipant[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.
Thanks![/quote]
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.
Good luck in your search!
December 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM #643908bearishgurlParticipant[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.
Thanks![/quote]
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.
Good luck in your search!
December 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM #644044bearishgurlParticipant[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.
Thanks![/quote]
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.
Good luck in your search!
December 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM #644365bearishgurlParticipant[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.
Thanks![/quote]
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.
Good luck in your search!
December 21, 2010 at 7:59 PM #643286sdrealtorParticipantyellow
Let’s just say that the majority of people in your situation have dissenting opinions. MR is not a big issue for most as long as they are not excessive and many areas have MR well under $1,000/year. HOA dues are not a problem for most either as long they are not execessive, have a long history of stability and you get quality facilities for your money.December 21, 2010 at 7:59 PM #643357sdrealtorParticipantyellow
Let’s just say that the majority of people in your situation have dissenting opinions. MR is not a big issue for most as long as they are not excessive and many areas have MR well under $1,000/year. HOA dues are not a problem for most either as long they are not execessive, have a long history of stability and you get quality facilities for your money.December 21, 2010 at 7:59 PM #643938sdrealtorParticipantyellow
Let’s just say that the majority of people in your situation have dissenting opinions. MR is not a big issue for most as long as they are not excessive and many areas have MR well under $1,000/year. HOA dues are not a problem for most either as long they are not execessive, have a long history of stability and you get quality facilities for your money.December 21, 2010 at 7:59 PM #644074sdrealtorParticipantyellow
Let’s just say that the majority of people in your situation have dissenting opinions. MR is not a big issue for most as long as they are not excessive and many areas have MR well under $1,000/year. HOA dues are not a problem for most either as long they are not execessive, have a long history of stability and you get quality facilities for your money.December 21, 2010 at 7:59 PM #644395sdrealtorParticipantyellow
Let’s just say that the majority of people in your situation have dissenting opinions. MR is not a big issue for most as long as they are not excessive and many areas have MR well under $1,000/year. HOA dues are not a problem for most either as long they are not execessive, have a long history of stability and you get quality facilities for your money.December 21, 2010 at 8:45 PM #643306yellowS2KParticipantLooks like I was definitely thinking what I gather now is “UTC” was actually “UC.” And I didn’t realize there were as many SFR around Gennesee and Governor as there are. It was definitely a blind spot.
December 21, 2010 at 8:45 PM #643377yellowS2KParticipantLooks like I was definitely thinking what I gather now is “UTC” was actually “UC.” And I didn’t realize there were as many SFR around Gennesee and Governor as there are. It was definitely a blind spot.
December 21, 2010 at 8:45 PM #643958yellowS2KParticipantLooks like I was definitely thinking what I gather now is “UTC” was actually “UC.” And I didn’t realize there were as many SFR around Gennesee and Governor as there are. It was definitely a blind spot.
December 21, 2010 at 8:45 PM #644094yellowS2KParticipantLooks like I was definitely thinking what I gather now is “UTC” was actually “UC.” And I didn’t realize there were as many SFR around Gennesee and Governor as there are. It was definitely a blind spot.
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