Any news about Carmel Valley Saratoga/ Derby Hills “Holding Value”?

[Anonymous]

You can argue the whole CV is overpriced. But at the lower end, there seems to have much support. Carriage Run is selling very well except model 1, which has a very undesirable floorplan for the typical buyers, who choose CV for the schools. I don’t have much knowledge in 1M+ homes though.

[Coronita]

[quote]
fat_lazy_union,

Are the Sea Ridge homes in Torrey Hills the homes that have powerlines backing them (like in your back yard); slightly west of the Vons shopping center on Ocean Air? If those are the ones I think your talking about, I agree with you. What do those homes go for these days? $900K to $1M??

Carriage Run is one of the most overpriced new homes around. They were so outrageous I had to give the sales guy a few jabs on how crazy the prices were.

He thought the fact that the prices are holding up so well was a real attraction to the community. He also said $500K for those homes would never be.
[/quote]

Yes, It’s the community behind the community right behind vons (I forget the name, let’s call this community X). Community X right behind vons (i forget the name), isn’t in *that* bad of a location. It’s not directly under power lines, and one interesting aspect is that it has has one floor plan that is 1 story,which is desirable by some and unusual in Torrey Hills tract homes standards.

See Ridge community consists of all 2 stories, and their trademark stucco color is kinda funky with brighter orange and pink and slightly more edgy exterior styling. Part of community sits on one side of the high voltage lines towers that run from the canyon into the area behind the torrey hills park. The other part of the community is on the other side and borders the La Strada community (nice community). There is one home who’s owner has a Red Hummer H2 parked outside if you drive by there.

Sea Ridge homes themselves aren’t bad (they are pretty large and pretty nice on the inside). But the big turnoff from me is that the high voltage towers are really literally a few feet right behind one’s backyard. I can’t fathom ever using my backyard having to always stare at this.

Regarding Carriage Run. I won’t argue whether I think CV is overpriced or not. But relative to other parts of CV, Carriage Run is way overpriced relative to comparables. $800k for 2000 sqft is ridiculous. Sausalito (which isn’t as nice a community) isn’t anywhere near $800k for that comparable. Carriage Run (with it’s size) is suppose to be a starter home. These homes are pretty small and quickly with a family of 4, you’ll outgrow it. I can’t imagine a starter home being $800k. It’s a lot of money to pitch into a home that’s only going to be a transition for a young/starting family.

[Coronita]

[quote]
fat_lazy_union,

Are the Sea Ridge homes in Torrey Hills the homes that have powerlines backing them (like in your back yard); slightly west of the Vons shopping center on Ocean Air? If those are the ones I think your talking about, I agree with you. What do those homes go for these days? $900K to $1M??

Carriage Run is one of the most overpriced new homes around. They were so outrageous I had to give the sales guy a few jabs on how crazy the prices were.

He thought the fact that the prices are holding up so well was a real attraction to the community. He also said $500K for those homes would never be.
[/quote]

Yes, It’s the community behind the community right behind vons (I forget the name, let’s call this community X). Community X right behind vons (i forget the name), isn’t in *that* bad of a location. It’s not directly under power lines, and one interesting aspect is that it has has one floor plan that is 1 story,which is desirable by some and unusual in Torrey Hills tract homes standards.

See Ridge community consists of all 2 stories, and their trademark stucco color is kinda funky with brighter orange and pink and slightly more edgy exterior styling. Part of community sits on one side of the high voltage lines towers that run from the canyon into the area behind the torrey hills park. The other part of the community is on the other side and borders the La Strada community (nice community). There is one home who’s owner has a Red Hummer H2 parked outside if you drive by there.

Sea Ridge homes themselves aren’t bad (they are pretty large and pretty nice on the inside). But the big turnoff from me is that the high voltage towers are really literally a few feet right behind one’s backyard. I can’t fathom ever using my backyard having to always stare at this.

Regarding Carriage Run. I won’t argue whether I think CV is overpriced or not. But relative to other parts of CV, Carriage Run is way overpriced relative to comparables. $800k for 2000 sqft is ridiculous. Sausalito (which isn’t as nice a community) isn’t anywhere near $800k for that comparable. Carriage Run (with it’s size) is suppose to be a starter home. These homes are pretty small and quickly with a family of 4, you’ll outgrow it. I can’t imagine a starter home being $800k. It’s a lot of money to pitch into a home that’s only going to be a transition for a young/starting family.

[Coronita]

[quote]
fat_lazy_union,

Are the Sea Ridge homes in Torrey Hills the homes that have powerlines backing them (like in your back yard); slightly west of the Vons shopping center on Ocean Air? If those are the ones I think your talking about, I agree with you. What do those homes go for these days? $900K to $1M??

Carriage Run is one of the most overpriced new homes around. They were so outrageous I had to give the sales guy a few jabs on how crazy the prices were.

He thought the fact that the prices are holding up so well was a real attraction to the community. He also said $500K for those homes would never be.
[/quote]

Yes, It’s the community behind the community right behind vons (I forget the name, let’s call this community X). Community X right behind vons (i forget the name), isn’t in *that* bad of a location. It’s not directly under power lines, and one interesting aspect is that it has has one floor plan that is 1 story,which is desirable by some and unusual in Torrey Hills tract homes standards.

See Ridge community consists of all 2 stories, and their trademark stucco color is kinda funky with brighter orange and pink and slightly more edgy exterior styling. Part of community sits on one side of the high voltage lines towers that run from the canyon into the area behind the torrey hills park. The other part of the community is on the other side and borders the La Strada community (nice community). There is one home who’s owner has a Red Hummer H2 parked outside if you drive by there.

Sea Ridge homes themselves aren’t bad (they are pretty large and pretty nice on the inside). But the big turnoff from me is that the high voltage towers are really literally a few feet right behind one’s backyard. I can’t fathom ever using my backyard having to always stare at this.

Regarding Carriage Run. I won’t argue whether I think CV is overpriced or not. But relative to other parts of CV, Carriage Run is way overpriced relative to comparables. $800k for 2000 sqft is ridiculous. Sausalito (which isn’t as nice a community) isn’t anywhere near $800k for that comparable. Carriage Run (with it’s size) is suppose to be a starter home. These homes are pretty small and quickly with a family of 4, you’ll outgrow it. I can’t imagine a starter home being $800k. It’s a lot of money to pitch into a home that’s only going to be a transition for a young/starting family.

[Coronita]

[quote]
fat_lazy_union,

Are the Sea Ridge homes in Torrey Hills the homes that have powerlines backing them (like in your back yard); slightly west of the Vons shopping center on Ocean Air? If those are the ones I think your talking about, I agree with you. What do those homes go for these days? $900K to $1M??

Carriage Run is one of the most overpriced new homes around. They were so outrageous I had to give the sales guy a few jabs on how crazy the prices were.

He thought the fact that the prices are holding up so well was a real attraction to the community. He also said $500K for those homes would never be.
[/quote]

Yes, It’s the community behind the community right behind vons (I forget the name, let’s call this community X). Community X right behind vons (i forget the name), isn’t in *that* bad of a location. It’s not directly under power lines, and one interesting aspect is that it has has one floor plan that is 1 story,which is desirable by some and unusual in Torrey Hills tract homes standards.

See Ridge community consists of all 2 stories, and their trademark stucco color is kinda funky with brighter orange and pink and slightly more edgy exterior styling. Part of community sits on one side of the high voltage lines towers that run from the canyon into the area behind the torrey hills park. The other part of the community is on the other side and borders the La Strada community (nice community). There is one home who’s owner has a Red Hummer H2 parked outside if you drive by there.

Sea Ridge homes themselves aren’t bad (they are pretty large and pretty nice on the inside). But the big turnoff from me is that the high voltage towers are really literally a few feet right behind one’s backyard. I can’t fathom ever using my backyard having to always stare at this.

Regarding Carriage Run. I won’t argue whether I think CV is overpriced or not. But relative to other parts of CV, Carriage Run is way overpriced relative to comparables. $800k for 2000 sqft is ridiculous. Sausalito (which isn’t as nice a community) isn’t anywhere near $800k for that comparable. Carriage Run (with it’s size) is suppose to be a starter home. These homes are pretty small and quickly with a family of 4, you’ll outgrow it. I can’t imagine a starter home being $800k. It’s a lot of money to pitch into a home that’s only going to be a transition for a young/starting family.

[Coronita]

[quote]
fat_lazy_union,

Are the Sea Ridge homes in Torrey Hills the homes that have powerlines backing them (like in your back yard); slightly west of the Vons shopping center on Ocean Air? If those are the ones I think your talking about, I agree with you. What do those homes go for these days? $900K to $1M??

Carriage Run is one of the most overpriced new homes around. They were so outrageous I had to give the sales guy a few jabs on how crazy the prices were.

He thought the fact that the prices are holding up so well was a real attraction to the community. He also said $500K for those homes would never be.
[/quote]

Yes, It’s the community behind the community right behind vons (I forget the name, let’s call this community X). Community X right behind vons (i forget the name), isn’t in *that* bad of a location. It’s not directly under power lines, and one interesting aspect is that it has has one floor plan that is 1 story,which is desirable by some and unusual in Torrey Hills tract homes standards.

See Ridge community consists of all 2 stories, and their trademark stucco color is kinda funky with brighter orange and pink and slightly more edgy exterior styling. Part of community sits on one side of the high voltage lines towers that run from the canyon into the area behind the torrey hills park. The other part of the community is on the other side and borders the La Strada community (nice community). There is one home who’s owner has a Red Hummer H2 parked outside if you drive by there.

Sea Ridge homes themselves aren’t bad (they are pretty large and pretty nice on the inside). But the big turnoff from me is that the high voltage towers are really literally a few feet right behind one’s backyard. I can’t fathom ever using my backyard having to always stare at this.

Regarding Carriage Run. I won’t argue whether I think CV is overpriced or not. But relative to other parts of CV, Carriage Run is way overpriced relative to comparables. $800k for 2000 sqft is ridiculous. Sausalito (which isn’t as nice a community) isn’t anywhere near $800k for that comparable. Carriage Run (with it’s size) is suppose to be a starter home. These homes are pretty small and quickly with a family of 4, you’ll outgrow it. I can’t imagine a starter home being $800k. It’s a lot of money to pitch into a home that’s only going to be a transition for a young/starting family.

[Coronita]

[quote]Don’t forget those houses, at least this one in Sausalito, are right under the flight path for the choppers coming from MCAS. Especially when the marine layer hits, and the choppers fly under it, it’s WHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUP.[/quote]

You know, it’s really not a big deal. Most homes have the double pane glass and etc, so inside it’s not really a big deal.What bothers me is the lack of stores (and I mean real stores).

I think why some people like TH is relatively easy access to different locations. Freeway access is easy, especially with the new exits and onramps off of 5. Also, it’s local driving distance to Sorrento Valley.

It’s probably an issue for you, because (no offense) Sausalito isn’t the best quality community if you know what I mean.

[Coronita]

[quote]Don’t forget those houses, at least this one in Sausalito, are right under the flight path for the choppers coming from MCAS. Especially when the marine layer hits, and the choppers fly under it, it’s WHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUP.[/quote]

You know, it’s really not a big deal. Most homes have the double pane glass and etc, so inside it’s not really a big deal.What bothers me is the lack of stores (and I mean real stores).

I think why some people like TH is relatively easy access to different locations. Freeway access is easy, especially with the new exits and onramps off of 5. Also, it’s local driving distance to Sorrento Valley.

It’s probably an issue for you, because (no offense) Sausalito isn’t the best quality community if you know what I mean.

[Coronita]

[quote]Don’t forget those houses, at least this one in Sausalito, are right under the flight path for the choppers coming from MCAS. Especially when the marine layer hits, and the choppers fly under it, it’s WHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUP.[/quote]

You know, it’s really not a big deal. Most homes have the double pane glass and etc, so inside it’s not really a big deal.What bothers me is the lack of stores (and I mean real stores).

I think why some people like TH is relatively easy access to different locations. Freeway access is easy, especially with the new exits and onramps off of 5. Also, it’s local driving distance to Sorrento Valley.

It’s probably an issue for you, because (no offense) Sausalito isn’t the best quality community if you know what I mean.

[Coronita]

[quote]Don’t forget those houses, at least this one in Sausalito, are right under the flight path for the choppers coming from MCAS. Especially when the marine layer hits, and the choppers fly under it, it’s WHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUP.[/quote]

You know, it’s really not a big deal. Most homes have the double pane glass and etc, so inside it’s not really a big deal.What bothers me is the lack of stores (and I mean real stores).

I think why some people like TH is relatively easy access to different locations. Freeway access is easy, especially with the new exits and onramps off of 5. Also, it’s local driving distance to Sorrento Valley.

It’s probably an issue for you, because (no offense) Sausalito isn’t the best quality community if you know what I mean.

[Coronita]

[quote]Don’t forget those houses, at least this one in Sausalito, are right under the flight path for the choppers coming from MCAS. Especially when the marine layer hits, and the choppers fly under it, it’s WHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUPWHUP.[/quote]

You know, it’s really not a big deal. Most homes have the double pane glass and etc, so inside it’s not really a big deal.What bothers me is the lack of stores (and I mean real stores).

I think why some people like TH is relatively easy access to different locations. Freeway access is easy, especially with the new exits and onramps off of 5. Also, it’s local driving distance to Sorrento Valley.

It’s probably an issue for you, because (no offense) Sausalito isn’t the best quality community if you know what I mean.

[Coronita]

[quote]You can argue the whole CV is overpriced. But at the lower end, there seems to have much support. Carriage Run is selling very well except model 1, which has a very undesirable floorplan for the typical buyers, who choose CV for the schools. I don’t have much knowledge in 1M+ homes though.[/quote]

Obviously, some people are buying. But like i said, these are tiny homes and I think people will soon realize the glizty appeal of being the “first new home owner” has worn off (which might be the reason why folks are willing to initially pay a premium for these homes), that a family with kids will quickly outgrow this home…And as an $800k resale, I’d be surprised that a new family with kids wouldn’t consider other older, yet larger communities are the same price in CV. I’m not into big mcmansions, but even 2600sqft seems small at times for a family of 3 with a live-in nanny.

[Coronita]

[quote]You can argue the whole CV is overpriced. But at the lower end, there seems to have much support. Carriage Run is selling very well except model 1, which has a very undesirable floorplan for the typical buyers, who choose CV for the schools. I don’t have much knowledge in 1M+ homes though.[/quote]

Obviously, some people are buying. But like i said, these are tiny homes and I think people will soon realize the glizty appeal of being the “first new home owner” has worn off (which might be the reason why folks are willing to initially pay a premium for these homes), that a family with kids will quickly outgrow this home…And as an $800k resale, I’d be surprised that a new family with kids wouldn’t consider other older, yet larger communities are the same price in CV. I’m not into big mcmansions, but even 2600sqft seems small at times for a family of 3 with a live-in nanny.

[Coronita]

[quote]You can argue the whole CV is overpriced. But at the lower end, there seems to have much support. Carriage Run is selling very well except model 1, which has a very undesirable floorplan for the typical buyers, who choose CV for the schools. I don’t have much knowledge in 1M+ homes though.[/quote]

Obviously, some people are buying. But like i said, these are tiny homes and I think people will soon realize the glizty appeal of being the “first new home owner” has worn off (which might be the reason why folks are willing to initially pay a premium for these homes), that a family with kids will quickly outgrow this home…And as an $800k resale, I’d be surprised that a new family with kids wouldn’t consider other older, yet larger communities are the same price in CV. I’m not into big mcmansions, but even 2600sqft seems small at times for a family of 3 with a live-in nanny.

[Coronita]

[quote]You can argue the whole CV is overpriced. But at the lower end, there seems to have much support. Carriage Run is selling very well except model 1, which has a very undesirable floorplan for the typical buyers, who choose CV for the schools. I don’t have much knowledge in 1M+ homes though.[/quote]

Obviously, some people are buying. But like i said, these are tiny homes and I think people will soon realize the glizty appeal of being the “first new home owner” has worn off (which might be the reason why folks are willing to initially pay a premium for these homes), that a family with kids will quickly outgrow this home…And as an $800k resale, I’d be surprised that a new family with kids wouldn’t consider other older, yet larger communities are the same price in CV. I’m not into big mcmansions, but even 2600sqft seems small at times for a family of 3 with a live-in nanny.

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