Best lots in south Carlsbad/Encinitas

[CA renter]

We’re looking for the same thing, Ren. 🙂

Not easy to find something like that, unfortunately, except for the few parcels that have delusional sellers attached to them.

Good luck building your dream retirement home! I’d love to hear about the process, if you don’t mind sharing.

[Ren]

I’d be happy to, but it may be some time in the future. We know where we want to end up, we’re just not sure of the timing.

[Ren]

I’d be happy to, but it may be some time in the future. We know where we want to end up, we’re just not sure of the timing.

[Ren]

I’d be happy to, but it may be some time in the future. We know where we want to end up, we’re just not sure of the timing.

[Ren]

I’d be happy to, but it may be some time in the future. We know where we want to end up, we’re just not sure of the timing.

[Ren]

I’d be happy to, but it may be some time in the future. We know where we want to end up, we’re just not sure of the timing.

[UCGal]

LOL – you described our house except for one thing.

It’s a 10k lot, overlooking a canyon, view of Soledad. 2k house, 700sf granny flat.

Most of the lot is level – but the granny flat was built on the slope behind us. Grading allowed us to put in an ADA compliant ramp… the slope allows us to see the view over the top of the granny flat roof. The casita is handicap friendly (wider doors, roll in shower, etc.)

It didn’t come like this. We had to build the casita and do a lot of grading /engineered walls because of the slope.

If you look for a 10k plus lot – you can make it what you want. Within the city of San Diego you need 10k or bigger lot to do a companion unit. Other communities have different rules. In BG’s neck of the woods they scale the size of the allowable companion unit by the size of the lot – so a 7500 sf lot could build a 350sf companion unit. 10000sf lot = 700sf companion unit…

I’d offer to sell you ours – but we’re going to retire into the granny flat when the kids are grown… For now hubby’s parents live there.

[UCGal]

LOL – you described our house except for one thing.

It’s a 10k lot, overlooking a canyon, view of Soledad. 2k house, 700sf granny flat.

Most of the lot is level – but the granny flat was built on the slope behind us. Grading allowed us to put in an ADA compliant ramp… the slope allows us to see the view over the top of the granny flat roof. The casita is handicap friendly (wider doors, roll in shower, etc.)

It didn’t come like this. We had to build the casita and do a lot of grading /engineered walls because of the slope.

If you look for a 10k plus lot – you can make it what you want. Within the city of San Diego you need 10k or bigger lot to do a companion unit. Other communities have different rules. In BG’s neck of the woods they scale the size of the allowable companion unit by the size of the lot – so a 7500 sf lot could build a 350sf companion unit. 10000sf lot = 700sf companion unit…

I’d offer to sell you ours – but we’re going to retire into the granny flat when the kids are grown… For now hubby’s parents live there.

[UCGal]

LOL – you described our house except for one thing.

It’s a 10k lot, overlooking a canyon, view of Soledad. 2k house, 700sf granny flat.

Most of the lot is level – but the granny flat was built on the slope behind us. Grading allowed us to put in an ADA compliant ramp… the slope allows us to see the view over the top of the granny flat roof. The casita is handicap friendly (wider doors, roll in shower, etc.)

It didn’t come like this. We had to build the casita and do a lot of grading /engineered walls because of the slope.

If you look for a 10k plus lot – you can make it what you want. Within the city of San Diego you need 10k or bigger lot to do a companion unit. Other communities have different rules. In BG’s neck of the woods they scale the size of the allowable companion unit by the size of the lot – so a 7500 sf lot could build a 350sf companion unit. 10000sf lot = 700sf companion unit…

I’d offer to sell you ours – but we’re going to retire into the granny flat when the kids are grown… For now hubby’s parents live there.

[UCGal]

LOL – you described our house except for one thing.

It’s a 10k lot, overlooking a canyon, view of Soledad. 2k house, 700sf granny flat.

Most of the lot is level – but the granny flat was built on the slope behind us. Grading allowed us to put in an ADA compliant ramp… the slope allows us to see the view over the top of the granny flat roof. The casita is handicap friendly (wider doors, roll in shower, etc.)

It didn’t come like this. We had to build the casita and do a lot of grading /engineered walls because of the slope.

If you look for a 10k plus lot – you can make it what you want. Within the city of San Diego you need 10k or bigger lot to do a companion unit. Other communities have different rules. In BG’s neck of the woods they scale the size of the allowable companion unit by the size of the lot – so a 7500 sf lot could build a 350sf companion unit. 10000sf lot = 700sf companion unit…

I’d offer to sell you ours – but we’re going to retire into the granny flat when the kids are grown… For now hubby’s parents live there.

[UCGal]

LOL – you described our house except for one thing.

It’s a 10k lot, overlooking a canyon, view of Soledad. 2k house, 700sf granny flat.

Most of the lot is level – but the granny flat was built on the slope behind us. Grading allowed us to put in an ADA compliant ramp… the slope allows us to see the view over the top of the granny flat roof. The casita is handicap friendly (wider doors, roll in shower, etc.)

It didn’t come like this. We had to build the casita and do a lot of grading /engineered walls because of the slope.

If you look for a 10k plus lot – you can make it what you want. Within the city of San Diego you need 10k or bigger lot to do a companion unit. Other communities have different rules. In BG’s neck of the woods they scale the size of the allowable companion unit by the size of the lot – so a 7500 sf lot could build a 350sf companion unit. 10000sf lot = 700sf companion unit…

I’d offer to sell you ours – but we’re going to retire into the granny flat when the kids are grown… For now hubby’s parents live there.

[Ren]

Do you mind if I ask how much you paid to build it, not including the slope work?

We’re going to stuff the MIL into the guest house (I kid, she’s mostly nice and sane compared to many MILs). I’ve come to the conclusion that a separate building with its own kitchen and living area is far more desirable than just a downstairs bedroom/bath for that purpose. I don’t want to cramp the kids’ style with an elderly person being a fixture in the living room during all of their teen years, and she needs a place where she can have peace and quiet without feeling like a prisoner. My wife and I both want our house to be the place where all the kids come to hang out, so we know what they’re up to.

Another good thing about a separate apartment is that once the MIL moves on, a nicely upgraded 700-800sf guest house in Carlsbad would easily pull in $1,400/month in today’s dollars.

Another reason for needing a big, level lot is the over-the-top lagoon-style saltwater pool. I have big plans for that pool – a beach entry, natural rock surrounding it, a shallow cave behind a waterfall, a swim up bar. It will be ridiculously expensive, but I hope to do some of the work myself.

[Ren]

Do you mind if I ask how much you paid to build it, not including the slope work?

We’re going to stuff the MIL into the guest house (I kid, she’s mostly nice and sane compared to many MILs). I’ve come to the conclusion that a separate building with its own kitchen and living area is far more desirable than just a downstairs bedroom/bath for that purpose. I don’t want to cramp the kids’ style with an elderly person being a fixture in the living room during all of their teen years, and she needs a place where she can have peace and quiet without feeling like a prisoner. My wife and I both want our house to be the place where all the kids come to hang out, so we know what they’re up to.

Another good thing about a separate apartment is that once the MIL moves on, a nicely upgraded 700-800sf guest house in Carlsbad would easily pull in $1,400/month in today’s dollars.

Another reason for needing a big, level lot is the over-the-top lagoon-style saltwater pool. I have big plans for that pool – a beach entry, natural rock surrounding it, a shallow cave behind a waterfall, a swim up bar. It will be ridiculously expensive, but I hope to do some of the work myself.

[Ren]

Do you mind if I ask how much you paid to build it, not including the slope work?

We’re going to stuff the MIL into the guest house (I kid, she’s mostly nice and sane compared to many MILs). I’ve come to the conclusion that a separate building with its own kitchen and living area is far more desirable than just a downstairs bedroom/bath for that purpose. I don’t want to cramp the kids’ style with an elderly person being a fixture in the living room during all of their teen years, and she needs a place where she can have peace and quiet without feeling like a prisoner. My wife and I both want our house to be the place where all the kids come to hang out, so we know what they’re up to.

Another good thing about a separate apartment is that once the MIL moves on, a nicely upgraded 700-800sf guest house in Carlsbad would easily pull in $1,400/month in today’s dollars.

Another reason for needing a big, level lot is the over-the-top lagoon-style saltwater pool. I have big plans for that pool – a beach entry, natural rock surrounding it, a shallow cave behind a waterfall, a swim up bar. It will be ridiculously expensive, but I hope to do some of the work myself.

[Ren]

Do you mind if I ask how much you paid to build it, not including the slope work?

We’re going to stuff the MIL into the guest house (I kid, she’s mostly nice and sane compared to many MILs). I’ve come to the conclusion that a separate building with its own kitchen and living area is far more desirable than just a downstairs bedroom/bath for that purpose. I don’t want to cramp the kids’ style with an elderly person being a fixture in the living room during all of their teen years, and she needs a place where she can have peace and quiet without feeling like a prisoner. My wife and I both want our house to be the place where all the kids come to hang out, so we know what they’re up to.

Another good thing about a separate apartment is that once the MIL moves on, a nicely upgraded 700-800sf guest house in Carlsbad would easily pull in $1,400/month in today’s dollars.

Another reason for needing a big, level lot is the over-the-top lagoon-style saltwater pool. I have big plans for that pool – a beach entry, natural rock surrounding it, a shallow cave behind a waterfall, a swim up bar. It will be ridiculously expensive, but I hope to do some of the work myself.

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