Chula Vista better schools and newer construction

[meadandale]

[quote=Scarlett]And I compromised on commute, to 45′ instead of 20′ what we both have now (work in La Jolla, rent in UTC).[/quote]

I’d suggest that you get a motel room (or stay with a friend) in Eastlake or similar parts of Chula Vista and try driving to your job one morning during the week–then ask yourself “could I do this everyday?”

I seriously considered moving to Escondido or Temecula at one point when I work(ed) in Sorrento Valley. Getting stuck in WEEKEND traffic in both places during my house hunting trips convinced me that I’d never be able to handle the commute 5 days a week without going all “Falling Down” on my fellow motorists.

Note that a 20 minute commute on city streets (e.g. UTC->La Jolla) is not even remotely similar to a 45 minute commute on a gridlocked freeway. On city streets you are actually moving. Sitting in stop and go traffic crawling along at 5-10 MPH for tens of miles is a lesson in frustration and stress.

My stress level has dropped by a factor of 10 since I started working from home and don’t have to deal with the cluster&$#$ of getting to Sorrento Valley from Mission Valley anymore (and back home).

[Scarlett]

[quote=meadandale]Note that a 20 minute commute on city streets (e.g. UTC->La Jolla) is not even remotely similar to a 45 minute commute on a gridlocked freeway. On city streets you are actually moving. Sitting in stop and go traffic crawling along at 5-10 MPH for tens of miles is a lesson in frustration and stress.[/quote]

I know… I owned in North RB (right next to Lake Hodges) and I know how bad 56 was backed up at rush hours. It WAS 45′. And we were tied to rush hours because we had kids in daycare. Now they are a bit older and they won’t have to endure the whole commute together with us. It’s true I hated it and vowed to never do that again, but then, I’d have to rent forever here in SD, or buy a townhome (I got sick & tired too of a having a townhome that’s too small and a pesky Home Association). And I feel I am throwing away every month over $2000 to rent a townhome in UTC… when I could gain equity. I was hoping the houses will drop further, and it will be enough inventory in PUSD…..

[Scarlett]

[quote=meadandale]Note that a 20 minute commute on city streets (e.g. UTC->La Jolla) is not even remotely similar to a 45 minute commute on a gridlocked freeway. On city streets you are actually moving. Sitting in stop and go traffic crawling along at 5-10 MPH for tens of miles is a lesson in frustration and stress.[/quote]

I know… I owned in North RB (right next to Lake Hodges) and I know how bad 56 was backed up at rush hours. It WAS 45′. And we were tied to rush hours because we had kids in daycare. Now they are a bit older and they won’t have to endure the whole commute together with us. It’s true I hated it and vowed to never do that again, but then, I’d have to rent forever here in SD, or buy a townhome (I got sick & tired too of a having a townhome that’s too small and a pesky Home Association). And I feel I am throwing away every month over $2000 to rent a townhome in UTC… when I could gain equity. I was hoping the houses will drop further, and it will be enough inventory in PUSD…..

[Scarlett]

[quote=meadandale]Note that a 20 minute commute on city streets (e.g. UTC->La Jolla) is not even remotely similar to a 45 minute commute on a gridlocked freeway. On city streets you are actually moving. Sitting in stop and go traffic crawling along at 5-10 MPH for tens of miles is a lesson in frustration and stress.[/quote]

I know… I owned in North RB (right next to Lake Hodges) and I know how bad 56 was backed up at rush hours. It WAS 45′. And we were tied to rush hours because we had kids in daycare. Now they are a bit older and they won’t have to endure the whole commute together with us. It’s true I hated it and vowed to never do that again, but then, I’d have to rent forever here in SD, or buy a townhome (I got sick & tired too of a having a townhome that’s too small and a pesky Home Association). And I feel I am throwing away every month over $2000 to rent a townhome in UTC… when I could gain equity. I was hoping the houses will drop further, and it will be enough inventory in PUSD…..

[Scarlett]

[quote=meadandale]Note that a 20 minute commute on city streets (e.g. UTC->La Jolla) is not even remotely similar to a 45 minute commute on a gridlocked freeway. On city streets you are actually moving. Sitting in stop and go traffic crawling along at 5-10 MPH for tens of miles is a lesson in frustration and stress.[/quote]

I know… I owned in North RB (right next to Lake Hodges) and I know how bad 56 was backed up at rush hours. It WAS 45′. And we were tied to rush hours because we had kids in daycare. Now they are a bit older and they won’t have to endure the whole commute together with us. It’s true I hated it and vowed to never do that again, but then, I’d have to rent forever here in SD, or buy a townhome (I got sick & tired too of a having a townhome that’s too small and a pesky Home Association). And I feel I am throwing away every month over $2000 to rent a townhome in UTC… when I could gain equity. I was hoping the houses will drop further, and it will be enough inventory in PUSD…..

[Scarlett]

[quote=meadandale]Note that a 20 minute commute on city streets (e.g. UTC->La Jolla) is not even remotely similar to a 45 minute commute on a gridlocked freeway. On city streets you are actually moving. Sitting in stop and go traffic crawling along at 5-10 MPH for tens of miles is a lesson in frustration and stress.[/quote]

I know… I owned in North RB (right next to Lake Hodges) and I know how bad 56 was backed up at rush hours. It WAS 45′. And we were tied to rush hours because we had kids in daycare. Now they are a bit older and they won’t have to endure the whole commute together with us. It’s true I hated it and vowed to never do that again, but then, I’d have to rent forever here in SD, or buy a townhome (I got sick & tired too of a having a townhome that’s too small and a pesky Home Association). And I feel I am throwing away every month over $2000 to rent a townhome in UTC… when I could gain equity. I was hoping the houses will drop further, and it will be enough inventory in PUSD…..

[Scarlett]

Thank you all for great, detailed replies and very useful suggestions! Meadandale, CONCHO, You made me think more about the value of my time and the time spent with family. I will go on my own driving through different boroughs, and then to open houses. I am actually going to a friend’s house-warming party in Otay Ranch in 2 weeks and I’ll take the time to check out the neighborhood. And Mira Mesa, I have looked at it a few years ago, but it seems since then the ratings of Mira Mesa High have improved…Worth a 2nd look, plus I know the area somewhat (from shopping there). I did look there at house way back when, to Westview area and around Capricorn way, and near the Ice Arena…(if I recall corectly).

[Scarlett]

Thank you all for great, detailed replies and very useful suggestions! Meadandale, CONCHO, You made me think more about the value of my time and the time spent with family. I will go on my own driving through different boroughs, and then to open houses. I am actually going to a friend’s house-warming party in Otay Ranch in 2 weeks and I’ll take the time to check out the neighborhood. And Mira Mesa, I have looked at it a few years ago, but it seems since then the ratings of Mira Mesa High have improved…Worth a 2nd look, plus I know the area somewhat (from shopping there). I did look there at house way back when, to Westview area and around Capricorn way, and near the Ice Arena…(if I recall corectly).

[Scarlett]

Thank you all for great, detailed replies and very useful suggestions! Meadandale, CONCHO, You made me think more about the value of my time and the time spent with family. I will go on my own driving through different boroughs, and then to open houses. I am actually going to a friend’s house-warming party in Otay Ranch in 2 weeks and I’ll take the time to check out the neighborhood. And Mira Mesa, I have looked at it a few years ago, but it seems since then the ratings of Mira Mesa High have improved…Worth a 2nd look, plus I know the area somewhat (from shopping there). I did look there at house way back when, to Westview area and around Capricorn way, and near the Ice Arena…(if I recall corectly).

[Scarlett]

Thank you all for great, detailed replies and very useful suggestions! Meadandale, CONCHO, You made me think more about the value of my time and the time spent with family. I will go on my own driving through different boroughs, and then to open houses. I am actually going to a friend’s house-warming party in Otay Ranch in 2 weeks and I’ll take the time to check out the neighborhood. And Mira Mesa, I have looked at it a few years ago, but it seems since then the ratings of Mira Mesa High have improved…Worth a 2nd look, plus I know the area somewhat (from shopping there). I did look there at house way back when, to Westview area and around Capricorn way, and near the Ice Arena…(if I recall corectly).

[Scarlett]

Thank you all for great, detailed replies and very useful suggestions! Meadandale, CONCHO, You made me think more about the value of my time and the time spent with family. I will go on my own driving through different boroughs, and then to open houses. I am actually going to a friend’s house-warming party in Otay Ranch in 2 weeks and I’ll take the time to check out the neighborhood. And Mira Mesa, I have looked at it a few years ago, but it seems since then the ratings of Mira Mesa High have improved…Worth a 2nd look, plus I know the area somewhat (from shopping there). I did look there at house way back when, to Westview area and around Capricorn way, and near the Ice Arena…(if I recall corectly).

[Scarlett]

Thanks a lot for all the links, SRO! You are very well documented!
[quote=SkyRanchOwner]Scarlett,

That’s a tough decision.

The HOA up here is high at $342, The private schools can be around $200-$400/month depending on which school and Christian vs. Catholic. You would have to look around.

Sky Ranch Crestview would be in your price range. They currently have 3 homes left in the current phase, ranging from $526k – $561k.
http://lennar.com/New-Homes/California/San-Diego/Crestview-At-Sky-Ranch

They range in square footage from 2884 to 3270. All have 3 car garages.(…)
Hope this helps…[/quote]

Crestview is almost too big but really nice. I saw some plans and pics.

Wow, private school only a few hundred a month? Really? I guess I am used to hear about the super expensive La JOlla private schools, which are more in the range of couple thousand a month (or close).

thanks, I’ll check the area out first, test the commute… I work in downtown LJ, so from the 5 exit 805 I have another 15′ on city streets….

[Scarlett]

Thanks a lot for all the links, SRO! You are very well documented!
[quote=SkyRanchOwner]Scarlett,

That’s a tough decision.

The HOA up here is high at $342, The private schools can be around $200-$400/month depending on which school and Christian vs. Catholic. You would have to look around.

Sky Ranch Crestview would be in your price range. They currently have 3 homes left in the current phase, ranging from $526k – $561k.
http://lennar.com/New-Homes/California/San-Diego/Crestview-At-Sky-Ranch

They range in square footage from 2884 to 3270. All have 3 car garages.(…)
Hope this helps…[/quote]

Crestview is almost too big but really nice. I saw some plans and pics.

Wow, private school only a few hundred a month? Really? I guess I am used to hear about the super expensive La JOlla private schools, which are more in the range of couple thousand a month (or close).

thanks, I’ll check the area out first, test the commute… I work in downtown LJ, so from the 5 exit 805 I have another 15′ on city streets….

[Scarlett]

Thanks a lot for all the links, SRO! You are very well documented!
[quote=SkyRanchOwner]Scarlett,

That’s a tough decision.

The HOA up here is high at $342, The private schools can be around $200-$400/month depending on which school and Christian vs. Catholic. You would have to look around.

Sky Ranch Crestview would be in your price range. They currently have 3 homes left in the current phase, ranging from $526k – $561k.
http://lennar.com/New-Homes/California/San-Diego/Crestview-At-Sky-Ranch

They range in square footage from 2884 to 3270. All have 3 car garages.(…)
Hope this helps…[/quote]

Crestview is almost too big but really nice. I saw some plans and pics.

Wow, private school only a few hundred a month? Really? I guess I am used to hear about the super expensive La JOlla private schools, which are more in the range of couple thousand a month (or close).

thanks, I’ll check the area out first, test the commute… I work in downtown LJ, so from the 5 exit 805 I have another 15′ on city streets….

[Scarlett]

Thanks a lot for all the links, SRO! You are very well documented!
[quote=SkyRanchOwner]Scarlett,

That’s a tough decision.

The HOA up here is high at $342, The private schools can be around $200-$400/month depending on which school and Christian vs. Catholic. You would have to look around.

Sky Ranch Crestview would be in your price range. They currently have 3 homes left in the current phase, ranging from $526k – $561k.
http://lennar.com/New-Homes/California/San-Diego/Crestview-At-Sky-Ranch

They range in square footage from 2884 to 3270. All have 3 car garages.(…)
Hope this helps…[/quote]

Crestview is almost too big but really nice. I saw some plans and pics.

Wow, private school only a few hundred a month? Really? I guess I am used to hear about the super expensive La JOlla private schools, which are more in the range of couple thousand a month (or close).

thanks, I’ll check the area out first, test the commute… I work in downtown LJ, so from the 5 exit 805 I have another 15′ on city streets….

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