Opinion requested on 92104 South Park Area – please

[jpinpb]

[quote=sdcellar]Yeah, but that place is tiny and you should be able to get more for your money. [/quote]

should is the key word. You would think, but I’m not seeing it, at least for the decent streets.

[quote=sdcellar]
Honestly, there are a lot of canyon facing lots in central San Diego, so if that’s what you really want, there will be more out there. [/quote]

I hope so. The canyon ones in the nicer areas go quick and at a higher price.

[quote=sdcellar]
Also, I’m not sure how much land you’d like to have, but if you’re okay with a smaller house like that, you should probably be able to get by with a smaller lot and still have a respectable garden. You won’t get the view, but I don’t know how important that is to you. [/quote]

Well, I was okay w/the smaller house because it was on a big lot. Even though the house was small, the outdoors was BIG, expansive and private, so it seemed less claustrophobic.

[quote=sdcellar]
Also, not sure how big your search radius is, but there are a lot of zips with similar properties, just depends on what’s most important to you.[/quote]

I’m really embarrassed to say, but I’ve been checking about 10 ZIPs. I’m pretty picky. I would like a canyon view, but it’s not critical. It has to make sense. Some places are close to making sense. Others have qualities that are desirous, but don’t pencil out.

Makes me think of what TG said at our last meetup. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. I keep getting close, but no cigar.

Some of the canyon properties I’ve seen are like on a cliff and though the view is great, I feel like I’m just going to fall off, like 4610 Iroquois. Pretty much unusable.

[sdcellar]

I know what you mean about canyons, but there are a lot that are usable. You *may* need to do some work to make some of them more usable, however. My last house had the canyon thing going on and I was lucky that a former owner had done some proper terracing. Something like Iroquois though, you’re right, pretty much a lost cause.

And I know what you mean on the bridesmaid thing. Well, except that I’m a guy. But hey, if TG said it, I can hang with that. Just got done being bridesmaided. I’ll update the thread I started on that soon.

I hear you on should and is, so maybe there isn’t anything out there besides my thoughts for how things should be, but maybe I can be more helpful (since I’m burned out on my own ‘hood).

Since you’re looking in the area I canvassed (and bought) last time I was in the market, I might be able to help find something you’re missing (or not…). If you’re comfortable PM’ing me with your criteria, I can see what I can find.

[sdcellar]

I know what you mean about canyons, but there are a lot that are usable. You *may* need to do some work to make some of them more usable, however. My last house had the canyon thing going on and I was lucky that a former owner had done some proper terracing. Something like Iroquois though, you’re right, pretty much a lost cause.

And I know what you mean on the bridesmaid thing. Well, except that I’m a guy. But hey, if TG said it, I can hang with that. Just got done being bridesmaided. I’ll update the thread I started on that soon.

I hear you on should and is, so maybe there isn’t anything out there besides my thoughts for how things should be, but maybe I can be more helpful (since I’m burned out on my own ‘hood).

Since you’re looking in the area I canvassed (and bought) last time I was in the market, I might be able to help find something you’re missing (or not…). If you’re comfortable PM’ing me with your criteria, I can see what I can find.

[sdcellar]

I know what you mean about canyons, but there are a lot that are usable. You *may* need to do some work to make some of them more usable, however. My last house had the canyon thing going on and I was lucky that a former owner had done some proper terracing. Something like Iroquois though, you’re right, pretty much a lost cause.

And I know what you mean on the bridesmaid thing. Well, except that I’m a guy. But hey, if TG said it, I can hang with that. Just got done being bridesmaided. I’ll update the thread I started on that soon.

I hear you on should and is, so maybe there isn’t anything out there besides my thoughts for how things should be, but maybe I can be more helpful (since I’m burned out on my own ‘hood).

Since you’re looking in the area I canvassed (and bought) last time I was in the market, I might be able to help find something you’re missing (or not…). If you’re comfortable PM’ing me with your criteria, I can see what I can find.

[sdcellar]

I know what you mean about canyons, but there are a lot that are usable. You *may* need to do some work to make some of them more usable, however. My last house had the canyon thing going on and I was lucky that a former owner had done some proper terracing. Something like Iroquois though, you’re right, pretty much a lost cause.

And I know what you mean on the bridesmaid thing. Well, except that I’m a guy. But hey, if TG said it, I can hang with that. Just got done being bridesmaided. I’ll update the thread I started on that soon.

I hear you on should and is, so maybe there isn’t anything out there besides my thoughts for how things should be, but maybe I can be more helpful (since I’m burned out on my own ‘hood).

Since you’re looking in the area I canvassed (and bought) last time I was in the market, I might be able to help find something you’re missing (or not…). If you’re comfortable PM’ing me with your criteria, I can see what I can find.

[sdcellar]

I know what you mean about canyons, but there are a lot that are usable. You *may* need to do some work to make some of them more usable, however. My last house had the canyon thing going on and I was lucky that a former owner had done some proper terracing. Something like Iroquois though, you’re right, pretty much a lost cause.

And I know what you mean on the bridesmaid thing. Well, except that I’m a guy. But hey, if TG said it, I can hang with that. Just got done being bridesmaided. I’ll update the thread I started on that soon.

I hear you on should and is, so maybe there isn’t anything out there besides my thoughts for how things should be, but maybe I can be more helpful (since I’m burned out on my own ‘hood).

Since you’re looking in the area I canvassed (and bought) last time I was in the market, I might be able to help find something you’re missing (or not…). If you’re comfortable PM’ing me with your criteria, I can see what I can find.

[pemeliza]

jpinpb,

I personally like houses with very large and private outdoor living spaces and usually pay a premium for these amenities as long as the house meets my needs otherwise. I agree with some of the other posters if you can step up a little in price you can probably get a lot more house but then again you end up with a bigger payment, more upkeep, and higher taxes.

The only thing that would make me a little nervous is that prices in mission hills seem to be dropping pretty close to that price range and I think you would be getting a much better location.

Here is an example:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100025790-1836_Washington_Pl_San_Diego_CA_92103

[pemeliza]

jpinpb,

I personally like houses with very large and private outdoor living spaces and usually pay a premium for these amenities as long as the house meets my needs otherwise. I agree with some of the other posters if you can step up a little in price you can probably get a lot more house but then again you end up with a bigger payment, more upkeep, and higher taxes.

The only thing that would make me a little nervous is that prices in mission hills seem to be dropping pretty close to that price range and I think you would be getting a much better location.

Here is an example:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100025790-1836_Washington_Pl_San_Diego_CA_92103

[pemeliza]

jpinpb,

I personally like houses with very large and private outdoor living spaces and usually pay a premium for these amenities as long as the house meets my needs otherwise. I agree with some of the other posters if you can step up a little in price you can probably get a lot more house but then again you end up with a bigger payment, more upkeep, and higher taxes.

The only thing that would make me a little nervous is that prices in mission hills seem to be dropping pretty close to that price range and I think you would be getting a much better location.

Here is an example:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100025790-1836_Washington_Pl_San_Diego_CA_92103

[pemeliza]

jpinpb,

I personally like houses with very large and private outdoor living spaces and usually pay a premium for these amenities as long as the house meets my needs otherwise. I agree with some of the other posters if you can step up a little in price you can probably get a lot more house but then again you end up with a bigger payment, more upkeep, and higher taxes.

The only thing that would make me a little nervous is that prices in mission hills seem to be dropping pretty close to that price range and I think you would be getting a much better location.

Here is an example:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100025790-1836_Washington_Pl_San_Diego_CA_92103

[pemeliza]

jpinpb,

I personally like houses with very large and private outdoor living spaces and usually pay a premium for these amenities as long as the house meets my needs otherwise. I agree with some of the other posters if you can step up a little in price you can probably get a lot more house but then again you end up with a bigger payment, more upkeep, and higher taxes.

The only thing that would make me a little nervous is that prices in mission hills seem to be dropping pretty close to that price range and I think you would be getting a much better location.

Here is an example:

http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100025790-1836_Washington_Pl_San_Diego_CA_92103

[sobmaz]

I know South/North Park very well. I sold my house because it was in a bubble, mid 2004 and have been wishing the outrageous bubble prices of 2004 would return ever since. I sold for 669K (bought 289K in 1999)and it would probably fetch 800K today.

My house was on a canyon, yet didn’t fetch that much more because it lacked a backyard, it was kind of a wash.

I personally feel a canyon should add significant value but at the same time there are a lot of canyons and if you lose a usable back yard that must be taken into account.

I don’t know about any particular house but I think that the area will be one of the last areas to give up bubble pricing. However, the popularity of the area will mean prices will not fall as much as others.

As far as freeway access, I think it is highly accessible but one of the great things about living in North/South Park was the fact that I rarely had to use the freeway. Everything you need is in the area.

[sobmaz]

I know South/North Park very well. I sold my house because it was in a bubble, mid 2004 and have been wishing the outrageous bubble prices of 2004 would return ever since. I sold for 669K (bought 289K in 1999)and it would probably fetch 800K today.

My house was on a canyon, yet didn’t fetch that much more because it lacked a backyard, it was kind of a wash.

I personally feel a canyon should add significant value but at the same time there are a lot of canyons and if you lose a usable back yard that must be taken into account.

I don’t know about any particular house but I think that the area will be one of the last areas to give up bubble pricing. However, the popularity of the area will mean prices will not fall as much as others.

As far as freeway access, I think it is highly accessible but one of the great things about living in North/South Park was the fact that I rarely had to use the freeway. Everything you need is in the area.

[sobmaz]

I know South/North Park very well. I sold my house because it was in a bubble, mid 2004 and have been wishing the outrageous bubble prices of 2004 would return ever since. I sold for 669K (bought 289K in 1999)and it would probably fetch 800K today.

My house was on a canyon, yet didn’t fetch that much more because it lacked a backyard, it was kind of a wash.

I personally feel a canyon should add significant value but at the same time there are a lot of canyons and if you lose a usable back yard that must be taken into account.

I don’t know about any particular house but I think that the area will be one of the last areas to give up bubble pricing. However, the popularity of the area will mean prices will not fall as much as others.

As far as freeway access, I think it is highly accessible but one of the great things about living in North/South Park was the fact that I rarely had to use the freeway. Everything you need is in the area.

[sobmaz]

I know South/North Park very well. I sold my house because it was in a bubble, mid 2004 and have been wishing the outrageous bubble prices of 2004 would return ever since. I sold for 669K (bought 289K in 1999)and it would probably fetch 800K today.

My house was on a canyon, yet didn’t fetch that much more because it lacked a backyard, it was kind of a wash.

I personally feel a canyon should add significant value but at the same time there are a lot of canyons and if you lose a usable back yard that must be taken into account.

I don’t know about any particular house but I think that the area will be one of the last areas to give up bubble pricing. However, the popularity of the area will mean prices will not fall as much as others.

As far as freeway access, I think it is highly accessible but one of the great things about living in North/South Park was the fact that I rarely had to use the freeway. Everything you need is in the area.

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