Sausalito in Carmel Valley

[lepetitangel]

Hi All

I’ve been looking at smaller SFHs in Carmel Valley area…particularly those that are under $700K. Just want to get some ideas as what most people feel about these properties.

With a limited budget, I’ve been looking at:
1) Old houses (built in 1985~1990) near Carmel Creek or Carmel Country/Del Mar Heights. They usually have low HOA ($50 or less) or none. No mello-roos. However, older homes tend not to have as functional a layout…and some need some work. They’re quite small (1500~1800-sqft)
2) Semi-old twinhomes (built in late 80s or early 90s): These are more spacious for the price cuz it’s a twin-home. However, my husband did not like the idea of twinhome. In terms of function, they’re better than group(1).
3) Newer SFHs in south part of CV:
These are a little bigger than the older homes in terms of in-door square footage (1650~1900-sqft) but have little yard in the back (which I don’t mind for personal use). However, they’re often in gated community (higher HOAs) or in cul-lo-sec where you cannot park along the curb (can only part on your small drive-way).

Sausalito community is one of the group (3) I recently saw. I like the inside layout of the house although I’m not super happy with not being able to park by the curb.

I want to know what’s the best investment and personal use when it comes to buying a house in CV under my budget. which group would u pick?

thanks!

[Coronita]

If you REALLLLLLY like living across the street from an elementary school, Sausalito isn’t bad. Some of the floorplans are decent, albeit it’s pretty cramped between homes. Great access to the 3rd best school in the area….

Have you considered Trilogy?

[Coronita]

If you REALLLLLLY like living across the street from an elementary school, Sausalito isn’t bad. Some of the floorplans are decent, albeit it’s pretty cramped between homes. Great access to the 3rd best school in the area….

Have you considered Trilogy?

[Coronita]

If you REALLLLLLY like living across the street from an elementary school, Sausalito isn’t bad. Some of the floorplans are decent, albeit it’s pretty cramped between homes. Great access to the 3rd best school in the area….

Have you considered Trilogy?

[Coronita]

If you REALLLLLLY like living across the street from an elementary school, Sausalito isn’t bad. Some of the floorplans are decent, albeit it’s pretty cramped between homes. Great access to the 3rd best school in the area….

Have you considered Trilogy?

[Coronita]

If you REALLLLLLY like living across the street from an elementary school, Sausalito isn’t bad. Some of the floorplans are decent, albeit it’s pretty cramped between homes. Great access to the 3rd best school in the area….

Have you considered Trilogy?

[cvmom]

I love my older home (category 1) near Carmel Creek School. Great neighbors, great family vibe, great school–although if I didn’t have kids I might not like it as much.

[cvmom]

I love my older home (category 1) near Carmel Creek School. Great neighbors, great family vibe, great school–although if I didn’t have kids I might not like it as much.

[cvmom]

I love my older home (category 1) near Carmel Creek School. Great neighbors, great family vibe, great school–although if I didn’t have kids I might not like it as much.

[cvmom]

I love my older home (category 1) near Carmel Creek School. Great neighbors, great family vibe, great school–although if I didn’t have kids I might not like it as much.

[cvmom]

I love my older home (category 1) near Carmel Creek School. Great neighbors, great family vibe, great school–although if I didn’t have kids I might not like it as much.

[lepetitangel]

Hi Flu
Yes being so close to an elementary school gives me some concerns. I was planning on driving over in the morning to see how bad it could be. Any insights to share?

I’m debating between Category 1 and 3…since my husband doesn’t like twinhomes. The delimma really is that old homes have worse floor plans but better property (bigger lot of larger yards) while the newer homes have better floor plans but more cramped.

I did look at trilogy. I want a driveway and triology doesn’t have it. And I don’t care for paying more HOA just becuase it’s a gated community.

Is Carriage Run still charing $750K+ for the new homes in the area?

thanks,
lepetitangel

[lepetitangel]

Hi Flu
Yes being so close to an elementary school gives me some concerns. I was planning on driving over in the morning to see how bad it could be. Any insights to share?

I’m debating between Category 1 and 3…since my husband doesn’t like twinhomes. The delimma really is that old homes have worse floor plans but better property (bigger lot of larger yards) while the newer homes have better floor plans but more cramped.

I did look at trilogy. I want a driveway and triology doesn’t have it. And I don’t care for paying more HOA just becuase it’s a gated community.

Is Carriage Run still charing $750K+ for the new homes in the area?

thanks,
lepetitangel

[lepetitangel]

Hi Flu
Yes being so close to an elementary school gives me some concerns. I was planning on driving over in the morning to see how bad it could be. Any insights to share?

I’m debating between Category 1 and 3…since my husband doesn’t like twinhomes. The delimma really is that old homes have worse floor plans but better property (bigger lot of larger yards) while the newer homes have better floor plans but more cramped.

I did look at trilogy. I want a driveway and triology doesn’t have it. And I don’t care for paying more HOA just becuase it’s a gated community.

Is Carriage Run still charing $750K+ for the new homes in the area?

thanks,
lepetitangel

[lepetitangel]

Hi Flu
Yes being so close to an elementary school gives me some concerns. I was planning on driving over in the morning to see how bad it could be. Any insights to share?

I’m debating between Category 1 and 3…since my husband doesn’t like twinhomes. The delimma really is that old homes have worse floor plans but better property (bigger lot of larger yards) while the newer homes have better floor plans but more cramped.

I did look at trilogy. I want a driveway and triology doesn’t have it. And I don’t care for paying more HOA just becuase it’s a gated community.

Is Carriage Run still charing $750K+ for the new homes in the area?

thanks,
lepetitangel

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