Scripps Ranch…What say you…

[sunny88]

[quote=permabear][quote=GoUSC]I wanted to get some opinions on Scripps Ranch, specifically the area east on Pomerado and down off of Fallbrook Road. We have been mostly looking coastal (La Jolla, North PB, Point Loma, Mission Hills). Never really considered going this far inland but there seem to be some very nice 80’s era homes (single floor) in this area. What say you guys?[/quote]

I just want to comment on the neighborhood. My wife and I and our two kids live in Scripps Ranch, and we love it here. We live in the newer part, North of Spring Valley Rd and South of Scripps Poway Parkway.

What I think sets Scripps Ranch apart from 4S Ranch, PQ, RB, etc is the whole thing feels like a real community. If you’re at Starbucks or the market, especially with a kid, it’s easy to strike up a conversation with strangers. People are polite and friendly, and take pride in the community. The area is spotless, and people will just randomly pick up trash to keep it that way. People walking their dogs will wave at you, and if you smile they smile back.

This may seem like standard human interaction, but it is a huge contrast from areas like Carmel Valley, where the newer faux riche element can be very stand off-ish. In a nutshell, people here that have Suburbans are loading in their 3 kids while wearing normal clothes. People in CV with Suburbans have chromed up 20’s and are just driving themselves and their lap dogs while wearing the latest runway nonsense.

We’ve recently been looking for a larger home, so have revisited all the other suburbs: CV, Rancho Penasquitos, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, Del Sur, Poway, etc. We just can’t shake the feeling that Scripps Ranch is the best of the bunch. Parts of PQ, RB, and Poway can be real holes by contrast.

One last note on schools: The local schools continue to win awards (especially elementary), but if your child doesn’t like them, you can apply for an interdistrict transfer and attend Poway schools. The Stonebridge area is Poway schools only, which can be a pro or con depending on your perspective. Scripps Ranch schools vs the Poway schools you would be attending are basically identically rated.[/quote]

I have to agree with you 100%. Old Scripps Ranch feels like an established community with a lot of long-term residents. This is not the case in 4S Ranch or even CV. The only concern is the fire risk in this area.
Stonebridge may be a different story where a lot of newcomers live.
I am very interested in finding a nice home in Scripps Ranch once the prices are coming down further.

[andymajumder]

I doubt prices will fall much in places like Scripps Ranch (I am talking about more established parts of Scripps and not Stonebridge). If you can get something for early 2003 price in Scripps later this year with interest rates in the low 4s for 30 yr fixed, which I think is possible…just lock it in. From all my research in the past few months (maybe years if you count online research), I think Scripps is one of the best areas in San Diego to live and raise a family. Similar homes in CV cost a lot more and the only plus I see for CV is closer to the beach and 10 mins closer to Sorrento Valley. Personally i really like Scripps Ranch.

[andymajumder]

I doubt prices will fall much in places like Scripps Ranch (I am talking about more established parts of Scripps and not Stonebridge). If you can get something for early 2003 price in Scripps later this year with interest rates in the low 4s for 30 yr fixed, which I think is possible…just lock it in. From all my research in the past few months (maybe years if you count online research), I think Scripps is one of the best areas in San Diego to live and raise a family. Similar homes in CV cost a lot more and the only plus I see for CV is closer to the beach and 10 mins closer to Sorrento Valley. Personally i really like Scripps Ranch.

[andymajumder]

I doubt prices will fall much in places like Scripps Ranch (I am talking about more established parts of Scripps and not Stonebridge). If you can get something for early 2003 price in Scripps later this year with interest rates in the low 4s for 30 yr fixed, which I think is possible…just lock it in. From all my research in the past few months (maybe years if you count online research), I think Scripps is one of the best areas in San Diego to live and raise a family. Similar homes in CV cost a lot more and the only plus I see for CV is closer to the beach and 10 mins closer to Sorrento Valley. Personally i really like Scripps Ranch.

[andymajumder]

I doubt prices will fall much in places like Scripps Ranch (I am talking about more established parts of Scripps and not Stonebridge). If you can get something for early 2003 price in Scripps later this year with interest rates in the low 4s for 30 yr fixed, which I think is possible…just lock it in. From all my research in the past few months (maybe years if you count online research), I think Scripps is one of the best areas in San Diego to live and raise a family. Similar homes in CV cost a lot more and the only plus I see for CV is closer to the beach and 10 mins closer to Sorrento Valley. Personally i really like Scripps Ranch.

[andymajumder]

I doubt prices will fall much in places like Scripps Ranch (I am talking about more established parts of Scripps and not Stonebridge). If you can get something for early 2003 price in Scripps later this year with interest rates in the low 4s for 30 yr fixed, which I think is possible…just lock it in. From all my research in the past few months (maybe years if you count online research), I think Scripps is one of the best areas in San Diego to live and raise a family. Similar homes in CV cost a lot more and the only plus I see for CV is closer to the beach and 10 mins closer to Sorrento Valley. Personally i really like Scripps Ranch.

[SD Realtor]

Cannot argue about the sentiment of Old Scripps. I feel the same way. My favorite is still south of Pomerado but I am okay with alot of Old Scripps. Very community oriented.

[SD Realtor]

Cannot argue about the sentiment of Old Scripps. I feel the same way. My favorite is still south of Pomerado but I am okay with alot of Old Scripps. Very community oriented.

[SD Realtor]

Cannot argue about the sentiment of Old Scripps. I feel the same way. My favorite is still south of Pomerado but I am okay with alot of Old Scripps. Very community oriented.

[SD Realtor]

Cannot argue about the sentiment of Old Scripps. I feel the same way. My favorite is still south of Pomerado but I am okay with alot of Old Scripps. Very community oriented.

[SD Realtor]

Cannot argue about the sentiment of Old Scripps. I feel the same way. My favorite is still south of Pomerado but I am okay with alot of Old Scripps. Very community oriented.

[Echoooo]

We looked into the serenity homes. IMO, this specific home doesn’t sell for reasons. In general, if you compare to earlier-built houses in Stonebridge, the material is cheap and the builder does cut corners in many ways. I remember someone mentioned the narrow staircase, it is very true! This particular house has two garages. They claim you can park four cars, but how possible do you stack the cars in and out. It is just not the right design for a estate house! Another thing is lack of breakfast/eating area. To me it is a major issue.

SD realtor, interested in your opinion of Stonebridge new homes and resales. What represents a better value? what is the market trend? Thanks!

[Echoooo]

We looked into the serenity homes. IMO, this specific home doesn’t sell for reasons. In general, if you compare to earlier-built houses in Stonebridge, the material is cheap and the builder does cut corners in many ways. I remember someone mentioned the narrow staircase, it is very true! This particular house has two garages. They claim you can park four cars, but how possible do you stack the cars in and out. It is just not the right design for a estate house! Another thing is lack of breakfast/eating area. To me it is a major issue.

SD realtor, interested in your opinion of Stonebridge new homes and resales. What represents a better value? what is the market trend? Thanks!

[Echoooo]

We looked into the serenity homes. IMO, this specific home doesn’t sell for reasons. In general, if you compare to earlier-built houses in Stonebridge, the material is cheap and the builder does cut corners in many ways. I remember someone mentioned the narrow staircase, it is very true! This particular house has two garages. They claim you can park four cars, but how possible do you stack the cars in and out. It is just not the right design for a estate house! Another thing is lack of breakfast/eating area. To me it is a major issue.

SD realtor, interested in your opinion of Stonebridge new homes and resales. What represents a better value? what is the market trend? Thanks!

[Echoooo]

We looked into the serenity homes. IMO, this specific home doesn’t sell for reasons. In general, if you compare to earlier-built houses in Stonebridge, the material is cheap and the builder does cut corners in many ways. I remember someone mentioned the narrow staircase, it is very true! This particular house has two garages. They claim you can park four cars, but how possible do you stack the cars in and out. It is just not the right design for a estate house! Another thing is lack of breakfast/eating area. To me it is a major issue.

SD realtor, interested in your opinion of Stonebridge new homes and resales. What represents a better value? what is the market trend? Thanks!

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