Serra Mesa

[mixxalot]

True bearishgurl,

I am not much of a handyman thats my dad but I can learn some stuff to survive. Agree on the pool. A jacuzzi spa would be nice and a decent bbq pit. I do want a turnkey property to move in to. Its a big demand but can be achieved well at least most of what I hope to find. You’re right Clairemont homes are small and expensive. I saw nice places being built in El Cajon this past weekend at KB Homes but thats a ways to drive.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=mixxalot]Thank you bearishgurl for the great insights! I have a dumb question what do some of the acronyms mean like LM, LV, CV, and LG?…[/quote]

LM: La Mesa
LV: Linda Vista
CV: Chula Vista
LG: Lemon Grove
TS: Tierrasanta

[bearishgurl]

I wouldn’t add a spa to your requirements if I were you, mixxalot. You might find a seller who is willing to leave their redwood hot tub (cuz they can’t move it) and you may have to do some repairs on it before using it. That’s much cheaper than buying a new one and having it delivered and set up IF you can still find the parts for it. Alternatively, you can buy a new redwood hot tub after moving in which is more energy efficient and has more and specialized jets and seating than any energy-wasting concrete spa which is attached to an in-ground pool.

Above-ground redwood hot tubs have thick folding covers which keep the water at least lukewarm for the next heating. They cost far less to heat than in-ground spas do, especially in the dead of winter.

You can make your own BBQ pit in the backyard from Home Depot materials for $75 – $150.

[mixxalot]

Totally agree better to build the BBQ pit and find deal on portable energy efficient hot tub. I like nice big kitchen, big bathroom and real wood floors.

[mixxalot]

True but Bonita/CV is FAR from most other places north coastal San Diego. If I was retired then I’d buy beach front place in IB.

I’d be happy 1500-2000 square foot nice real hardwood floors, big kitchen, bathroom and room!

[bearishgurl]

[quote=mixxalot]True but Bonita/CV is FAR from most other places north coastal San Diego. If I was retired then I’d buy beach front place in IB.

I’d be happy 1500-2000 square foot nice real hardwood floors, big kitchen, bathroom and room![/quote]You’re talking in circles, now, mixxalot. Either you want to be close to sailboat rentals (Shelter Island?) and your hangars at your municipal airports or you want to live near North Coastal SD County (NCC) which is likely out of your budget for a SFR and certainly not one which will meet your requirements.

Which is it?

[mixxalot]

close to Montgomery airport and Pacific Beach/Point Loma.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=mixxalot]close to Montgomery airport and Pacific Beach/Point Loma.[/quote]OK, then. Continue to look around Serra Mesa, Linda Vista/S Clairemont, and as bewildering pointed out, North Clairemont.

Whatever you’re telling us your requirements are here for a SFR (1500-2000 sf, large, private lot, 2-car garage) and all the other stuff you want inside (recently remodeled mid-to-high end), some or most of it is going to have to go out the window if you want to live between Montgomery Field and PB/Pt Loma. Go view that $575K listing as soon as you can that bewildering posted here … I believe it may currently be open for public showing. Come back here in a couple of days and let the Piggs know what you think.

Also, check (congested) “Birdland” (92123) for SFR listings. Not sure if there are any right now so keep your eyes open.

Oh … and expand your search to Allied Gardens for SFR listings. Although further east than you might want to shop, it is a nice family-oriented community between your two airports (also in the 92120 zip code).

With your narrow location parameters, you need to be considering 6-8 zip codes due to the dearth of “acceptable” listings in each. That is, if you want to actually be closed and moved into your new home by the end of this year :=0

[mixxalot]

Roger that! I gave the loan lady my paperwork today and my FICO is excellent. Hopefully I can lock in a low 30 year mortgage rate and start shopping. My lease is up in 2-3 months.

[Author]

Posts