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ParticipantI’m highly familiar with Brisbane, just south of Candlestick Park and surrounds. There is a nice mall fairly close to there (Tanforan) but San Bruno is older and the houses there are slightly larger than in Daly City, which has houses that are quite small and close together. Both areas are 5-10 mins from SF in traffic – VERY convenient.
As you work your way into Burlingame (airport-area) and beyond to the south and west, it becomes more expensive for an older 1500-1600 sf house on a medium to larger lot. An SFR in SF proper is quite cost-prohibitive but flats there are as cheap as $350K for a 2000 sf fixer with a one-car garage, depending on area.
I don’t know what your price range is or your housing needs are, but you can get more house for your money just across the San Mateo Bridge in Hayward. A little ways south of there is Union City and then Fremont. My understanding from a relative who retired from teaching in Fremont schools is that they are very good. I don’t know if that school district extends into Union City, however. I don’t know how the schools in Hayward are now (Alameda County) but they used to be very good.
ParticipantI’m highly familiar with Brisbane, just south of Candlestick Park and surrounds. There is a nice mall fairly close to there (Tanforan) but San Bruno is older and the houses there are slightly larger than in Daly City, which has houses that are quite small and close together. Both areas are 5-10 mins from SF in traffic – VERY convenient.
As you work your way into Burlingame (airport-area) and beyond to the south and west, it becomes more expensive for an older 1500-1600 sf house on a medium to larger lot. An SFR in SF proper is quite cost-prohibitive but flats there are as cheap as $350K for a 2000 sf fixer with a one-car garage, depending on area.
I don’t know what your price range is or your housing needs are, but you can get more house for your money just across the San Mateo Bridge in Hayward. A little ways south of there is Union City and then Fremont. My understanding from a relative who retired from teaching in Fremont schools is that they are very good. I don’t know if that school district extends into Union City, however. I don’t know how the schools in Hayward are now (Alameda County) but they used to be very good.
ParticipantTo answer your question, a 1500-1900 sf home of about 50-60 years old on a 5000-9000 sf lot on the peninsula within 15 miles south and west of Brisbane would cost approximately $550K to $850K. It may or may not need cosmetic or other work.
As far as I know, there is no Mello Roos close to there except in Foster City (a VERY congested newer area developed on built-up land on the interior of the bay).
I have not checked Hayward and Union City but would surmise that the same size and age home over there would cost $475K to $750K.
ParticipantTo answer your question, a 1500-1900 sf home of about 50-60 years old on a 5000-9000 sf lot on the peninsula within 15 miles south and west of Brisbane would cost approximately $550K to $850K. It may or may not need cosmetic or other work.
As far as I know, there is no Mello Roos close to there except in Foster City (a VERY congested newer area developed on built-up land on the interior of the bay).
I have not checked Hayward and Union City but would surmise that the same size and age home over there would cost $475K to $750K.
ParticipantTo answer your question, a 1500-1900 sf home of about 50-60 years old on a 5000-9000 sf lot on the peninsula within 15 miles south and west of Brisbane would cost approximately $550K to $850K. It may or may not need cosmetic or other work.
As far as I know, there is no Mello Roos close to there except in Foster City (a VERY congested newer area developed on built-up land on the interior of the bay).
I have not checked Hayward and Union City but would surmise that the same size and age home over there would cost $475K to $750K.
ParticipantTo answer your question, a 1500-1900 sf home of about 50-60 years old on a 5000-9000 sf lot on the peninsula within 15 miles south and west of Brisbane would cost approximately $550K to $850K. It may or may not need cosmetic or other work.
As far as I know, there is no Mello Roos close to there except in Foster City (a VERY congested newer area developed on built-up land on the interior of the bay).
I have not checked Hayward and Union City but would surmise that the same size and age home over there would cost $475K to $750K.
ParticipantTo answer your question, a 1500-1900 sf home of about 50-60 years old on a 5000-9000 sf lot on the peninsula within 15 miles south and west of Brisbane would cost approximately $550K to $850K. It may or may not need cosmetic or other work.
As far as I know, there is no Mello Roos close to there except in Foster City (a VERY congested newer area developed on built-up land on the interior of the bay).
I have not checked Hayward and Union City but would surmise that the same size and age home over there would cost $475K to $750K.
Participant[quote=sdrealtor]What nonsense! We all know the combined percentage of the “Hispanics” in Chula Vista from Puerto Rico, South America, Spain and Portugal has got to be neglible.
BTW, I checked the school API’s and was pleasantly surpised. However I couldnt find any that would be considered “top rated” schools in the county. There were 3 schools with scores between 900 and 920 which is very good and my guess is they would be in those darn newer Mello Roos infested communities you so abhor. Most of the schools were between 850 and 900 which are good solid scores.
Is this another example of you never trying to encourage people to consider specific places to live?[/quote]
If you will note, it was actually Scarlett who stated that Chula Vista was “still on the table” for her, NOT me.
Why don’t you post your “findings” (lol) on schools in South County with the high scores so we can all see what you’re talking about here?
What are the factors you consider a “top-rated” school to have? ;=P We all know that your body of knowledge regarding South County would fit into half a thimble.
And when you’re finished with that exercise, then please fill us in on how Scarlett will purchase in the areas boasting these so-called “top-rated” schools. We’re all waiting with baited breath!
Participant[quote=sdrealtor]What nonsense! We all know the combined percentage of the “Hispanics” in Chula Vista from Puerto Rico, South America, Spain and Portugal has got to be neglible.
BTW, I checked the school API’s and was pleasantly surpised. However I couldnt find any that would be considered “top rated” schools in the county. There were 3 schools with scores between 900 and 920 which is very good and my guess is they would be in those darn newer Mello Roos infested communities you so abhor. Most of the schools were between 850 and 900 which are good solid scores.
Is this another example of you never trying to encourage people to consider specific places to live?[/quote]
If you will note, it was actually Scarlett who stated that Chula Vista was “still on the table” for her, NOT me.
Why don’t you post your “findings” (lol) on schools in South County with the high scores so we can all see what you’re talking about here?
What are the factors you consider a “top-rated” school to have? ;=P We all know that your body of knowledge regarding South County would fit into half a thimble.
And when you’re finished with that exercise, then please fill us in on how Scarlett will purchase in the areas boasting these so-called “top-rated” schools. We’re all waiting with baited breath!
Participant[quote=sdrealtor]What nonsense! We all know the combined percentage of the “Hispanics” in Chula Vista from Puerto Rico, South America, Spain and Portugal has got to be neglible.
BTW, I checked the school API’s and was pleasantly surpised. However I couldnt find any that would be considered “top rated” schools in the county. There were 3 schools with scores between 900 and 920 which is very good and my guess is they would be in those darn newer Mello Roos infested communities you so abhor. Most of the schools were between 850 and 900 which are good solid scores.
Is this another example of you never trying to encourage people to consider specific places to live?[/quote]
If you will note, it was actually Scarlett who stated that Chula Vista was “still on the table” for her, NOT me.
Why don’t you post your “findings” (lol) on schools in South County with the high scores so we can all see what you’re talking about here?
What are the factors you consider a “top-rated” school to have? ;=P We all know that your body of knowledge regarding South County would fit into half a thimble.
And when you’re finished with that exercise, then please fill us in on how Scarlett will purchase in the areas boasting these so-called “top-rated” schools. We’re all waiting with baited breath!
Participant[quote=sdrealtor]What nonsense! We all know the combined percentage of the “Hispanics” in Chula Vista from Puerto Rico, South America, Spain and Portugal has got to be neglible.
BTW, I checked the school API’s and was pleasantly surpised. However I couldnt find any that would be considered “top rated” schools in the county. There were 3 schools with scores between 900 and 920 which is very good and my guess is they would be in those darn newer Mello Roos infested communities you so abhor. Most of the schools were between 850 and 900 which are good solid scores.
Is this another example of you never trying to encourage people to consider specific places to live?[/quote]
If you will note, it was actually Scarlett who stated that Chula Vista was “still on the table” for her, NOT me.
Why don’t you post your “findings” (lol) on schools in South County with the high scores so we can all see what you’re talking about here?
What are the factors you consider a “top-rated” school to have? ;=P We all know that your body of knowledge regarding South County would fit into half a thimble.
And when you’re finished with that exercise, then please fill us in on how Scarlett will purchase in the areas boasting these so-called “top-rated” schools. We’re all waiting with baited breath!
Participant[quote=sdrealtor]What nonsense! We all know the combined percentage of the “Hispanics” in Chula Vista from Puerto Rico, South America, Spain and Portugal has got to be neglible.
BTW, I checked the school API’s and was pleasantly surpised. However I couldnt find any that would be considered “top rated” schools in the county. There were 3 schools with scores between 900 and 920 which is very good and my guess is they would be in those darn newer Mello Roos infested communities you so abhor. Most of the schools were between 850 and 900 which are good solid scores.
Is this another example of you never trying to encourage people to consider specific places to live?[/quote]
If you will note, it was actually Scarlett who stated that Chula Vista was “still on the table” for her, NOT me.
Why don’t you post your “findings” (lol) on schools in South County with the high scores so we can all see what you’re talking about here?
What are the factors you consider a “top-rated” school to have? ;=P We all know that your body of knowledge regarding South County would fit into half a thimble.
And when you’re finished with that exercise, then please fill us in on how Scarlett will purchase in the areas boasting these so-called “top-rated” schools. We’re all waiting with baited breath!
ParticipantScarlett, you would need to be on the ground to see various schools let out in the afternoon. Reading API demographic “statistics” on the internet can be deceiving. Just because a student has a Hispanic-sounding name … or has a “Hispanic” grandparent doesn’t make them “Hispanic.” Did you ever stop to think that it might benefit a school (in the form of receipt of various funds from Federal programs) if they encourage their students taking the CSTs to check a demographic box they most “identify with,” especially students of mixed heritage? What do you think is the true percentage of these students from ALL OVER SD County? Would you feel more comfortable placing your children in a school with at least 50% students of Chinese origin?
In addition, the term “Hispanic” includes those Caucasian individuals from Puerto Rico, the east coast of Mexico, Mexico City, South America, Spain and Portugal. Not every “Hispanic” originates from Baja, CA and/or needs ESL classes.
And what do these high API scores say about the teachers if a school is “perceived” as having a predominately “Hispanic” student population who scores high overall on the CSTs??
If you’re REALLY interested in Chula Vista, ask yourself these questions and plant yourself on the ground when the schools in the attendance area you are interested in are dismissed for the afternoon and you will learn the truth. Better yet, if you visit an elem school, note which “ethnicity” you perceive the parents/grandparents to have who are picking up these children.
Parents do themselves and their children a huge disservice by basing school desirability strictly on statistical information taken from the internet without checking out the actual school for themselves, IMHO.
ParticipantScarlett, you would need to be on the ground to see various schools let out in the afternoon. Reading API demographic “statistics” on the internet can be deceiving. Just because a student has a Hispanic-sounding name … or has a “Hispanic” grandparent doesn’t make them “Hispanic.” Did you ever stop to think that it might benefit a school (in the form of receipt of various funds from Federal programs) if they encourage their students taking the CSTs to check a demographic box they most “identify with,” especially students of mixed heritage? What do you think is the true percentage of these students from ALL OVER SD County? Would you feel more comfortable placing your children in a school with at least 50% students of Chinese origin?
In addition, the term “Hispanic” includes those Caucasian individuals from Puerto Rico, the east coast of Mexico, Mexico City, South America, Spain and Portugal. Not every “Hispanic” originates from Baja, CA and/or needs ESL classes.
And what do these high API scores say about the teachers if a school is “perceived” as having a predominately “Hispanic” student population who scores high overall on the CSTs??
If you’re REALLY interested in Chula Vista, ask yourself these questions and plant yourself on the ground when the schools in the attendance area you are interested in are dismissed for the afternoon and you will learn the truth. Better yet, if you visit an elem school, note which “ethnicity” you perceive the parents/grandparents to have who are picking up these children.
Parents do themselves and their children a huge disservice by basing school desirability strictly on statistical information taken from the internet without checking out the actual school for themselves, IMHO.
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