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Participantkcal09, FYI (These aren’t $800k, more like $499k – $534k!)
Residence 1 B Homesite 0023 $499,990 (2418 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5583 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 9207Residence 2 A Homesite 0022 $516,990 (2884 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5589 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0024 $513,990 (2884 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5577 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0040 $533,990 (2800 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5580 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Crestview Homesite map:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfParticipantkcal09, FYI (These aren’t $800k, more like $499k – $534k!)
Residence 1 B Homesite 0023 $499,990 (2418 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5583 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 9207Residence 2 A Homesite 0022 $516,990 (2884 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5589 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0024 $513,990 (2884 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5577 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0040 $533,990 (2800 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5580 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Crestview Homesite map:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfParticipantkcal09, FYI (These aren’t $800k, more like $499k – $534k!)
Residence 1 B Homesite 0023 $499,990 (2418 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5583 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 9207Residence 2 A Homesite 0022 $516,990 (2884 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5589 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0024 $513,990 (2884 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5577 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0040 $533,990 (2800 sq. ft.)
Estimated Availability July 2010
5580 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Crestview Homesite map:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfParticipantI’m not saying that Sky Ranch is comparable to Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, and other areas.
I am comparing it to San Marcos and Chula Vista on commute, pricing, size of house, size of lot, view, closeness to good shopping and restaurants, and amenities in the City. In my opinion, based on all the links I showed you, we chose Sky Ranch.
Also, who would have lived in East Village (Petco Park area) downtown 10 years ago?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Village,_San_Diego
http://www.sdeastvillage.com/Probably, not most of the people on this blog. Yet, today, you would probably enjoy a nice condo down there.
Again, I’m buying on what Santee will be in the future. When you can drive that 52 straight from La Jolla/Sorrento Valley, and it drops you off right on Magnolia/Prospect at the bottom of the mountain, I won’t even have to drive through town. I know this because I’ve been looking in detail at the plans for the 52, since they gave them to us when we bought the house. Not only that, but you can now see on Magnolia where those on-ramps and off-ramps will be. (This will be done in less than 1 year!!)
pabloesquobar, the 52 has changed Santee, you just didn’t wait long enough on your house. Plus, your house was no where near the 52 to give you the benefits as much. In addition, what would that house have been worth in 2005? Did you know that many of the old, old homes in Santee were selling for $500k+ during the boom years? Wait till the 52 extends to the 67. It will have many offramps/onramps through the Santee area. This WILL minimize traffic on Mission Gorge.
And the whole, “buying the nicest house in the poorest location”, schtick is a little extreme. I wouldn’t call Santee the poorest location, by any means. If your mind is set on living in Del Mar or Rancho Santa Fe, then that’s a different story when comparing to Santee. Santee is it’s own city, with it’s own unique culture/style. Again, it’s not for everyone, yet it definitely isn’t as bad as some of you make it out to be.
Also, any of you questioning the view, should really come up here at night!! Those are some of the best views. Very quiet and lots of city lights, plus a nice sunset to go with it.
ParticipantI’m not saying that Sky Ranch is comparable to Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, and other areas.
I am comparing it to San Marcos and Chula Vista on commute, pricing, size of house, size of lot, view, closeness to good shopping and restaurants, and amenities in the City. In my opinion, based on all the links I showed you, we chose Sky Ranch.
Also, who would have lived in East Village (Petco Park area) downtown 10 years ago?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Village,_San_Diego
http://www.sdeastvillage.com/Probably, not most of the people on this blog. Yet, today, you would probably enjoy a nice condo down there.
Again, I’m buying on what Santee will be in the future. When you can drive that 52 straight from La Jolla/Sorrento Valley, and it drops you off right on Magnolia/Prospect at the bottom of the mountain, I won’t even have to drive through town. I know this because I’ve been looking in detail at the plans for the 52, since they gave them to us when we bought the house. Not only that, but you can now see on Magnolia where those on-ramps and off-ramps will be. (This will be done in less than 1 year!!)
pabloesquobar, the 52 has changed Santee, you just didn’t wait long enough on your house. Plus, your house was no where near the 52 to give you the benefits as much. In addition, what would that house have been worth in 2005? Did you know that many of the old, old homes in Santee were selling for $500k+ during the boom years? Wait till the 52 extends to the 67. It will have many offramps/onramps through the Santee area. This WILL minimize traffic on Mission Gorge.
And the whole, “buying the nicest house in the poorest location”, schtick is a little extreme. I wouldn’t call Santee the poorest location, by any means. If your mind is set on living in Del Mar or Rancho Santa Fe, then that’s a different story when comparing to Santee. Santee is it’s own city, with it’s own unique culture/style. Again, it’s not for everyone, yet it definitely isn’t as bad as some of you make it out to be.
Also, any of you questioning the view, should really come up here at night!! Those are some of the best views. Very quiet and lots of city lights, plus a nice sunset to go with it.
ParticipantI’m not saying that Sky Ranch is comparable to Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, and other areas.
I am comparing it to San Marcos and Chula Vista on commute, pricing, size of house, size of lot, view, closeness to good shopping and restaurants, and amenities in the City. In my opinion, based on all the links I showed you, we chose Sky Ranch.
Also, who would have lived in East Village (Petco Park area) downtown 10 years ago?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Village,_San_Diego
http://www.sdeastvillage.com/Probably, not most of the people on this blog. Yet, today, you would probably enjoy a nice condo down there.
Again, I’m buying on what Santee will be in the future. When you can drive that 52 straight from La Jolla/Sorrento Valley, and it drops you off right on Magnolia/Prospect at the bottom of the mountain, I won’t even have to drive through town. I know this because I’ve been looking in detail at the plans for the 52, since they gave them to us when we bought the house. Not only that, but you can now see on Magnolia where those on-ramps and off-ramps will be. (This will be done in less than 1 year!!)
pabloesquobar, the 52 has changed Santee, you just didn’t wait long enough on your house. Plus, your house was no where near the 52 to give you the benefits as much. In addition, what would that house have been worth in 2005? Did you know that many of the old, old homes in Santee were selling for $500k+ during the boom years? Wait till the 52 extends to the 67. It will have many offramps/onramps through the Santee area. This WILL minimize traffic on Mission Gorge.
And the whole, “buying the nicest house in the poorest location”, schtick is a little extreme. I wouldn’t call Santee the poorest location, by any means. If your mind is set on living in Del Mar or Rancho Santa Fe, then that’s a different story when comparing to Santee. Santee is it’s own city, with it’s own unique culture/style. Again, it’s not for everyone, yet it definitely isn’t as bad as some of you make it out to be.
Also, any of you questioning the view, should really come up here at night!! Those are some of the best views. Very quiet and lots of city lights, plus a nice sunset to go with it.
ParticipantI’m not saying that Sky Ranch is comparable to Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, and other areas.
I am comparing it to San Marcos and Chula Vista on commute, pricing, size of house, size of lot, view, closeness to good shopping and restaurants, and amenities in the City. In my opinion, based on all the links I showed you, we chose Sky Ranch.
Also, who would have lived in East Village (Petco Park area) downtown 10 years ago?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Village,_San_Diego
http://www.sdeastvillage.com/Probably, not most of the people on this blog. Yet, today, you would probably enjoy a nice condo down there.
Again, I’m buying on what Santee will be in the future. When you can drive that 52 straight from La Jolla/Sorrento Valley, and it drops you off right on Magnolia/Prospect at the bottom of the mountain, I won’t even have to drive through town. I know this because I’ve been looking in detail at the plans for the 52, since they gave them to us when we bought the house. Not only that, but you can now see on Magnolia where those on-ramps and off-ramps will be. (This will be done in less than 1 year!!)
pabloesquobar, the 52 has changed Santee, you just didn’t wait long enough on your house. Plus, your house was no where near the 52 to give you the benefits as much. In addition, what would that house have been worth in 2005? Did you know that many of the old, old homes in Santee were selling for $500k+ during the boom years? Wait till the 52 extends to the 67. It will have many offramps/onramps through the Santee area. This WILL minimize traffic on Mission Gorge.
And the whole, “buying the nicest house in the poorest location”, schtick is a little extreme. I wouldn’t call Santee the poorest location, by any means. If your mind is set on living in Del Mar or Rancho Santa Fe, then that’s a different story when comparing to Santee. Santee is it’s own city, with it’s own unique culture/style. Again, it’s not for everyone, yet it definitely isn’t as bad as some of you make it out to be.
Also, any of you questioning the view, should really come up here at night!! Those are some of the best views. Very quiet and lots of city lights, plus a nice sunset to go with it.
ParticipantI’m not saying that Sky Ranch is comparable to Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Bernardo, and other areas.
I am comparing it to San Marcos and Chula Vista on commute, pricing, size of house, size of lot, view, closeness to good shopping and restaurants, and amenities in the City. In my opinion, based on all the links I showed you, we chose Sky Ranch.
Also, who would have lived in East Village (Petco Park area) downtown 10 years ago?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Village,_San_Diego
http://www.sdeastvillage.com/Probably, not most of the people on this blog. Yet, today, you would probably enjoy a nice condo down there.
Again, I’m buying on what Santee will be in the future. When you can drive that 52 straight from La Jolla/Sorrento Valley, and it drops you off right on Magnolia/Prospect at the bottom of the mountain, I won’t even have to drive through town. I know this because I’ve been looking in detail at the plans for the 52, since they gave them to us when we bought the house. Not only that, but you can now see on Magnolia where those on-ramps and off-ramps will be. (This will be done in less than 1 year!!)
pabloesquobar, the 52 has changed Santee, you just didn’t wait long enough on your house. Plus, your house was no where near the 52 to give you the benefits as much. In addition, what would that house have been worth in 2005? Did you know that many of the old, old homes in Santee were selling for $500k+ during the boom years? Wait till the 52 extends to the 67. It will have many offramps/onramps through the Santee area. This WILL minimize traffic on Mission Gorge.
And the whole, “buying the nicest house in the poorest location”, schtick is a little extreme. I wouldn’t call Santee the poorest location, by any means. If your mind is set on living in Del Mar or Rancho Santa Fe, then that’s a different story when comparing to Santee. Santee is it’s own city, with it’s own unique culture/style. Again, it’s not for everyone, yet it definitely isn’t as bad as some of you make it out to be.
Also, any of you questioning the view, should really come up here at night!! Those are some of the best views. Very quiet and lots of city lights, plus a nice sunset to go with it.
Participantjoec, as I’ve said, Sky Ranch won’t be for everyone.
Trust me though when I say it is very safe up here, with lots of walking room.
Most criminals don’t like a community that has only 1 way in and 1 way out. It’s very easy to “trap” them and block off the exit.
You could actually block them off all the way over at the Graves/Prospect intersection!!
4S Ranch has actually had many home invasions after people go to work. I’ve heard this from people that live there. So many homes, so much traffic around the homes, who would notice…
I bring this up because crime is everywhere, but know that Sky Ranch is a safe community.
Also, talking about walking around. You would be amazed at how many people are walking around, jogging, pushing strollers, etc. There is a lot of flat road area up here for just that.
Also, Santee has a very low crime rate, despite how it “looks” in areas. Maybe because people are afraid the owners might shoot back!
Either way, you need to look at your situation and determine if it’s right for you. It was right for us, and when I say, we were skeptical too. I’m telling you the truth that we were. We even had a little buyer’s remorse at first, not sure if we made the right decision. But, I tell you, we are even happier today than when we first bought. Why? Because we realized all our concerns were just our own created fear, and we’ve also had more time to experience living up here. We’ve realized, heck, we REALLY like this place. Also, the neighbors say the same things too. That they really like it up here. It’s in its own world, up on the mountain. We’ve also noticed that even though everyone isn’t driving a BMW or Mercedes or other high-end car, they are all VERY nice and polite.
In addition, as I’ve mentioned in the last post about seeing the plan for the area, sometimes you don’t know if things will happen or be executed on, just like with a business investment. Seeing these things happen, over time, and be executed, has made us again, verify our trust in our decision. For example, first, the Graves/Prospect intersection was hideous and a nightmare with no stoplights, limited lanes, and constant back-ups. Now, there are traffic lights, there are multiple lanes, the curbs were cemented, and the traffic flow is much, much better. Of course there is still a lot of dirt around, but this will change in time once the 52 is completed. Next, the 52 is being completed. This project wasn’t halted by the down economy. It will be finished, and it will shorten the drive time to Sorrento Valley and La Jolla. Lastly, the Town Center Community Park is being completed. This was just a dream at one time, but now it is near completion.
So, all this isn’t just a maybe in someones mind or just on paper. This city is in the EXECUTION process of getting the plan done.
I’m not just verifying my purchase decision for my own accord or psychological well being, I’m giving you facts of things happening around Sky Ranch and getting done, per the plan.
Just like Apple said at one time that we will dominate the digital computer media world, they have executed that plan and taken it a step further from the iPOD to the iPHONE to now the iPAD.
This just in. Looks like new pricing on Crestview homes:
Residence 1 B Homesite 0023 $499,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5583 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 9207Residence 2 A Homesite 0022 $516,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5589 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0024 $513,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5577 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0040 $533,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5580 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Crestview Homesite map:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfParticipantjoec, as I’ve said, Sky Ranch won’t be for everyone.
Trust me though when I say it is very safe up here, with lots of walking room.
Most criminals don’t like a community that has only 1 way in and 1 way out. It’s very easy to “trap” them and block off the exit.
You could actually block them off all the way over at the Graves/Prospect intersection!!
4S Ranch has actually had many home invasions after people go to work. I’ve heard this from people that live there. So many homes, so much traffic around the homes, who would notice…
I bring this up because crime is everywhere, but know that Sky Ranch is a safe community.
Also, talking about walking around. You would be amazed at how many people are walking around, jogging, pushing strollers, etc. There is a lot of flat road area up here for just that.
Also, Santee has a very low crime rate, despite how it “looks” in areas. Maybe because people are afraid the owners might shoot back!
Either way, you need to look at your situation and determine if it’s right for you. It was right for us, and when I say, we were skeptical too. I’m telling you the truth that we were. We even had a little buyer’s remorse at first, not sure if we made the right decision. But, I tell you, we are even happier today than when we first bought. Why? Because we realized all our concerns were just our own created fear, and we’ve also had more time to experience living up here. We’ve realized, heck, we REALLY like this place. Also, the neighbors say the same things too. That they really like it up here. It’s in its own world, up on the mountain. We’ve also noticed that even though everyone isn’t driving a BMW or Mercedes or other high-end car, they are all VERY nice and polite.
In addition, as I’ve mentioned in the last post about seeing the plan for the area, sometimes you don’t know if things will happen or be executed on, just like with a business investment. Seeing these things happen, over time, and be executed, has made us again, verify our trust in our decision. For example, first, the Graves/Prospect intersection was hideous and a nightmare with no stoplights, limited lanes, and constant back-ups. Now, there are traffic lights, there are multiple lanes, the curbs were cemented, and the traffic flow is much, much better. Of course there is still a lot of dirt around, but this will change in time once the 52 is completed. Next, the 52 is being completed. This project wasn’t halted by the down economy. It will be finished, and it will shorten the drive time to Sorrento Valley and La Jolla. Lastly, the Town Center Community Park is being completed. This was just a dream at one time, but now it is near completion.
So, all this isn’t just a maybe in someones mind or just on paper. This city is in the EXECUTION process of getting the plan done.
I’m not just verifying my purchase decision for my own accord or psychological well being, I’m giving you facts of things happening around Sky Ranch and getting done, per the plan.
Just like Apple said at one time that we will dominate the digital computer media world, they have executed that plan and taken it a step further from the iPOD to the iPHONE to now the iPAD.
This just in. Looks like new pricing on Crestview homes:
Residence 1 B Homesite 0023 $499,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5583 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 9207Residence 2 A Homesite 0022 $516,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5589 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0024 $513,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5577 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0040 $533,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5580 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Crestview Homesite map:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfParticipantjoec, as I’ve said, Sky Ranch won’t be for everyone.
Trust me though when I say it is very safe up here, with lots of walking room.
Most criminals don’t like a community that has only 1 way in and 1 way out. It’s very easy to “trap” them and block off the exit.
You could actually block them off all the way over at the Graves/Prospect intersection!!
4S Ranch has actually had many home invasions after people go to work. I’ve heard this from people that live there. So many homes, so much traffic around the homes, who would notice…
I bring this up because crime is everywhere, but know that Sky Ranch is a safe community.
Also, talking about walking around. You would be amazed at how many people are walking around, jogging, pushing strollers, etc. There is a lot of flat road area up here for just that.
Also, Santee has a very low crime rate, despite how it “looks” in areas. Maybe because people are afraid the owners might shoot back!
Either way, you need to look at your situation and determine if it’s right for you. It was right for us, and when I say, we were skeptical too. I’m telling you the truth that we were. We even had a little buyer’s remorse at first, not sure if we made the right decision. But, I tell you, we are even happier today than when we first bought. Why? Because we realized all our concerns were just our own created fear, and we’ve also had more time to experience living up here. We’ve realized, heck, we REALLY like this place. Also, the neighbors say the same things too. That they really like it up here. It’s in its own world, up on the mountain. We’ve also noticed that even though everyone isn’t driving a BMW or Mercedes or other high-end car, they are all VERY nice and polite.
In addition, as I’ve mentioned in the last post about seeing the plan for the area, sometimes you don’t know if things will happen or be executed on, just like with a business investment. Seeing these things happen, over time, and be executed, has made us again, verify our trust in our decision. For example, first, the Graves/Prospect intersection was hideous and a nightmare with no stoplights, limited lanes, and constant back-ups. Now, there are traffic lights, there are multiple lanes, the curbs were cemented, and the traffic flow is much, much better. Of course there is still a lot of dirt around, but this will change in time once the 52 is completed. Next, the 52 is being completed. This project wasn’t halted by the down economy. It will be finished, and it will shorten the drive time to Sorrento Valley and La Jolla. Lastly, the Town Center Community Park is being completed. This was just a dream at one time, but now it is near completion.
So, all this isn’t just a maybe in someones mind or just on paper. This city is in the EXECUTION process of getting the plan done.
I’m not just verifying my purchase decision for my own accord or psychological well being, I’m giving you facts of things happening around Sky Ranch and getting done, per the plan.
Just like Apple said at one time that we will dominate the digital computer media world, they have executed that plan and taken it a step further from the iPOD to the iPHONE to now the iPAD.
This just in. Looks like new pricing on Crestview homes:
Residence 1 B Homesite 0023 $499,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5583 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 9207Residence 2 A Homesite 0022 $516,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5589 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0024 $513,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5577 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0040 $533,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5580 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Crestview Homesite map:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfParticipantjoec, as I’ve said, Sky Ranch won’t be for everyone.
Trust me though when I say it is very safe up here, with lots of walking room.
Most criminals don’t like a community that has only 1 way in and 1 way out. It’s very easy to “trap” them and block off the exit.
You could actually block them off all the way over at the Graves/Prospect intersection!!
4S Ranch has actually had many home invasions after people go to work. I’ve heard this from people that live there. So many homes, so much traffic around the homes, who would notice…
I bring this up because crime is everywhere, but know that Sky Ranch is a safe community.
Also, talking about walking around. You would be amazed at how many people are walking around, jogging, pushing strollers, etc. There is a lot of flat road area up here for just that.
Also, Santee has a very low crime rate, despite how it “looks” in areas. Maybe because people are afraid the owners might shoot back!
Either way, you need to look at your situation and determine if it’s right for you. It was right for us, and when I say, we were skeptical too. I’m telling you the truth that we were. We even had a little buyer’s remorse at first, not sure if we made the right decision. But, I tell you, we are even happier today than when we first bought. Why? Because we realized all our concerns were just our own created fear, and we’ve also had more time to experience living up here. We’ve realized, heck, we REALLY like this place. Also, the neighbors say the same things too. That they really like it up here. It’s in its own world, up on the mountain. We’ve also noticed that even though everyone isn’t driving a BMW or Mercedes or other high-end car, they are all VERY nice and polite.
In addition, as I’ve mentioned in the last post about seeing the plan for the area, sometimes you don’t know if things will happen or be executed on, just like with a business investment. Seeing these things happen, over time, and be executed, has made us again, verify our trust in our decision. For example, first, the Graves/Prospect intersection was hideous and a nightmare with no stoplights, limited lanes, and constant back-ups. Now, there are traffic lights, there are multiple lanes, the curbs were cemented, and the traffic flow is much, much better. Of course there is still a lot of dirt around, but this will change in time once the 52 is completed. Next, the 52 is being completed. This project wasn’t halted by the down economy. It will be finished, and it will shorten the drive time to Sorrento Valley and La Jolla. Lastly, the Town Center Community Park is being completed. This was just a dream at one time, but now it is near completion.
So, all this isn’t just a maybe in someones mind or just on paper. This city is in the EXECUTION process of getting the plan done.
I’m not just verifying my purchase decision for my own accord or psychological well being, I’m giving you facts of things happening around Sky Ranch and getting done, per the plan.
Just like Apple said at one time that we will dominate the digital computer media world, they have executed that plan and taken it a step further from the iPOD to the iPHONE to now the iPAD.
This just in. Looks like new pricing on Crestview homes:
Residence 1 B Homesite 0023 $499,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5583 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 9207Residence 2 A Homesite 0022 $516,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5589 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0024 $513,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5577 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0040 $533,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5580 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Crestview Homesite map:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfParticipantjoec, as I’ve said, Sky Ranch won’t be for everyone.
Trust me though when I say it is very safe up here, with lots of walking room.
Most criminals don’t like a community that has only 1 way in and 1 way out. It’s very easy to “trap” them and block off the exit.
You could actually block them off all the way over at the Graves/Prospect intersection!!
4S Ranch has actually had many home invasions after people go to work. I’ve heard this from people that live there. So many homes, so much traffic around the homes, who would notice…
I bring this up because crime is everywhere, but know that Sky Ranch is a safe community.
Also, talking about walking around. You would be amazed at how many people are walking around, jogging, pushing strollers, etc. There is a lot of flat road area up here for just that.
Also, Santee has a very low crime rate, despite how it “looks” in areas. Maybe because people are afraid the owners might shoot back!
Either way, you need to look at your situation and determine if it’s right for you. It was right for us, and when I say, we were skeptical too. I’m telling you the truth that we were. We even had a little buyer’s remorse at first, not sure if we made the right decision. But, I tell you, we are even happier today than when we first bought. Why? Because we realized all our concerns were just our own created fear, and we’ve also had more time to experience living up here. We’ve realized, heck, we REALLY like this place. Also, the neighbors say the same things too. That they really like it up here. It’s in its own world, up on the mountain. We’ve also noticed that even though everyone isn’t driving a BMW or Mercedes or other high-end car, they are all VERY nice and polite.
In addition, as I’ve mentioned in the last post about seeing the plan for the area, sometimes you don’t know if things will happen or be executed on, just like with a business investment. Seeing these things happen, over time, and be executed, has made us again, verify our trust in our decision. For example, first, the Graves/Prospect intersection was hideous and a nightmare with no stoplights, limited lanes, and constant back-ups. Now, there are traffic lights, there are multiple lanes, the curbs were cemented, and the traffic flow is much, much better. Of course there is still a lot of dirt around, but this will change in time once the 52 is completed. Next, the 52 is being completed. This project wasn’t halted by the down economy. It will be finished, and it will shorten the drive time to Sorrento Valley and La Jolla. Lastly, the Town Center Community Park is being completed. This was just a dream at one time, but now it is near completion.
So, all this isn’t just a maybe in someones mind or just on paper. This city is in the EXECUTION process of getting the plan done.
I’m not just verifying my purchase decision for my own accord or psychological well being, I’m giving you facts of things happening around Sky Ranch and getting done, per the plan.
Just like Apple said at one time that we will dominate the digital computer media world, they have executed that plan and taken it a step further from the iPOD to the iPHONE to now the iPAD.
This just in. Looks like new pricing on Crestview homes:
Residence 1 B Homesite 0023 $499,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5583 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 9207Residence 2 A Homesite 0022 $516,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5589 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0024 $513,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5577 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Residence 2 Homesite 0040 $533,990
Estimated Availability July 2010
5580 Dracena Street, Santee, CA, 92071Crestview Homesite map:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfParticipantI don’t want to give out the price I paid, because all the broker/realtors on this site will immediately look it up in the MLS and get the stats, name of owners, etc.
Let’s just say we feel we got a decent deal, because prices were marked down from where they were initially, once they figured out the demand and correct price point. In addition, we have a great view! Plus, no one behind us and no one across the street.
I do know prices have continued to go down, even from when we bought. It’s just a sign of the times. We plan to be here for several years, so we aren’t worried if prices drop another 10% or even 20%.
joec, we thought similar things about the bottom of the hill area as you did, but I knew the plans were to clean it up. We asked, and heard that they were going to clean up and redo the Prospect/Graves intersection, which they just completed a couple months ago. The lots around that intersection are zoned general commercial, so, eventually the “look” of that interesection/area will change too, once they complete the 52.
We’re the type that are willing to wait, knowing that 10-20 years from now, these houses will all be in the high $900 or $1 million+ again for Eaglepointe homes once the buildout is complete.
Think back to when the 56, near Carmel Valley, wasn’t even built yet, and homes were going up around the area. They were around $600k then, brand new. Now, it’s tough to even find one for $600k. Carmel Valley is a different story because of location, yet I think once Sky Ranch sells out, the 52 is complete, and Santee finishes cleaning up the intersections around Prospect/Graves and Prospect/Magnolia, people will feel differently about the area.
Psychologically, people don’t like to wait for things to happen. They want it all right now. Do you realize that Bel Etage in RB used to be in the mid $800k, now you can’t touch them for less than $1 mill or more. It would be a lot higher if it wasn’t for the RE market crash.
Look at the original sales prices for these back in 2001/2002:
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100021399-9139_Bernardo_Lakes_Dr_San_Diego_CA_92127
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-090043737-9124_Bernardo_Lakes_Dr_San_Diego_CA_92127
This is before 4S Ranch was built and the 56 was complete. People bought here, one, because it was nice, but two, because they new the area would be eventually developed, helping bring more people into the area, increasing the demand for those homes, thereby, increasing the prices.
Bel Etage was a lonely community that used to be out in nowhere and hard to get in and out of.
Ok, I agree this will be an extreme example, yet why I’m talking about this is because, it is a Case Study on how you need to think of the future and what’s to come.
IMO, it’s like making an investment in a company. There is risk in this, yet you take all things into consideration, and based on the future plan, think, I believe demand for this area will go up over time. In general, by increasing demand, prices should go up. Remember Apple, the company, at one time, no one wanted to touch that stock either, but, smart investors, seeing the future plan, took a chance, bought the stock, and today, well, you know the story!
Sky Ranch is the nicest, new community in East County! There is no other around, outside of the newer developments down in Santee main land area. It is on a mountain, which is very unique. The trees and foliage will have grown in around the streets up here in Sky Ranch. It will have great, freeway access, when the 52 is complete. It has very nice, convienent shopping and restaurants very close by. The City of Santee is working on updating the schools, city, and more. I only see things getting better, and I see the future of Santee 5 to 10 to 15 years from now. I’m not afraid to wait. It will come, and my house will have more demand for it than most other areas, especially for someone looking to live in East County.
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