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ParticipantI 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.
ParticipantI 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.
ParticipantI 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.
ParticipantI feel confident that Santee is in a current transformation. The city is undergoing GENTRIFICATION.
Just think if it wasn’t for the housing boom bust, Fanita Ranch would have been developed, and we wouldn’t be just talking about Sky Ranch, Riverwalk, and Mission View homes.
Fanita Ranch:
http://www.lajollacapitalpartners.com/img/recent_transactions/Fanita.jpgLatest news on Fanita Ranch:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/aug/03/1m3fanita22105-fanita-ranch-plans-stumble/?uniontribThis will be built someday!
Here are the many reasons we like Santee:
Santee School District Modernization Project:
http://www.santeesd.net/14381032216183490/site/default.aspNew 52 Extension, under construction:
http://www.sddt.com/files/media/view7.cfm?media=5VEDY91KSantee Lakes:
Cable Ski Park to be built:
http://www.santeelakescableboardpark.com/Santee Trolley Town Square Center, home to over 45 nationally recognized retailers anchored by Target, Old Navy, Staples, Bed, Bath
& Beyond, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, PetsMart, TJ Maxx, and 24 Hour Fitness.
http://www.shopsanteetrolleysquare.com/Also, there is a new Lowes, KOHLS, Costco, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Olive Garden, Roadhouse Grill, Chili’s, Best Buy, and much, much more!
Santee YMCA Aquatic Center
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=178New RiverView Corporate Complex:
http://www.riverviewatsantee.com/page.cfmSantee Trolley – You can take this downtown for Padre games or to Mission Valley/Qualcomm stadium for Charger games.
http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.aspSantee SportsPlex USA opening soon at the Town Center Community Park near the YMCA:
http://www.sportsplexusa.com/Santee24 Hour Fitness Sport in the Santee Town Center:
http://www.24hourfitness.com/FindClubDetail.do?clubid=104Santee Drive-In Theatre:
http://santeedriveintheatre.com/Woodglen Vista Skate & BMX Park:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=380The farmer’s market held off of Mission Gorge near Magnolia where you can get fresh fruit, vegetables and other items:
http://www.edwinslist.com/shop/san-diego/farmers-markets/santeeWings Over Gillespie Air Show:
http://www.wingsovergillespie.orgBicycle Master Plan for Santee:
ftp://ecity.ci.santee.ca.us/PlanDocs/SNTBMP2009Final.pdfCarlton Oaks Golf Course:
Santee Street Fair:
http://santeestreetfair.com/Santee Video:
http://www.elocallink.tv/clients3/ca/santee/main.phpAmong the lowest crime rates in San Diego County and some Facts & Figures:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=143Santee Real Estate info at Trulia:
http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/Santee-California/Santee Overview:
http://www.santeelakes.com/pdfs/SANTEE%20ECON%20OUTLOOK-May09%5B1%5D.pdfSome Other City Documents:
Housing Element:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=2331Land Use Map:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=214Zoning Map:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=495Santee General Plan:
Part 1 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=542Part 2 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=541Part 3 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=540Oh, and by the way, it will be only 15 minutes to the beach, via new 52, straight to La Jolla!! 🙂
Enjoy!!
ParticipantI feel confident that Santee is in a current transformation. The city is undergoing GENTRIFICATION.
Just think if it wasn’t for the housing boom bust, Fanita Ranch would have been developed, and we wouldn’t be just talking about Sky Ranch, Riverwalk, and Mission View homes.
Fanita Ranch:
http://www.lajollacapitalpartners.com/img/recent_transactions/Fanita.jpgLatest news on Fanita Ranch:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/aug/03/1m3fanita22105-fanita-ranch-plans-stumble/?uniontribThis will be built someday!
Here are the many reasons we like Santee:
Santee School District Modernization Project:
http://www.santeesd.net/14381032216183490/site/default.aspNew 52 Extension, under construction:
http://www.sddt.com/files/media/view7.cfm?media=5VEDY91KSantee Lakes:
Cable Ski Park to be built:
http://www.santeelakescableboardpark.com/Santee Trolley Town Square Center, home to over 45 nationally recognized retailers anchored by Target, Old Navy, Staples, Bed, Bath
& Beyond, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, PetsMart, TJ Maxx, and 24 Hour Fitness.
http://www.shopsanteetrolleysquare.com/Also, there is a new Lowes, KOHLS, Costco, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Olive Garden, Roadhouse Grill, Chili’s, Best Buy, and much, much more!
Santee YMCA Aquatic Center
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=178New RiverView Corporate Complex:
http://www.riverviewatsantee.com/page.cfmSantee Trolley – You can take this downtown for Padre games or to Mission Valley/Qualcomm stadium for Charger games.
http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.aspSantee SportsPlex USA opening soon at the Town Center Community Park near the YMCA:
http://www.sportsplexusa.com/Santee24 Hour Fitness Sport in the Santee Town Center:
http://www.24hourfitness.com/FindClubDetail.do?clubid=104Santee Drive-In Theatre:
http://santeedriveintheatre.com/Woodglen Vista Skate & BMX Park:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=380The farmer’s market held off of Mission Gorge near Magnolia where you can get fresh fruit, vegetables and other items:
http://www.edwinslist.com/shop/san-diego/farmers-markets/santeeWings Over Gillespie Air Show:
http://www.wingsovergillespie.orgBicycle Master Plan for Santee:
ftp://ecity.ci.santee.ca.us/PlanDocs/SNTBMP2009Final.pdfCarlton Oaks Golf Course:
Santee Street Fair:
http://santeestreetfair.com/Santee Video:
http://www.elocallink.tv/clients3/ca/santee/main.phpAmong the lowest crime rates in San Diego County and some Facts & Figures:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=143Santee Real Estate info at Trulia:
http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/Santee-California/Santee Overview:
http://www.santeelakes.com/pdfs/SANTEE%20ECON%20OUTLOOK-May09%5B1%5D.pdfSome Other City Documents:
Housing Element:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=2331Land Use Map:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=214Zoning Map:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=495Santee General Plan:
Part 1 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=542Part 2 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=541Part 3 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=540Oh, and by the way, it will be only 15 minutes to the beach, via new 52, straight to La Jolla!! 🙂
Enjoy!!
ParticipantI feel confident that Santee is in a current transformation. The city is undergoing GENTRIFICATION.
Just think if it wasn’t for the housing boom bust, Fanita Ranch would have been developed, and we wouldn’t be just talking about Sky Ranch, Riverwalk, and Mission View homes.
Fanita Ranch:
http://www.lajollacapitalpartners.com/img/recent_transactions/Fanita.jpgLatest news on Fanita Ranch:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/aug/03/1m3fanita22105-fanita-ranch-plans-stumble/?uniontribThis will be built someday!
Here are the many reasons we like Santee:
Santee School District Modernization Project:
http://www.santeesd.net/14381032216183490/site/default.aspNew 52 Extension, under construction:
http://www.sddt.com/files/media/view7.cfm?media=5VEDY91KSantee Lakes:
Cable Ski Park to be built:
http://www.santeelakescableboardpark.com/Santee Trolley Town Square Center, home to over 45 nationally recognized retailers anchored by Target, Old Navy, Staples, Bed, Bath
& Beyond, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, PetsMart, TJ Maxx, and 24 Hour Fitness.
http://www.shopsanteetrolleysquare.com/Also, there is a new Lowes, KOHLS, Costco, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Olive Garden, Roadhouse Grill, Chili’s, Best Buy, and much, much more!
Santee YMCA Aquatic Center
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=178New RiverView Corporate Complex:
http://www.riverviewatsantee.com/page.cfmSantee Trolley – You can take this downtown for Padre games or to Mission Valley/Qualcomm stadium for Charger games.
http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.aspSantee SportsPlex USA opening soon at the Town Center Community Park near the YMCA:
http://www.sportsplexusa.com/Santee24 Hour Fitness Sport in the Santee Town Center:
http://www.24hourfitness.com/FindClubDetail.do?clubid=104Santee Drive-In Theatre:
http://santeedriveintheatre.com/Woodglen Vista Skate & BMX Park:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=380The farmer’s market held off of Mission Gorge near Magnolia where you can get fresh fruit, vegetables and other items:
http://www.edwinslist.com/shop/san-diego/farmers-markets/santeeWings Over Gillespie Air Show:
http://www.wingsovergillespie.orgBicycle Master Plan for Santee:
ftp://ecity.ci.santee.ca.us/PlanDocs/SNTBMP2009Final.pdfCarlton Oaks Golf Course:
Santee Street Fair:
http://santeestreetfair.com/Santee Video:
http://www.elocallink.tv/clients3/ca/santee/main.phpAmong the lowest crime rates in San Diego County and some Facts & Figures:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=143Santee Real Estate info at Trulia:
http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/Santee-California/Santee Overview:
http://www.santeelakes.com/pdfs/SANTEE%20ECON%20OUTLOOK-May09%5B1%5D.pdfSome Other City Documents:
Housing Element:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=2331Land Use Map:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=214Zoning Map:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=495Santee General Plan:
Part 1 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=542Part 2 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=541Part 3 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=540Oh, and by the way, it will be only 15 minutes to the beach, via new 52, straight to La Jolla!! 🙂
Enjoy!!
ParticipantI feel confident that Santee is in a current transformation. The city is undergoing GENTRIFICATION.
Just think if it wasn’t for the housing boom bust, Fanita Ranch would have been developed, and we wouldn’t be just talking about Sky Ranch, Riverwalk, and Mission View homes.
Fanita Ranch:
http://www.lajollacapitalpartners.com/img/recent_transactions/Fanita.jpgLatest news on Fanita Ranch:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/aug/03/1m3fanita22105-fanita-ranch-plans-stumble/?uniontribThis will be built someday!
Here are the many reasons we like Santee:
Santee School District Modernization Project:
http://www.santeesd.net/14381032216183490/site/default.aspNew 52 Extension, under construction:
http://www.sddt.com/files/media/view7.cfm?media=5VEDY91KSantee Lakes:
Cable Ski Park to be built:
http://www.santeelakescableboardpark.com/Santee Trolley Town Square Center, home to over 45 nationally recognized retailers anchored by Target, Old Navy, Staples, Bed, Bath
& Beyond, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, PetsMart, TJ Maxx, and 24 Hour Fitness.
http://www.shopsanteetrolleysquare.com/Also, there is a new Lowes, KOHLS, Costco, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Olive Garden, Roadhouse Grill, Chili’s, Best Buy, and much, much more!
Santee YMCA Aquatic Center
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=178New RiverView Corporate Complex:
http://www.riverviewatsantee.com/page.cfmSantee Trolley – You can take this downtown for Padre games or to Mission Valley/Qualcomm stadium for Charger games.
http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.aspSantee SportsPlex USA opening soon at the Town Center Community Park near the YMCA:
http://www.sportsplexusa.com/Santee24 Hour Fitness Sport in the Santee Town Center:
http://www.24hourfitness.com/FindClubDetail.do?clubid=104Santee Drive-In Theatre:
http://santeedriveintheatre.com/Woodglen Vista Skate & BMX Park:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=380The farmer’s market held off of Mission Gorge near Magnolia where you can get fresh fruit, vegetables and other items:
http://www.edwinslist.com/shop/san-diego/farmers-markets/santeeWings Over Gillespie Air Show:
http://www.wingsovergillespie.orgBicycle Master Plan for Santee:
ftp://ecity.ci.santee.ca.us/PlanDocs/SNTBMP2009Final.pdfCarlton Oaks Golf Course:
Santee Street Fair:
http://santeestreetfair.com/Santee Video:
http://www.elocallink.tv/clients3/ca/santee/main.phpAmong the lowest crime rates in San Diego County and some Facts & Figures:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=143Santee Real Estate info at Trulia:
http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/Santee-California/Santee Overview:
http://www.santeelakes.com/pdfs/SANTEE%20ECON%20OUTLOOK-May09%5B1%5D.pdfSome Other City Documents:
Housing Element:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=2331Land Use Map:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=214Zoning Map:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=495Santee General Plan:
Part 1 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=542Part 2 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=541Part 3 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=540Oh, and by the way, it will be only 15 minutes to the beach, via new 52, straight to La Jolla!! 🙂
Enjoy!!
ParticipantI feel confident that Santee is in a current transformation. The city is undergoing GENTRIFICATION.
Just think if it wasn’t for the housing boom bust, Fanita Ranch would have been developed, and we wouldn’t be just talking about Sky Ranch, Riverwalk, and Mission View homes.
Fanita Ranch:
http://www.lajollacapitalpartners.com/img/recent_transactions/Fanita.jpgLatest news on Fanita Ranch:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/aug/03/1m3fanita22105-fanita-ranch-plans-stumble/?uniontribThis will be built someday!
Here are the many reasons we like Santee:
Santee School District Modernization Project:
http://www.santeesd.net/14381032216183490/site/default.aspNew 52 Extension, under construction:
http://www.sddt.com/files/media/view7.cfm?media=5VEDY91KSantee Lakes:
Cable Ski Park to be built:
http://www.santeelakescableboardpark.com/Santee Trolley Town Square Center, home to over 45 nationally recognized retailers anchored by Target, Old Navy, Staples, Bed, Bath
& Beyond, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, PetsMart, TJ Maxx, and 24 Hour Fitness.
http://www.shopsanteetrolleysquare.com/Also, there is a new Lowes, KOHLS, Costco, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Olive Garden, Roadhouse Grill, Chili’s, Best Buy, and much, much more!
Santee YMCA Aquatic Center
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=178New RiverView Corporate Complex:
http://www.riverviewatsantee.com/page.cfmSantee Trolley – You can take this downtown for Padre games or to Mission Valley/Qualcomm stadium for Charger games.
http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/Trolley.aspSantee SportsPlex USA opening soon at the Town Center Community Park near the YMCA:
http://www.sportsplexusa.com/Santee24 Hour Fitness Sport in the Santee Town Center:
http://www.24hourfitness.com/FindClubDetail.do?clubid=104Santee Drive-In Theatre:
http://santeedriveintheatre.com/Woodglen Vista Skate & BMX Park:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=380The farmer’s market held off of Mission Gorge near Magnolia where you can get fresh fruit, vegetables and other items:
http://www.edwinslist.com/shop/san-diego/farmers-markets/santeeWings Over Gillespie Air Show:
http://www.wingsovergillespie.orgBicycle Master Plan for Santee:
ftp://ecity.ci.santee.ca.us/PlanDocs/SNTBMP2009Final.pdfCarlton Oaks Golf Course:
Santee Street Fair:
http://santeestreetfair.com/Santee Video:
http://www.elocallink.tv/clients3/ca/santee/main.phpAmong the lowest crime rates in San Diego County and some Facts & Figures:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=143Santee Real Estate info at Trulia:
http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/Santee-California/Santee Overview:
http://www.santeelakes.com/pdfs/SANTEE%20ECON%20OUTLOOK-May09%5B1%5D.pdfSome Other City Documents:
Housing Element:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=2331Land Use Map:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=214Zoning Map:
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=495Santee General Plan:
Part 1 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=542Part 2 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=541Part 3 –
http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=540Oh, and by the way, it will be only 15 minutes to the beach, via new 52, straight to La Jolla!! 🙂
Enjoy!!
ParticipantFirst, I’m an actual OWNER in Sky Ranch!
I’ve been discussing Sky Ranch and Santee to help answer questions on the community and city, and to let people know why we chose to live here. We too were skeptical, unsure, and nervous about our decision. We did LOTS of research on Santee and housing prices, and what I’m telling you is that we have been VERY happy with our decision to buy in Sky Ranch, and we have been VERY happy with Santee, the stores, the restaurants, the activities available. PLUS, have you seen the new Town Center Community Park they are building. It will be HUGE, with lots of sports activities that will be tied into the YMCA and Sportsplex USA:
http://www.sportsplexusa.com/Santee/AboutSanteeParts of it just opened:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/10/town-center-park-is-ready-to-play/We used to live in RB in the 4S Ranch area, and we searched for approximatley 4 years to buy a home.
We laughed when people were buying homes at the height of the boom and waiting hours in line, getting into lotteries, just to get called to buy a house that was surely overpriced.
We relied on this website and others and statistical, historical data on the real estate market, to know that something wasn’t right. When only 3-5% of San Diegans could afford the average home (historically it had been at 50% at times), and when banks were giving everyone a loan, we thought, we need to wait it out, even if it’s years. We made money as a family, and we still were looking at condo style homes with zero lot lines in 4Closure Ranch. We even had a loan, in hand, with a fixed 30 year rate back in 2005, then in 2006, and still we didn’t buy!
We looked all around, and we noticed that the surrounding, outlying areas of San Diego were taking the biggest drops after the boom, i.e. – Chula Vista, San Marcos, Santee, etc. We were looking for a new home, and these areas all had new developments, that were dropping their prices and throwing in big incentives like crazy to get buyers.
Commutes to Sorrento Valley and La Jolla were a big deal for us, and commutes to Mission Valley/Fashion Valley and Downtown were also key. I’m telling you as an owner in Sky Ranch, that the commute to Sorrento Valley is not bad at all. I can make it leaving around 7:15 to 7:30 in about 25 minutes, no joke. I was really suprised myself. Since they have recently (probably 6-9 months ago) opened 3 lanes going over the hill in and out of Santee on the 52, it is MUCH, MUCH quicker. When the 52 is open, I know it will be even quicker, and that’s a fact. I can even make it to downtown in about 25 minutes going 67 South to 8 West, then 5 South, or I can go 67 South, 8 West, 125 South, then 94 West.
Hobie, I’ll get the water, sewer, garbage, utility numbers for you, but honestly, it’s not that bad.
flu, the 1 acre lot I was showing/listing here is a special lot. Yes, most of that lot isn’t usable or flat, but it keeps neighbors away. Also, that house for $699,990 has an odd driveway that will need some additional extensions on the side to help pulling in. It is on a slope, but you have no neighbors behind or on the other side of the house.
This house is $699,990. It is 7270 Ocotillo St.
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100023268-7270_Ocotillo_St_Santee_CA_92071It has been discounted because of it’s location on a slope on the backside of the mountain and because of it’s odd backyard with flat and slope areas mixed in.
All, the houses in Sky Ranch have different price points, so eveyone needs to stop quoting $800k. This is NOT the average price of the homes up here, right now. This is an Eaglepointe model, FULLY LOADED, on a culdesac.
The houses in Eaglepointe are in the $699k – $750k range right now.
The houses in Crestview are in the $525k – $580k range for 2400 – 3200 sq. ft. (single and two story homes)
kcal09 and Aecetia – I’ll let you in on a little secret. The Sky Ranch HOA is looking to try and lower the HOA up here! Yes, LOWER the HOA. The original HOA was overbudgeted, and it’s in the process of being revised and resubmitted. So, YES, HOA fees can come down, and they will in Sky Ranch.
HOA is taking care of the areas of your property that are beyond the fence lines on your property. Residents are talking about trying to extend their yards to reclaim some of this property to build out the backyards.
AN – The back yards aren’t huge, and as flu and others discussed, part of the properties are on the slopes since we are on the mountain. Plus, with slopes comes no neighbors across the street from you, and no neighbors directly behind you. Yet, you do have less usable flat lot area and the footprints of the homes are large. Now, NOT ALL homes have no one across the street. It depends on where your house is on the mountain.
The distance between homes is decent. Eaglepointe homes have more disance between them than the Crestview homes. Eaglepointe homes are located, on average, on 14,000 sq. ft. lots, so the 1 acre is not the norm. Crestview has smaller lots.
Right now, Lennar is looking to build one last Plan 3, which looks like it will be released towards the end of this year. So, there will be another of the larger-end Eaglepointe homes available. They only have a few more Eaglepointe phases left, then they will all be sold out.
Here is the Site Plan for Eaglepointe from the Lennar website:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/415/spf/6-Eaglepointe-color-FINAL.pdfHere is the Site Plan for Crestview from the Lennar website:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfThere are many great private schools in the area:
Catholic Schools:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee+catholic+schoolsChristian Schools:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee+christian+schools&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=And Public Schools:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee%20public%20schools&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wlEveryone, we were very suprised about the weather in the Summer up in Sky Ranch, in a good way. It is not as hot as it is down in the valley area, like Santee, El Cajon, etc. There is a very nice breeze up here, which warms up around noon, but is very cool in the morning and night. It is no hotter, and actually cooler than when we lived in RB because we have more of a breeze up here up on the mountain. Also, it is VERY quiet up here at night and the mornings, before the construction trucks and workers start arriving.
Here are some other developments in Santee that have been selling too:
Mission View (Cornerstone Communities):
http://www.cornerstonecommunities.com/san-diego-homes-for-sale/santee-homes-mission-view/7787 Britt Place, Santee
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100025525-7787_Britt_Pl_Santee_CA_92071Riverwalk, Canopy Park (Standard Pacific Homes)
http://www.standardpacifichomes.com/new-homes/santee-san-diego-east-county-canopy-park-at-riverwalk.htmlRiverwalk, Stoney Creek – SOLD OUT…
Sky Ranch for comparison:
http://www.skyranchliving.com/Everyone’s situation is different. Sky Ranch won’t be for everyone. All I know is that, the people who chose to buy here, for their reasons, have been extremely happy!
ParticipantFirst, I’m an actual OWNER in Sky Ranch!
I’ve been discussing Sky Ranch and Santee to help answer questions on the community and city, and to let people know why we chose to live here. We too were skeptical, unsure, and nervous about our decision. We did LOTS of research on Santee and housing prices, and what I’m telling you is that we have been VERY happy with our decision to buy in Sky Ranch, and we have been VERY happy with Santee, the stores, the restaurants, the activities available. PLUS, have you seen the new Town Center Community Park they are building. It will be HUGE, with lots of sports activities that will be tied into the YMCA and Sportsplex USA:
http://www.sportsplexusa.com/Santee/AboutSanteeParts of it just opened:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/10/town-center-park-is-ready-to-play/We used to live in RB in the 4S Ranch area, and we searched for approximatley 4 years to buy a home.
We laughed when people were buying homes at the height of the boom and waiting hours in line, getting into lotteries, just to get called to buy a house that was surely overpriced.
We relied on this website and others and statistical, historical data on the real estate market, to know that something wasn’t right. When only 3-5% of San Diegans could afford the average home (historically it had been at 50% at times), and when banks were giving everyone a loan, we thought, we need to wait it out, even if it’s years. We made money as a family, and we still were looking at condo style homes with zero lot lines in 4Closure Ranch. We even had a loan, in hand, with a fixed 30 year rate back in 2005, then in 2006, and still we didn’t buy!
We looked all around, and we noticed that the surrounding, outlying areas of San Diego were taking the biggest drops after the boom, i.e. – Chula Vista, San Marcos, Santee, etc. We were looking for a new home, and these areas all had new developments, that were dropping their prices and throwing in big incentives like crazy to get buyers.
Commutes to Sorrento Valley and La Jolla were a big deal for us, and commutes to Mission Valley/Fashion Valley and Downtown were also key. I’m telling you as an owner in Sky Ranch, that the commute to Sorrento Valley is not bad at all. I can make it leaving around 7:15 to 7:30 in about 25 minutes, no joke. I was really suprised myself. Since they have recently (probably 6-9 months ago) opened 3 lanes going over the hill in and out of Santee on the 52, it is MUCH, MUCH quicker. When the 52 is open, I know it will be even quicker, and that’s a fact. I can even make it to downtown in about 25 minutes going 67 South to 8 West, then 5 South, or I can go 67 South, 8 West, 125 South, then 94 West.
Hobie, I’ll get the water, sewer, garbage, utility numbers for you, but honestly, it’s not that bad.
flu, the 1 acre lot I was showing/listing here is a special lot. Yes, most of that lot isn’t usable or flat, but it keeps neighbors away. Also, that house for $699,990 has an odd driveway that will need some additional extensions on the side to help pulling in. It is on a slope, but you have no neighbors behind or on the other side of the house.
This house is $699,990. It is 7270 Ocotillo St.
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100023268-7270_Ocotillo_St_Santee_CA_92071It has been discounted because of it’s location on a slope on the backside of the mountain and because of it’s odd backyard with flat and slope areas mixed in.
All, the houses in Sky Ranch have different price points, so eveyone needs to stop quoting $800k. This is NOT the average price of the homes up here, right now. This is an Eaglepointe model, FULLY LOADED, on a culdesac.
The houses in Eaglepointe are in the $699k – $750k range right now.
The houses in Crestview are in the $525k – $580k range for 2400 – 3200 sq. ft. (single and two story homes)
kcal09 and Aecetia – I’ll let you in on a little secret. The Sky Ranch HOA is looking to try and lower the HOA up here! Yes, LOWER the HOA. The original HOA was overbudgeted, and it’s in the process of being revised and resubmitted. So, YES, HOA fees can come down, and they will in Sky Ranch.
HOA is taking care of the areas of your property that are beyond the fence lines on your property. Residents are talking about trying to extend their yards to reclaim some of this property to build out the backyards.
AN – The back yards aren’t huge, and as flu and others discussed, part of the properties are on the slopes since we are on the mountain. Plus, with slopes comes no neighbors across the street from you, and no neighbors directly behind you. Yet, you do have less usable flat lot area and the footprints of the homes are large. Now, NOT ALL homes have no one across the street. It depends on where your house is on the mountain.
The distance between homes is decent. Eaglepointe homes have more disance between them than the Crestview homes. Eaglepointe homes are located, on average, on 14,000 sq. ft. lots, so the 1 acre is not the norm. Crestview has smaller lots.
Right now, Lennar is looking to build one last Plan 3, which looks like it will be released towards the end of this year. So, there will be another of the larger-end Eaglepointe homes available. They only have a few more Eaglepointe phases left, then they will all be sold out.
Here is the Site Plan for Eaglepointe from the Lennar website:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/415/spf/6-Eaglepointe-color-FINAL.pdfHere is the Site Plan for Crestview from the Lennar website:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfThere are many great private schools in the area:
Catholic Schools:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee+catholic+schoolsChristian Schools:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee+christian+schools&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=And Public Schools:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee%20public%20schools&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wlEveryone, we were very suprised about the weather in the Summer up in Sky Ranch, in a good way. It is not as hot as it is down in the valley area, like Santee, El Cajon, etc. There is a very nice breeze up here, which warms up around noon, but is very cool in the morning and night. It is no hotter, and actually cooler than when we lived in RB because we have more of a breeze up here up on the mountain. Also, it is VERY quiet up here at night and the mornings, before the construction trucks and workers start arriving.
Here are some other developments in Santee that have been selling too:
Mission View (Cornerstone Communities):
http://www.cornerstonecommunities.com/san-diego-homes-for-sale/santee-homes-mission-view/7787 Britt Place, Santee
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100025525-7787_Britt_Pl_Santee_CA_92071Riverwalk, Canopy Park (Standard Pacific Homes)
http://www.standardpacifichomes.com/new-homes/santee-san-diego-east-county-canopy-park-at-riverwalk.htmlRiverwalk, Stoney Creek – SOLD OUT…
Sky Ranch for comparison:
http://www.skyranchliving.com/Everyone’s situation is different. Sky Ranch won’t be for everyone. All I know is that, the people who chose to buy here, for their reasons, have been extremely happy!
ParticipantFirst, I’m an actual OWNER in Sky Ranch!
I’ve been discussing Sky Ranch and Santee to help answer questions on the community and city, and to let people know why we chose to live here. We too were skeptical, unsure, and nervous about our decision. We did LOTS of research on Santee and housing prices, and what I’m telling you is that we have been VERY happy with our decision to buy in Sky Ranch, and we have been VERY happy with Santee, the stores, the restaurants, the activities available. PLUS, have you seen the new Town Center Community Park they are building. It will be HUGE, with lots of sports activities that will be tied into the YMCA and Sportsplex USA:
http://www.sportsplexusa.com/Santee/AboutSanteeParts of it just opened:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/10/town-center-park-is-ready-to-play/We used to live in RB in the 4S Ranch area, and we searched for approximatley 4 years to buy a home.
We laughed when people were buying homes at the height of the boom and waiting hours in line, getting into lotteries, just to get called to buy a house that was surely overpriced.
We relied on this website and others and statistical, historical data on the real estate market, to know that something wasn’t right. When only 3-5% of San Diegans could afford the average home (historically it had been at 50% at times), and when banks were giving everyone a loan, we thought, we need to wait it out, even if it’s years. We made money as a family, and we still were looking at condo style homes with zero lot lines in 4Closure Ranch. We even had a loan, in hand, with a fixed 30 year rate back in 2005, then in 2006, and still we didn’t buy!
We looked all around, and we noticed that the surrounding, outlying areas of San Diego were taking the biggest drops after the boom, i.e. – Chula Vista, San Marcos, Santee, etc. We were looking for a new home, and these areas all had new developments, that were dropping their prices and throwing in big incentives like crazy to get buyers.
Commutes to Sorrento Valley and La Jolla were a big deal for us, and commutes to Mission Valley/Fashion Valley and Downtown were also key. I’m telling you as an owner in Sky Ranch, that the commute to Sorrento Valley is not bad at all. I can make it leaving around 7:15 to 7:30 in about 25 minutes, no joke. I was really suprised myself. Since they have recently (probably 6-9 months ago) opened 3 lanes going over the hill in and out of Santee on the 52, it is MUCH, MUCH quicker. When the 52 is open, I know it will be even quicker, and that’s a fact. I can even make it to downtown in about 25 minutes going 67 South to 8 West, then 5 South, or I can go 67 South, 8 West, 125 South, then 94 West.
Hobie, I’ll get the water, sewer, garbage, utility numbers for you, but honestly, it’s not that bad.
flu, the 1 acre lot I was showing/listing here is a special lot. Yes, most of that lot isn’t usable or flat, but it keeps neighbors away. Also, that house for $699,990 has an odd driveway that will need some additional extensions on the side to help pulling in. It is on a slope, but you have no neighbors behind or on the other side of the house.
This house is $699,990. It is 7270 Ocotillo St.
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100023268-7270_Ocotillo_St_Santee_CA_92071It has been discounted because of it’s location on a slope on the backside of the mountain and because of it’s odd backyard with flat and slope areas mixed in.
All, the houses in Sky Ranch have different price points, so eveyone needs to stop quoting $800k. This is NOT the average price of the homes up here, right now. This is an Eaglepointe model, FULLY LOADED, on a culdesac.
The houses in Eaglepointe are in the $699k – $750k range right now.
The houses in Crestview are in the $525k – $580k range for 2400 – 3200 sq. ft. (single and two story homes)
kcal09 and Aecetia – I’ll let you in on a little secret. The Sky Ranch HOA is looking to try and lower the HOA up here! Yes, LOWER the HOA. The original HOA was overbudgeted, and it’s in the process of being revised and resubmitted. So, YES, HOA fees can come down, and they will in Sky Ranch.
HOA is taking care of the areas of your property that are beyond the fence lines on your property. Residents are talking about trying to extend their yards to reclaim some of this property to build out the backyards.
AN – The back yards aren’t huge, and as flu and others discussed, part of the properties are on the slopes since we are on the mountain. Plus, with slopes comes no neighbors across the street from you, and no neighbors directly behind you. Yet, you do have less usable flat lot area and the footprints of the homes are large. Now, NOT ALL homes have no one across the street. It depends on where your house is on the mountain.
The distance between homes is decent. Eaglepointe homes have more disance between them than the Crestview homes. Eaglepointe homes are located, on average, on 14,000 sq. ft. lots, so the 1 acre is not the norm. Crestview has smaller lots.
Right now, Lennar is looking to build one last Plan 3, which looks like it will be released towards the end of this year. So, there will be another of the larger-end Eaglepointe homes available. They only have a few more Eaglepointe phases left, then they will all be sold out.
Here is the Site Plan for Eaglepointe from the Lennar website:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/415/spf/6-Eaglepointe-color-FINAL.pdfHere is the Site Plan for Crestview from the Lennar website:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfThere are many great private schools in the area:
Catholic Schools:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee+catholic+schoolsChristian Schools:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee+christian+schools&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=And Public Schools:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee%20public%20schools&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wlEveryone, we were very suprised about the weather in the Summer up in Sky Ranch, in a good way. It is not as hot as it is down in the valley area, like Santee, El Cajon, etc. There is a very nice breeze up here, which warms up around noon, but is very cool in the morning and night. It is no hotter, and actually cooler than when we lived in RB because we have more of a breeze up here up on the mountain. Also, it is VERY quiet up here at night and the mornings, before the construction trucks and workers start arriving.
Here are some other developments in Santee that have been selling too:
Mission View (Cornerstone Communities):
http://www.cornerstonecommunities.com/san-diego-homes-for-sale/santee-homes-mission-view/7787 Britt Place, Santee
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100025525-7787_Britt_Pl_Santee_CA_92071Riverwalk, Canopy Park (Standard Pacific Homes)
http://www.standardpacifichomes.com/new-homes/santee-san-diego-east-county-canopy-park-at-riverwalk.htmlRiverwalk, Stoney Creek – SOLD OUT…
Sky Ranch for comparison:
http://www.skyranchliving.com/Everyone’s situation is different. Sky Ranch won’t be for everyone. All I know is that, the people who chose to buy here, for their reasons, have been extremely happy!
ParticipantFirst, I’m an actual OWNER in Sky Ranch!
I’ve been discussing Sky Ranch and Santee to help answer questions on the community and city, and to let people know why we chose to live here. We too were skeptical, unsure, and nervous about our decision. We did LOTS of research on Santee and housing prices, and what I’m telling you is that we have been VERY happy with our decision to buy in Sky Ranch, and we have been VERY happy with Santee, the stores, the restaurants, the activities available. PLUS, have you seen the new Town Center Community Park they are building. It will be HUGE, with lots of sports activities that will be tied into the YMCA and Sportsplex USA:
http://www.sportsplexusa.com/Santee/AboutSanteeParts of it just opened:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/10/town-center-park-is-ready-to-play/We used to live in RB in the 4S Ranch area, and we searched for approximatley 4 years to buy a home.
We laughed when people were buying homes at the height of the boom and waiting hours in line, getting into lotteries, just to get called to buy a house that was surely overpriced.
We relied on this website and others and statistical, historical data on the real estate market, to know that something wasn’t right. When only 3-5% of San Diegans could afford the average home (historically it had been at 50% at times), and when banks were giving everyone a loan, we thought, we need to wait it out, even if it’s years. We made money as a family, and we still were looking at condo style homes with zero lot lines in 4Closure Ranch. We even had a loan, in hand, with a fixed 30 year rate back in 2005, then in 2006, and still we didn’t buy!
We looked all around, and we noticed that the surrounding, outlying areas of San Diego were taking the biggest drops after the boom, i.e. – Chula Vista, San Marcos, Santee, etc. We were looking for a new home, and these areas all had new developments, that were dropping their prices and throwing in big incentives like crazy to get buyers.
Commutes to Sorrento Valley and La Jolla were a big deal for us, and commutes to Mission Valley/Fashion Valley and Downtown were also key. I’m telling you as an owner in Sky Ranch, that the commute to Sorrento Valley is not bad at all. I can make it leaving around 7:15 to 7:30 in about 25 minutes, no joke. I was really suprised myself. Since they have recently (probably 6-9 months ago) opened 3 lanes going over the hill in and out of Santee on the 52, it is MUCH, MUCH quicker. When the 52 is open, I know it will be even quicker, and that’s a fact. I can even make it to downtown in about 25 minutes going 67 South to 8 West, then 5 South, or I can go 67 South, 8 West, 125 South, then 94 West.
Hobie, I’ll get the water, sewer, garbage, utility numbers for you, but honestly, it’s not that bad.
flu, the 1 acre lot I was showing/listing here is a special lot. Yes, most of that lot isn’t usable or flat, but it keeps neighbors away. Also, that house for $699,990 has an odd driveway that will need some additional extensions on the side to help pulling in. It is on a slope, but you have no neighbors behind or on the other side of the house.
This house is $699,990. It is 7270 Ocotillo St.
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100023268-7270_Ocotillo_St_Santee_CA_92071It has been discounted because of it’s location on a slope on the backside of the mountain and because of it’s odd backyard with flat and slope areas mixed in.
All, the houses in Sky Ranch have different price points, so eveyone needs to stop quoting $800k. This is NOT the average price of the homes up here, right now. This is an Eaglepointe model, FULLY LOADED, on a culdesac.
The houses in Eaglepointe are in the $699k – $750k range right now.
The houses in Crestview are in the $525k – $580k range for 2400 – 3200 sq. ft. (single and two story homes)
kcal09 and Aecetia – I’ll let you in on a little secret. The Sky Ranch HOA is looking to try and lower the HOA up here! Yes, LOWER the HOA. The original HOA was overbudgeted, and it’s in the process of being revised and resubmitted. So, YES, HOA fees can come down, and they will in Sky Ranch.
HOA is taking care of the areas of your property that are beyond the fence lines on your property. Residents are talking about trying to extend their yards to reclaim some of this property to build out the backyards.
AN – The back yards aren’t huge, and as flu and others discussed, part of the properties are on the slopes since we are on the mountain. Plus, with slopes comes no neighbors across the street from you, and no neighbors directly behind you. Yet, you do have less usable flat lot area and the footprints of the homes are large. Now, NOT ALL homes have no one across the street. It depends on where your house is on the mountain.
The distance between homes is decent. Eaglepointe homes have more disance between them than the Crestview homes. Eaglepointe homes are located, on average, on 14,000 sq. ft. lots, so the 1 acre is not the norm. Crestview has smaller lots.
Right now, Lennar is looking to build one last Plan 3, which looks like it will be released towards the end of this year. So, there will be another of the larger-end Eaglepointe homes available. They only have a few more Eaglepointe phases left, then they will all be sold out.
Here is the Site Plan for Eaglepointe from the Lennar website:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/415/spf/6-Eaglepointe-color-FINAL.pdfHere is the Site Plan for Crestview from the Lennar website:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfThere are many great private schools in the area:
Catholic Schools:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee+catholic+schoolsChristian Schools:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee+christian+schools&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=And Public Schools:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee%20public%20schools&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wlEveryone, we were very suprised about the weather in the Summer up in Sky Ranch, in a good way. It is not as hot as it is down in the valley area, like Santee, El Cajon, etc. There is a very nice breeze up here, which warms up around noon, but is very cool in the morning and night. It is no hotter, and actually cooler than when we lived in RB because we have more of a breeze up here up on the mountain. Also, it is VERY quiet up here at night and the mornings, before the construction trucks and workers start arriving.
Here are some other developments in Santee that have been selling too:
Mission View (Cornerstone Communities):
http://www.cornerstonecommunities.com/san-diego-homes-for-sale/santee-homes-mission-view/7787 Britt Place, Santee
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100025525-7787_Britt_Pl_Santee_CA_92071Riverwalk, Canopy Park (Standard Pacific Homes)
http://www.standardpacifichomes.com/new-homes/santee-san-diego-east-county-canopy-park-at-riverwalk.htmlRiverwalk, Stoney Creek – SOLD OUT…
Sky Ranch for comparison:
http://www.skyranchliving.com/Everyone’s situation is different. Sky Ranch won’t be for everyone. All I know is that, the people who chose to buy here, for their reasons, have been extremely happy!
ParticipantFirst, I’m an actual OWNER in Sky Ranch!
I’ve been discussing Sky Ranch and Santee to help answer questions on the community and city, and to let people know why we chose to live here. We too were skeptical, unsure, and nervous about our decision. We did LOTS of research on Santee and housing prices, and what I’m telling you is that we have been VERY happy with our decision to buy in Sky Ranch, and we have been VERY happy with Santee, the stores, the restaurants, the activities available. PLUS, have you seen the new Town Center Community Park they are building. It will be HUGE, with lots of sports activities that will be tied into the YMCA and Sportsplex USA:
http://www.sportsplexusa.com/Santee/AboutSanteeParts of it just opened:
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/10/town-center-park-is-ready-to-play/We used to live in RB in the 4S Ranch area, and we searched for approximatley 4 years to buy a home.
We laughed when people were buying homes at the height of the boom and waiting hours in line, getting into lotteries, just to get called to buy a house that was surely overpriced.
We relied on this website and others and statistical, historical data on the real estate market, to know that something wasn’t right. When only 3-5% of San Diegans could afford the average home (historically it had been at 50% at times), and when banks were giving everyone a loan, we thought, we need to wait it out, even if it’s years. We made money as a family, and we still were looking at condo style homes with zero lot lines in 4Closure Ranch. We even had a loan, in hand, with a fixed 30 year rate back in 2005, then in 2006, and still we didn’t buy!
We looked all around, and we noticed that the surrounding, outlying areas of San Diego were taking the biggest drops after the boom, i.e. – Chula Vista, San Marcos, Santee, etc. We were looking for a new home, and these areas all had new developments, that were dropping their prices and throwing in big incentives like crazy to get buyers.
Commutes to Sorrento Valley and La Jolla were a big deal for us, and commutes to Mission Valley/Fashion Valley and Downtown were also key. I’m telling you as an owner in Sky Ranch, that the commute to Sorrento Valley is not bad at all. I can make it leaving around 7:15 to 7:30 in about 25 minutes, no joke. I was really suprised myself. Since they have recently (probably 6-9 months ago) opened 3 lanes going over the hill in and out of Santee on the 52, it is MUCH, MUCH quicker. When the 52 is open, I know it will be even quicker, and that’s a fact. I can even make it to downtown in about 25 minutes going 67 South to 8 West, then 5 South, or I can go 67 South, 8 West, 125 South, then 94 West.
Hobie, I’ll get the water, sewer, garbage, utility numbers for you, but honestly, it’s not that bad.
flu, the 1 acre lot I was showing/listing here is a special lot. Yes, most of that lot isn’t usable or flat, but it keeps neighbors away. Also, that house for $699,990 has an odd driveway that will need some additional extensions on the side to help pulling in. It is on a slope, but you have no neighbors behind or on the other side of the house.
This house is $699,990. It is 7270 Ocotillo St.
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100023268-7270_Ocotillo_St_Santee_CA_92071It has been discounted because of it’s location on a slope on the backside of the mountain and because of it’s odd backyard with flat and slope areas mixed in.
All, the houses in Sky Ranch have different price points, so eveyone needs to stop quoting $800k. This is NOT the average price of the homes up here, right now. This is an Eaglepointe model, FULLY LOADED, on a culdesac.
The houses in Eaglepointe are in the $699k – $750k range right now.
The houses in Crestview are in the $525k – $580k range for 2400 – 3200 sq. ft. (single and two story homes)
kcal09 and Aecetia – I’ll let you in on a little secret. The Sky Ranch HOA is looking to try and lower the HOA up here! Yes, LOWER the HOA. The original HOA was overbudgeted, and it’s in the process of being revised and resubmitted. So, YES, HOA fees can come down, and they will in Sky Ranch.
HOA is taking care of the areas of your property that are beyond the fence lines on your property. Residents are talking about trying to extend their yards to reclaim some of this property to build out the backyards.
AN – The back yards aren’t huge, and as flu and others discussed, part of the properties are on the slopes since we are on the mountain. Plus, with slopes comes no neighbors across the street from you, and no neighbors directly behind you. Yet, you do have less usable flat lot area and the footprints of the homes are large. Now, NOT ALL homes have no one across the street. It depends on where your house is on the mountain.
The distance between homes is decent. Eaglepointe homes have more disance between them than the Crestview homes. Eaglepointe homes are located, on average, on 14,000 sq. ft. lots, so the 1 acre is not the norm. Crestview has smaller lots.
Right now, Lennar is looking to build one last Plan 3, which looks like it will be released towards the end of this year. So, there will be another of the larger-end Eaglepointe homes available. They only have a few more Eaglepointe phases left, then they will all be sold out.
Here is the Site Plan for Eaglepointe from the Lennar website:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/415/spf/6-Eaglepointe-color-FINAL.pdfHere is the Site Plan for Crestview from the Lennar website:
http://www.lennar.com/images/com/files/new-homes/3/66/413/spf/5-Crestview-color-stat11-6-09.pdfThere are many great private schools in the area:
Catholic Schools:
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee+catholic+schoolsChristian Schools:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee+christian+schools&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=And Public Schools:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rlz=1T4GWYG_enUS310US234&q=santee%20public%20schools&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wlEveryone, we were very suprised about the weather in the Summer up in Sky Ranch, in a good way. It is not as hot as it is down in the valley area, like Santee, El Cajon, etc. There is a very nice breeze up here, which warms up around noon, but is very cool in the morning and night. It is no hotter, and actually cooler than when we lived in RB because we have more of a breeze up here up on the mountain. Also, it is VERY quiet up here at night and the mornings, before the construction trucks and workers start arriving.
Here are some other developments in Santee that have been selling too:
Mission View (Cornerstone Communities):
http://www.cornerstonecommunities.com/san-diego-homes-for-sale/santee-homes-mission-view/7787 Britt Place, Santee
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100025525-7787_Britt_Pl_Santee_CA_92071Riverwalk, Canopy Park (Standard Pacific Homes)
http://www.standardpacifichomes.com/new-homes/santee-san-diego-east-county-canopy-park-at-riverwalk.htmlRiverwalk, Stoney Creek – SOLD OUT…
Sky Ranch for comparison:
http://www.skyranchliving.com/Everyone’s situation is different. Sky Ranch won’t be for everyone. All I know is that, the people who chose to buy here, for their reasons, have been extremely happy!
ParticipantYes, flu, but why buy Derby Hill when you can buy Santaluz with current prices?
I would much rather pay that for a nice home in Santaluz, a great gated community!
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100027154-14417_Caminito_Lazanja_San_Diego_CA_92127 – Example 1http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100012956-7774_Doug_Hill_Ct_San_Diego_CA_92127 – Example 2
Or, in Ivy Gate, a gated community, in 4S Ranch:
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-090068354-10055_Winecrest_Rd_San_Diego_CA_92127Both have easy, quick communites using the 56.
Outtamojo, 2 things (I’ll give you 3) that aren’t great about Sky Ranch:
1. You can’t walk or bike to any shopping. You could, but it’s a little far. You are located up on a mountain, so you’ll need to drive to shopping, etc. However, there are plenty of streets to excercise and walk around in the community.
2. The areas just below the Sky Ranch community aren’t as captivating. When you drive through Rancho Bernardo, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, etc., you can see the city/community has put a lot of money into the landscaping and look and feel of everything. Many areas of Santee are older and undergoing redevelopment, so you have OLD areas mixed in with NEW. Yet, once you start driving up the mountain to Sky Ranch, it’s a totally different look and feel. Mission Gorge has more new areas now than old, but you still see some of the mobile home estates, which you wouldn’t see in Carmel Valley, LJ, RB, etc. In addition, there isn’t as much money around in Santee versus like Carmel Valley, but it’s a very, kick back, home town kind of feel. My family and I have eaten at several restaurants in town, and we were suprised at how laid back and nice everyone ones. No one seems to have an attitude, if you know what I mean. Almost a back east, country feel, in a good way.
3. No community club house or pool, except at the NorthStar condos. Not a big, big deal, it would just be nice to have. Yet, most of the homes and properties are big enough to put in a pool or private backyard entertainment area.
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