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ALL-AGE COMMUNITY OPTIONS FOR RETIREES
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With More Than 6000 Homes For Sale, If you prefer not to live in a Senior Community, you can most likely find your dream retirement home in one of our hundreds of All-age Communities. They represent a large percentage of the more than 6,000 homes that are typically offered for sale in North San Diego County. They range in price from around $30,000 (for the least expensive mobile home), to $76M (for a Del Mar beach estate) and they include homes in many communities that are well-suited for active retirees. No matter where you settle in North San Diego County however, you will enjoy a wonderful Climate and loads of Things to Do, including the many organized activities offered by our excellent Senior Centers. Our towns and cities are fun place for retirees to live with their wide selection of Golf Courses, many beautiful and usually un-crowded beaches and a myriad of recreational and cultural activities. In addition, they offer a huge selection of fine restaurants and nearly unlimited shopping.
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(Jan.2008)
Includes Senior Communities But Excludes Homes in Mobile Home Lot-Rental Parks
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Condo/Townhouse Homes
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170K
425K
6.9M 374
140K
280K
1.6M
521 280K
860K 12.8M 231 175K
445K
2.0M
193
312K
1.0M
5.7M
51
199K
370K
3.8M
46
655K
1.2M
4.2M
51
310K
620K
1.8M
77
870K
1.7M
76M
25
231K
819K
1.85M
216
845K
3.4M
30M
11
740K
937K
2.2M
593
189K
463K
1.7M
95
115K
229K
455K
473
229K
524K
1.4M
150
125K
329K
675K
675K
1050
190K
445K
7.4M
295
126K
250K
500K
67
322K
967K
4.5M
14
176K
240K
469K
462
218K
630K
6.4M
20
170K
252K
398K
190
216K
715K
4.1M
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Notes:
1. The table above shows the approximate number of homes for sale and
their price ranges in North County's towns and cities in January, 2008.
The total for the cities listed in the table were:
Single Family Homes- 4988. Condos/Townhouses- 1317. Totaling- 6305. (All data was derived from Realtor.com).
All-Age
Community and Home Choices
- Hundreds of Communities - We suggest that you peruse the sampling of All-Age Communities that follows for ideas and then
A DESCRIPTION OF 9 OF THE HUNDREDS OF ALL-AGE COMMUNITIES
(in Jan. 2008) The coastal cites of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach and Del Mar each have a large selection of
fine communities of detached and attached homes, condominiums and town homes. They include some of San Diego County's
finest near-the-beach and golf course communities. Fifteen gated communities of detached homes
have been identified. They range in price from the high $200K's to nearly $3M. In addition there are many gated communities of condos and town homes in the $300K
to $1.5M price range and many elegant, non-gated communities, some with custom-built homes.
Two Coastal Communities Featured below are two very nice, relatively affordable, gated communities located in the La Costa section of Carlsbad.
Keep in mind that these are only two out of hundreds of communities and neighborhoods in the Coastal Area cities. In
Carlsbad:
Description-
A beautiful, well-maintained gated community of one and two story, cape cod style homes ranging in size
from approximately 1038 to 1766 sq. ft. These homes each have an attached, 2 car garage. Built
in 1989, this "beach view" community is within walking distance of the
South Carlsbad beach.
Price Range-
High $400K's to Low - $700K's,
Monthly HOF are only $100/mo.
Amenities-
Electronically controlled gate, clubhouse, swimming pool (heated all year),
spa and RV parking. Some homes have ocean views.
Location-
Great location, in the La Costa area of Carlsbad, less than 1 mile from the coast.
(See a
Map
of the area).
Description-
An elegant, well-maintained, gated community of one and two story, tile roofed homes. The homes range in size
from approximately 1200 to 1600 sq. ft and each has an attached 2 car garage. This community was built in 1983.
Price Range- High $500K's to
Mid $600K's
with HOF running approximately $265/mo.
Amenities-
Electronically controlled gate, clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, walking trails, tennis courts, lake with a fountain.
Location-
Great location, in the LaCosta area of Carlsbad, less than 1 mile from the coast. (See a
Map of the Area).
Vista, San Marcos and Rancho Santa Fe are included in our "Near-Coast"
classification.
THREE NEAR-COAST COMMUNITIES
In
San Marcos: Lake San Marcos has a large variety of detached and attached homes and condominiums for people
of all ages and it has one Senior (Age 55+) Condominium Community. Most of its homes
are one-story designs, which makes them especially popular with seniors. Many
homes border the lake or one of the 2 golf courses and some are on hillsides
that provide great views. Click above for photos and details. Sandalwood-
Description- A well-maintained, gated community of red-tile roofed, one and two story detached homes,
with attached 2-car garages. These homes, built in the 1980's, are of modern designs with cathedral ceilings and
fire places. They range in size from approximately 1280 to 1500 sq. ft. Verona Hills- Description-
A well-maintained, gated community with wide, uncluttered streets, some cul de sacs and some 72 hour guest parking spaces.
The homes, built around 1990, are all detached single-story types with red-tiled roofs and attached 2 car garages.
They are modern designs with cathedral ceilings and fire places. They range in size from approximately 1040 to 1200 sq. ft.
Fallbrook, Valley Center, Bonsall,
Escondido and Rancho Bernardo make up the "Inland Towns and Cities" classification.
In
Escondido:
Location-
Located in North Escondido, approximately 3 miles east of I-5 and approximately 9 miles north of downtown Escondido (see a
Map
of the area).
Emerald Heights-
Description-
Emerald Heights is an upscale, all-age community of 691 modern one and two story
homes. Its elevated location provides many of its homes with spectacular
“For-Ever” views of hills and valleys, and in some cases, views that extend
the nearly 20 mile distance to the Pacific Ocean.
Its
24 hour guarded-gate and many acres of open space provide a relaxing feeling
of safety and isolation from the busy nearby cities of Escondido and San
Marcos.
The Emerald Heights community also contains a large and well-maintained recreation center
that has a huge clubhouse with a fitness center room, a kitchen, and
entertainment and conference rooms. Adjacent to the clubhouse you will find a
sparkling Junior Olympic size 5-lane swimming pool, a children's wading pool,
a large spa, three lighted tennis
courts, a basketball court,
lush picnic areas and nearly 300 acres natural,
unimproved open space.
Its Location-
(See a
Map of the area) Conveniently located in northwest Escondido , Emerald Heights
is less than 2 miles from highways CA-78 and I-15. This places it within minutes of
hundreds of fine restaurants, many fine
Golf Courses, movie
and live-performance theaters, shopping centers, medical facilities, local
colleges and an abundance of additional
Senior Activities. Its location,
approximately 20 miles inland, also provides approximately 9 out of 10 days of sunshine in a
moderate ocean breeze-influenced Climate that encourages out door activities all year long.
Its Homes-
The Emerald Heights gated community features a variety of modern one and two story detached homes.
Built in
the early 1990's, many
of these modern homes
have spectacular views of hills and valleys, some extending to the coast.
Prices: Low $400K's to Low $600K's
Home
Owner's Fees:$168/month
Mello-Roos Fees: $720/year.
S Bedrooms: 3- 4. Some 2- story models have the master bedroom on the lower floor.
In
Fallbrook:
In
Valley Center: To
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Worth Considering When Selecting NOTES:
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Click here to go to> HOME CHOICES & HOME PRICES The 3 Phases of Retirement Some "experts" claim there are three basic phases of retirement. They seem
reasonable based on our experience and so we have listed them below and we also added some of our
own thoughts on how to make the most of each phase.
Phase 1, The ACTIVE Phase-
When retirees travel and do all the "things" they waited all their lives to
do. This phase is the most expensive phase and they often enjoy the "good
things of life."
A phase to possibly-
Phase 2, The COMFORTABLE RETIREMENT ROUTINE Phase- Once the phase 1 wants are met, the retiree may go into a phase that consists of developing a more or less comfortable retirement routine. This phase may be less active and less expensive than the first phase. A phase to possibly- Make an effort each day to enjoy life: Your home, the great out doors, your leisure time, your family and friends, etc. - Have fun - Participate in Senior activities - Exercise, eat right and stay mentally active - Make sure that you have good medical care available for if and when you need it - Volunteer to help others - Strengthen your religious faith.
Phase 3- The HEALTH CARE Phase- This third phase can become a very expensive phase if health care needs become expensive. A phase to possibly- Make a daily effort to enjoy your home and family and friends - Make sure that good medical care is readily available - Exercise, eat right and stay mentally active - Make sure that you are safe at all times - Rely on family and friends and your religious faith to help get you through tough times. A Check List of Considerations For Selecting Your Dream Retirement Home Many of the items in this list are obvious and many of them can be found in most Senior Communities. We publish it hoping that you will use it and add your own thoughts to help you define what you are looking for in your search for your personal dream retirement home. The Location- ∙ A Climate that you prefer- You can spend a lot of precious retirement days waiting for decent weather or you can move to North San Diego County and have nice weather most days, all year long. ∙ Convenient to shopping, good restaurants, freeways, part-time work, etc. ∙ A low Crime area. The Neighborhood- ∙ Quiet- No loud music, loud parties, rampant teenage drivers, excessive traffic, etc. (cul de sacs make great playgrounds. The kids may be noisy and obstruct your driveway during the day. May be ok though if you love kids). ∙ Clean streets, trimmed trees and well-maintained homes. ∙ Few or no cars parked on streets (preferably no overnight parking allowed on streets). ∙ Low crime incidence (gated communities may have less crime). ∙ Low density of people in the neighborhood (small, detached home communities may be less crowded and less noisy). Your Home- ∙ Affordable- You need to know what you can afford. ∙ Comfortable- Convenient layout, modern kitchen, comfortable TV/Family room. If possible, a nice-sized office, den or spare bedroom for hobbies, computer and reading. ∙ A garage, storage shed or workshop, a patio or balcony (views are nice). ∙ A good air conditioner and heating system (western and eastern facing windows are nice to open if you have an ocean breeze). ∙ In good condition. ∙ Low upkeep costs. ∙ A low maintenance yard ( A lot with a view is a plus). ∙ Convenient- Garage or carport close to house, single-story homes are more convenient than 2-story and they may become even more convenient as a person ages. ∙ A good investment so you can sell it if necessary to pay for a more fitting place to live if you change retirement phases. Safety and Health- ∙ Low crime rate area (A gated community is a plus). ∙ Near good medical facilities. ∙ Good local fire and police protection. Religion- ∙ A nearby place for you to worship in your belief. Availability of Leisure Activities and Entertainment- ∙ A convenient place to work on your hobbies. ∙ Near Senior Centers - With many activities available such as card games, bingo, billiards, bunko, potluck dinners, dances and other social activities, discount tours, sports teams, etc. ∙ Near movies, live theater, the arts, night life, spectator sports, etc. Travel-
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RV parking (if you own an RV).
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Near airports, near cruise ship ports.
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Your home should be in a safe neighborhood where you can leave it for extended periods of time without fear of burglary.
Participatory Sports-
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Team sports availability- Senior bowling leagues, billiard, golf, tennis, softball, etc. teams.
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Individual sports availability-Golf, tennis, pool swimming, trails for: biking, hiking, jogging and walking.
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Fishing available- Lake, deep sea, surf.
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Nearby beach/water sports- surfing, sailing, ocean swimming and walking the beach.
Life-long Learning-
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Colleges and community sponsored classes available.
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(May, 2008)
Most new home dealers are happy to cooperate with real estate agents. This provides real estate agents
with an opportunity to expand their sales portfolios and provide more home options to customers. it also provides
real estate buyers with a buyer's agent who will to help to insure that they get a fair deal and help smooth-out
the purchase and escrow processes.
∙There are no new Senior (Age 55+) Communities of
homes for sale in North San Diego County.
The Cove,
a new 140 unit, upscale,
3-story Senior Condominium complex is however
is being built
in Lake San Marcos. It is scheduled for completion by mid- 2009. The
prices are estimated to be from $400K to $850K and in July, 2007, they had nearly 250 applicants on a waiting list.
∙There are however more than
40 new
communities of homes for people of all ages. They are located throughout the
North County area.
∙These communities are in various stages of
development-- Some are approved but not started, some have quite a few homes
for sale and some are nearly sold out.
∙Most communities offer only condos or town houses,
or only two-story detached homes. A few of the higher-priced
communities offer single-story models for sale in addition to their 2 story
models.
∙
Condominiums and town house prices range from the high $200K’s to over $1
Million.
∙
Two-story home prices range from the mid $400K’s to
$5 Million for a 3 story with ocean view.
∙
As far as we can determine, new single-story models are only
offered in a very few projects with prices ranging from around the mid
$400K's to nearly $2 Million.
AN INDEPENDENT LIVING,
CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY
want to own their home, are able to live independently
but prefer living in a high security condominium where delicious meals are
served in a beautiful dining room, where maid service takes care of linens
and house cleaning and where they can participate in Senior Activities.
FOR SENIOR RENTALS:
Here is a 3-step plan to help you in your search for Senior Retirement Rentals
(We sincerely hope it is of some value to you):
Step
1. Click-on >
San Diego Craigslist,
to get to a webpage on Rentals.
In the "Search For" box, type
in “Senior + The North County City" where you want to live
(For example type in
"Senior Oceanside" or Senior + a different North County city,
possibly: San Marcos, Carlsbad,
Fallbrook Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Vista, etc.). This
should provide you with the beginning of a list of Available Senior Community
Rentals.
Note:
You may also "Post" an inquiry on Craigslist- Describe what you are
looking for and ask if any one has rentals available that meet your requirements.
Step 2. Click-on >
The North County Times Newspaper's Classified Ads:
Check "North Coastal" and "North Inland" and click on
"Continue." Check all of the blocks that apply, especially enter the North County City (Oceanside, San Marcos, Carlsbad,
Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Vista, etc.) of interest to you and "CA"
and "Senior Communities 55+" Then click on "Search". This should provide you
with additions to your growing list of available Senior Rentals (Note: If your
get 0 results, you should try the same procedure except leave out checking
"Senior Communities 55+" and then sort through the results yourself to find appropriate
rentals).
Step 3. Click-on >
Senior Outlook-
This webpage provides a rental guide that includes North San Diego County retirement
rentals. Just enter "San Diego" and
"California" as the city and state. You will need to
sort through the results to find rentals in your city of interest.
If the above 3- step plan doesn't locate a Senior Rental that meets
your requirements we suggest that you consider doing the following: Click on >
Click on that Senior Community then look for MAP and
click on it (it is usually located in the "Its Great Location" section.
The Oceana Senior Communities are slightly different than the other community
web pages. For the Oceana communities, you can access a map by clicking-on the underlined Oceana community name such as "Original Oceana".
In the upper left-hand corner of each map, you will find the address of
the entrance to the Senior Community. Drive to and enter the community of interest and drive around looking
"For Rent" signs. Note: If it is a gated community, go to the guard
house and tell the person there what you are looking for and ask permission to
enter. If the gate is closed and there is no one available at a guard house, park and wait
for a resident to open the gate and then ask permission to follow them in. It
should be noted that Mobile Home Parks where the residents rent the spaces
do not allow owners to offer their homes for rent. Mobile Home Parks where the resident owns the land
however may have some rentals available.
FOR ALL-AGE APARTMENT RENTALS:
1. Click on > Apartment Hunters-
Lists apartments for rent in North San Diego
County.
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SENIOR CARE FACILITIES
Here are some references to help you in your search for Senior Care
Facilities.
1.
2.
New LifeStyles-
This website offers a comprehensive listing of nursing homes,
assisted living communities, home care & hospice as well as retirement communities and senior
products. It also offers the San Diego edition of New Lifestyles, The Source for Seniors,
a free booklet which can be ordered on-line or by calling 1-800-820-3013.
3.
Brookdale Place of San Marcos-
Offers full-service living in San Marcos.
This is also a good website to get ideas on what to look for in
your search for a senior care facility.
Please read our Disclaimer
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Patty Anderson
will be happy to send you information on homes meeting your requirements that are currently for sale and if you wish,
show them to you. Patty also offers an Email service that will inform you when other homes that may be of interest to
you become available.
Thinking of selling your home?
Patty would be delighted to
help you. Please contact her for a free Market Analysis that shows the
current market value of your home.
OUR BUSINESS IS
HELPING FOLKS RETIRE TO NORTH
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
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