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ALL-AGE COMMUNITY OPTIONS FOR RETIREES
THIS SECTION'S CONTENTS : -
Overview -
Area Information -
Town and City Information-
-With More Than 4000 Homes For Sale,
Your Choices Are Practically Unlimited-
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. A large
percentage of the more than 4,000 homes offered for sale in North San Diego County
are located in communities for all age groups. They range in price
from around $30,000 (for the least expensive mobile home), to $61M (for a
Del Mar beach estate). Many of these homes are located in communities that are well-suited for
active retirees. No matter where you retire in North San Diego County you will enjoy a wonderful
Climate
and loads of
Things to Do
including many organized activities offered by our excellent
Senior Centers.
Our towns and cities are fun place for retirees to live with their wide selection of
Golf Courses,
many beautiful and usually un-crowded beaches and
a myriad of recreational and cultural activities. In addition, they offer a
huge selection of fine restaurants and nearly unlimited shopping. Please
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(Feb. 2010)
-Includes Senior Communities But Excludes Homes in Mobile Home Lot-Rental Parks-
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Single Family Homes
Condo/Townhouse Homes
# For Sale
PRICE ($)
# For Sale
PRICE ($)
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487
125K
350K
5.3M
321
65K
199K
2.0M
372 189K
775K 17M 219 90K
360K
8.2M
259
340K
1.27M
12.0M
47
150K
440K
2.5M
69
455K
1.1M
8.0M
49
234K
689K
1.55M
116
775K
1.85M
61M
37
170K
749K
6.0M
255
995K
3.35M
29.5M
16
419K
750K
1.95M
298
115K
338K
4.35M 66
58.3K
159K
344K
248 97.5K
425K
1.15M
130
49K
259K
440K
Rancho Bernardo
(ZIP
92128)
635K
590
90K
399K
6.5M 128
55K
110K
425K
26
230K
1.19M
2.5M
14
94.5K
133K
476K
323
125K
498K
3.7M
18
64.5K
225K
497K
121
200K
500K
2.5M
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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 ion February, 24 , 2010.
The total For Sale for the cities listed in the table were:
Single Family Homes- 3317. Condos/Townhouses- 1173.
Total Homes For Sale- 4490 (down from 5166 in Jan, 2009). (All data was derived from Realtor.com).
ALL-AGE
COMMUNITY AND HOME CHOICES
- Hundreds of Communities With Thousands of Homes For Sale -
We suggest that you peruse the sampling of All-Age Communities that follows to for an
overview of the variety and prices ranges of homes that may be acceptable for retirees. Then
Our Section on
Worth Considering When Selecting Your Dream Retirement Home
may also help you define what you are looking for.
10 Communities Located in 3 Unique Areas (Updated
Feb., 2010)
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 $300K's to nearly $3M. In addition there are many gated communities of condos and town homes in the
mid $200K to $3M price range and many elegant, non-gated communities, some with custom-built homes.
Two Senior-Friendly Coastal Communities
Featured below are two very nice gated communities located in the La Costa section of Carlsbad.
Keep in mind that these are only two of hundreds of communities and neighborhoods in the Coastal Area cities. Please
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 $300K's to High $400K's,
Monthly HOF are around $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).
One of our favorites!
On Sea-Facing Cliffs
Gated Community Beautifully-Maintained Beautiful
Walking Trials -Plus++
Sea Cliff Community Website
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.
It is one of the most beautifully landscaped communities in all of North
County.
Price Range-
Mid to High $500K's
with HOF running approximately $265/mo.
Amenities-
Electronically controlled gate, clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, tennis courts, beautiful
flower-lined walking trails, small lakes with fish and fountains,
flowing streams with miniature waterfalls.
Location-
Great location- In the LaCosta area of Carlsbad, less than 1 mile from the coast.
Some homes have Ocean Views! (See a
MAP of the
Area)
Vista, San Marcos and Rancho Santa Fe are included in our "Near-Coast"
classification.
Three Senior-Friendly Near-Coast Communities Keep in mind that these are only
three of hundreds of communities and neighborhoods in our Near-Coast Area cities.
Please
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. HOF-$115/Mo.
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.
Five Senior-Friendly Inland Area Communities Please
In
Escondido:
Hidden Meadows Community Website
Description-
An upscale golf community with tree lined streets and many beautiful homes. Its village-like ambience, rural location
and year-around golfing weather make Hidden Meadows a very desirable community for retirees.
Location-
Located in North Escondido, approximately 3 miles east of I-15 and approximately 9 miles north of downtown Escondido (see a
MAP
of the area).
Emerald Heights-
Emerald Heights Community
Website
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: High $300K's to Mid $500K's Home
Owner's Fees approximately:$168/month
Mello-Roos Fees: $740/year.
Sizes: Approximate 1600 to 2700 sq. ft.
Bedrooms: 3- 4. Some
2- story models have the master bedroom on the lower floor.
In
Fallbrook:
In
Valley Center:
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AN INDEPENDENT LIVING, CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY
FOR RETIREES
Worth Considering When Selecting
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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-
Enjoy your new freedom - Have fun -
Play hard - Begin programs to stay in shape both mentally and physically - Be
productive - If necessary, earn extra $ to pay for play and toys - Learn some
new skills, new sports and new games - Check-out the local restaurants and places of
entertainment - Make new friends in your age group- Volunteer to help others-
Strengthen your religious faith. 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).
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In good condition.
∙
Low upkeep costs.
∙ A low maintenance yard (
A lot with a view is a plus).
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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.
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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-
∙
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.
∙
Individual sports availability-Golf, tennis, pool swimming, trails for: biking, hiking, jogging and walking.
∙
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-
∙
Colleges and community sponsored classes available.
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NEW HOME COMMUNITIES
(July, 2010)
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 Active 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 being built in Lake San Marcos and was originally scheduled for
completion by early 2010. As of April 2010, its outside looks to be nearly completed
but construction is on-hold because the company building it is in bankruptcy.
∙There are more than
15
communities of New 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 two-story detached homes
but a few offer
single-story detached homes, condos or town homes.
Oakmont at Shady Grove in Fallbrook, is one community
of new homes that offers single story homes in a gated community with RV parking.
Its single-story models are priced the mid $300K's.
Quail Pointe
in Encinitas also offers single story homes.
They are located only 1 mile
from the beach in $964K.
∙
Condominiums and town house prices range from the Mid $200K’s.
∙ Detached home prices range from the mid $300K’s to
$1.2 Million.
NOTE:
We Do Not Provide Retirement Rental Leads
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,
check at the gate or club house for rental information and then drive around looking
at the available rentals and for additional "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.
4.
Eldercare Locator - The US government's Eldercare directory.
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The Near-Coast communities described below include a "Closer Look"
at the beautiful community of Lake San Marcos and a brief description of two nice, relatively affordable,
gated communities in the city of Vista. Gated communities usually have the advantages of enhanced security and
reduced street traffic.
There are hundreds of other homes of all styles and price ranges in the Near
Coast area. If you prefer gated communities, we have identified 11 additional gated communities in Vista
and 6 in San Marcos ranging in price from the mid $200K's to around $1M.
Keep in mind that the cities of
San Marcos and Vista also have a huge selection of other fine communities of detached homes in this price range
and many attached homes and condominium/townhouse communities in the low $100K
to $600K price range.
Elegant Rancho
Santa Fe is considered to be "the best of the best" locations in San Diego County and is rated as
the #1 place to live in the United States. It is also rated as the wealthiest community with more than 1,000 households in the U.S. and one of the most
expensive places to purchase a house.
if you would like to explore the
Lake San Marcos, Sandalwood or Verona Hills or other Near-Coast Communities.
Lake San Marcos Communities
Price Range-
Mid to High 200K's
Amenities-
Electronically controlled gate, tennis courts, a swimming pool, spa and walking trails.
Location-
(See a
MAP of the area) Northeast corner of the city of Vista, near
Guajome Regional Park
and also near Highway 76 that provides easy access to excellent shopping and to Highway I-5.
Price Range-
Low to High $200K Range, HOF $75/Mo.
Amenities-
Clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pool, spa and RV parking.
Location-
Near Highway 78 providing easy access to great shopping
(See a
MAP of the area).
The Inland communities featured below consist of two senior-popular golf course communities in Escondido, one gated, golf course
community in Valley Center and an upscale, classy, gated community in Fallbrook.
Keep in mind that there is a huge selection of other communities with homes of all styles and price ranges in
the Inland area that may be more appropriate for your personal retirement home .
Escondido is noted for its many excellent urban neighborhoods and its elegant, semi-rural homes
with outstanding views of hills, valleys and distant mountains. It is also noted for its many
moderately priced condominium communities.
Rancho Bernardo is an elegant Master-Planned Community within the city limits of San Diego,
"America's Finest City." It is characterized by its very low crime rate and by
offering the amenities, attractions and
ambiance of a Near-Perfect Retirement Destination.
Bonsall and Fallbrook are quiet, smaller cities with a choice of excellent urban or rural neighborhoods.
Their surrounding rural neighborhoods, contain many beautiful small farms, orchards (you can "grow nearly
anything " in their mild climate) and equestrian estates. Valley
Center is a rural town with many small farms, orchards, small ranches and
nearby Indian Gambling Casinos.
If you prefer gated communities, we have identified 18 gated communities in Escondido and 5
in Fallbrook, ranging in the price range from the mid $200K to Mid $2M
range.
if you would like to explore the
Hidden Meadows, Sonata, Emerald Heights Shady Grove, Woods Valley or other Inland Area Communities.
Keep in mind that these are only
five of hundreds of communities and neighborhoods in our Inland Area's cities.
The Community-
The community has a clubhouse, recreation facilities, swimming pool, tennis courts and the adjacent
Meadow Lake Golf Club
course.
Its Homes-
Hidden Meadows Has
approximately 1500 homes built in from the 1970's to 2004. They consist of
a few small 1 bedroom, 1 bath condos and a wide variety of very nice
one and two story detached homes built from the 1970's to 2004. They range
in price from the high $100K's for condominiums, and from the high $200K to $2M range for single
family homes with HOF from $0 to around $60 per month. Some homes are
on 1/2 A and larger lots. Some lots border the golf course and many
have excellent views- of the golf course, city lights and hills and
mountains.
Sonata-
Description-
This is a classy, upscale community with a fairly large selection of beautiful homes of various styles.
Its location between
The Vineyard at Escondido
golf course to the north and
Lake Hodges, with its many attractions to the south, provides a
unique feeling of isolation from the otherwise busy city of Escondido. This
peaceful atmosphere and natural beauty, coupled with year-around golfing
weather makes Sonata a very desirable community for retirees.
Its Location-
Located in southwest Escondido, Sonata is less than 2 miles south east of the huge
Westfield Shoppingtown Mall and
highway I-15 and approximately 7 miles south of downtown Escondido (see a
MAP
of the area).
The Community-
The community offers a clubhouse, tennis courts, a swimming pool and spa.
Its Homes-
Sonata has a variety of beautiful multi-level detached homes that were built
in the late 1980's. Their prices run from the High $300K to Low $600K range
and Home Owner's Fees run in the $124 to $236/month range. Their sizes are in the approximate 1800-3000 sq. ft. range.
Some homes have views of the golf course fairways and some have views of the beautiful San Pasqual
Valley.
Shady Grove-
Description & Price-
This is a classy, gated community of nearly new, 1 and 2
story, upscale homes ranging in size from approximately 2250 to 3400 sq. ft.
These homes, on lots averaging 10,000 sq. ft. in size are priced from
the mid $300K's to high $400K's. (see a
MAP
the area). They are examples of the large selection of beautiful homes on nice sized lots in Fallbrook.
We would be delighted to send you information on similar homes in the Fallbrook area
(please CONTACT US).
Woods Valley-
Description-
Valley Center has many small farms, some equestrian estates and a few gated communities with
single-story homes. Woods Valley is a unique gated community with many beautiful,
modern and spacious, single-story homes and fairways winding through the community. It is a community
of 270 residences, located on 430 acres. The homes in this community are surrounded by preserved oak groves,
rolling hills and more than 100 acres of natural open space. The Security gate has a surveillance camera that
shows who is at the gate on your TV set.
Its Homes-
The community contains 270 spacious, upscale, 1 and 2 story, upscale homes built in
2002-2006. Their size ranges from approximately 2100 to 4600 sq. ft. Their garages range from 2 to
4+ cars in size and their lot sizes range up to 1/2 Acre.
Home Prices-
The homes are priced from the mid $300K's to high $600K's. Home Owners Fees
run approximately $160/month and Mello Roos fees add an additional $200 -
$350 per month. .
Its Amenities-
Woods Valley is enhanced even further by such amenities
as lush landscaping, a community park, and the naturally
designed, 18-hole
Woods Valley Golf Club golf course that winds through the community.
Its Location-
Woods Valley is nestled in a rural hillside of Valley Center in northeast San Diego County (see a
MAP of the area). It is located approximately 2.5 miles from the Valley
Center business district and less than 5 miles from
Lake Wohlford .
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For Seniors who 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.
Patty Anderson,
Our Seniors Real Estate Specialist Will be Happy To Provide You With Detailed Information On Available Retiree-Friendly Real Estate.
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understanding the possibility that you may live through these
phases will help you to make a wise decision when you pick your retirement home.
Please let us know if you want to add New Homes to your search. Although MLS information is
usually not available on them, we will do our best to introduce you to new communities that offer homes
for sale that meet your requirements.
Below is an Overview of the New Home
Communities in North San Diego County as of July 2010:
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