If you leave a comment, Jim will visit your blog and comment.The Franciscan is a condominium complex just west of State Highway 163 in Mission Valley in San Diego, California.

The Franciscan is directly across the street from world-class shopping at Fashion Valley Mall, where you can also catch the San Diego Trolley for Old Town and further points south, including Tijuana, Mexico; and Qualcomm Stadium and further points east, including San Diego State University.

While some would consider it within walking distance of Sea World, Fiesta Island, and much of Mission Bay, as well as the University of San Diego, biking, skateboarding, or a short car drive are probably more reasonable. If you like golf, the Riverwalk Golf Course is also across the street.

The Franciscan is #13 on the Mission Valley map below. For information on the other complexes in Mission Valley, click on the map to go to my web site and then click on the same map there.

Mission Valley, San Diego, California

 

The Franciscan is a gated community built in 1971 and has 193 units ranging from 505 to 1,100 square feet and floor plans of one bedroom and one bathroom, two bedrooms and one bathroom, or two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are a couple of studio units, which are the 505-square-feet unit. To the best of my knowledge, none of the units have in-unit laundry hookups.

HOA fees are $290 per month and include Cable/TV services, common area maintenance, exterior landscaping, exterior building and roof maintenance, hot water, limited insurance, termite control, sewer, and trash pickup.

Amenities at The Franciscan include water features, swimming pool, spa, outdoor grills, common area laundry, and fitness center. It has a great central location in Mission Valley which has its own great location in central San Diego. Within minutes of The Franciscan by foot, bike, skateboard, San Diego Trolley, or car is downtown San Diego, including Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres; historican Old Town San Diego; Qualcomm Stadium; world-class beaches, shopping, and food; and everything else that the Mission Valley lifestyle has to offer.

As of July 21, 2009, there were no units for sale in The Franciscan. Unit #264, a two bedroom/two bathroom unit of 957 square feet, closed escrow on July 20, 2009, at a price of $215,000.

Prior year sales NOT INCLUDING the above unit:

  • 2009 - None
  • 2008 - 9 units ranging in price from $115,000 to $194,900
    1 studio, 557 SF, $115,000
    4 one bedroom/one bathroom units, 664 and 770 SF, $140,000 to $182,500
    1 two bedroom/one bathroom unit, 865 SF, $186,900
    3 two bedroom/two bathroom units, 957 and 1,004 SF, $184,900 to $194,900
  • 2007 - 10 units ranging in price from $115,000 (studio) to $300,000 (2/2)
  • 2006 - 11 units ranging in price from $220,000 (1/1) to $310,000 (2/2)
  • 2005 - 12 units ranging in price from $214,000 (studio) to $340,000 (2/2)
  • 2004 - 13 units ranging in price from $150,000 (1/1) to $365,000 (2/2)
  • 2003 - 21 units ranging in price from $150,000 (1/1) to $272,000 (2/2)
  • 2002 - 20 units ranging in price from $135,000 (1/1) to $238,000 (2/2)
  • 2001 - 20 units ranging in price from $130,000 (1/1) to $189,000 (2/2)
  • 2000 - 9 units ranging in price from $70,000 (studio) to $160,500 (2/2)

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6 Comments on Mission Valley Condos, San Diego CA: The Franciscan

JUL
27
2009

Jim, I'm not shopping for SD real estate... and that photo of Zoey the Cool Cat on the back of the chair is incredible! :)  :)  :) 
9:56pm • #1
JUL
28
2009

Jim,

This looks like a beautiful place to live! The pool looks so inviting! I used to live in Southern California. I grew up there. Love the San Diego area! That cat is adorable, she just seems to want to stretch out everywhere! LOL!

Have a wonderful week!

Judy
9:35am • #2
JUL
31
2009
1,057,134 Points 27 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hey, Shoshana - But if you do decide to shop for some San Diego real estate, you know that I'm available, and I'll even have Zoey the Cool Cat welcome you to San Diego and put on the best contortionist show by a kitty cat that you've ever seen. Just make sure you bring your camera and plan to say for awhile -- LOL.

Hey, Judy - And you left Southern California for Bellingham, Washington? Hmmm. Well, okay, I will freely admit that you didn't do too badly choosing Bellingham. My second-favorite national park, Olympic National Park, is not too far from you. It was my favorite until I went to Yellowstone but I'd go back to either of them in a heartbeat, especially Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic.
11:38pm • #3
FEB
23
2011

Hey Jim - is your condo market seeing the pick up that I keep hearing about on the national news. I am in the Nashville condo market and am just not seeing any massive change since 2009.
5:08pm • #4
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Grant – The condo market in Mission Valley is booming right now, and has been doing well for 2-3 years now. The condo market downtown, which are all much more expensive, is still having trouble.
9:15pm • #5
OCT
12
2011

Just stopping by to check out some of your earlier posts on Mission Valley condos.
9:11pm • #6


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