For buyers seeking affordable homes in today's Encinitas real estate market, Pacific Pines Racquet Club condominiums may provide just the right setting.

Located in south Encinitas along El Camino Real, Pacific Pines Condominiums (officially the Pacific Pines Racquet Club) is less than 2 miles to the Encinitas beaches.

READ MORE:  Encinitas - an Eclectic Seaside Community 

Pacific Pines Racquet Club is a conversion in 2002/2003 with all new carpet, appliances (including stackable washer and dryer), granite counters and beautiful wood cabinets, and 3 floor plans - 1 bedroom/1 bath, 2 bedroom/1 bath and 2 bedroom/2 bath ranging in size from 810 to 906 SF. The Pacific Pines condos are in 2-story buildings on rolling hills amidst pine and eucalyptus trees which ass to the appeal and attractiveness of this complex. 

When the homes were brought on the market they were priced in the $200s and low $300s, however the shifts in the housing market now provide a great opportunity at Pacific Pines to buy a recently remodeled condo. 

In addition to being close to the beaches of Cardiff and Encinitas, and within a couple of miles south of the EL Camino Shopping corridor with all the shopping (Trader Joe's, Vons, Albertsons, Henry's Market are the major grocery stores) and dining you could want, the Pacific Pines Racquet Club offers racquetball, volleyball and tennis, a heated swimming pool with spa, a fitness center, barbecue and picnic area, clubhouse with kitchen, and additional laundry room if needed. 

Currently there are 6 Pacific Pines condos on the market ranging from $170,000 to $214,900. Five of the 6 are short sales, with 1 REO. 

Residents pay HOA fees of approximately $245/month to $257/month (these should be verified during the transaction). There are no Mello Roos fees. Children will attend the San Dieguito schools. 

For affordable condos near the beach in the Encinitas real estate market, Pacific Pines Condominiums are worth a look.

READ MORE: Encinitas Real Estate Market - Market Report for July 2009 (with links to earlier reports)

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