Carlsbad is once again demonstrating a commitment to its SmartGrowth plan and to New Urbanism, with a new condo complex focusing on a blend of work, living, convenient transportation (no car needed) and mixed use space - a walkable transit village which is fast becoming a popular form of California real estate in Carlsbad and elsewhere along the coast.

Buyers of Carlsbad homes will have a new and exciting option available to them within the next year. Bluwater Crossing Condos are being built very close to the ocean and just ¾ mile north of Poinsettia on Avenida Encinas.

The concept here is work-live homes, where residents can select from one of 66 town homes and 12 affordable units (provided they meet the income guidelines) in 13 buildings. But the real appeal is that this complex is located adjacent to the Coaster Train Station, which allows someone to work at home or commute downtown and never use a car. They can also easily walk to the beach just a few minutes away (less than 1/4 mile as the crow flies). In addition to the Coaster (train) there is also a bus stop at the station (The Breeze) so transportation will be a snap.

These Carlsbad condominiums will have 3 different floors plans with living space ranging from 2243 to 2743 SF, dramatic ceiling heights on the upper floor. A subterranean garage will provide resident parking. Here's a copy of the site plan.

In addition, there will be 21,700 SF of commercial/retail space adjacent to the complex providing services (and possibly jobs) to the residents. A 3600 SF daycare center will also be built. For those who commute by car (to San Diego and points south, or north to Los Angeles), access to the I5 freeway is ¾ mile away.

Living at Bluwater Crossing will provide a great seaside lifestyle, with the ability to work at home, take public transportation for meetings downtown or for fun and avoid the freeways, walk to shopping and take a short stroll to the beach to surf or watch the sun set.

Pricing information should be available shortly.

If I can answer any questions about the area, or the housing markiet in Carlsbad, please do not hesitate to phone or text message me at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.

UPDATE 4/22/08:

Construction is well under way and the community is starting to take shape. Pricing has not been released yet.

UPDATE January 16, 2009 - pricing not finalizd yet but expected soon. Construction is making good proress. Will provide more updates soon.

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If I can provide more information about this area or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360
or email me at JDowler@remax.net.

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