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Robertson Ranch in Carlsbad CA - Then and Now Photos

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

August 22, 2015 06:11 AM

Then and Now - At Robertson Ranch in Carlsbad CA

The Robertson Ranch area in north Carlsbad has undergone a dramatic transformation in the last couple of years, from acres and acres of tomato fields to a large master planned community under development (no houses yet). Throwback Thursday 2 days late!!

Here we were then...

Robertson Ranch tomato fields

Tomato fields at Robertson Ranch

And here we are today at Robertson Ranch. Actual construction of homes has not quite begun but looks like they are ready and they are starting to announce the first phse of homes (1 of 4 communities). Stay tuned for more updates on homes at Robertson Ranch.

Robertson Ranch today in Carlsbad, almost to start building houses

Carlsbad's Robertson Ranch today

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David Shamansky

US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO

Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Hey Jeff I am not seeing the pics. Wonder if its my browser speed?

Aug 22, 2015 06:43 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

David Shamansky

Weird, they WERE there but now I don't see them either, plus I don't see the rest of what I wrote, either. The editor is having fun again. May need to redo

Jeff

Aug 22, 2015 08:06 AM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

And those new homes are much needed. I wish we had that kind of space here. :(

Aug 22, 2015 08:15 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I liked the fields of tomatoes. And I've had to type my copy and then load my photos last on several occassions lately to get my photos to show up.

So what's the price range going to be on these new homes?

Aug 22, 2015 09:06 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Just wait until you have photos of the new development when the houses are complete.

Aug 22, 2015 09:06 AM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

While homes and shelter are needed, I think I would miss the open fields and farms.

Aug 22, 2015 09:58 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Jane Peters

Big space is definitely running out here unless you move inland.

Jeff

Aug 22, 2015 11:55 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Tammy Lankford

First time I had had this issue with photos. Weird.

We don't know the pricing yet - they have just released some information on the proposed floor plans. I am guess at least in the $700s to start and then over a million for the largest floor plan in the first community they are releasing

Jeff

Aug 22, 2015 11:57 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Chris Ann Cleland

It will indeed be a big change. I'll probably take photos throughout the process

Jeff

Aug 22, 2015 11:58 PM

Chris Ann Cleland

Gainesville, VA

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Gabe Sanders

Well it IS a shame. I know more housing is needed, but it's still hard to see beautiful agricultural land and open space being turned into planned communities. The traffic along this main road is going to really change

Jeff

Aug 23, 2015 12:00 AM

Gabe Sanders

Stuart, FL

Noah Seidenberg

Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL

Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

That's progress Jeff. I am sure that many locals are unhappy.

Aug 23, 2015 12:20 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

That will be fun to see. And when it's complete, take photos every five years. The difference that maturing trees can make over the years is amazing.

Aug 23, 2015 08:39 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff we need more housing which means building on open land, but it is a shame to lose those beautiful green fields.

Aug 23, 2015 08:41 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Noah Seidenberg

There are plenty of people who are not happy but others who are. There are always buyers around who want new housing, and to get that, well, land has to be built on

Jeff

Aug 23, 2015 09:07 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Chris Ann Cleland

It's true. You see some pretty dramatic changes just driving through some of the communities that were built 10 years ago, and 5 years ago. And looking back at some of the photos is pretty shocking.

Jeff

Aug 23, 2015 09:08 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

George Souto

It has always been a tough call - losing open space for development. The good thing is that Carlsbad still has a fair amount of open space that cannot be developed. I've been driving by these tomato fields for years and it's taken some getting used to with all the changes. Having 700+ houses here in the next few years will be even more shocking

Jeff

Aug 23, 2015 09:11 AM