Oceanside real estate buyers have lots of opportunities these days, and pricing is lower on average here than in any other North County coastal community.
Oceanside (the 2000 census puts the population at 160,000) is sandwiched between Camp Pendleton, the northernmost "community" in San Diego County, and Carlsbad, with several miles of coastal frontage. The community extends inland to Bonsall and also borders Vista.
Buyers who are seeking a detached home in the $500K and under range will find the gated community (2 gates, one for residents only) of South Ridge Estate appealing. This community, built around 1990, offers both single story and two story homes in a Spanish style with tile roofs. Homes are located along 4 meandering streets on rolling hills not far from the Calavera Hills area of Carlsbad.
There are 5 Oceanside homes for sale in South Ridge Estates as of this writing, ranging in size from a little over 2400 SF (single story) to about 3200 SF, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 baths. Prices range from $460,000 to $525,888 (top of variable range). Only 3 homes have been sold thus far in 2008 at an average price of $523,633 ($176/SF). HOA fees are approximately $110/month; there are no Mello Roos fees in this community.
There is ample shopping within 2 miles or less, and residents have easy access to the 78 freeway to head inland to the I-15 or west to the 5 along the coast. Beaches are about 20 minutes.
Visit the Oceanside website for more details on the city. Children attend the Vista Union Schools.
READ MORE:
Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside - A Bit of California History
A Stroll on the Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, California
For condo living along the ocean in Oceanside (some homes with views), read about North Coast Village Condos by the Sea.
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