When people shop for homes in North County San Diego they are typically underwhelmed by what they can get for their money. In any price range, really, people usually want just a bit more than their maximum price threshold will buy. $1.2M buyers want features found in $1.5M homes, and $700,000 buyers want the features of $1M homes. There are usually tradeoffs required in the San Diego real estate market.
The tradeoffs are most frequent when people shop for homes in top San Diego school districts. For years the Carmel Valley schools have been the most highly rated public schools in San Diego County. As a result, the prices of Carmel Valley homes have held up very well compared to other neighborhoods in this past market cycle. Four bedrooms homes with 3,000 square feet of living area on relatively small lots still routinely sell above $1Million in zip code 92130. Luxury homes in Carmel Valley are still priced closer to $2 Million and up.
A good alternative to Carmel Valley for North County San Diego luxury home buyers is Rancho Penasquitos. The West side of Rancho Penasquitos has some very large four to six bedroom houses on larger lots than are typical in Carmel Valley. And the schools serving West Rancho Penasquitos are excellent. Part of the Poway Unified School district, Westview High School in Rancho Penasquitos recently ranked higher than Torrey Pines High in Carmel Valley. And PQ still enjoys the cool breezes of the 56 corridor, keeping the climate ideal even during hot San Diego summers.
Here is a good example of a luxury home in Rancho Penasquitos that is currently for sale (since the beginning of August). Nearly 4,000 square feet, tastefully upgraded and decorated, the sellers are accepting offers in the range $899,000 to $959,900.
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The Schiering Team: Geoffrey and Anne-Marie
San Diego Real Estate Professionals at Keller Williams (619) 200-7612 homes@sdrealtypros.com http://www.sdrealtypros.com        
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Geoffrey Schiering (J.D./M.B.A. Broker/Realtor). San Diego homes sale leader since 1999. Specializing in San Diego luxury homes transactions in La Jolla, Del Mar, Carmel Valley and Rancho Santa Fe. The Schiering Team provides world-class service to buyers and sellers of houses, condos, and investment properties throughout San Diego County. Call 619-200-7612
