Pads with a Pool

Weatherman says to expect temperatures in the nineties this mid-October week. Maybe a swimming pool should be on your list of features as you look away from the city.

This is another reason that East County is best; for a reasonable amount of money you actually get a bit of land with your house. A nice pool is one way to put that land to good use, and our Mediterranean type micro climate makes a pool all the more satisfying.

Here, for example, is a house atop Mount Miguel with a fantastic view of Mt. Helix and Point Loma. You see it has a lovely pool and it sits on almost 2 acres. Unaffordable? Not at less than $500k.

Take a look at 9418 Montemar Drive in Spring Valley:

For $448,000 you get 3 beds, 2 baths and 2,212 sq. ft. of mountain magic.

Ah, but is there a catch? Of course there’s a catch- It’s a fixer. True East County lovers aren’t afraid of a little work so this may still be the deal for you.

Here’s a look at the house itself:

Well OK, maybe that scared you off so let’s see what else we can find. Oh, this is nice! For a little more money we have a more civilized house at 10753 Avenida Catherina in Spring Valley. Start with the stats: 4 beds, 2 baths, 1,870 sq. ft., it’s listed at $539,000 which comes to $288/sq. ft.

Here’s that pool:

And here’s the house at 10753 Avenida Catherina:

This house also has central air and something called ‘boat facilities’.

Let’s find one more affordable home with a pool to get a sense of what’s available. Here’s another possibility for $620k (still a reasonable $302/sq.ft.) you get 3 beds, 2 baths and 2,056 square feet of house on 1.27 acres in Spring Valley. -And a pool!

3158 Fair Oaks Lane, Spring Valley 91978, starting with the pool and view:

And now the house itself. Listed 453 days, the agent seems to say that the price has been reduced $100k.

It’s close to Steele Canyon High School and Rancho San Diego Shopping.

Look for a future blog featuring homes with private heliports. Best wishes till then.

[data from generally reliable sources, please comment on any errors!]