Spring Valley Blues
‘rotten neighbors’ strike again
Last Monday we told you about the Rotten Neighbors web site and the negative effect it can have on property values. Today I am sad to report that the news is full of a story involving approximately 11 sex offenders living together in a Spring Valley family neighborhood. This isn’t new- here’s an earlier story on the same subject. Few San Diegans are aware of Spring Valley other than its famous weekend swap meet and Mt. San Miguel, studded with antennae. Now they have a different and unfortunate mental image that may stick with this sprawling community just east of the City.
I’d like to take a few words to suggest that there are some very nice neighborhoods in Spring Valley. Some look a bit run down, some are old but well maintained, and others are new and thriving. There are regular homes, condos, and mobile homes available to fit any reasonable budget.
Good neighbors
Good neighbors make all the difference.
Let’s take a look at some recent sales for a hint of what’s available.
3184 Chelsea Park Cir
Sold for $410,000 on Feb 8
3 br 2 ba 1,824 sqft
Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1979
Price/sqft: $225
9723 Birch St
Sold for $340,000 on Feb 8
3 br 2 ½ ba 1,865 sqft
Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1990
Price/sqft: $182
8718 Kelso St
Sold for $310,000 on Feb 8
3 br 1 ½ ba 1,632 sqft
Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1958
Price/sqft: $190
Lot Size: 6300.0 sqft
8107 Cameron Dr
Sold for $340,156 on Feb 7
3 br 1 ba 1,000 sqft
Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1960
Price/sqft: $340
Lot Size: 6300.0 sqft
Sales happen!
Many more homes sold recently in Spring Valley.
Of course you want a trouble free neighborhood. You can investigate a community by following the links at some previous blogs: Rotten Neighbors, and a slew of other links.
You can follow my East County blog or here, and Carol’s Hillcrest, North Park and Ocean Beach blog. You’re at Redfin, the unbiased source for local real estate information.
[data from generally reliable sources, please comment on any errors!]
