Carlsbad Real Estate News and Views

New Construction Homes at Rockrose at the Foothills in Carlsbad

Buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market looking for new construction homes should think about Rockrose at the Foothills in Carlsbad.

This eco-savvy collection of new construction homes is being built adjacent to the master planned community of Calavera Hills in east Carlsbad at Cannon Road and El Camino Real. No models are available for preview yet but construction has begun (see photos).

My guess is homes may be ready for occupancy starting in mid to late 2010 but time will tell - as I get more information I will pass it along.

Read More: Carlsbad Village by the Sea

My understanding is that Rockrose at the Foothills will feature 4 floor plans including a single story style (Read more if you are on the hunt for single story homes in the Carlsbad real estate market and nearby communities) ranging in size from 2116 SF up to 3167 SF, with pricing they anticipate to start in the $600,000s which is consistent with other new home communities.

There will be around 482 homes built in the 157 acre community that will feature a recreation center with pool, barbecue, and fireplace. Rockrose at the Foothills will have substantial open space preserved along with hiking trails, as is true in other Carlsbad planned communities.

The new Carlsbad High School is scheduled to be built across the street from the community, presumably breaking ground in late 2010 (there have been several lawsuits, two of which I understand have been settled) with an anticipated opening in 2013.

There is also a new 13+ acre community park that will be constructed between Rockrose at the Foothills and El Camino Real but this is not scheduled to be built until between 2013 and 2118.

Stay tuned for updates on the progress of Rockrose at the Foothills in Carlsbad, more precise pricing, and photos.

Interested in other New Construction in the Carlsbad real estate market and nearby? Let me know - I've seen them all and will be happy to arrange a personal tour for you and guide you through the purchase process

La Costa Oaks - Rockledge (high $600s to mid $700s)

La Costa Oaks - CopperWood ($700s and $800s)

La Costa Greens - Viridian ($900s)

La Costa Greens - Trieste (high $600s to high $700s)

La Costa Greens - Avellino  (townhomes in the high $400s and $500s)

La Costa Greens - SolTerra (mid to high $500s)

53Melrose (mid $500s)

Quail Pointe in Encinitas (from the mid $900s)

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La Costa - A Great Residential Community in Carlsbad

La Costa Greens - Master Planned Community

La Costa Oaks - Master Planned Community in La Costa Carlsbad

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Buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market who are seeking new homes (i.e., new construction), and who would like to take advantage of $8000 first time home buyer tax credit, have a number of options.

The newest opportunity, now available for purchase, in the Carlsbad real estate market are new homes at Rockledge, in the La Costa Oaks subdivision in La Costa.

The La Costa area of Carlsbad, anchored by the famed La Costa Resort and Spa, has offered a number of new home subdivisions in recent years, including La Costa Ridge, La Costa Greens, and La Costa Oaks. 

READ MORE:  

Carlsbad Village by the Sea  

La Costa - A Great Residential Community in South Carlsbad

Rockledge is on the east side of Rancho Santa Fe Road (as you head toward San Elijo Hills) which puts it within a couple of miles from the Henry's Fresh Food Market, the CVS, a couple of restaurants and several other stores. You are about 15 - 20 minutes to the Carlsbad and Encinitas beaches, as well as golf at La Costa and the Four Seasons, and all the dining and shopping along El Camino Real.

Some reasons to like Carlsbad new homes at Rockledge: 

A top selling point is that children will attend the top-ranked Encinitas Schools - Encinitas Union and San Dieguito Union High School districts (you can check School Digger or Great Schools for more information). 

You can buy a brand new Carlsbad home with about 1900 SF to almost 2500 SF for less than $290/SF - practically unheard of in our area even with the price shifts we have seen

Only 43 homes will be built in this village, keeping the community small as compared to some subdivisions like Bressi Ranch. 

Residents will have access to a private club, The Oaks Club, with competition-sized swimming pool, wading pool, picnic and BBQ areas, plus an exercise facility, gathering room and gourmet catering kitchen. A second Club will be built with an expected completion date of late 2009. 

An incentive of $10K is available if you use on of their preferred lenders, which can be used for flooring, upgrades or closing costs. 

You can qualify for the $10,000 new home buyers credit in California (DEADLINE July 2 - JUST ANNOUNCED), and, if you are a first time buyer, the first time home buyers credit of up to $8000 

There are 5 Carlsbad homes in Phase One available, priced between $602,490 and $706,990. Homes, all of which are two-story with 2-car garages, range in size from 1913 SF up to 2463 SF, with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths up to 4 bedrooms and 3 baths in 3 floor plans.  A number of these homes have canyon and ocean (distant) views due to their elevation on the hill looking west. Styles include Tuscan, Santa Barbara and Spanish.

Landscaping is included for the front yard (which is not typical for the new homes built in the area) but not the rear so factor in that additional cost. Average lot sizes are around 5000 SF. 

Property taxes and Mello Roos total about 1.3% which is similar to other new subdivisions in Carlsbad; HOA fees will range from about $242/month to $246/month.

In the current Carlsbad real estate market, the new homes at Rockledge are pretty impressive in terms of quality and price. And being in the Encinitas School District is a huge plus.

Expected completion time for this phase of new construction is late September to early October 2009. 

If I can provide more information or arrange a personal tour of these new Carlsbad homes, please let me know. I have toured them and was very impressed.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: TODAY, July 2, is the last day to fax applications in for the $10,000 tax credit in California - this was just announced on the CA Franchises Tax Board site after this post was written. But you can still get a great home at a great price.

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Carlsbad buyers who want new construction, and who also would like to take advantage of the $10,000 new home tax credit in California, has some terrific options. The newest opportunity, now selling, is at CopperWood. 

The La Costa area of Carlsbad, anchored by the famed La Costa Resort and Spa, has offered a number of new home opportunities in recent years, including La Costa Ridge, La Costa Greens, and La Costa Oaks. 

READ MORE: 

Carlsbad Village by the Sea

La Costa - A Great Residential Community in South Carlsbad 

CopperWood is located on the west side of Rancho Santa Fe Road adjacent to the existing La Oaks development, just a short distance from the Henry's Fresh Food Market, the CVS, a couple of restaurants and several other stores. You are about 15 - 20 minutes to the Carlsbad and Encinitas beaches.

Some things to know: 

A top selling point is that children will attend the top-ranked Encinitas Schools - Encinitas Union and San Dieguito Union High School districts (you can check School Digger or Great Schools for more information).

You can buy a brand new home over 3000 SF for less than $250/SF - practically unheard of in our area even with the price shifts we have seen 

Only 53 homes will be built, keeping the community small 

Residents will have access to a private club, The Oaks Club, with competition-sized swimming pool, wading pool, picnic and BBQ areas, plus an exercise facility, gathering room and gourmet catering kitchen

An incentive of $10K is available if you use a preferred lender - this can be used for flooring, upgrades or closing costs. 

You can qualify for the $10,000 new home buyers credit in California, and, if you are a first time buyer, the first time home buyers credit of up to $8000 

There are two Carlsbad homes in Phase One still available, priced at $815,190 and $796,000 with 8 homes (1 has been reserved) in Phase Two just released. Homes, all two-story but some with downstairs master bedrooms, range in size from 3,189 SF up to 3688 SF, with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths up to 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths.  Styles include Tuscan, Santa Barbara and Spanish. Prices in the latest release are from $754,490 to $810,990, landscaping not included. Some homes offer dramatic La Costa Canyon and distant ocean views. 

If I can provide more information or arrange a personal tour, please let me know.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

It was just announced TODAY that JULY 2 is the last day to fax applications for the $10,000 new home buyer tax credit in California since they have reached the limit.

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I often get asked by home buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market about new construction homes and their availability.

We had a good amount of new construction (mostly detached homes) in the last several years, especially in South Carlsbad, and much of that is now gone, with a few exceptions (some condos at The Bluffs, detached homes in the $1 Million range at La Costa Ridge, new homes at Viridian and Trieste at La Costa Greens - prices and availability have changed since there article were written). But there is more on the way. 

Carlsbad home buyers who wish to take advantage of the $10,000 new home tax credit may have some other options this year at La Costa Greens, in addition to what you can read about in my recent post, Ways to Spend the California $10,000 Tax Credit.

DON'T FORGET about the $8,000 First TIme Home Buyer Credit also if you meet the qualifications. Imagine - you COULD get up to a total of $18,000 in tax credits.

READ MORE:  $8000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit

Avellino at La Costa Greens will feature 2 and 3-story attached town homes in a small complex of about 80 homes just east of El Camino Real (within walking distance to shopping and restaurants, unless you play the lazy Californian). There are 3 plans available, ranging in size from 1650 SF up to 2216 SF, all with private yards that vary in size. Two-car garages are part of the package. Buyers, if they purchase in time, will have the option to include elevators (a plus in the 3 story) as well as some configurations to include 2 masters instead of a master plus 2 bedrooms. 

A number of units will have nice views of the La Costa hills on the other side of the golf course.

READ MORE:

La Costa Greens - Master Planned Community

La Costa - A Great Neighborhood in Carlsbad, California 

Units will be in several different configurations - 2 units, 3 units (with the 3-story unit in the middle), and 4 units. Phase 1 is expected to be ready for closing and occupancy by the end of November 2009.  Pricing has not been finalized but my guess (and chatting with the sales person) is we may see these units starting in the mid $500s. 

HOA fees are about $205 with total property taxes including Mello Roos at 1.3%. Residents will have use of the popular Presidio, the private residents club with swimming pool, spa, gourmet kitchen and meeting rooms.

Children will attend Poinsettia Elementary School in the Carlsbad Schools (most La Costa Greens communities are in the San Marcos School District). 

Why not give me a call to learn more about the new construction options available to you in our popular Carlsbad real estate market?

You may want to look at the most recent Carlsbad real estate market report - prices are creeping up over the last few months and there is some great housing market information if you are considering buying or selling in Carlsbad.

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Excitement is mounting as the time for these fabulous condos at Bluwater Crossing nears completion and the public will be able to tour them...and of course buy.

The first phase of 11 live-work loft condos at Bluwater Crossing will be coming on the market very soon, with two model homes to tour. If your vision is to own urban-like loft with space for your art gallery, boutique, design store or similar business, within walking distance to the beach and commuter rail, you will fall in love with these new Carlsbad homes and the vision of the community.

READ MORE: Carlsbad Village by the Sea

Prices have not yet been released but indications are they will be very favorable, given the size of these homes (2300 SF+ depending on floor plan), interior finishes, and close proximity to the beach and commuter rail.

With gated garage parking for homeowners, large first floor space with garage door opening for your business (or use as additional living space if you choose), dramatic high ceilings and numerous windows in the residences, dedicated retail space in the community, and a short walk to the beach, what more could you ask for in a new Carlsbad home?

I had a personal tour a few days ago and these homes are amazing. The developer's vision of creating dramatic live-work spaces with environmentally sensitive features in an urban-feel contemporary community has been masterfully achieved.

Plantings, fire pits, and fountains create pleasant pathways and areas to enjoy time with friends and neighbors. Businesses are expected to be diverse - boutiques, architecture or design firms, galleries - and must meet the requirements of the CC and Rs (certain businesses are not permitted), with business permits obtained through the City of Carlsbad.

For more information about the area, and Carlsbad real estate ini general, please feel free to call or email me. I am happy to arrange a personal tour of these fabulous homes in the very near future

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Things are moving along at the Bluwater condos in terms of construction, and I understand they are getting close to being able to release the pricing.

Here is some updated information for folks interested in the innovative and exciting condo townhomes at Bluwater Crossing. As you may know from my previous article, this complex is within walking distance to the Carlsbad beaches and adjacent to the Poinsettia Coaster Station:

• The majority of the homes are designed at live-work lofts ( some townhomes without the work space option will be part of a later phase) with the work space on the 1^st floor, with front and rear access to your business.

• You are not required to have a business to live there and can use the 1^st floor work space for personal purposes.

• Folks who do own or want to start up businesses must meet the Carlsbad guidelines for appropriateness (full information is in the CC and Rs; the town will issue permits for businesses that meet the requirements - no restaurants, bars, tattoo parlors, medical or dental facilities, but an interior design business, CPA, attorney or similar would be considered appropriate)

• Business owners MUST live in the residence space upstairs for 1 year. Leasing possibilities exist beyond that time frame

• There will be established business hour guidelines (limits) to be followed for the entire week (e.g., no earlier than 7 am or later than 7 pm Monday through Friday)

• The development anticipates a release date for Phase 1 in approximately late February but that is subject to change.

As noted before, there are additional buildings on site that will be dedicated to retail. The vision for these businesses includes child care, a "green" dry cleaner, a restaurant and similar enterprises that will enhance the quality of life in this innovative complex. Affordable housing (apartments) will also be available.

I will continue to post information as I learn of it, including the pricing - feel free to call or email with questions.

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If you are considering buying a loft, make sure it's what you want. All lofts are NOT the same and may not meet your lifestyle requirements. 

Previous update article on the Bluwater Crossing Live-Work lofts

SPECIAL NOTE: As readers may know, the Carlsbad Marathon is next Sunday January 25 beginning at 6 am (this includes a half marathon). The sale staff for Bluwater Crossing will host an informational booth on Friday (2 - 6), Saturday (10 - 5) and Sunday (7 - 12) at the Carlsbad Mall where the marathon starts.  Stop by for some information and get a free keychain (while supplies last).

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