La Costa Resort Villas - Condominium Townhomes
at the La Costa Resort in La Costa
The name La Costa, for many, conjures up images of golf, tennis, resort living by a pool, a fanciful spa. And why not?
The La Costa Resort and Spa was the first full service resort spa in the US, created back in the late 60s with the development of its famous golf course in South Carlsbad just minutes from the beach - a playground for the celebs from Hollywood, including the Rat Pack, and others with the time and money to spend luxuriating at the spa after a round of golf.
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While La Costa remains, for many, a destination resort, and famous golfers and tennis players abound at various times of the year, the resort is also known for its popular La Costa Resort Villas, built beginning in 2004 with Phase 1. Several phases have been built since, and no new construction is formally planned from what I have heard due to the economy. There are a number of resale La Costa Resort Villas available, however, which afford the buyers excellent second home and investment opportunities.
The La Costa Resort Villas are luxurious, fully furnished turn-key units, like checking into a 5-star hotel suite. They are unique in that owners may only use them for 120 days out of the year (while they are wholly owned condos you cannot live in them year-round as they are on commercial property).
The plus is that they are rentals for the remainder of the year (owners can rent themselves but most, I understand, participate in the La Costa Resort rental program for a percentage of the rent), allowing for a fabulous second home at a world class resort plus the bonus of rental income, which can be substantial for some units.
The La Costa Resort Villas range in size from about 575 SF up to over 2500 SF, with studio units plus 1 to 3 bedrooms and up to 4 baths. Views vary by unit, from courtyard, to pool, to ocean, and all units have either patios or balconies to enjoy the Southern California lifestyle.
Current prices of the La Costa Resort Villas range from about $550,000 to $1.25 million. There are substantial HOA fees (which include electricity, cable and hot water in addition to the traditional maintenance and landscaping) but one also must consider the amenities - excellent dining, golf, shopping, the famed spa. In some cases a sports membership is included in the sale which allows for special discounts at the resort for all the amenities.
The La Costa Resort Villas offer luxurious second home living plus rental income at a world class resort in beautiful Southern California along the Pacific Ocean. For more information, please feel free to contact me or start your search now...
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The Carlsbad real estate market has shifted quite a bit in the last several years, and buyers interested in homes at The Bay Collection near the beach in Carlsbad will find some favorable opportunities compared to when the community was first built, including an occasional short sale and REO..
Currently there are 8 homes at The Bay Collection for sale, ranging in size from 2964 SF up to 3352 SF, with 4 to 6 bedrooms and 4 or 5 baths. Home prices start at $875,000 for a wonderful ocean view home)(former model) with a large back yard and casita that is now a short sale (this home was priced at around a million when it came on the market early last year) and go up to $1.649 million (average price of the current listings is $1,216,624 at $332/SF; average time on market is 95 days). The price range of homes now is quite a bit less than we saw back in 2007 at the time when many homes were brand new.