Carlsbad Real Estate News and Views

Here's the REAL scoop on living in Carlsbad ~ beaches, things to do, places to eat, community events, and of course neighborhoods, homes and the Carlsbad real estate market in general, including surrounding communities like Encinitas, Cardiff, San Marcos, Oceanside, Solana Beach and Del Mar.

From a Hole in the Ground in Encinitas to a Whole Foods Market - Well, Almost

The Whole Foods Market at Pacific Station has been in process for some time, and it has been fun to watch the progress from a hole in the ground in Encinitas to a Whole Foods Market. We still have a ways to go but it will be worth it.

Here are a few shots taken over a fairly long period, the most recent this afternoon.

September 2008

Beginning the construction at Pacific Station in Encinitas California

Beginning the construction at Pacific Station in Encinitas California

I did my first post way back in December 2007 - Whole Foods Market is Coming to Town - Encinitas, That Is

June 2009

On-going construction at Pacific Station in Encinitas California

On-going construction at Pacific Station in Encinitas California

 

The other cool thing about this project is that the developer donated all the sand they dug up and had it carted over to Carlsbad for rebuilding Ponto Beach, a sand replenishment project in South Carlsbad back in the early part of this year.

As of September 2009

On-going construction at Pacific Station in Encinitas California

On-going construction at Pacific Station in Encinitas California

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Carlsbad Real Estate - Video Tour of La Costa Ridge (gated community) in La Costa, Carlsbad CA

Carlsbad real estate at La Costa Ridge in La Costa, CarlsbadThe Carlsbad real estate market offer buyers a number of choices of new construction housing, including resales of newly built homes. The La Costa area in South Carlsbad has a couple of planned communities that still have new homes for sale. The most dramatic is La Costa Ridge, a gated community built on the highest point in South Carlsbad.

La Costa Ridge consists of 4 neighborhoods (Fiori, Messina, San Vincenzo, and Dolcetto), each by a different builder, a variety of home styles, sizes, and price ranges, and some terrific views of the back country, vistas to the north and south, views of the La Costa area, and in some cases the distant ocean and lagoon.

READ MORE (an early post from 2007):

La Costa Ridge: Master Planned Community at La Costa in Carlsbad

Current Homes for Sale and Pricing: Currently there are 13 Carlsbad homes for sale in La Costa Ridge in the MLS (NOTE: builders may have others that are under construction and ready at a future date TBD); several of these are resales, the rest are newly built and ready to go. Prices, which have moderated since La Costa Ridge first started selling, are very favorable given the size, location, and views: $781,341 (in the lowest priced area) up to $1,475,000, ranging in size from 2844 SF up to 4873  SF (3 to 5 bedrooms and 4 to 6 baths), some with incredible views, including the mountains and the ocean. 

Enjoy the video tour of this beautiful residential area

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Encinitas Real Estate - More Updates on the Lofts at Moonlight Beach

Moonlight Beach in Encinitas California on a Summer eveningThere is some great news for buyers in the Encinitas real estate market who are looking for new construction near the Encinitas beaches.

The Lofts at Moonlight Beach are nearing completion and they are ON SALE. While they have been marketed for some time, the developer has recently announced a significant price reduction of all units of approximately 15% - 19% 

Prices for this high-end condos 3 blocks from Moonlight Beach and a block from the downtown area of Encinitas range from $1,209,465 (there are 2 at this price, with 1561 SF of living space) up to $2,143,679 for the largest unit (about $743/Sf to $857/SF).

Two of the residential units are now reserved and units are available to show. Give me a call and I will happy to assist you with these new condos, or other Encinitas real estate that meets YOUR needs and requirements. 

READ MORE:  

Buying a Loft - Make Sure It's What you Want

Encinitas Real Estate - Updates on the Lofts at Moonlight Beach

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Carlsbad Homes - Seaside Work-Live Condos at Bluwater Crossing

 The BluWater construction site in CarlsbadCarlsbad is once again demonstrating a commitment to its SmartGrowth plan and to New Urbanism, with a new condo complex focusing on a blend of work, living, convenient transportation (no car needed) and mixed use space - a walkable transit village which is fast becoming a popular form of California real estate in Carlsbad and elsewhere along the coast.

Buyers of Carlsbad homes will have a new and exciting option available to them within the next year. Bluwater Crossing Condos are being built very close to the ocean and just ¾ mile north of Poinsettia on Avenida Encinas.

The concept here is work-live homes, where residents can select from one of 66 town homes and 12 affordable units (provided they meet the income guidelines) in 13 buildings. But the real appeal is that this complex is located adjacent to the Coaster Train Station, which allows someone to work at home or commute downtown and never use a car. They can also easily walk to the beach just a few minutes away (less than 1/4 mile as the crow flies). In addition to the Coaster (train) there is also a bus stop at the station (The Breeze) so transportation will be a snap.

               

These Carlsbad condominiums will have 3 different floors plans with living space ranging from 2243 to 2743 SF, dramatic ceiling heights on the upper floor. A subterranean garage will provide resident parking. Here's a copy of the site plan.

 The Coaster Station adjacent to the Bluwater community in CarlsbadIn addition, there will be 21,700 SF of commercial/retail space adjacent to the complex providing services (and possibly jobs) to the residents. A 3600 SF daycare center will also be built. For those who commute by car (to San Diego and points south, or north to Los Angeles), access to the I5 freeway is ¾ mile away.

Living at Bluwater Crossing will provide a great seaside lifestyle, with the ability to work at home, take public transportation for meetings downtown or for fun and avoid the freeways, walk to shopping and take a short stroll to the beach to surf or watch the sun set.

Pricing information should be available shortly.

If I can answer any questions about the area, or the housing markiet in Carlsbad, please do not hesitate to phone or text message me at (760) 840-1360 or email me at JDowler@remax.net.

 

UPDATE 4/22/08:

Construction is well under way and the community is starting to take shape. Pricing has not been released yet.

 

UPDATE January 16, 2009 - pricing not finalizd yet but expected soon. Construction is making good proress. Will provide more updates soon.

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