The San Elijo Hills master planned community in San Marcos continues to be a popular residential neighborhood. With affordable housing, and a range of attached and detached homes from the $300s up to around $2 million, and the walkability of this new community, San Elijo Hills remains a destination of choice for many.
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Gorgeous views, upscale construction, a location atop the highest point in North County San Diego, reasonable affordability (as compared to the coastal communities) and a host of community services combine to make this a popular community for first time buyers and those who are moving up or even downsizing.
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But all is not rosy here...at least it has not been until recently.
A strong appeal of this San Elijo Hills was that it was billed as a model of a small town, with homes surrounding a town center, with a host of stores and services to meet the needs of nearby residents. The developer, however, has taken far longer to deliver on the promise than anyone expected...years longer, in fact. Folks moved into San Elijo Hills back in the early 2000s but the construction of the promised retail establishments has been significantly delayed.
Up until recently, the only retail was the local Chevron gas station (which, BTW, had decently priced gas compared to other areas) with its convenience store (we all know what those kinds of places have to offer and what they charge) and a very cool French bakery...great for breakfast but hardly a place to do your shopping.
The good news is that the major grocery store, Albertsons (about 50,000 SF with an in-house Sav-On Pharmacy), is now open so residents do not need to drive 4 miles to area grocery stores in Carlsbad and San Marcos. There is also a Starbucks...no surprise there.
And construction has started on the promised mixed use development of retail stores, restaurants and condo residences in the heart of town. 32,000 SF of space in the first phase is planned for opening in 2009.
The upper level will be town home residences, with the first floor comprising shops, restaurants, and services including a day care center.
From what I have heard, angry residents who have put up with the delays and the empty promises are feeling much encouraged at last. There is a ways to go on getting this done, but finally seeing some action is cause for some, well, celebration.
Take a VIDEO TOUR of San Elijo Hills.
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Make sure and bring us updates as it progresses! I'd love to see the small town results :)
Hi Jeff, love the French Pasty cafe sitting right there! Is it a sign of the times that gas stations are being turned into stores, restaurants and metal sculpture gardens?
Sally - I am keeping an eye on it as it is an area where I often show property. It should be a very pleasant and functional village area once completed...that will be at least another year I hear.
Susie - I'm glad to see some spaces being used in different ways instead of just being torn down. San Elijo Hills is ALL new however.
Jeff
That's certainly good news since it is quite a drive to freeways and shopping.