San Diego Neighborhoods ALL Buyers Want (& Where They Actually End Up!)

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Which San Diego neighborhood do you dream of living in? 🏡 Did you end up somewhere else, or is your favorite spot still on your list? If you’re thinking about buying a home in San Diego County and want some local advice, I’d love to help. Feel free to reach out at [e-mail] or call/text 619-719-1122

[@jojoba619]

Mt. Helix is East County's hidden gem. It's unincorporated (no city government to deal with). Most tract homes have lager lot sizes than most sub-divisions.

[@kennixox262]

IT is also HOT in the summer.

[@CheveraChino]

@@kennixox262 and?

[@michaelhalverson5257]

I second Mt. Helix! We moved here from Northern CA about 3 years ago. Probably one of the best places to live in the San Diego area that is relatively affordable, easy to get in and out of the city, safe and peaceful. My son also agrees and he and his wife live in Carlsbad. They have also lived in North Park. Also way more sunshine here and does not really get that hot.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

yes view lots no fog like Point Loma

[@kennixox262]

North Park is going to be a problem with aircraft on final approach. Have vacation condo in Coronado and after about ten days, I 'm ready to leave from the jets approaching North Island but worse, are the helicopters circling around off of Coronado, the constant thumping noise drives me nuts. Then there is Hell Week at the Amphibious base quite literally next door to the south of our condo Complex It can be very noisy and the flairs and other war game stuff. Hotel Del Coronado next door is a total waste to visit to drink or dine. La Jolla is probably the best costal community in the vicinity.

[@jenniferescobar9383]

Top schools and nice quiet (more suburban) areas are our priority so looking at Scripps Ranch, RB, PQ, 4S Ranch, and Carlsbad.

[@andyiswonderful]

We toured some very run down properties in Clairmont. It was surprising. We ended up buying in Talmadge, which is very nice. Easy access to everything. Nice, walkable neighborhood. Nice residents. How come I never see Talmadge on your videos?

[@Zhcwu]

Lived in san diego all my life and first time I read talmadge... Know the area didn't know that was what it is was called.

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Talmadge is great! I usually just lump it in when I talk about the "College Area"

[@homeycheese1]

Talmadge is so far inland

[@yanluo1235]

La Jolla is so expensive and so good lol

[@2-old-Forthischet]

San Diego used to be such a nice uncrowded city. I live in the San Gabriel Valley. The last time I drove to San Diego, it took over 3 hours and I started at 5 a.m.! San Diego is just like L.A. anymore.

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Meh, the population hasn't changed by any drastic level in the last 25 years. 1.225 to 1.35 million people.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

@@DanPBestLifeSD so some SD residences don't seem to agree with you.

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Traffic sucks, there’s no doubt about it. Especially when driving to SD from outside the county. But one single anecdote of how long it took for you to get from LA to SD doesn’t come close to explaining what it’s like to live here.

[@rajpol369]

Hey Dan, very informative video as always, but how’s Serra mesa not on the list with 108% list to sale ratio (15 days or less)

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Go back to 5:20 😜. I recommend Serra Mesa all the time, but it’s rare for someone to start their search in that area. Usually they start looking in somewhere like Clairemont, and ultimately end up in Serra Mesa

[@Jukeboxster]

it was on the list

[@nobodylol7]

i'm planning to live in clairemont. this video is very helpful, thank you.

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

You are welcome!

[@casper250]

I live in Clairemont and it's great for being centrally located. Quick access to the airport, downtown, the 5, the 52 and the 805. The bay is 3 miles, ocean is 5. The houses are hit or miss here with older untouched homes and newly remodeled. One plus or minus depending on your view of them, but most properties have room to build and ADU on.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

look at parking , some streets have one car garage small driveways

[@casper250]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1 that's true. Most people use their garage for storage since they are pretty small and the driveways can fit a medium SUV without blocking the curb. The mount streets seem to have more space though.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@casper250 yes larger lots like the area south of Madison cool mid century 1960s homes or on the rim of tecolote some very large lots

[@Hellooooooo989]

How are homes in Santee or Mission Trails more affordable? Many big homeowners insurance (which mortgages require) companies pulled out of California completely. If changed regulations bring them back, areas that have a moderate to severe fire risk will come with a huge insurance price.

[@DanPBestLifeSD]

Santee median price home is $740k vs Clairemont $1.1. Even with the homeowners insurance, that's still a significant savings.

[@jojoba619]

Santee is not next to the Pacific Ocean: that's why it is less expensive than costal neighborhoods. Two things I do not like about Santee: 1. Traffic is horrendous. 2. Santee is located in the San Diego river floodplain and is downstream from two very large reservoirs.

[@Hellooooooo989]

@@DanPBestLifeSDwhat insurance plans are you referring to since major insurance companies aren’t writing for moderate to severe fire risk? Thats if they’re servicing CA at all.

[@Hellooooooo989]

State Farm, the largest insurance company in CA, is proposing massive rate hikes. “Department of Insurance pursues reforms on how insurance companies are able to price wildfire risk. State Farm noted in a filing this past week that its “initial testing” of the reforms found they would warrant a “higher maximum” rate.”

[@Hellooooooo989]

Per Cal Matters, “As tens of thousands of policies were canceled or not renewed, property owners scrambled to find new coverage, and many turned to the state’s insurer of last resort, the FAIR program, that offers only limited reimbursement for losses at high cost. Furthermore, because mortgage lenders require borrowers to maintain insurance coverage on their property, the insurance crisis has contributed to California’s housing crisis.”