Arroyo Grande - The Highlands (Cypress, San Luis Obispo: real estate, crime, how much)

[rhondaolnick]

We're thinking about buying a house in this neighborhood. Is this a family friendly neighborhood? Why are the houses so much cheaper here compared to San Luis Obispo? Is it windy on the hill? Any comments on the construction of the homes?

[mono#9]

We've been looking at Arroyo Grande too--mainly as a second home for now. We really like it there. One of the draws is how close it is to SLO--I guess prices are higher there as that area is considered the most desirable--close to the University and downtown and the Farmer's Market, etc.

We're mainly focusing on The Highlands and the Cypress Ridge Golf Course area. A couple of people who live in Cypress Ridge have posted in the past--I'm hoping they might drop in and make a few comments--and about the Highlands, too. What are the advantages/disadvantages? How is the weather? Just how much fog is there?

From what we've been told, crime is almost non-existent. The area seems so semi-rural--it's a nice contrast to life in LA.

[Dean Trails]

I have AG on my list to research also.
Where exactly is the Highlands neighborhood? I have been to the Cypress Ridge Golf course and it is very nice. It does have a Homeowner's Association fee. They have a new release of lakefront homes there but still a bit pricey. In the $700 k range.
Do you have any other neighbohoods you like?

[CA central coast]

Originally Posted by rhondaolnick

We're thinking about buying a house in this neighborhood. Is this a family friendly neighborhood? Why are the houses so much cheaper here compared to San Luis Obispo? Is it windy on the hill? Any comments on the construction of the homes?

Everywhere in this area (SLO County) is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, well, Pismo Beach is pretty spendy. But as a rule, it's all cheaper than the City of SLO. Not familiar with The Highlands. But AG (a-gee), as the locals call it, is a nice place to live.

[carp killer]

The Highlands is one of the newer areas of AG. It used to be just empty fields. There really isn't a "bad" part of of AG, just older less expensive sections. In fact, there is no where in the whole city of Arroyo Grande that you would not have to be afraid, day or night. Very safe town and just a lot of regular people. You should call the local P.D. and check out the city web site. Right now with all the real estate prices down and continuing to fall, prices are pretty good.