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Old 09-05-2014, 04:29 PM
 
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Hi everyone, curious to know about the new Vista Sereno Estates in Lemon Grove.
We're a small family 3-generation family looking to buy in San Diego (currently renting in UTC) and these homes seem to be the perfect fit and close to San Diego. We're going to drive through the area in a couple of weeks, but curious to see if locals (shmoov_moovzsd perhaps?) can give us a heads-up on how the locals feel about this development and whether the old-school neighbors will welcome new homebuyers in that area... and also how these streets compare in terms of safety and up-and-comingness...
Thanks!
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Old 09-05-2014, 07:12 PM
 
Location: 92037
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hey justnotn2u,

Yes that is a new smaller community off of San Miguel. As I understand an older local here sold off the few acres he owned for this development. In fact I am not even sure the homes have been built yet and there are less than 10. But I have seen the renderings and they do look decent. Not many single story ranch style homes that are brand new to buy so close to San Diego these days.

As far as the old timers are concerned they are actually pretty cool. Most I have met here are very low key, very proud to live here and like the small town vibe of LG. They dig stuff like the Summer time 'Concerts in the Park' series in Berry Park. Just a really humble vibe about living here.

As far as up and comingness, I do think LG gets a bad rap, maybe more than deserved in some ways, but others are totally valid. We have seen in just 4 years, lots of changes and improvements. I have also been very active in the community so I have seen from the ground how long it had taken to plant the seeds and see the changes.
Its just one of those last cities that was stuck in the 70s, depressing and is finally starting to gain ground.
Obviously I am a bit biased because I own here. Would I buy a house anywhere in LG? No way. But same could be said for most parts of anywhere.

What I can say is that houses are getting flipped left and right and they are selling FAST, especially in the better areas. If NINJA loans and exotic loans aren't driving the market, then folks that can afford to live here are moving in. At least IMHO, that is good for everyone. The tax base in many cases is tripling due to some of these original owners and Prop 13 once the house is sold.

Good luck. Feel free to PM me for any other questions
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