Encinitas Schools

[ye_ye]

Thanks. Perhaps Carlsbad West of I-5 is worth considering then. Encinitas West of I-5 seems to have low housing stock, and very high prices for very small homes.

Originally Posted by Encinitan

So, I responded to the comments here in reverse order, sorry about that! But I'd focus on Village Park. It has great schools (Flora Vista and Park Dale Lane elementary, Diegueno Middle School and either San Dieguito Academy or La Costa Canyon for high school). It also has a great family vibe (lots of kids, parks, swimming pools, etc in the community).
I don't see a price range you provided, but while the rest of Encinitas is $$$, Village Park is only $$

Originally Posted by anita house

I can weigh in on Carlsbad if needed. Great schools (both my kids have gone through elementary, middle and are now headed to or in high school-man, time flies!). Walkability is good depending where you want to live--- West of 5 will give you newer and about a 5 minute walk to the beach. Just East of 5 is highly regarded and takes maybe 15 minutes to walk to the beach. The further into Carlsbad you get, will get you walkability to stores, restaurants and shopping but it just depends on what is most important to you-- Bressi Ranch (Inland), Waters End (coastal) are just a couple of the neighborhoods. Robertson Ranch is a new development and nestled in with great schools, too. I hope this helps....! Good luck! Not an easy decision...

[Encinitan]

Originally Posted by ye_ye

Thanks. Perhaps Carlsbad West of I-5 is worth considering then. Encinitas West of I-5 seems to have low housing stock, and very high prices for very small homes.

Coastal Encinitas is one of the most desirable areas to live in Southern California, so yeah, it's expensive and not many properties get listed. Those that do are snapped up immediately by eager home buyers who have a realtor on duty, watching for new listings. Coastal Carlsbad isn't going to be that much cheaper, if at all.

[anita house]

Originally Posted by Encinitan

Coastal Encinitas is one of the most desirable areas to live in Southern California, so yeah, it's expensive and not many properties get listed. Those that do are snapped up immediately by eager home buyers who have a realtor on duty, watching for new listings. Coastal Carlsbad isn't going to be that much cheaper, if at all.

Yes, anything coastal can be a challenge when buying--again, just depends what is most important for you and your family . Encinitas has a fairly expansive and great downtown which Encinitan points out, makes Encinitas very desirable. If buying, just make sure you give yourself plenty of time for the process-- things can happen quickly but don't put too much pressure on yourself. Due to the school districts, inventory (and prices) do increase at this time of the year as families wait to list until the school year is nearing the end or over----I don't think you can go wrong in any area but then again, I am a bit biased...haha