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Old 04-17-2008, 08:41 AM
 
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Hello,

I'll be transferring to San Diego later this year and have absolutely no idea about the area. I'm a married E-5 and just got a nice bonus that I want to use towards a down payment on a house. Looking at between $250k-$350k.

I've heard National City is high crime and North is expensive. I don't mind a commute too much (45-60mins max). My wife and I don't need the big city, just a nice starter home / condo in an affordable (considering...) suburb. Any help would be great!

> J
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Old 04-18-2008, 02:42 PM
 
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Hello,

I'll be transferring to San Diego later this year and have absolutely no idea about the area. I'm a married E-5 and just got a nice bonus that I want to use towards a down payment on a house. Looking at between $250k-$350k.

I've heard National City is high crime and North is expensive. I don't mind a commute too much (45-60mins max). My wife and I don't need the big city, just a nice starter home / condo in an affordable (considering...) suburb. Any help would be great!

> J
i don't live there, i too will transfer there. i'd look in poway, eastlake, or maybe clairemont. use those search terms on craigslist or check out sdlookup.com
jim
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Old 04-19-2008, 10:22 AM
 
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San Diego is big, we need to know where you will be stationed ? Then we all can be more helpful
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Old 04-24-2008, 08:52 AM
 
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I'll be out of 32nd st. I've heard that Rancho San Diego and La Mesa are great areas. Basically anywhere East because the commute isn't quite as bad as if you were North or South of base, right?
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Old 04-24-2008, 09:36 AM
 
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Rancho San Diego and La Mesa would be fine You might consider the areas around Balboa Naval Hospital, North Park, South Park, Golden Hills. . . easy commute to 32nd St. base, (you're going against traffic coming into the city from the South) Also check out the many great condos' downtown, if that's your style. Eastlake area of Chula Vista is nice, family area as well. Good Luck
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