now considering condo in ox or ph, input please needed (Oxnard: HOA, crime)

[the comforts]

We now are also exploring the condo/town home situation in Oxnard and PH.

Here's the rub,,I can't seem to find out sizes of "patio's" when i view a listing. that's going to be a biggie since we'd be giving up yard space.

we are willing to downsize even more because we just don't think we could handle a fixer single home (due to our price range), and just maybe a cond/Townhome maybe a little safer, newer too.

If anyone out there lives in such a situation could you also share the HOA agreement/rules a bit? We just don't know the first thing about the hard rules. I do know they are different from place to place be just so we get like some idea it would help greatly...thanks Linda

[SOON2BNSURPRISE]

Would you consider a new place? If I remember your budget was in the high $200's. For a condo, townhome, patio home you could check at River Park and get a new place. One thing to consider is that the property taxes are higher there because the homeowners are paying for their own fire, police, parks, and a lot of other services. we have a lot of friends that live there and if you don't mind living in a condo, townhome or just want a patio home, this may be the place for you. Besides that it is within the budget you have. I think prices start in the low $200,000 range


River Park Homes

[the comforts]

yes we certainly would consider a new development, yes the river park area is looking good to us too.

If you could ask your friends about patio/small yard sizes. We are really understanding that they are small but a size range would be nice to know.

When I look at some of the moss landing listings the outdoor space seem just a bit larger. (patio).

We would like it to be enclosed for privacy,,not the opened area ones like on oyster place where patio is in the front..

Soon to be you are so helpful!!! many thanks again Linda

[the comforts]

We have discovered that river park would be out of our budget..the taxes are really high!! and to boot they have no patio space...which is a deal breaker for us..

I did see see a listed condo in marlbrough sea side that I though was priced right..port hueneme is on the look see list my hubby and I want to explore.

I do recall a post somewhere listing the questionable areas on PH..any one on the forum have extra input?? Thanks..Linda

[Wintermomma]

I tend to use the overhead google maps to get an idea of space. Oftentimes you can see things in the patios or neighboring ones that gives you an idea of how big it is.

You might want to consider townhome or duplex communities.

[the comforts]

thanks for that input..anyone know about the port hueneme area called marlboro condo's? they look like some that are well kept up and just enough space to cover our needs...and anyone know about the condo rules/hoa agreement details?

It is a bit more risky in our opinion than buying a stand alone home that we'd be getting ourselves into. Additionally, would anyone think that area is "safer" crime wise..I am busying myself in doing the crime data research too.

I thank you all for the benifit of input you have given me. It is so frustrating living so far away from the area we want to relocate to, add the retirement factor and thats a double whammy of stress.......ok I feel better now (sigh)...Linda

[Charles]

Originally Posted by Wintermomma

I tend to use the overhead google maps to get an idea of space.

I was going to write the same thing but use Bing Maps due to better resolution and view from four different angles in Birds Eye View mode.

[the comforts]

good idea charles...thanx//L.

[LadyKLO]

I'm in Riverpark and there are some people here with patios...I don't have one though..I have a nice sized porch which I never use!! Shame on me. There is plenty of parks here just in case. Good luck to you!

[the comforts]

Hi lady,,,river park..my research shows high taxes..and how much do your condo fees run?? thanks Linda