Oceanside, CA

Like to do homework?

Are you looking to buy a home in Oceanside CA?

Not doing your homework on what OCEANSIDE CA HOMES FOR SALE are selling for can waste a lot of your time, energy and MONEY$$$$$$$$. So, what I have done here is a little bit of homework for you. Below is a market snapshot for recent home sales in Oceanside ( Detached only) from $280K-$380K, including 3 bedroom and up from August to November 2008

BUYERS BEWARE! The BANK OWNED HOMES AND SHORT SALES area pricing their listings below market value and letting buyers fight for the listings.

NOTICE ...

over half the listings in the greater Oceanside vicinity (below) sold for more than the " asking price.. or " Price". Take a look at the "SP" or SELLING PRICE.

So, the question is, is when making offers on your next Oceanside Home,

1) Who is going to negotiate for you

2) Are you going to plan on Low Balling everything, based on the info below.

START YOUR OCEANSIDE CA REAL ESTATE SEARCH HERE

Last Friday we had the privilege of attending "A Night of 1000 Stars" held at the historic Star Theatre in Oceanside, California. It was the first time I had been to this theatre. In fact, I'm almost embarrased to say, I didn't even know the theatre existed prior to this event. It's always a pleasure to learn something new and delightful about the area where you live. This theatre was originally built in 1956 as a movie theatre. One of the Realtors, Bill Ims, who is a strong supporter of Women's Council of Realtors, had a starring role in the evening, and we wanted to be sure to watch Bill in one of his finest hours! Just 10 years ago the theatre was substantially renovated and it now has a 33' x 40' performing stage so that it can host both live and film performances.

The event was a benefit concert to raise funds for the productions held at the theatre. One of the next productions will be a huge hit during the holiday season -- Beauty and the Best will play November 29 and 30 and again December 5-7.

Bill Ims was a phenomenal emcee. Previously I'd only seen Bill's talents as an auctioneer at some of our charity auctions to benefit Becky's House. This night, I was delighted to see even another side of Bill! He kept the show moving, had appropriate segways from one featured performer to the next. Some notable highlights included Bill's opening number singing "Only You" to selected members of the audience and Roy Woyshner's performance of a medley of Gerschwinn tunes. Mr. Woyshner's ability to "tickle the ivories" was truly amazing. His accomplishments as a soloist, accompanist, music director, arranger, and composer were well documented in the program. We were blown away by the talent of young Ziming Li, a high school student at La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad. He amazed us at his skill both as an accompanist and as a singer/performer.

The show was directed by a vibrant Kirsti McCleary who had a lively performance toward the end of the show singing the Pharoah Story from the musical "Joseph." We also enjoyed the playful rendition of If I Were A Rich Man from "Fiddler on the Roof" by vetrinarian Chris Hoolihan.

There were so many highlights to the show! We also were delighted to hear the violin playing of Amy Cook (of THE Osmond family). She began playing a more traditional style with the theme from the show Schindler's List then switched to the livelier style of "fiddling" in Orange Blossom Special.

It was a delightful evening. Whenever you are in Oceanside and want to enjoy a wonderful evening in a historic setting, be sure to visit the Star Theatre at 402 North Coast Highway.

Buyers interested in Oceanside real estate, in particular those seeking a 55+ (age-restricted) community, have a number of choices. Oceana is just one of them.

Oceanside is the northern-most coastal community in San Diego County just south of Camp Pendleton, and the 3rd largest city in San Diego County. With an area of around 41 square miles, rolling hills, and several miles of coastline, Oceanside offers a diverse geography to the 170,000 residents. There is a broad mix of housing, including multiple 55+ communities, and the rapid growth of the community since the 1970s has transformed it into a city of significant industrial and commercial development in addition to the large residential area.

You can read more about Oceanside here, and visit the Oceanside website for lots of information for residents and visitors.

Oceana is located in the northeast corner of Oceanside off El Camino Real. It is actually a collection of senior communities, built from 1964 to 1984, with a diversity of housing styles - detached homes, duplexes, four-plexes and a condo building. There are individual pools and spas in each of the different Oceana sections, with many of them also offering club houses including kitchens.

With a focus on active senior living, the majority of homes are single level without stairs, although some have stairways leading to the unit or to the parking area. Some units offer carports, while other have garages of varying styles and sizes. The climate is very pleasant year-round, with a location midway between the cooler, damper coast and the hotter inland areas.

Because of the location at about 275 feet above sea level, many Oceana units have views of the surrounding countryside and hills; some offer distant ocean views as well. There is a small shopping area just off El Camino Real that includes a restaurant and chiropractor; the community is within a mile of a large shopping area of Oceanside with dining, grocery shopping, churches, and a multitude of retail services.

Currently there are 55 Oceanside homes for sale in the Ocean community, ranging in price from $129,900 to $350,000. These homes range in size from about 660 SF up to 1600 SF of living space, offering 1 or 2 bedrooms (most are 2 bedroom) and 1 or 2 baths. Ten of these homes are detached; the remainder are attached. Currently 8 homes are in escrow.

HOA fees vary and range from about $220 to $350/month but should, as always be verified. There are no Mello Roos fees.

Thirty-five (35) homes have sold in Oceana in the last 6 months, with an average sale price of $207,940 (days on market averaged 79).

If you would like more information about the Oceanside real estate market and thome homes for sale at Oceana, please feel free to let me know.

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If I can provide more information about Oceanside, Carlsbad and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360
or email me at JDowler@remax.net.

All content copyright © 2008 Jeff Dowler Carlsbad Homes and Real Estate Tidbits

Oceanside real estate buyers have lots of opportunities these days, and pricing is lower on average here than in any other North County coastal community.

Oceanside (the 2000 census puts the population at 160,000) is sandwiched between Camp Pendleton, the northernmost "community" in San Diego County, and Carlsbad, with several miles of coastal frontage. The community extends inland to Bonsall and also borders Vista.

Buyers who are seeking a detached home in the $500K and under range will find the gated community (2 gates, one for residents only) of South Ridge Estate appealing. This community, built around 1990, offers both single story and two story homes in a Spanish style with tile roofs. Homes are located along 4 meandering streets on rolling hills not far from the Calavera Hills area of Carlsbad.

There are 5 Oceanside homes for sale in South Ridge Estates as of this writing, ranging in size from a little over 2400 SF (single story) to about 3200 SF, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 baths. Prices range from $460,000 to $525,888 (top of variable range). Only 3 homes have been sold thus far in 2008 at an average price of $523,633 ($176/SF). HOA fees are approximately $110/month; there are no Mello Roos fees in this community.

There is ample shopping within 2 miles or less, and residents have easy access to the 78 freeway to head inland to the I-15 or west to the 5 along the coast. Beaches are about 20 minutes.

Visit the Oceanside website for more details on the city. Children attend the Vista Union Schools.

READ MORE:

Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside - A Bit of California History

A Stroll on the Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, California

For condo living along the ocean in Oceanside (some homes with views), read about North Coast Village Condos by the Sea.

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If I can provide more information about Carlsbad and surrounding areas, or the housing market in general, or otherwise assist you in your homes search, please contact me by phone or text at (760) 840-1360
or email me at JDowler@remax.net.

All content copyright © 2008 Jeff Dowler Carlsbad Homes and Real Estate Tidbits

1311 Active listings in Oceanside, in the MLS.

577 properties are listed as VACANT.

477 properties have Pending offers.

Oceanside is one of the last great affordable coastal communities. Prices range from $35,000 to $6,300,000. There is something here for everyone.

Now is the best possible time to be a first time buyer. There is a Huge inventory to choose from. With aggressive pricing and seller concessions, you can get the home you thought was out of reach. Call today

If you would like to see any of these homes or any homes in San Diego County or Orange County, please contact Sean Patrick Murphy at (949) 677-6315 or Sean@BlueTideRealty.com.