The Oceanside real estate market, like other North County San Diego communities, has undergone dramatic changes in the housing prices in the last several years.
Oceanside remains the most affordable coastal community with a wide range of housing available to buyers.
Oceanside buyers seeking condos with a budget of under $400,000 have a number of options, although not many west of the 5 freeway and even fewer west of the coast road/Route 101. Those interested in recently built condos within sight of the downtown area may find Windward to their liking.
The condos at Windward were built beginning around 2005 and lie just on the east side of the 5 freeway. Some condos offer views to the west of Oceanside downtown and the ocean while units to the rear of the complex have views of a canyon and the back country. It is important to know that due to location the units along the free way to experience noise, so you will want to check this out in person.
The units are townhouse style in a fairly densely-populated complex with some green space, a club house and pool area. But of course the draw is being near to the amenities of downtown Oceanside and the ocean.
There are several different floor plans offering 2 of 3 bedrooms in multilevel homes with garage (some have 2, some have separate detached 1 car garages). Living spaces ranges from around 1145 SF up to 1700 SF, with current pricing on units from $299,000 to $439,000, and average of $266/SF (units were priced originally in the $400s up to the low $500s originally).
There are regular resales as well as distress sales (short sales and foreclosures). 5 Oceanside condos are currently on the market at Windward (1 is a short sale), with 4 more having contingent offers (these are homes with offers awaiting short sale approval) and 3 more units in escrow.
Residents pay HOA fees which vary by unit; HOA fees for the current units on the market range from $210/month to $255/month.
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Jeff, WOW I love the look of those Condo's they have a very unique look, at least around here that would be a unique look.
George - Well they look different from other condos out here, too. Too bad about the noise in some areas. But if you want to be near town, for this price you can't beat it.
Jeff
These look like nice units and very affordable by California standards.
Terry - so true. Oceanside prices have come way down and these represent a good deal for folks who are interested in condos that are relatively new. The HOA fees are reasonable, compared to many complexes.
Jeff
Hi Jeff, Windward is definitely more desirable for the Urban minded. I am not one to oppose density but there really should be a better ratio between cement, stucco ,macadam and the landscaping, :-)
Hi Jeff
That's a great price for coastal living.Perhaps it's time for me to move.
Sounds like great pricing for your beautiful area, and I would imagine you are having a run on people wanting to move there while it is more 'affordable.' We are having a flurry but ... arghhhh. ;-)
William - well I'm with you there. It IS like living in the city.
Tom - come on out.
Susie - well there are a lot of people looking and inventory is not what is was a few months ago.
Jeff
I love that street view! What a quaint little neighborhood. Is this the same one you blogged about last week? The one with the little shopping plazas? ... Or am I getting my bloggers confused? >.<
Lisa - Nope, not me. I have not written about this communtiy before. But thanks. Like your new pic, BTW.
Jeff
These look beautiful! I miss the coast. I'm from Marin originally, but I always preferred SoCal beaches. NorCal beaches are very doomy and gloomy, so probably not your thing either. I guess they are nice in their own way...
I have seen your famous caverns--very cool!