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Carlsbad Homes for Sale - Blossom Grove, New Construction Homes at The Foothills in Carlsbad
Buyers interested in new construction should consider the Carlsbad homes for sale at Blossom Grove, new construction homes at The Foothills in Carlsbad.
The new planned community of The Foothills, on 157 acres almost 50% of which is preserved open space,is located just south of Calavera Hills, another Carlsbad master planned community, at the junction of College and Cannon.
There are 3 new home communities at The Foothills with a range of floor plans, sizes and prices.
There will be 110 homes built at Blossom Grove at The Foothills. Some things to know:
* 4 floor plans ranging from 1992 SF to about 2840 SF in Mission, California Bungalow and Tuscan styles
* 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 3 baths, and Great Rooms, with other options such as a bonus room or optional 5th bedroom
* 2 car garages (plus storage area in some floor plans)
* Single story plan is 1992 SF with 3/2 (limited in quantity)
* The Foothills Swim Club with solar-heated pool, children's pool, paddle tennis, restrooms, cabanas, fireplace, play area, picnic table, yoga circle, covered seating, and walking trails on 2.6 acres when fully built out
Carlsbad Village amenities and the Carlsbad beaches (links to article with lots of photos) are just a few miles away from the Blossom Grove community. Plus you are near major commuting routes (e.g., El Camino Real, the 78 freeway).
Pricing on these Carlsbad homes for sale at Blossom Grove is very favorable. Prices range from about $545,960 (single story) to $620,905 (more or less depending on lot location and size, and options and upgrades you select).
At $218/SF to around $274/SF (the single story) these are a terrific opportunity.
Blossom Grove homes are available in Phase 1 for a June move-in, and at the end of July for Phase 2.
View Larger MapNOTE: The Google map is off a bit - Blossom Grove is a little further to the right than shown.
Your time is about gone to capture the Federal tax credit (deadline is Friday April 30 to get a contract in place). But you will be able to take advantage of the California home buyer tax credit (either first time buyer OR buying new construction) of up to $10,000 paid over 3 years provided you close on your new Carlsbad home on or before December 31, 2010.
I've toured the new homes at Blossom Grove and would be pleased to show you around and help you through the purchase process.
If I can provide more information about Carlsbad real estate 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.
San Diegans have waited for a place like Blossom Grove at The Foothills in Carlsbad. Priced to move families forward, Blossom Grove is the first neighborhood in San Diego's first new masterplanned community in years, located near El Camino Real and Cannon Road. William Lyon Homes is creating classic single-family detached homes tailored to families at every stage of life.
Four handsome one and two story designs start with classic Mission, California Bungalow and Tuscan architecture. Inside, each design features the fresh, functional open space planning you want. Great rooms, dining rooms, open family kitchens, available outdoor courtyards - all made to encourage entertaining and make it fun for traditions to get started. Bonus rooms create the kind of flexibility families hope for. Back yards mean play room and space for gardens. Even the garages, some featuring added storage areas, seem to welcome a family and take care of them. Best of all Blossom Grove is being built by William Lyon.
Located in The Foothills, a 157-acre community, Blossom Grove families will have access to a wide range of private resort-style amenities, parks, trails and recreation that make this Carlsbad address fun, vibrant, active and growing.
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Buyers interested in new construction should consider the Carlsbad homes for sale at Blossom Grove, new construction homes at The Foothills in Carlsbad. 
4 floor plans ranging from 1992 SF to about 2840 SF in Mission, California Bungalow and Tuscan styles
Carlsbad Village amenities and the 
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