Laxson Associates l Carmel Valley San Diego

THE HEIGHTS in Carmel Valley was built by Pardee and is one of the original and largest developments in the heart of Carmel Valley. The Heights consists of 500 detached homes that were built beginning in 1983, featuring floor plans with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3 1/2 bathrooms. The size of the homes range from 2,128 to 3,139 square feet of living space. These traditional tract homes are on larger lots, than most newer Carmel Valley developments. They have vaulted ceilings, family rooms, fireplaces and several models have three car garages. There is a small HOA dues which covers the common area maintenance and there is no Mello-Roos.

CURRENT LISTINGS IN THE HEIGHTS

$1,095,000 - 4 bdrms/4 baths, approx. 3,071 sq. ft.

PENDING SALES IN THE HEIGHTS

$1,039,000 - 4 bdrms/4 baths, approx, 3,071 sq. ft.

RECENT SOLD LISTINGS IN THE HEIGHTS

Sold 4/25/08 for $915,000 - 4 bdrms/3 baths, approx. 2,605 sq. ft.

Sold 5/28/08 for $1,025,000 - 5 bdrms/4 baths,approx. 3,139 sq. ft.

Sold 5/29/08 for $1,360,000 - 4 bdrms/4 baths, approx. 3,512 sq. ft.

If you are interested in searching for homes in the San Diego community of Carmel Valley, researching the current value of your home, viewing our Carmel Valley real estate website, or learning more about the current housing market please contact us by phone or text at (858) 245-9905.

Copyright 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "The Heights Development by Pardee - A Carmel Valley Community". Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

GREENBRIER in Torrey Hills was built by Pardee in 2002 - 2003 and features 3 to 4 bedroom homes with approximately 1,809 to 2,274 square feet of living space. Greenbrier is a gated community and is conveniently located near schools, shops & freeway access. There are low HOA dues and Mello-Roos.

Greenbrier homes are located on the streets of Misty Ridge Place, Twilight Ridge, Pleasant Ridge, Fawn Ridge & Vista Ridge.

CURRENT GREENBRIER LISTINGS

None

PENDING GREENBRIER LISTINGS

$789,000 - 3 bdrms/3 baths, approx. 2,106 sq. ft.

RECENT SOLD GREENBRIER LISTINGS

None

If you are interested in searching for homes in the San Diego community of Carmel Valley, researching the current value of your home, viewing our Carmel Valley real estate website, or learning more about the current housing market please contact us by phone or text at (858) 245-9905.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Greenbrier Homes in Torrey Hills - A Carmel Valley Community in San Diego"

GRANADA homes in Carmel Valley were built by Baldwin in 1991. The Granada development features 62 detached Mediterranean homes with red-tiled roofs. Granada has four floor plans with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 to 3 bathrooms with approximately 2,208 to 2,658 square feet of living space.

For those who enjoy a smaller yard and less maintenance these homes are perfect and residents enjoy the flexible and open floor plans. There is Mello-Roos, but no HOA dues.

CURRENT GRANADA HOMES FOR SALE

None

PENDING GRANADA HOMES

$789,000 - $859,888 - 4 bdrms/3 baths, approx. 2,438 sq. ft.

RECENT SOLD GRANADA HOMES

Sold 8/19/08 for $800,000 - 4 bdrms/3 baths, approx. 2,438 sq. ft.

Sold 7/10/2008 for $860,000 - 5 bdrms/3 baths, approx. 2,438 sq. ft.

If you are interested in searching for homes in the San Diego community of Carmel Valley, researching the current value of your home, viewing our Carmel Valley real estate website, or learning more about the current housing market please contact us by phone or text at (858) 245-9905.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "Granada Development in Carmel Valley, San Diego"

The San Diego Polo Club will host the "Boots & Bolos" charity event on Friday, August 29th from 5 to 10 pm. The event will raise funds for the San Diego Chapter of Childhelp and will include a polo exhibition, a saloon & casino presented by Viejas, live music and dancing, a western style bbq and a Western Art Show. This polo gala is the charitable kick off to the Spreckels Cup, one of the most prominent polo events in San Diego. Additionally, the coveted $250,000 Tiffany's trophy, to be awarded at the Spreckels Cup, will be unveiled at Boots and Bolos.

The beneficiary, Childhelp, is an organization that assists in the physical, emotional, spiritual and educational needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. Childhelp focuses on treatment, prevention, research and public advocacy in attempts to alleviate this unseen epidemic.

Tickets to Boots and Bolos are $75 pre-sale and $100 on the day of the event. The Rancho Santa Fe Polo Club is located at 14555 El Camino Real. Suggested attire is Western or Casual. Dust off your boots and get ready to dance! For more information call (858) 412-4935.

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "San Diego Polo Club Hosts "Boots & Bolos"

Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) begins the school year on August 25^th.

In March 2004, I was on the PTSA Board of the Carmel Valley Middle School and the topic of discussion was the new Carmel Valley high school that would help with the over-crowding being experienced at Torrey Pines High School. David Jaffe, the principal of the "new" school, who was working out of a small room at the middle school, was excited and eager to fill the new school's 400 slots by the 8^th graders from Carmel Valley and other area middle schools. The plan was that the students would not only be freshman, but also the only class of students in the school. Imagine, not worrying about upperclassmen! The classes would be smaller; the students would have the opportunity to establish many of the traditions at the school from mascot (Ravens) to school colors (red & black).

In August 2004, 342 students began their freshman year in portable buildings and despite their surroundings, they flourished at an incredible pace academically, athletically, creatively, and socially. By March 2005, the local and statewide accolades earned by these focused and motivated students attracted applications for the upcoming school year from over 400 incoming freshmen and over 50 incoming sophomores. In addition, in 2007, the College Board announced that CCA's class of 2008 led the nation in AP World History scores for schools of its size. There are approximately 1,831 students attending Canyon Crest Academy. The current student to teacher ratio (overall) is roughly 34:1. The school's 2007-08 API score was the highest in San Diego County.

Canyon Crest Academy's first graduating class was in June of this year (2008). These graduates have achieved many honors during their high school careers and have been accepted into many top universities including Harvard University, Stanford University, UC San Diego, UC Berkeley, USC, UC Los Angeles, and others.

One unique aspect of Canyon Crest is Envision, an arts program with 7 divisions: Digital/Fine Arts, Theater, Video/Film, Dance, Vocal Music, Audio Editing (new for the 2008-09 school year), and Instrumental Music. The program regularly sponsors shows & performances, and interacts extensively with professionals & teachers in the North County creative community. The Envision program also trains students in their particular field of interest, allowing unique opportunities such as being able to publish student work. Students also have the option of taking classes from Mira Costa Community College on the CCA campus, available after school. CCA also offers a variety of elective classes not traditionally taught in public schools including American Sign Language, Japanese, Film and Society, Advanced Topics (math theories and phenomenons), Anatomy and Physiology, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Stage Craft, Music Theater production, Rock Band, Surf and Lifesaving, Recording Arts, Interior Design, and Fashion Design. Although Canyon Crest Academy sponsors many sports teams, there is no football team, and there are no plans to add one. Students wishing to be involved in high school football typically enroll in nearby Torrey Pines High School.

Canyon Crest Academy is located at 5951 Village Center Loop Road, in Carmel Valley and is a member of the San Dieguito Union High School District. Students come to Canyon Crest Academy from middle schools such as Carmel Valley Middle School, Rancho Santa Fe Middle School and Earl Warren in Solana Beach.

Below are links to the following:

About Canyon Crest Academy

Canyon Crest Academy Incoming Student Information

Canyon Crest Academy Academic Calendar of Events

Canyon Crest Academy Daily Bulletins & News

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Carmel Valley, San Diego, contact us at (858) 245-9905 or visit our Carmel Valley real estate website at www.CV-Home.com.