GROSSMONT VILLAGE (007383): 5931 Howell Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
- Bedrooms: 1-2
- Bathrooms: 1-2
- Price Range as of Dec 2014: $150,000-$275,000
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Mostly thought of as a suburb to the city of San Diego, visitors are often surprised at just how much there is to do in La Mesa. Historic downtown is a popular nightlife destination; Mount Helix has breathtaking views; Lake Murray and Cowles Mountain are rich in outdoor entertainment; Oktoberfest and the Back to the 50’s car show are must do events and the Friday afternoon farmers market holds its own against any. Grossmont Village Condominiums, situated on Howell Drive in La Mesa offer residents easy access to San Diego, while also providing them a reprieve from the big city atmosphere. Grossmont Village has one to two bedroom one to two bathroom units. Ranging in price between $150,000 and $275,000, Grossmont Village units are priced below the median 91942 listing price of $413,770. A potential investment property, analysts are predicting home values in 91942 to increase by 0.4 percent in 2015. La Mesa on the whole is not expected to see increased property values next year.
Built in 1974, The Grossmont Village Complex is made up of 150 units. Units are 58 percent owner occupied. Owners pay monthly HOA dues of $299. Fees include common area maintenance, exterior landscaping, exterior building maintenance, roof maintenance, sewer, trash pickup, water. Defined by its Patio and Garden architectural style, the appeal of Grossmont Village is enhanced by its proximity to Mission Trails Park and Griffen Park. One bedroom units are approximately 580 square feet, and two bedrooms are a spacious 1,100 square feet. Ten restaurants, a bank, a gas station and an Albertsons are all in the vicinity of 5931 Howell Drive.
Numerous amenities are provided to residents of Grossmont Village. The pool, spa, and clubhouse are all on-site. The community is pet-friendly, and a dog run is on the property. Additionally, the Harry Griffin Dog Park and Hillside Park, which are both great places to take the dog, are within a mile and a half of the property. Situated on a quiet street, Grossmont Village is a kid-friendly complex. 12 schools are in the area, and Grossmont High School, Parkway Middle School, and Northmont Elementary School are in walking distance. Certain units have laundry machines in their closets, while others have access to a community laundry room. Condos are connected with small patios.
On-site parking is provided to residents. All units are given one to two parking spots in a carport. Additional parking can be accessed on the street, and the complex is equipped to handle RV and Boat Parking. Close to the 8 and 125, transportation to San Diego or other areas of the county is easy. Public transit is also accessible for residents of Grossmont Village. The Amaya Drive trolley station is right down the street. The orange line and green line run through this MTS terminal. The Trolley connects the area with El Cajon, Santee, Mission Valley, Old Town and Downtown. The complex is 14 miles from the 32nd Street naval station, 15 miles from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and 46 miles from Camp Pendleton.
