CASA DORADA: 8655 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119
- Bedrooms: 1-3
- Bathrooms: 1-3
- Price Range as of Nov 2014: $150,000-$520,000
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Potential condo owners generally look for the right combination of affordability, location and amenities. Casa Dorada, situated on Lake Murray Boulevard is the perfect home in terms of this definition. Located in walking distance to the Navajo Shopping Center, near Lake Murray Park, the renowned Lake Murray golf course and close to Cowles Mountain, residents are in an ideal part of the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego. With one to three bedrooms and one to three bathroom units available, potential buyers are going to hard pressed to find more for less. The average price of a condominium in San Diego is $399,000. Priced between $150,000 and $250,000, Casa Dorada is accessible for far below the citywide average. Per square foot, residency at Casa Dorada costs $228, compared to the median San Diego price of $368. HOA fees are $254 a month. However, this provides for sewer, trash removal and water.
Built in 1975, one bedroom, one bathroom units at Casa Dorada is approximately 610 square feet. The master bedroom measures in at 10 x 9 and the living room is 10 x 15. Many units feature upgraded bathrooms. The complex is made up of 144 units. Socializing with guests and or neighbors is made easy by the multiple on-site amenities. Residents can take advantage of the clubhouse, pool, spa and barbecue area provided by Casa Dorada.
Units are adjoined b y a balcony or patio. Community laundry rooms are located within the complex. Ownership comes with parking within the complex. Certain units allow for garage access and all others have assigned parking. Visitor parking spots are onsite, lessening the burden of hosting. The complex is kid friendly and numerous schools are in the area. Within one mile of Casa Dorada, three high schools five middle schools and seven elementary schools can be found. The Community is also pet-friendly. Two miles from Casa Dorada, Jackson Park and Harry Griffin Dog Park have great off leash areas for dogs.
Right next to the 125 and close to the 8, and the 52, commuting from Casa Dorada to other parts of the city or county is easy. The average commute time in San Diego is three minutes below that of the American average. Bus routes 115 and 854 also make stops nearby. 15 – 20 miles from the coastline, military members residing at Casa Dorada benefit from proximity to 32nd Street (15 miles) Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (15 miles) and Camp Pendleton (45 miles).
