HOA Information for Downtown San Diego

When my husband and I moved to Downtown San Diego 6 years ago we were unfamiliar with the ins and outs of condo living and HOA Information for Downtown San Diego.  We were shocked by the high cost of the monthly fees and quickly gravitated towards a building that was under $350/mth HOA.  After living there for 3 years, we understood that you get what you pay for.  Here is a cool contact sheet for HOA Information for Downtown San Diego

The HOA fee usually covers sewer, water, trash, gas, insurance on the overall building, parking and some security.  The fee is directly proportionate to the services you get.  A low fee usually means that you will get periodic security.  Someone that walks the building every now and then.  It also means that  you don't have anyone to accept packages and if there is a problem you will need to call an off site person.  Go here for my Favorite Downtown San Diego condos

If the condo has a pool, it usually means $200/mth more in the HOA.  Another factor is lush landscaping.  If you see that, you can count on another $100/mth.  Walk the perimeter of the building.  If it is clean and looking good, then the HOA is sufficient to do the job.  Sometimes having commercial businesses on the main level is good because they will control what is in front of their places. 

Once we got the hang of condo life, we realized that we wanted more.  The HOA at The Pinnacle where we live is $862/mth.  That seems high but make a list of everything you have spent on your home in the last 10 years.  Divide that number monthly and you will see that this is actually similar or less.  Exterior painting, roof, landscape maintenance, water, and heating will add up fast.  This doesn't even address the cost of insurance and a pool/spa.  Rolled into our HOA is care free use of a beautiful salt water pool, spa, sauna, steam room, party room, movie room, guest suite, full time security, concierge and fitness center.

We listed yesterday 700 W E Street 1001, San Diego, 92101 at The Electra.  It is the 2 bedroom plus den plan 2 bath, 1465 sf plan.  It his the southwest corner with floor-to-ceiling windows, wood floors and water views.  It has a west-facing balcony.  $899,000.  If you want to view this or get HOA Information for Downtown San Diego, Call or e-mail me. 619-995-1520