It is possible to retire in San Diego with a purchase price of $300,000 as long as you understand that the homes currently available in this budget range are condos and manufactured homes or mobile homes.
You must also budget for the following estimated additional costs:
- Monthly Homeowner Association (HOA) fee of up to $350 to $380 (average cost for typical $300K and under condos like in Oceana Oceanside CA and manufactured homes/ mobile homes that are resident owned or land owned).
- Monthly space rent anywhere from $650 to $800 per month in San Diego inland locations or higher at around $1,800 per month, if you want to retire in premium coastal San Diego location i.e. at Lakeshore Gardens in Carlsbad) if the home that you buy is on a leased park.
- Possible upgrades or renovation costs to match your balance your needs and homestyle preferences.
Also, if you are interested in checking out other out of area nearby counties with 55+ homes in your price range such as Riverside and San Bernardino – please check out this link.
Manufactured Homes and Mobile Homes Priced 300,000 and under North County in San Diego 55 Plus Communities
Here we will show you the type of homes that are excellent for seniors who want to retire in San Diego County with a budget of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) or less .
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Here is a list of many 55 plus communities in San Diego County that are resident owned or land owned.
| Cities | Name of Community | HOA Phone# | Estimated Monthly HOA Fees* All Subject to Change | Notes | Some of the Featured Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, CA | Camino Hills | 760-634-4700 | 270* | Located on a hill | Gated Community, Pool, Clubhouse, Tennis Courts |
| Carlsbad, CA | El Camino Estates | 760-918-1660 | 250* | Small community | Gated Community, Pool, Spa, Clubhouse |
| Carlsbad, CA | Rancho Carlsbad | 760-438-0332 | 277* | Adjacent to Public Golf Course, Gated Community | Guard Gated Community, Pool, Spa, Clubhouse, Tennis Courts |
| Carlsbad, CA | Solamar | 760-720-0900 | 216* | Some Ocean View, Water Views, Near the Beach, | Gated Community, Pool, Spa, Clubhouse, Pickleball |
| Chula Vista, CA | Orange Tree | 619-420-8274 | 70* | HOA fee includes some utilities | Gated Community, 2 Pools, Clubhouse, RV Parking |
| Encinitas, CA | Park Encinitas | 760-753-0033 | 199* | Walk to Shops, Restaurants | Pool, Spa, Gym, Clubhouse |
| Escondido, CA | Champagne Village | 760-749-8008 | 292* | Golf, Walk to Welk Resort/Shops, HOA fee includes some utilities | Gated Community, Pool, Spa, work out room, bocce ball court, tennis courts, pickle ball, putting green, Social Activities |
| Escondido, CA | Citrus Gardens | 760-480-1038 | 145* | Low HOA fee | Pool, Spa, Clubhouse |
| Escondido, CA | Rancho Escondido | 760-746-5000 | 230* | Walk to shopping, near freeway access | Gated Community, Pools, 2 Clubhouses, Social Activities |
| Escondido, CA | Via Verde Estates | 760-743-6018 | 165* | Walk to shopping, not a gated community | Pool, Spa, Clubhouse |
| Escondido, CA | Villa Madiera Mobile Home Park | 760-740-5010 | 272* | Co-op Park | Pool, Spa, Clubhouse |
| Fallbrook, CA | Rancho Monserate | 760-728-2316 | 295* | Golf Included in Dues | Golf, Pool, Spa, Club House, Tennis Courts, RV Parking |
| Fallbrook, CA | Oak Crest Estates | 760-728-7455 | 308* | Co-op Park, not a gated community | Pool, Clubhouse, Spa, Walking Trails, Park-like setting |
| Lakeside | Lake Jennings Park Estates | 619-229-0044 | 234* | Some homes have water views of Lake Jennings | Gated Community, Pool, Spa, Clubhouse |
| Oceanside, CA | Emerald Lake Village | 760-603-0501 | 190* | Cape cod style homes in well-maintained community | Gated Community, Pool, Spa, Clubhouse, Social Activities |
| Oceanside, CA | Mission San Luis Rey | 760-757-5000 | 120* | Tenant in Common Ownership, Does not allow pets, HOA fee includes some utilities | Gated Community, 2 Clubhouses, RV Parking, 5 miles from the beach |
| Oceanside, CA | Pilgrim Creek Estates | 760-967-6254 | 230* | Near Camp Pendleton, HOA fee includes some utilities | Gated Community, Pool, Spa, Clubhouse |
| San Marcos, CA | Casitas Del Amigos | 760-743-2816 | 260* | HOA fee includes some utilities | Clubhouse, Pool, Spa, RV Parking |
| San Marcos, CA | Casitas Del Sol | 760-743-3582 | 180* | HOA fee includes some utilities | Pool, Clubhouse |
| San Marcos, CA | Deer Springs Oaks | 760-746-3808 | 150* | Co-op park, HOA fee includes some utilities | Country-like setting, mature trees |
| San Marcos, CA | Las Brisas Pacificas | 949-498-1129 | 136* | Low HOA, Near Carlsbad, CA with ocean breezes | Gated community, Pool, Spa, Clubhouse |
| San Marcos, CA | La Moree Estates | 760-743-8855 | 210* | HOA fee includes some utilities | Pool, Spa, Clubhouse |
| San Marcos, CA | Madrid Manor | 760-747-0168 | 139* | Walk to some restaurants | Pool, Spa, Clubhouse, Work out room |
| Santee, CA | The Highlands | 619-449-7411 | 600-700* | HOA owned senior community. HOA fee includes some utilities | Pool, Spa, Clubhouse |
| Vista, CA | Sierra Vista | 760-720-0900 | 195* | HOA fee includes some utilities | Clubhouse, Pool, Library, RV Parking |
| Vista, CA | Vista Cascade | 760-724-8356 | 298* | There is a buy in equity share paid by the buyer, HOA fee includes some utilities | Clubhouse, Pool, Spa |
| Vista, CA | Vista Del Mar | 760-603-0501 | 60* | Low HOA, nice location in Vista | Clubhouse, Pool, Spa, Tennis Courts |
| Vista, CA | Vista Village Mobile Home Park | 760-758-0348 | 305* | HOA fee includes some utilities | Clubhouse, Pool, Spa, Exercise Room, |
Most people that we speak with have an idea to retire in San Diego and buy a home with a budget of $300,000. We built this page to present options that the current San Diego 55+ communities housing market provides for this housing budget range.
What are the type of homes available with a retirement budget range of $300K or less in San Diego?
In 2019, the overwhelming majority of 55+ communities home choices priced $300,000 or cheaper in San Diego County are manufactured homes and mobile homes.
There are fewer options for stick built homes for seniors in San Diego at a home price range of $300,000 or less.
On the top of this page, you will see all the latest listings for stick built or traditional built single family homes or condominiums in San Diego 55 and over communities.
Please contact us to discuss some ideas on how you can stretch your retirement dollars of three hundred thousand dollars and be able to live in San Diego on a budget and enjoy retirement life.
In the meantime, please copy this link and save to visit this page often for the latest listings of retirement homes in San Diego 55+ communities that are priced $300,000 or less – https://www.dreamwellhomes.com/55-communities/san-diego/north-county/300k/
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