Zip code 92054 offers some great Oceanside ocean view homes and a few spectacular Oceanside whitewater view homes. But most of the people live in the inland portion of Oceanside. Homes in Oceanside range from Oceanside starter homes to multi million dollar oceanview estates. in 2009, according to the North County Association of Realtors, the median price of Oceanside homes inland was $315,000 and the price near the coast was $342,000. The marine base, Camp Penelton, provides homes for our heroes, over 36,000 marines and their families and covers over 125,000 acres. The influx of the marines and their families created a need for many Oceanside homes both on and off base. These young families mixing in the community make Oceanside’s medium population age 33, one of the youngest in San Diego County. Gary Harmon, also, strives to help our seniors find great homes in areas like Ocean Hills Country Club.
Oceanside’s location makes it a commuter community to downtown San Diego and to Orange County, which is just north of San Diego County. Oceanside homes for sale are some of the most affordable in San Diego County. The median price is only about 2/3 of Carlsbad homes and Encinitas homes, the coastal cities to the south. This lower price is more affordable for marines, young couples, and retirees. Low property tax and the availability of land are the main contributing factors to the lower prices of Oceanside real estate. Although property tax varies by Oceanside neighborhoods, it is about 1.1% of the Oceanside homes value.
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Oceanside homes for sale include single family detached homes including Oceanside starter homes , tract homes, condos, town homes, row houses and ranch style estates. Major growth areas of new planned communities are in North Oceanside and east of the marine base. Downtown Oceanside has under gone a major revitalization in recent years bringing businesses, tourist and more importantly, residents back to the area. The school district is the Oceanside Unified School District. It has 17 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, 3 charter schools and 2 alternative schools. Continuing education courses are offered in the Oceanside real estate area at MiraCosta College and about 15 miles East in San Marcos at California State University at San Marcos and Palomar College.
Compare Oceanside Homes Median Prices for the last 10 years. Fifty five plus (55+) seniors can enjoy retirement living at Ocean Hills Country Club Homes, Oceana Homes and Emerald Lake Village. For active retirement living try nearby Ocean Hills Country Club. All content by Gary Harmon.