Monday, July 7, 2008

House of the Day Results: Falling Over Fallbrook

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Value: $250,000
Projection: Depreciating

Fallbrook is located in Eastern San Diego County, just south of Temecula along Interstate 5. The city and the surrounding area are being adversely effected by the economic slowdown, as much of the growth in the area was due to new home construction. High gas prices are also weighing on consumer spending in an area dominated by commuters. As a result, home prices have fallen dramatically from their peak in late 2005 and continue to fall.

Our property is centrally located, making it more desirable than those on the outskirts of town. There are, however, many listings in the subject's immediate vicinity. The property also requires some "TLC," which indicates its condition is likely inferior to its neighbors. Listings in the area range from $273,900 - $549,000. Only three properties have sold in the area since April 15th, all of which are superior in quality to the subject.

515 Shady Glen road - aside from having a suspect address - is a similarly sized home, but in turn key condition. It sold for $265,000 on 6/19/08. The subject is on a slightly larger lot, but the inferior condition, combined with the weak local economy, high gas prices and an oversupply of houses place the value of the subject property at $250,000. Further declines are likely in the near future.

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