I'm tempted to give this place a 4 star, but I just can't bring myself to do it...
Bought a condo here about 3 years ago. HOAs were $257. Then they went up $20 for a "special assessment" fee due to there being a few fires in other buildings.
I was not living there at that time so I felt it was wrong that I was punished for that...
HOAs when I first moved in included landscaping, water, sewer, garbage, cabana upkeep, etc etc...
Top of the year the special assessment fees were dropped and the HOA dues were reassessed... My new fee was $254/mo for a 2 bdr. Sweet! Oh surprise... you have to pay your sewer bill now. $48/mo. -_- And they cut night time security and basic cable.
Oh but wait... we have neighborhood watch now. I can wait for one of these old geezers to rescue me from a rapist or car bandit.
Thank goodness our biggest threat are...hmm...raccoons?
I'm not happy paying as much as I am for what I'm getting. And the rules are ABUNDANT! I feel like I might as well live with my parents! Oh but I get to control the remote, so I guess it's a little better... :)
I love that it's VERY quiet, no drama, and for the most part, you have respectful neighbors.
I also dislike the trees sapping on my car. :(
Not a good place for kids. So if you're looking to rent, don't look at the bluffs if you have babies. No yard, no playground*, small units, old neighbors. haha
*I stand corrected. There is an ancient big toy by the tennis courts. You know, the wood and metal kind that schools aren't allowed to have anymore. read more