This graph is showing us that the total numbers of Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts Sold in May 2010. There were a total of 136 units sold during this month and they were divided between the different neighborhoods in Downtown San Diego; the Gaslamp District, the Little Italy District, the East village/Ballpark District, the Marina District, the Cortez Hill District and the Columbia District. 97 units where financed and 37 units were purchased with cash.

The Little Italy Tours and Tourism is inviting Downtown San Diego Condo home owners, Downtown San Diego Loft home owners, residents and tourists to join in on a special sightseeing experience through the Little Italy District in Downtown San Diego.

The Little Italy Guided Walking Tour is open to the public every Saturday from 10am to 11.30am. Kids under the age of 12 can join for free and adults pay $12. You can buy your ticket at Cafe Zucchero at 1731 India Street on the same day.

There are also other options available such as Bocce Ball, Wine Tasting, Cooking Demonstration and The Music of Italy. Click here to see a list of all the activities available.

To get more info visit: www.littleitalytours.com.

“Gaslamp Square Park” is located at Fifth Avenue and K Street in the Gaslamp District in Downtown San Diego. CCDC held a meeting to present multiple options to Downtown San Diego Condo home owners, Downtown San Diego Loft home owners, residents and business owners for renovating the park.

There were three different options presented and the architects received great feedback from the participants who asked for more open spaces, play areas and better community gatherings areas. They also proposed that the architects would incorporate a public art exhibit and a tribute to San Diego’s history as a waterfront community. There will be a meeting held today where the architects are meeting with CCDC to receive the final proposal for this project.

For more info click on CCDC.

According to the U.S Census Bureau, San Diego has the right to brag about being the number 8th largest city in the United States. I mean, who doesn’t want to live in a city that has the perfect weather year around, the beach around the corner and so much more.

Even thought the numbers indicate that San Diego is the 8th largest city, 2009’s growing population was the slowest of the decade. You can actually notice this, especially in Downtown San Diego by having no more new developer construction plans for at least a couple of years.

“The Q” has been described as a four to six-story (86-foot high) mixed-use development with two levels of below-grade parking including 37,000 square feet of office space and 12,000 square feet of retail and commercial space…including relocation and rehabilitation of the historic A.W. Pray Rental House, the oldest house in the Little Italy District.”

Nestled in between India Street and Kettner Blvd at the crossroad of W Fir Street, across the street from Doma, in Downtown San Diego lies “The Q”. A year ago, Architect/Developer Jonathan Segal stopped the construction and redesigned the building as an apartment/retail mixed use complex leaving it to receive one of three Honor Awards from the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects. 

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blog about this building click on The Q: Bringing Office Space & Retail to 92101 Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy.

Three years ago, the version of the new proposed Downtown San Diego City Hall was initiated to cost taxpayers $432 million. After eight months of negotiating, Jerry Sanders is planning to announce a deal that will cost far less that the original estimate. The proposed 293.5 million project will most likely go before voters in November and will be a 19th story building with 576,000 square feet located at C Street and First Avenue on the border of the Gaslamp District and the Little Italy District.

To read more about this project click on  www.ccdc.com.

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This is a spacious 1 bedroom Downtown San Diego Condo in Diamond Terrace located in the East Village/Ballpark District with a noticeable open floor plan and tons of natural light from the over sized windows of the living area. The views from the living room and balcony are of the City Skyline, and views directly into home plate of Petco Park. It is possible to literally watch every game from your private balcony. Home #705 features a beautiful and functional kitchen with granite counter tops, dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large bedroom, and ample closet storage.

Diamond Terrace is a 14-story high-rise located right next to the ballpark on the corners of 9th and J Street. Street level retail includes 7-11, and subs/pizza restaurant “Basic.” In addition, it is right across the street from the brand new condo-office building Diamond View Tower which will house the new Downtown corporate offices of Cox Communications. Diamond Terrace is concrete construction and was completed by Intercorp Development in 2005. Opportunities include views into the ballpark to the south, city views to the north, and a great location in the heart of the Ballpark District. Diamond Terrace has contemporary designs, great views, rooftop community area, barbeques, and fitness center.

Amenities:

• Enter Through a Secured Lobby entrance with guest sitting area
• The Rooftop BBQ and Patio Area commands views of The Bay, Coronado, and Petco Park
  Common Areas Include Community Room with Big Screen TV
• Quality Fitness Facility
• Deeded and Secured Underground Parking
• Mixed Use Property with Street Level Retail and Restaurants
• Located Across the street from Petco Park
• Within Walking Distance to Restaurants, Entertainment, and Gaslamp Shopping

Contact Sofia for more information at sofia@92101urbanliving.com or at 619-992-5144.

The San Diego City Council has approved a $20.9 million plan to stop train horns in Downtown San Diego. The train noise that wakes you up in the middle of the night is about to stop.

The noise has been a major concern among Downtown San Diego Condo home owners, Downtown San Diego Loft home owners and residents. The plan includes safety improvements at 13 rail crossings from Laurel Street in the Little Italy District down to Park Blvd. in the East Village/Ballpark District.

To read the Union Tribune’s article click on Council approves downtown ‘quiet zone’ for trains.

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs click on Downtown San Diego Quiet Zone is About to Limit the Noise From Train Horns! and Downtown San Diego Quiet Zone.

This graph is showing us Downtown San Diego Condos and Downtown San Diego Lofts sold by average monthly sales price during May 2009 until April 2010. In June 2009, the monthly sales reached the top and the reason for that was that the Developer sales in Bayside started selling. Another contribution to the high amount is also the Developer sales in Sapphire in the Columbia District and the Developer sales at The Mark and Park Terrace in the East Village/Ballpark District.

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs click on Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold by Price Range - April 2010, Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold by Month - May 2009 to April 2010, Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold by Neighborhood - April 2010, Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold by Type of Sale - April 2010, Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts Sold in April 2010, Cash vs. Financing and Downtown Units Sold by Average Monthly Sales Price - April 2009 to March 2010.

What is the price range most Downtown San Diego Condo and Loft purchacers are interested in? When it comes down to the statistics of the mohth of April of 2010, it shows that 39% of the sold Downtown San Diego condos and lofts were in the price range of $300,001 to $500,000. Not so far behind were the range of $300,000 and under.

The price range of $500,001 to $700,000 has 11% of the market and so does the range of $700,001 to $1,000,000 as well. 6% goes to the range of $1,000,001 to 1,500,000 and 1% each goes to the price range of $1,500,001 to $2,000,000 and $2,000,0001 and up.

To read 92101 Urban Living’s former blogs click on Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold by Month - May 2009 to April 2010, Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold by Neighborhood - April 2010, Downtown San Diego Condos & Lofts Sold by Type of Sale - April 2010, Downtown San Diego Condos and Lofts Sold in April 2010, Cash vs. Financing and Downtown Units Sold by Average Monthly Sales Price - April 2009 to March 2010.