If you’ve honed in on living near Downtown San Diego’s Little Italy and waterfront, and are looking for a practical floorplan that feels like a true home, I recommend Savina #1706. This floorplan has rarely come available (only 3x to date!). Having lived in the floorplan myself and with our team leading sales in the building, I can confidently speak to this opportunity. Read below and watch the video to learn more!:

Savina #1706 features an open living area with a full window wall allowing for ample natural light.

This southeast corner 2BR/2BA + nook layout is all about practical luxury. Here are some key distinctions that make #1706 a notable unit, and personal favorite:

• Layout: Entering this unit feels like a residence, you enter through a hallway and the bedrooms are one side of the home, while the living spaces are the other (in comparison to many other Savina floorplans where you enter directly into the kitchen area and one of the bedrooms is off the living room). The nook is also a great feature! Not only does the nook have water views, but it’s a versatile space that works great for a home office, cozy reading spot, or an extended breakfast bar.  At 1408 SF, this floorplan is great for full-time residents or those looking for a more spacious second home.  Click this link to watch a video tour of #1706! If you’d like to see 1706’s floorplan, click this link to request a floorplan.
• Views: You get it all! #1706 features views of the Bay, Cruise Ship Terminal, Downtown San Diego city skyline, and even the Savina pool and BBQ. You also have a perfect seat for the famous “Big Bay Boom” 4th of July Firework show from the balcony, you don’t even need to leave the condo!
• Price: Residence #1706 is available for $1,600,000 (and comes with dozens of upgrades!). Over the past 12 months, the average sale price in the building was just under $1,535,000. If you are looking for a more mid-priced unit at Savina, #1706 is a great match.

If you’d like to tour #1706 or learn more about Savina living, I’m here to help.  Email me here or call 619.909.7552 to learn more. If you’d like to browse #1706 and all available Savina units, visit our Savina page here!

Lanna Parker, J.D.

DRE #02042187

Lanna@SanDiegOh.com | 619.909.7552

If you’re not a fan of Savina but want to explore surrounding buildings, message me here.

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Savina, in Downtown San Diego, has become a favorite for those who crave modern luxury paired with the city’s coastal scenery. Savina features 285 residences with 9 standard floorplans and a selection of unique floorplans. Our team leads in sales within the building and knows it inside and out, so I always emphasize that not all floor plans are created equal when it comes to water views. In my opinion, the 02 and 01 floor plans steal the show.

Let’s start with the premier plan, the 02 plan. Located on the northwest corner of Savina, this 2 BR + Den layout offers some of the most expansive views in 92101. Not only does this floorplan feature vast views of the Bay and ships sailing, you also see the Star of India, Point Loma, city lights and planes taking off and landing. The floorplan’s orientation is ideal because it faces Waterfront Park and a historic county building, allowing for uninterrupted views. This floorplan features split bedrooms (no shared bedroom walls), a large den, and spacious living areas with water views throughout. It also features a larger balcony compared to the other standard floorplans. The standard 02’s range from floors 6-24, with units 15-24 featuring slightly larger square footage (at 1,685 SF), and of course better views. See the floorplan below. If you are looking for a large 2 BR + Den and water views throughout, I recommend the 02 plan.

If you’re looking for something with wow factor views, yet less square footage (and typically more budget friendly compared to the 02’s depending on the floor height), I recommend the 01 plan. Facing due west, you see water views as soon as you open the front door! I like to say that it’s a design that feels effortlessly connected to the waterfront. The 01 floor plan shares a wall with the 02 plan, and is located directly to the south of the 02 plan. One of the key differences is that the 01 floorplan is an interior unit, compared to the 02 plan which is a corner unit with a wrap-around view. The 01 plan is a 2 BR layout with just under 1550 SF. Although it’s smaller than the 02’s, it’s still one of the larger standard floorplans and it also features a generously sized walk-in closet in the primary bedroom (not all units feature a walk-in closet in the primary bedroom). I like to say the 01 is a combo of luxury and practicality.

Click here to watch a video of me showing you #601.  See the 01 plan below:

Whether you opt for an 02 or 01, you will experience luxury living with views of Downtown San Diego’s iconic waterfront. There are also unique floorplans starting at floor 25 that offer incredible water views. Message me here if you would like to learn about the unique floorplans.

If you are looking for guidance on what Savina has to offer, I’m here to help.  Email me here or call 619.909.7552 to learn more.

Lanna Parker, J.D.

DRE #02042187

Lanna@SanDiegOh.com | 619.909.7552

If you’re not a fan of Savina but want great water views in surrounding buildings, message me here.

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Savina #905  Affordable Luxury

1. Affordability: Savina Residence #905 is currently the most affordable condo available in the building. This an exceptional opportunity to experience the hotel inspired amenities and lifestyle offered at Savina without breaking the bank. This condo is priced $75,000 below the next least expensive condo for sale in the building.
2. Dedicated Dining Room: The floorplans in the 05 stack provide a dedicated dining room. The large majority of the other standard floorplans do not.
3. Private Balcony: One of my favorite features of the 05 stack units at Savina is its private balcony, offering 180 degree views of the Downtown San Diego skyline. The 05 stack is the only stack with balconies on the east side of the building.

Whether you’re drawn to the allure of a private balcony overlooking the city or the tranquility of waterfront vistas, residences #509 and #905 at Savina offer an unparalleled living experience. With a host of exceptional amenities, convenient location, and luxurious features, these condos offer the best of urban living in San Diego.

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Turns out, when it comes to current Ranking Factors, the experts make no mention of article/page length.
However, an interesting note is that in a study of over 1,000,000 articles, those that were less than 1000 words were shared/liked less than those that were greater than 1000 words, with the longer posts being the most shared and most liked.
So yes, there is great value in lengthy posts. But at what cost to the blogger?

Get and Stay in Shape

I commonly relate blogging to getting into and staying in shape.
Let’s use running as an example.
Try running 1 or 2 miles a day, every day, and you can make that a habit that sticks, and yields results.
Try running 10 miles in a day. Now get up and do it again tomorrow, and the next day. For almost all of us, that’s not going to happen.
Now try doing it once a week (running 10 miles).
You might last a month before there’s a reason to take a week off. Then you miss another week… and soon the habit is dead, and so are the results.
Achieving blogging success requires establishing a habit.
The most important thing you can do to be a good blogger is to hit publish.
Struggling to reach word counts is a hindrance to production.
I want you to see results. I want you to get an audience to read you, and trust y

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Bayside

Bayside is a Bosa tower that is known mostly for being “Front Row” with protected Bay, city and airport views. But the amenity list is long and even includes both sauna AND steam rooms in the fitness center, as well as a wine tasting room.

Savina

As the newest tower in the district Savina gets a lot of attention for the latest modern amenities. This includes EV Car charging for residents, a modern business center making it easy to WFH, and a huge fitness center with a dry sauna and steam room. One thing that Savina has what few other buildings have is a dedicated on-site pet park which makes this building very popular with dog owners.

Grande at Santa Fe Place

Grande at Santa Fe Place are two towers that are “Front Row” like Bayside and they are as close to the Bay as the city will allow.  These are technically two separate condo buildings with their own HOA’s so they do not share amenities. However both towers have a long list including outdoor pools, fitness center and sauna and steam rooms. The Grande also has a Guest Suite for each tower so you don’t have to use your second bedroom as a guest room.

Sapphire Tower

While the amenities at Sapphire are fairly typical of the neighborhood there are two things that make this building stand out: Low Density and Huge Condos. Most of the other buildings have two bedroom non-penthouse homes that average around 1300 square feet, but at Sapphire it’s entirely possible to find a two bedroom that’s more in the 2000 square foot range.

Electra

Electra is the tallest residential tower in the city, and it comes with a huge list of terrific amenities. What really stands out here is the cavernous lobby in what is the restored historic SDG&E building. On the 5th Floor you’ll find a resort-style pool and spa deck that is the envy of most buildings. Electra is also the lowest-priced tower on Millionaire’s Row with two-bedrooms often available in the $800k range.

Pacific Gate

We’ve saved the best for last on our Columbia District amenity tour. Pacific Gate really raised the bar when it was completed in 2018 as a “Super Prime” high-rise. All those things that the other buildings have that make them unique is included at Pacific Gate, like a dog run and a guest suite. In addition to that though Pacific Gate offers something no other building has: Access to a private yacht share and a luxury car fleet. Contact us today for more details about this spectacular tower.

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If you’ve walked around Little Italy surely you’ve noticed the plaques that say “Jonathan Segal FAIA” on some of the area’s most unique buildings. That’s because Mr. Segal and his firm have developed over 300 residential and mixed-use units around San Diego. Mr Segal has pioneered the “Architect as Developer” role which allows him to build exactly what he designs with no compromises or client holdups. That must make him the envy of his peers to not have to deal with clients. Apparently there is a growing market for that role too, as he has created an entire course to help others do the same.

Some of our favorite Segal developments include The Q (and not just because Underbelly is on the first floor) and The Continental (which is home to the fabulous new BonJour French bakery). And don’t miss the striking Mr Robinson in Hillcrest. Who says you have to go to Palm Springs to find cool modern architecture?

In addition to some of the most strikingly cool apartment buildings in town, the Segal firm has also built some fantastic city homes and townhomes. Occasionally they come up for sale but not often. Like other works of fine art most of the owners are loathe to part ways with their Segal homes unless they have to. Your best bet is to keep an eye on Kettner Row, which is comprised of 16 three-story townhomes. If you’d like us to set up a search for you that will alert you when a new Segal residence hits the market just let us know. We’re here to help.

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San Diego’s Little Italy has been a ‘stable ethnic business and residential community since the 1920’s’ and has gone through many growth spurts over the years. With the assistance of the Little Italy Association and Downtown’s overall growth, Little Italy is seeing quite a bit of change.

With popular condos like Aperture, Breeza, La Vita and others, more and more San Diegans have discovered the joy of living in this exciting neighborhood. Visitors and residents also get to enjoy the new parks and changes that the North Embarcadero Visionary Project brought.

Overall, Little Italy is a great place to shop, dine, people watch, go out and of course, to live.

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This is a stressful time for you. Not only are you looking to make a huge and very emotional investment, you’re trying to find the perfect person to represent you – someone you can trust, relate with, who understands your needs and someone who will at the end of the day, get the job done.

Surveys indicate that the number one complaint about Realtors, is that they don’t communicate with their clients enough. They just don’t talk to them. Maybe your agent’s too scared to tell you that you need a price reduction. Maybe they’re too nervous to tell you where your offer should be at, because you want to go lower. Maybe they’re just lazy and have other clients and people to deal with…who knows?

Here’s where I come in.

As you may or may not know, the San Diego real estate market is relatively small. Especially when it comes to Downtown, most agents know each other and know about their reputations – good or bad. Having been in the Downtown market for a few years now, I can assure you, not everyone knows what they’re talking about. In fact, I’m amazed at how little some of these so called “experts” actually know.No_bullshit

As a Realtor who specializes on the Downtown market, I keep up with what buildings are going up, how they will affect your views, what new places to check out and Downtown events in general. This is my job. How can an agent from Orange County, or even Carlsbad, do this?

Another benefit of having me represent you, is that I am a member of one of the top performing real estate teams in the country. As a member of the Scott-Finn & Associates team, you as my client, will have access to my knowledge as well as those of six other agents. This represents decades of experience and connections. You want to find out about homes before they come on the market? Looking for homes that sellers really need to sell? I can talk to my team members and see what they know and see what other agents have told them.

And possibly the biggest benefit of me being your agent, is that people like me. As basic as this may seem, I can’t stress how important this is. When you’re looking to buy a home and you have to deal with a listing agent and a seller who wants top dollar…you want someone who won’t cause more stress and will be able to negotiate with the agent on the other side. When you’re trying to get a deal accepted, you don’t get to talk to the seller directly. You depend on your agent to plead your case and convince the listing agent why their client should accept your offer and not someone else’s.

What if the listing agent doesn’t like your agent? What if your agent gets upset and insults the seller, or the listing agent – do you really think your offer will get accepted? Again, the Downtown market is a small one. I know most of the agents and deal with them on a regular basis – in transactions, at meetings, on property showings…I talk to agents every day. So what? My point is, is that because I make it a point to stay on good terms with other agents, your chances of getting an offer accepted drastically go up. Now I’m not saying that I can get your offer of $700K on a $900K property accepted based on my personality, but I can say that if there are two offers that are more or less the same, my relationship with the listing agent will more than likely give you that extra edge. I’ll also make the extra effort and present your offer in person (instead of faxing it) if I think this will increase your chances of getting into escrow. How many agents do that for their clients?

DH2B2214Aside from this stuff, I do all the normal stuff as well. You know, like negotiating offers, checking out new inventory on a daily basis, sending my clients listings as soon as they come on the market, looking for deals and attending real estate related classes(on short sales, market updates, technology conventions, etc.).

I know there are tons of Realtors out there and yes, many of them are good at what they do. But keep in mind, there are a lot of bad ones out there and they will say whatever they think you want to hear. So the next time you’re looking for an agent, give me a chance to prove myself. Look at my blog to get an idea of who I am and what I offer. And if you want to talk to my past clients, I’ll be happy to provide you with a long list of happy clients. And if that’s not enough, try asking some other agents what they think about me.

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Floors 5-28

These floors have seven condos per floor, consisting of two 2Br/2Ba condos and five 2Br/2Ba plus Den condos. And just like the E Plans at The Grande, the largest unit (on floors 5-28) faces west, allowing for the most water views. Unlike The Grande however not every unit has water views. The Grande has a pyramidesque layout, whereas Bayside has a rectangular one, going lengthwise from east to west. Therefore the front (west facing) three condos on these floors have great water views, but the others only get water views from the balconies, or none at all (the smaller 2 bedrooms on the east end of the tower).

Also similar to The Grande, Bayside has two of each floorplan (minus the B and J floor plans that face due west), only varying slightly in size. This would be like the A1 and A2 floorplans at The Grande that are 1,625 and 1,684 square feet respectively, or the B plans that are 1,325 and 1,336 square feet. I’ve been in all of these condos hundreds of times and I can’t tell where the space is lost, or gained.

There are three condos on the north side of Bayside, three on the south and one facing due west. The west corners are the A and C floor plans “ 2br/2ba+den “ 1,474 and 1,404 square feet. In the middle of the rectangle on the north and south sides are the G and D floor plans “ 2br/2ba+ den “ 1,387 and 1,460 square feet. At the end on the east side, there are the two smaller 2 bedroom F and E floor plans “ 1,190 and 1,462 square feet. On these last two floor plans, there’s a significant difference and layout.

The largest floor plan on these levels is the B floor plan, which has 1,820 square feet. Again, this condo faces due west, but it not a corner unit.

Floors 29-32

In Bayside, once you get to level 29, there are only five condos per floor. Similar to The Grande, the building changes shape (35th floor at The Grande) and the condos get larger. Instead of three condos per side, these floors only have two, but keep the J floor plan which faces west (very similar to the B floor plan on the lower floors). The J plan is 1,870 square feet and has a large balcony facing west.

The H and K floor plans are on the northwest and southwest corners of Bayside and have 1,886 and 1,892 square feet. These 2br/2ba+dens are essentially mirror images, slightly varying in size. The east end of the tower has the M and L floor plans that are 1,183 and 1,485 square feet. The L floor plan, which is on the southeast corner has a den, opposed to the 2 bedroom M plan.

Floors 33 and 34

As you go higher in the Bayside, the condos on levels 33 and 34 get even larger and fewer in number. With only four condos per floor, these Bayside condos each take up one side of the highrise. The west facing J plan remains unchanged, but you’re introduced to three new floor plans.

The N and P are almost identical, each boasting 2,450 square feet of space in a two bedroom, two bath, plus den floor plan. These two condos occupy the north and south sides of the tower, with their balconies facing west. The biggest (possibly only) difference I’ve seen in these two floor plans, is that the north facing N plan has a larger laundry room (not closet, but an actual room) and the condo has a pantry. The south facing P floor plan also has a laundry room, but it looks slightly smaller and has no pantry at all.

The fourth condo on these floors at Bayside are on the east side of the highrise. They are predominantly east facing, but also look to the north and south, with balconies on both ends. This 1,595 square foot condo is the Q floor plan and has two bedrooms, but no den. The Q floor plan lacks a laundry room, going back to the more familiar laundry closet. What I do like about this floor plan however, is that the bedrooms are on the opposite side of the living and dining area. Then again, the Q plan has a tiny second bedroom.

Bayside Penthouses on Floors 35 & 36

Here’s where things really start to get exciting. If you want some large condos in downtown San Diego, here’s your chance. At 3,151 and 3,226 square feet, the R and S floor plans at Bosa’s Bayside are much larger than most condos in downtown San Diego. In fact, they’re larger than many of the penthouses that are in other highrises.

The larger S floor plan is on the south side of Bayside and is very similar to its counterpart on the north side. Both of these penthouses have balconies at both the west and east ends of the highrise. Bosa describes these penthouses are 2 BR + Den + Nook floor plans. Again, the J floor plan sits at the west end, unchanged at 1,870 square feet.

The R and S plans are LONG and have the living rooms on the west end and the bedrooms on the east side of the condo. There are some significant features in these Bayside floor plans that stand out from most other penthouses Ive seen in downtown San Diego.

For starters, they’re large. At The Grande, the largest floor plan (minus the slightly larger townhouse) is the E plan, which only has 1,944 square feet. But these penthouses have well over 3,000 square feet! This is also one of the few San Diego Bosa buildings that have more than two bathrooms in a condo on a single level (some townhouses and some of the two-levels at Horizons).

Additionally, the master bedrooms are huge! For all the fashionistas out there who can’t find enough space to store their shoes, Bayside’s penthouses have one LARGE walk-in closet and a separate second walk-in closet next to the en suite bathroom. The master bedroom also comes with a private retreat, which can be used as an office, or workout area.

In terms of storage, I honestly haven’t seen anything else like Bayside. These condos have pantries, walk-in laundry rooms, multiple walk-in closets… this is perfect for all your North County folk who have always wanted to live downtown, without sacrificing the space. The penthouses also have three different HVAC/AC units. Previously, Bosa would often provide two different thermostats in each condo, so one could control the living area and another for the bedrooms. At Bayside, some condos have three separate heating and cooling zones. These top two floors also have higher ceilings at about 10, opposed to the traditional 9 ceilings you see in all the other Bosa developments.

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