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The Sands in Torrey Hills, situated off Carmel Mountain Road, is an established community of 102 single-family homes built by Presley Homes between 1998 and 2000. Accessible via 2 primary entrances at Via Mar De Ballenas and Senda Luna Liena, the neighborhood is bordered by the Trilogy, The Cove, and Sansonnet sub-communities. The development features 3 distinct two-story floor plans ranging from 1,883-2,380 square feet, offering 3-4 bedrooms. These residences are characterized by quality construction details, including concrete tile roofs, 2-car garages with double-wide driveways, and interior touches like rounded drywall corners and tile entryways. Many properties sit on generous lots, with some reaching up to 0.40 acres. To view floor plans for homes The Sands, click here.
The community’s location offers a balanced lifestyle with immediate access to recreation and retail. Residents are located near the 15-acre Torrey Hills Sports Park, which features soccer and softball fields, basketball courts, and a dedicated dog park, while the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and the beaches of Torrey Pines and Del Mar are only about 2.3 miles away. Daily conveniences are easily met at the nearby Torrey Hills Center, with premium dining and shopping available at One Paseo, Del Mar Highlands Town Center, and Piazza Carmel. The neighborhood is also served by schools, including Ocean Air Elementary, Carmel Valley Middle, Torrey Pines High, and Canyon Crest Academy. For commuters, the location is ideal, sitting approximately 0.5 miles from I-5 and 1.0 mile from SR-56.
The Sands represents a high-value opportunity within the Carmel Valley (zip code 92130). Current market values for these homes typically start around $2M. A significant advantage for homeowners in this community is the exceptionally low carrying costs compared to surrounding areas; the monthly HOA fee is approximately $26, and the Mello-Roos tax is notably low at around $1,745 per year. This combination of spacious lot sizes, proximity to major employment hubs, and manageable fees makes The Sands one of the most sought-after hillside communities in the region.
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