We started looking at houses in a more quiet neighborhood. There are many communities in San Diego and we're now focusing on areas east such as San Carlos and Del Cerro. Mission Gorge and Cowles Mountain are two serious hiking areas nearby.
This property we looked at overlooks a neighborhood park where people can toss the ball to their dogs. There are also hiking trails in the distance. There's a panoramic view of canyons, mesas, and evening lights.
All that can't compensate for the structural flaw, a slab crack. Onward, . . .