Hi Friends - Welcome to the village of Portofino located in the amazing community of Tierrasanta - a Jewel in San Diego - conveniently located with easy access to shopping, schools, downtown, beaches, balboa park, mission valley, military bases all within very convenient freeway access. - Low HOA This 3 bedroom 1.5 bath is a gem that has just been remodeled and shows beautifully. This home includes so many features - Brand new gorgeous Engineered Wood Flooring throughout including the stairs, styled in a contemporary rubbed wood finish. The kitchen showcases European White Shaker cabinetry with oiled Bronze finished knobs. New solid quartz countertops are sure to delight as well as the European single basin oversized sink in stainless steel and new Whirlpool stainless steel appliances. The upgraded bathrooms feature solid countertops in Quartz, European White Shaker cabinetry and upgraded new fixtures that compliment the European style. The main bathroom upstairs features a modern tile surround with a convenient amenity niche above the soaking tub. The backyard and side yard can become your own backyard oasis, ample room for all your patio and outdoor dining needs. The amenities at the community center are an incredible value, Tennis, Pool, Bar-b-Que, Play ground and walking trails. You won't have to do anything as this home is move in ready! Newer HVAC, Water Heater and Air Conditioning Unit. The windows are vinyl low-e dual pane to keep out the drafts and keep you cool in the Summer. Don't let this one get away she won't last!
Villa Portofino is a beautiful planned community of 721 detached homes nestled in the Tierrasanta "Island in the Hills." Its mature trees, lawns, elegant landscaping and six-acre park make it a very special place. This wooded setting is enhanced by amenities that include a clubhouse, pool, playground and tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts. Schools, shopping, restaurants and a number of professional offices are within walking distance; airports and downtown San Diego are minutes away, and other areas of the County can be easily reached via nearby highway connections. While historians tell us that Villa Portofino was once voted "the best place in San Diego to raise kids," it is also a very diverse community with residents of all ages and backgrounds. Villa Portofino, set in the middle of Tierrasanta. Surrounded by hills and canyons, it is one of the original planned unit developments in Tierrasanta and San Diego. A little history: Tierrasanta was originally part of the Mission San Diego de Alcalá ranch, which was active during the late 18th and 19th centuries. The U.S. military purchased the land in 1941 as Camp Elliott, a Marine Corps training facility. The Marines moved out in 1944 and the land was transferred to the Navy. It was deactivated in 1946. In 1961, the U.S. Government sold the area that is now Tierrasanta and a portion of neighboring Mission Trails Regional Park to the City of San Diego. In the following year, the Elliott Community Plan was issued to serve as a roadmap for development going forward, and in 1971 Tierrasanta was founded. The current Tierrasanta community plan was first issued in 1982, and included both the currently developed area and much of what is now Mission Trails Regional Park. Tierrasanta has been almost fully built out since the early 1990s, and in 2010 had a population of 30,443 (ZIP code 92124). See/Do In Eurasia, all roads lead to Rome; in Tierrasanta, they lead to Mission Trails Regional Park. Start your 5-Peak Challenge at the eastern terminus of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and knock out both North and South Fortuna on a 7.6-mile trek. The neighborhood has plenty of other recreational points of interest, plus bike lanes connecting it with its neighbors. Skateboarders and roller skaters can show off their skills at Damato Park. Those who fare better without wheels can sign up for a music, dance, or fitness class at the Tierrasanta Recreation Center. Nature buffs can bird-watch in West Shepherd Canyon or hike the shady, chaparral-lined trails of East Shepherd Canyon. The canyon’s native plant markers come courtesy of Girl Scout Troop 3278. The troop also created a detailed guidebook to accompany them. ReBranded High School - New Name, New Look, Same PRIDE. A group of students petitioned the school and the school district to re-brand Serra High School. That student-led initiative began a collaborative conversation with staff, district officials, community members, and alumni. Born out of this collaborative process was a rebranding survey asking if the brand should remain or change. Each stakeholder group was given an opportunity to voice their opinions about possible rebranding and suggestions for a change. The results of that survey were given to the San Diego Unified School District’s Naming Committee. In collaboration with students and local tribal communities, the naming committee submitted its recommendation to the board. On Tuesday, March 9th, the SDUSD Board of Education announced that Serra High School’s new brand will be Canyon Hills High School, home of the Rattlers with the new colors of red and black. In the fall of 2021, Serra High School will open as Canyon Hills High School, and the first of many generations of Rattlers will walk these halls. As we move forward as CHHS, know that we are not erasing our history, but we are adding to it.