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Gated communities in San Diego: what the gate buys you.
What the gate buys you in Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and La Jolla, and what the dues actually cover.
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$750M+
career sales
15
waterfront closings
$47M
record La Jolla sale represented
Top 1,000
WSJ RealTrends teams 2020–2025
Who is this guide for?
This guide is for buyers and sellers considering gated communities on the San Diego coast. What the gate buys you in Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar and La Jolla, and what the dues actually cover.
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