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Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
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- 682 S. Coast Hwy 101, Suite #110
Encinitas, CA 92024 - (858) 997-3801 call or text
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim & Donna Klinge helped us sell our home of 30 years in Ocean Hills. We were very happy with their service and would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for an Honest, Knowledgeable, Skilled, Informed Efficient realty team. Both Jim & Donna were so helpful in different ways and complemented each others skills. Please refer to a more detailed review that we wrote on YELP. Thank You Both for all your help!!!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A+ thank youTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Many years ago, we purchased a home in Carlsbad, using a realtor that was recommended to us - Jim Klinge. Fast forward to 2025, we recently had the privilege of selling 2 homes in Carlsbad, CA and didn't hesitate to reach out to Jim and Donna Klinge of Klinge Realty Group to guide us through the sales. The transactions were very different, each with its own unique situation, opportunities and challenges. From start to finish, Donna and Jim helped navigate the pre-sale preparation, the listing, showing of the house, buyer negotiations, the final close and all of the paperwork and decisions in between. What stands out with both transactions is the professionalism of Jim and Donna (and their team), wonderful communication (timely, relevant, concise), their deep understanding of market dynamics (setting realistic expectations), their access to top-notch contractors, and last, their ability to guide us across the finish line successfully. We wouldn't hesitate to use Jim and Donna in the future and highly recommend them for anyone looking to buy or sell a property in North San Diego County.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We sold a home with Jim and Donna and from beginning to end they were consummate professionals. Their initial walk through the property resulted in a list of items to be repaired or updated. They supplied a list of vendors and job quotes to do the repairs and updates. We originally wanted to sell ‘as is’ and just get it over with. They gave us a selling price for ‘as is’ and options for doing a few updates/repairs to doing it all with the selling price for each option. We agreed to do all they suggested and we sold for the exact price they predicted. For every dollar spent we got back more than $2 back in the selling price. And they got that price in a rising interest rate environment! Donna and Jim are extremely detailed and guide you through ever aspect of the sale. There were no surprises thanks to their guidance. We couldn’t be more pleased with their representation. Thank you Donna and Jim, Jerry and MaryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have known Jim & Donna Klinge for over a dozen years, having met them in Carlsbad where our children went to the same school. As long time North County residents, it was a no- brainer for us to have the Klinges be our eyes and ears for San Diego real estate in general and North County in particular. As my military career caused our family to move all over the country and overseas to Asia, Europe and the Pacific, we trusted Jim and Donna to help keep our house in Carlsbad rented with reliable and respectful tenants for over 10 years. Naturally, when the time came to sell our beloved Carlsbad home to pursue a rural lifestyle in retirement out of California, we could think of no better team to represent us than Jim and Donna. They immediately went to work to update our house built in 2004 to current-day standards and trends — in 2 short months they transformed it into a literal modern-day masterpiece. We trusted their judgement implicitly and followed 100% of their recommended changes. When our house finally came on the market, there was a blizzard of serious interest, we had multiple offers by the third day and it sold in just 5 days after a frenzied bidding war for 20% above our asking price! The investment we made in upgrades recommended by Jim and Donna yielded a 4-fold return, in the process setting a new high water mark for a house sold in our community. In our view, there are no better real estate professionals in all of San Diego than Jim and Donna Klinge. Buying or selling, you must run and beg Jim and Donna Klinge to represent you! Our family will never forget Jim, Donna, and their whole team at Compass — we are forever grateful to them.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. WeI had the pleasure of working with Klinge Realty Group to sell our home in Carmel Valley, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! Jim and Donna demonstrated exceptional professionalism, offering expert guidance on market conditions and pricing strategy, which resulted in a quick and successful sale. Communication was prompt and we were well-informed throughout the entire process. For anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable real estate team, look no further! ---Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna and Jim Klinge of Klinge Realty Group have our highest possible recommendation. From Donna and Jim’s first visit to our house through closing their advice and counsel was candid and honest in all dealings. They kept us fully informed throughout the process. The house sold less than three days after listing with a two-week closing. My wife and I have sold several houses during our lives. This was by far the best experience. Klinge Reality is a premium service realtor. You can’t make a better choice for someone to sell your home fast and for top dollar.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna and Jim provided exceptional support and professionalism throughout the entire process. We couldn't have been happier with their efforts. They made our house shine, and thanks to their expertise, it sold above the listing price in the very first weekend! Truly a fantastic experience from start to finish.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This year has been difficult on our family, mainly due to having to sell our home. Thankfully we knew God had a plan for us and working with the Klinge team was a key part of it. It was an obvious decision to work with them again after such an amazing experience when purchasing the same home we needed to sell. The challenge was, how will we do this in so little time with so much going on? Jim and Donna held our hand every step of the way. Whenever an unexpected issue arose they found and provided a solution. Never once did we feel pressured to make a decision and the Klinges were always reassuring after providing the information that the decision was ours to make. Despite the curve balls, they never panicked and exemplified the “can do” attitude, making us feel optimistic and taken care of. Their expertise and professionalism was superb. But of all the reasons to work with the Klinges, the most impactful and valuable is their compassion and genuine care for their clients. We pray that we can one day purchase our forever home and you better believe that Jim and Donna will be representing us - as long as they will have us of course. Thank you again Klinge team! Your execution, experience, and care are unmatched.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim and Donna were fantastic! Jim understanding my needs, recommending potential places, pointing out the pros and cons of each property was invaluable. Then when the offer was accepted Donna’s organized guidance through the inspections, paperwork etc made the whole process seem effortless. So grateful that I had them on my side!Load more
Petty sure it’ a Bread Box
That road noise from the 15 is obscene. I agree….I’m not a fan of that house at all. The girl I took to winter formal in high school junior year lived in Kensington and I was as enamored with the house as I was with her. The house was stunning and really done well.
haha
Kensington houses are beautiful as are the Talmadge homes right next-door. The problem with both areas is the schools suck and there’s no close grocery stores.
The box is for your iron. My grandmother had a 1930’s home in Los Angeles (Atwater/Glendale area, built by family) and it had that same box, but with the ironing board above. The ironing board was in a long cupboard and folded out. The knobs were made of glass. She also had a galvanized box that had two little doors… one that opened outside, and on inside of the back porch… for the ice. The ice man would open the outer door and put the chunk of ice inside, and then she would put it into the icebox.
The pink and black tile, and the blue and black tile, are original. She had yellow and black in the kitchen, and blue and black in the bathroom. And you were right, hers was 900 sq ft. They raised two daughters in 900 sq ft with one bathroom. It’s a wonder they all lived through it.
Love your blog, I enjoy very much ‘touring’ with you.
For that price you can get something pretty nice in Mission Hills and at least have a good K-8 public school option. Furthermore, I think Kensington is too far east and it amazes me that the prices are as high as they are. That said, I do love the architecture! Thanks JTR for doing some urban area posts!
The thing you get with a house in Kensington is the neighborhood.
Any tour should include a walk around the neighborhood and a little tour of the main street, park and old movie theater.
The houses are certainly cozy.
luv the old spanish style…
i think it’s for the iron. maybe bread box, but if so, then perhaps a different shape. we also had a small (approx 2’x2′) door for ice block delivery on the back porch of our 1905 house. we even had a laundry chute. you opened a small door on the wall on the 1st and 2nd floors, threw your dirty laundry in it and it dumped out in the basement. very old school.
That box is an iron cooler.
What you get for $700k in Kensington that you don’t get in Carmel Valley? The ability to get home from work downtown in 15 minutes, and not have to lie to your co-workers. Plus you get Balboa Park (which you pay for no matter where you live in the city) and the ability to walk home after having 4 beers instead of driving illegally. That and a neighborhood where not everone looks the same.
I have lived near both Kensington and Carmel Valley. I like the area around Kensington a lot more, and would pay more to live there.
Yeah, I basically agree with what steveg said, although:
“That and a neighborhood where not everyone looks the same.”
makes no sense to me.
Are you saying everyone looks Asian in CV, because it is certainly not overwhelmingly white, which I don’t think should be considered a negative anyway.
When people actively claim to dislike white neighborhoods it rubs me wrong just as much as when they say they don’t like black/Mexican/Asian/etc neighborhoods.
Plus is is probably just posing.