Del Mar Homes display a variety of different building styles which reflect the changing way of life over the years. Del Mar has approximately 5,000 residents, but each area within Del Mar has a distinct style and its own personality. The homes in Del Mar range from brand new condos to one of a kind classic craftsman homes in the village.
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Del Mar Real Estate
Del Mar is bordered on the south and east by parks and on the north by the city of Solana Beach. Lagoons are at both ends of town, further limiting development of homes. Commute is by rail to downtown San Diego and coastal cities to the north, and is very convenient to the 5 Freeway. Highway 101 runs right through town. Del Mar is not a typical modern suburb with endless rows of tract housing.
Here is a description of the main areas:
The Village - Quaint cottages and bungalows mix with eclectic custom homes. The core of the village was built in the 1920's and has seen many fine new homes built in the 1940's, 1960's, 1970's. It is an extremely desirable area, and homes in the village have a very special and unique character, making them among the most desirable properties to own. The bluff area - west of 101 along Ocean Avenue prices range from about $1.5 to $3 million, except right on the bluff. Any property overlooking the beach is usually $3 million and up.
The Beach Colony area - Near the racetrack is the San Dieguito River and estuary, just south of where the river enters the Pacific Ocean is a strip of land bordered on both sides by water. The Beach Colony area, which is approximately a 90-home-long strip of cottages along Coast Blvd, contains bungalows and 2 story beach houses reminiscent of many beach communities across the U.S. Although the dwellings are generally constructed with straightforward architectural designs, they are some of the most valuable in the city.
Torrey Pines State Reserve - On the south end is the Torrey Pines State reserve. On the hillside overlooking the estuary are many custom houses, often with views of the state preserve and the Pacific Ocean. This area runs along streets including Camino Mar Villa and is kind of a hidden, artsy community, and property in this area is much sought after.
The Highlands is an area just west of the 5 Freeway, and has many contemporary custom residences. Some are on the hillside which slopes down to the ocean giving them a sweeping sunset views. Nob Avenue runs along the top of the ridge, and Crest Way is one of the prominent streets.
Within each of the above areas there are many types of houses, condominiums and apartments. The earliest residences were built as cottages and bungalows in the early part of the last century. For the most part these dwellings were one story, and sometimes had porches and dormers. There was a building boom in the 1920's which saw some very distinctive residences built which are classics today. Some of them are in the English Tudor style with exposed timber and stucco. Renowned architect Irving Gill built several structures in the area during this period. During the 1940's the city expanded beyond its village roots, and many simple ranch style houses were built in the outlying areas. Since 1960 thousands of new residences were been built in varying architectural styles, but they all share the same tradition and ambience.
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