Several noteworthy luxury properties have recently entered the real estate market, including prestigious homes in the exclusive El Caserio enclave and other high-end neighborhoods. The fabulous El Caserio, located east of Garden Street and north of Canon Perdido, features just nine unique homes that showcase exceptional architectural design and craftsmanship.
Unit F in El Caserio, which entered the market several months ago, has now been joined by 924 Garden Street D, priced at $2.595 million. This historic property was originally built in 1930 as a residence for musician Loring Andrews and was thoughtfully reimagined in the early 1950s by noted architect Lutah Maria Riggs, according to the listing. The home features a striking wall of windows that creates an impressive architectural statement. A recent broker's open house was postponed due to rain, but subsequent visits revealed the property's charming character.
The updated assessment shows the home is adorable, with an upstairs bedroom that functions better as an office since it shares a bathroom with the primary suite via a tight, steep spiral staircase. Guests have access to a studio located on the other side of the terrace. Additionally, Unit E at El Caserio sold off-market last week for $2.995 million, demonstrating strong demand for properties in this exclusive enclave.
Another significant listing at 930 Monte Drive in Hope Ranch carries an $8 million price tag and features what the listing describes as "timeless" architecture, though the design unmistakably reflects 1980s styling. While some elements may benefit from updates, the property shows considerable promise. The main entry floor displays real panache, and the pool offers delightful privacy, though the lower level presents challenges with its numerous small staircases and compartmentalized layout.
A contractor-built home at 4672 Via Roblada, constructed by Rick Jeffery of Beachfront Construction for his own family in 1998, is now listed for $7.95 million. The property exemplifies quality construction typically found in builder-owned homes. Despite some oddly positioned exterior windows and interior surfaces that could benefit from updating, the home offers solid features including a well-designed kitchen, extensive wood flooring, and a massive primary bathroom.
The Via Roblada property sits on 1.7 acres and includes six bedrooms, a pool and spa, an open cabana with fireplace and barbecue area, a bocce court, and a six-hole putting green. Located in Hope Ranch's desirable Roblada-Bendita loop, the home is just a short distance from More Mesa. While the interior style carries hints of suburban design, the floor plan remains solid and the grounds are particularly splendid.
Near the popular Mesa Lane beach steps, 2416 Medcliff Road presents a $3.425 million opportunity that appears modest from the street, with some small front windows actually serving the primary bathroom. The property proves larger than its street presence suggests, featuring a living room, den, three bedrooms, and a one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit that could potentially be converted into a more appealing primary suite.
A 1964 home at 540 Miramonte Drive, located at the southern end of the street and priced at $2.475 million, displays an unusual architectural personality crisis. The design combines traditional East Coast brick on the lower level with a midcentury-style roofline painted royal blue on top. Despite an unconventional layout with the primary and main guest room flanking the foyer, the open-plan kitchen, dining room, living room, and family room demonstrate strong potential, enhanced by excellent views.
The largest opportunity comes from Pacifica Graduate Institute's Lambert Campus at 249 Lambert Road, positioned at $17.9 million as either a residential or commercial development opportunity. The expansive property encompasses 12.22 acres with five buildings totaling 15,317 square feet of space. While the campus offers substantial development potential, it would require significant work to realize its full possibilities. The variety and scale of these listings reflect the dynamic nature of the current luxury real estate market.
