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Being just north of the border, San Diego has a rich cultural heritage that is strongly influenced by our geographic proximity to Baja. Mexican traditions can be found in our food, language, home decor, festivals, art, theatre, politics and architecture. Balboa Park is probably the most magnificent display of spanish architecture in San Diego, but there are good examples in homes throughout the city. Typical to the style are curved entrys, ornate tile and plaster work, rich natural woods, deep and vibrant colors, clay shingles, and landscaping highlighted by cacti and bromeliads. There is no particular part of the city that seems to be more heavily populated by this buidling style. Rather, examples can be found here and there; scattered throughout the cityscape. Here are a few good representations of spanish inspired homes in three different San Diego neighborhoods.
4820 Del Monte Avenue (Ocean Beach)
- 1937 Spanish home with 3 beds, 2 baths
- Asking $729,000
- 1,200 square feet, priced at $608 per square foot
- On Redfin 61 days
3483 Dwight Street (North Park)
- 1976 Spanish home with 3 beds, 3 baths
- Asking $549,000 (Bank Owned Foreclosure)
- 2,240 square feet, priced at $245 per square foot
- On Redfin 9 days
1092 Myrtle Way (Hillcrest)
- 1937 Spanish home with 3 beds, 2 baths
- Asking $1,700,000
- 2,403 square feet, priced at $707 per square foot
- On Redfin 45 days
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