September 19, 2025|by Erik Torkells
Noteworthy new listings….
“Enclave” is like “eatery,” one of those stuffy words that people never actually say, but it aptly describes fabulous El Caserio, east of Garden Street and north of Canon Perdido. There are just nine homes, all unique, and if you’ve never strolled through, you should. Unit #F, which came on the market a few months ago, has now been joined by 924 Garden Street #D ($2.595 million). “Originally built in 1930 as a residence for musician Loring Andrews, the home was thoughtfully reimagined in the early 1950s by noted architect Lutah Maria Riggs,” says the listing. The rain postponed yesterday’s broker’s open; I’ll check it out today and report back. But I guarantee that I’m going to love the wall of windows. P.S. #E at El Caserio sold off-market last week for $2.995 million. UPDATE: It’s adorable. The upstairs bedroom makes more sense as an office, given that it shares the bath (down a tight, steep, spiral staircase) with the primary—and anyway, guests can use the studio on the other side of the terrace.
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The listing for 930 Monte Drive ($8 million) in Hope Ranch calls the architecture “timeless,” but it couldn’t be more 1980s if it was sporting a Benetton shirt and Le Sportsac bag. That’s not necessarily a ding: while there are moments that want to be rethought, there also appears to be promise. Would the HOA allow a homeowner to paint the facade in Bauhaus primary colors? Expect an update on this one, too. In the meantime, admire the trio of turtles in the pool (extra points for the diving board). UPDATE: The main entry floor has real panache, and the pool is delightfully private; the lower level, with many small sets of stairs, is a tougher nut to crack.
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It’s usually a sign of quality when a contractor builds a house for him- or herself, as is the case with 4672 Via Roblada ($7.95 million), constructed “by Rick Jeffery of Beachfront Construction for his family in 1998.” The exterior windows seem positioned oddly high, and there are interior surfaces that could use updating, but the kitchen looks solid, many of the floors are wood, the primary bath is massive, and you get six bedrooms on 1.7 acres “with a pool and spa, open cabana with fireplace and BBQ, bocce court, and a six-hole putting green.” Plus, you’re in Hope Ranch’s Roblada-Bendita loop and a stone’s throw from More Mesa. UPDATE: While there’s a whiff of suburbia in the interior style, the floor plan is solid and the grounds are splendid.
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A brief walk from the Mesa Lane beach steps, 2416 Medcliff Road ($3.425 million) is a dud from the street, and some of those small windows in front are the primary bathroom. It’s bigger than it appears, though, with a living room and a den, three bedrooms, and a one-bedroom ADU that could be converted to a more appealing primary suite.
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The 1964 house at 540 Miramonte Drive ($2.475 million), at the southern end of the street, has a personality crisis going on—it’s traditional East Coast brick on the bottom, with a midcentury-style roofline painted royal blue on top. The layout is weird, with the primary and main guest room flanking the foyer, but the open-plan kitchen, dining, living room, and family room have potential. And the view is excellent. Spec reno?
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Pacifica Graduate Institute’s Lambert Campus at 249 Lambert Road ($17.9 million) is being positioned as a residential or commercial opportunity. There’s a lot to work with—12.22 acres with five buildings totaling 15,317 square feet—but it also looks like it would be a lot of work.
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