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Don Bauder 8:30 a.m., Feb. 16
Dave Rice
Articles by Dave Rice
Three stories of seaside lounging in Oceanside
“Let’s start with the reason to own this perfect home, the beach!”
Oceanside, San Diego’s northernmost city, is often overlooked in discussions about the region’s most exclusive real estate, which tend to focus on coastal North County cities such as Carlsbad, Encinitas, or Del Mar. But while ...
Virgin villa on Rutgers Road
No one has lived in this modern Mediterranean manse
Listing materials for a recently-constructed southern La Jolla mansion pose a question they’re more than happy to answer. “What would you call a residence of high style, beauty, and sophistication, intelligent design and refined in ...
Point Loma’s largest Italian Renaissance mansion
Portion of Point Loma Nazarine once known as Lomaland on the peninsula
Rosecroft is a historically-designated estate occupying nearly two-and-a-half acres atop Point Loma. Built in 1912 by architect Emmor Brooke Weaver, who oversaw the design of dozens of local residences between 1904 and 1945, the Italian ...
The “permanent vacation” feel
This house is made to be shown off
The newly-constructed estate at 7430 Hillside Drive in La Jolla includes five separate elevator-accessed levels of living area totaling nearly 6300 square feet of living space carved out of the side of Mount Soledad. “A ...
Studs-out remodel in Coronado
With an eye toward retaining the home’s historic character
This week we visit a “forgotten historic Coronado home” that’s been “brought back to life!” The 2400-square-foot craftsman at 1302 8th Street in Coronado was originally constructed in 1901 but has undergone extensive renovation since ...
A “striking contemporary classic”
Once home to founder of online music store MP3tunes
This week we present you with an opportunity to “reside in one of the largest homes on the breathtaking Del Mar beach.” “Take pleasure in the ultimate seaside lifestyle,” invite listing materials for the residence ...
Frontal attack on gig economy
Suit against Lime to end freelance scooter work?
A Northern California man working as a "Juicer" for electric scooter-share operator Lime has filed suit against the company, claiming it improperly classifies thousands of workers as independent contractors in a system designed to skirt ...
The epitome of California canyon living
Architect also designed San Diego Zoo structures and enclosures
“Hidden behind beautiful hedges,” this 1924 Bankers Hill estate at 3372 Front Street “is truly unique in downtown San Diego and the epitome of California canyon living.” So promise the listing materials. The residence, which ...
Marine Lair
Oceanfront hideout is home to “SD’s 29-year-old wunderkind”
Occupying a prime oceanfront plot in La Jolla’s esteemed Barber Tract is a mansion the owner has dubbed “Marine Lair,” a home the listing promises is “built entirely different than any other home in San ...
