Homes in Del Mar showcase the many 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 architectural personality. The homes in Del Mar range from brand new condos to one of a kind classic craftsman homes in the village. 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.

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Here is a description of the main areas which comprise Del Mar, and some representative homes built in those areas.

Olde Del Mar - 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, 1980's and of course today. It is an extremely desirable area, and homes in Olde Del Mar have a very special and unique character, making them among the most desirable properties to own.

The Coast Boulevard 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. This area contains bungalows and 2 story beach homes reminiscent of many beach communities across the USA. Although the homes are generally constructed with straightforward architectural designs, they are some of the most valuable in Del Mar. Location, location, location!

Torrey Pines State Reserve - On the south end of Del Mar is the Torrey Pines State reserve. On the hillside overlooking the estuary are many custom homes, often with views of the state preserve and the Pacific Ocean. This area runs along Sorrento Valley road, and is kind of a hidden, artsy community, and the homes in this area are much sought after.

Del Mar Highlands is an area just west of the 5 Freeway, and has many contemporary custom homes. Some are on the hillside which slopes down to the ocean giving them sweeping sunset views. This area may be reached by exiting the 5 Freeway off of the Del Mar Heights exit.

Within each of the above areas there are many types of homes, condominiums and apartments. The earliest homes were built as cottages and bungalows in the early part of the last century. For the most part these homes were one story, and sometimes had porches and dormers. There was a building boom in the 1920's which saw some very distinctive homes 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 as well as homes in the area during this period. During the 1940's Del Mar expanded beyond its village roots, and many simple ranch style homes were built in the outlying areas. Since 1960 thousands of new homes have been built in varying architectural styles, but they all share the same tradition and ambience with the other timeless homes in Del Mar.

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