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Upper Hermosa is known for refined homes with interior and exterior features that mirror each other’s excellence and are seated on ardently manicured properties. A number of homes in Upper Hermosa offer Pacific Ocean views and hold serene gardens that further the appeal of the beautiful residential community, which dates back to the 1920s. In addition, the lovely neighborhood just north of Bird Rock was originally designed to be commuter friendly and still boasts curving tree-lined streets, paths and trails that invite regular biking, jogging and walking excursions.

Some homes in Upper Hermosa date back to the 1920s and were the first to grace the development. These historic homes are seated next to newer upscale homes along winding streets that overlook the Pacific Ocean. In addition, Upper Hermosa holds generous properties, some of which feature panoramic ocean views. Within the peaceful community, buyers can also find spacious homes with chef’s kitchens, hardwood floors, stone accents, sun-drenched decks and tranquil gardens.

Early history of Upper Hermosa

Homes in Upper Hermosa have appealed to buyers since the 1920s when the tract of land was first developed as the second phase of a community called La Jolla Hermosa. According to the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board, La Jolla Properties led the development effort and began welcoming buyers to purchase homes in Upper Hermosa in 1927.

According to SD News, as more people came to live in La Jolla, a number of new developments, including Upper Hermosa, incorporated some of the period’s noteworthy architectural styles. La Jolla’s newest developments were graced with charming English Tudor, French Normandy and Spanish Colonial Revival homes.

In addition to offering a variety of attractive architectural styles, Upper Hermosa’s developer incorporated design features into the scenic community to make it more accessible. Per the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board, the Upper Hermosa tract was developed in a horseshoe shape with contoured roads that improved driver experiences.

Historic homes in Upper Hermosa

Several historic homes designed by renowned architect Edgar Ullrich remain in Upper Hermosa, including a Spanish Colonial Revival known as the Adams House and the Norman Kennedy House.

One of the very first homes built in Upper Hermosa was the Norman Kennedy House. According to the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board, the Tudor Revival home was built in 1927 for artist and magazine illustrator Norman Kennedy. The historic home boasts a remarkable Ullrich design with pitched gabled roofs, brick chimneys and decorative half timbering. Today, the Norman Kennedy House is one of La Jolla's many historic sites.

For more information about homes in Upper Hermosa, visit our Upper Hermosa real estate page or contact DeSouza Select Properties.

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