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Kensington

Kensington overlooks Mission Valley’s southern rim with many of its homes enjoying views of the valley. The area includes five subdivisions developed in the early part of the 20th century and named for a residential district in London. The distinctive California-Spanish style homes sit above steep slopes dedicated to open space. The homes owe their unique aesthetics to the development firm Davis-Baker.

This firm had already established a strong reputation in Pasadena building when they were hired by George Forbes in 1926 to develop his land in the Kensington area. San Diego was in one of its periodic real estate slumps in 1926 and Forbes knew he needed an improved product if his subdivision was going to succeed.

Davis-Baker immediately associated themselves with San Diego architect, Richard Requa, known for his work on the areas of Ojai and Rancho Santa Fe. Davis-Baker established an architectural committee and appointed Richard Requa the sole member. The firm established rules for the styles of homes and added a significant number of high-end improvements to the sub-division. The result was a delightful collection of “luxuriously modest homes of refinement.”

The shopping district along Adams Avenue is designated by a large sign hung over the street and is home to small shops offering services to residents and visitors. There is a vintage movie theater showing art films, coffee houses, restaurants, and a park with a playground for local children. There are also a number of vintage furniture stores in the area. Kensington is centrally located near I-15 and offers quick access to many San Diego attractions.

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5043 Westminster Ter NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
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5 Beds 5 Baths 3,107 SqFt Listing No. 240003367 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (42)
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Undisclosed NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
$2,800,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,996 SqFt Listing No. 230023549 Property Type: House camera (8)
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4358 Alder Drive San Diego, CA 92116
$2,090,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,100 SqFt Listing No. 240003863 Property Type: House camera (39)
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4940 Canterbury Drive NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
$1,995,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,332 SqFt Listing No. 240003094 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (56)
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4748 Edgeware Road NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
$1,959,000
5 Beds 4 Baths 2,678 SqFt Listing No. NDP2401957 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (22)
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4388 Middlesex Dr NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
$1,925,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,725 SqFt Listing No. 240004197 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (27)
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4745 Terrace Dr NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
$1,850,000
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4679 Vista Street NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
$1,799,000
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4933 Marlborough Drive San Diego, CA 92116
$1,799,000
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,797 SqFt Listing No. 240002326 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (33)
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4549 E Talmadge Dr NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
$1,495,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,469 SqFt Listing No. 240000492 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (26)
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4250 Adams Avenue NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
$1,195,000
2 Beds 1 Baths 1,050 SqFt Listing No. 240004212 Property Type: House camera Virtual Tour camera (34)
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5228 Caminito Solitario MISSION VALLEY, CA 92108
$859,000
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 5043 Westminster Ter, NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
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$2,999,000

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5 5 Beds

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3,107 SqFt 3,107 SqFt

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240003367 Listing No. 240003367

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 Undisclosed, NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
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$2,800,000

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3 3 Beds

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1,996 SqFt 1,996 SqFt

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230023549 Listing No. 230023549

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 4358 Alder Drive, San Diego, CA 92116
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$2,090,000

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3 3 Beds

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3 3 Baths

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2,100 SqFt 2,100 SqFt

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240003863 Listing No. 240003863

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 4940 Canterbury Drive, NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
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$1,995,000

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4 4 Beds

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3 3 Baths

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2,332 SqFt 2,332 SqFt

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240003094 Listing No. 240003094

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 4748 Edgeware Road, NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
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$1,959,000

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5 5 Beds

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4 4 Baths

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2,678 SqFt 2,678 SqFt

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NDP2401957 Listing No. NDP2401957

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 4388 Middlesex Dr, NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
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$1,925,000

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2 2 Beds

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2 2 Baths

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1,725 SqFt 1,725 SqFt

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240004197 Listing No. 240004197

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 4745 Terrace Dr, NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
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$1,850,000

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2 2 Beds

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2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths

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1,700 SqFt 1,700 SqFt

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240005550 Listing No. 240005550

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 4679 Vista Street, NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
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$1,799,000

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3 3 Beds

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3 3 Baths

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2,216 SqFt 2,216 SqFt

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240005032 Listing No. 240005032

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 4933 Marlborough Drive, San Diego, CA 92116
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$1,799,000

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2 2 Beds

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2 2 Baths

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1,797 SqFt 1,797 SqFt

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240002326 Listing No. 240002326

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House Property Type: House

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 4549 E Talmadge Dr, NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
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$1,495,000

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3 3 Beds

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2 2 Baths

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1,469 SqFt 1,469 SqFt

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240000492 Listing No. 240000492

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 4250 Adams Avenue, NORMAL HEIGHTS, CA 92116
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$1,195,000

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2 2 Beds

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1 1 Baths

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1,050 SqFt 1,050 SqFt

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240004212 Listing No. 240004212

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House Property Type: House

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 5228 Caminito Solitario, MISSION VALLEY, CA 92108
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$859,000

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2 2 Beds

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2 | 1 2 | 1 Baths

lot size

1,618 SqFt 1,618 SqFt

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240005705 Listing No. 240005705

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Condo Property Type: Condo

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