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The historic San Diego Metro area encompasses all of Downtown and Uptown, along with several neighborhoods near Balboa Park. Downtown is made up of seven distinct districts: Columbia, Cortez Hill, East Village, Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Marina, and the Core. Uptown and the surrounding primarily residential communities are known for their beautiful historic homes, featuring Craftsman, Prairie, Spanish, Vernacular, and other architectural styles.

Historic Districts

San Diego cherishes its architectural treasures, and the City regularly designates older homes as new historic landmarks. Many of these gems—designed by San Diego’s premier architects—are found throughout the Metro area. A significant concentration of historic properties exists within designated and proposed historic districts, showcasing a variety of classic architectural styles. Several condo buildings in Uptown and Downtown have also received historic designation. Owners of these historic houses and condos can benefit from substantial property tax savings through the Mills Act incentives.

Bankers Hill

Downtown

Hillcrest

Kensington

Mission Hills

Normal Heights

North Park

South Park & Golden Hill

University Heights

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