Chula Vista. The Starkey House is a five-bedroom Colonial Revival home built in 1896. Features include three fireplaces, a game room, a sleeping porch, and French doors that open to a pool terrace.
The property has a one-bedroom guest cottage, a carriage house, solar panels, rain barrels, and an electric-car charger. $1,590,000. Janna Hernholm, Pacific/Sotheby's International Realty, (619) 985-4126.
San Diego. The Albert Frost House, a designated city landmark, lies in Mission Hills. Built in 1916, the six-bedroom home includes original woodwork, five fireplaces, exposed beams, and oversize windows throughout.
The 0.3-acre corner lot has a covered dining area, a pool, a spa, an outdoor kitchen, and a guesthouse. $3,250,000. Elizabeth Coutiér, Willis Allen/Christie's International Real Estate, (619) 813-6686.
Rancho Santa Fe. This five-bedroom, single-story home sits on 2 acres. The contemporary house has walnut cabinetry, finished concrete floors, four fireplaces, and a double-size master suite with dual bathrooms.
A retractable wall in the living room opens to reveal a pool area and a two-bedroom guesthouse. $3,888,000. Steve Leggitt and Dave Henderson, Engel & Volkers, (619) 889-5511.
Coronado. On a corner of the 11th floor, this three-bedroom unit boasts views of the Pacific Ocean and downtown San Diego. The newly renovated apartment has an open kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an enclosed balcony.
Building amenities include tennis courts, a pool, and an exercise room. $3,495,000. Gina McGlamery and Dany Zaragoza, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties, (619) 522-2169.
La Jolla. This five-bedroom Mediterranean-style home offers ocean views throughout. Built in 1972, the house features radiant floor heating, two fireplaces, multiple balconies, and arched doorways.
The private lot has a pool with a waterfall and ornamental plantings throughout. $4,350,000. Ross Clark and Bianca Diaz Duffin, Willis Allen/Christie's International Real Estate, (858) 442-2643.
San Diego. This one-bedroom Craftsman bungalow was built in 1922. The house underwent recent renovations including a tankless hot-water heater, a bathroom with a double rain shower, and a new kitchen with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances.
The property in the North Park neighborhood sits within a cottage complex that includes a courtyard entry and Chinese elm trees. $375,000. Joe Carta, Joe Carta Realty, (618) 280-2888.
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