Del Mar, CA Real Estate

Del Mar Homes for Sale

Del Mar Real Estate prices range from $300,000 to over $20 Million. Del Mar property types include Single Family, Residential, Commercial, Town Homes & Condominiums.

The Community of Del Mar

Del Mar got its beginning in 1882 when the Southern California Railroad began its new route from San Diego to San Bernardino. The town began to grow when Theodore joined up with Jacob Taylor, and the two began selling 50x140 foot lots in the midst of a land boom. Howard and Lyons, a development firm, began developing area to the east and south of Del Mar, but were unsuccessful when the land boom ended in the late 1880's.

The growth of the city stalled until the South Coast Land Company bought the vacant land and built a resort with the Stratford Inn being the centerpiece. Over the years, Del Mar grew and finally received electricity from San Diego Gas and Electric in the late 1920s. It was at this time that Del Mar started developing its residential areas.

It wasn't until 1958 that Del Mar residents began to debate whether the area should stay as a county of San Diego, become part of the City of San Diego, or attempt independence through incorporation. In 1959, residents chose incorporation and established a five-member City Council.

Today, the City of Del Mar is two square miles of coastal land with a population of about 5000. The main attraction of visitors is still the beach and sunny weather. And he annual Del Mar Fair and the well-known Del Mar Racetrack bring in people from the surrounding area and beyond.