3510 DOVE COURT, MISSION HILLS | 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS | 3,984 SQ.-F T. | $2 ,950,000
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ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES Accolades & Accomplishments Hotel, Real Estate Investments and Asset Mgmt. Certification Cornell University (2019)
Residential Real Estate Leaders of Influence San Diego Business Journal (2021)
National Team Lead | COMPASS Sports & Entertainment High-profile celebrities rely on Armstrong & Associates to sell their homes.
Recognition of Excellence Award The San Diego Union-Tribune (2016-2021)
Outstanding Real Estate Agent Nicky Awards (2018)
Real Estate Agent of the Year Metro Agents (peer-reviewed award, 2017)
4304 Altamirano Way, Mission Hills 4 bedrooms | 5.5 bathrooms | 5,609 sq.-ft. | $3,400,000 Armstrong & Associates sold this property in 2021.
Decorated Navy veteran Todd Armstrong proudly served the nation with 23 years of active-duty service and deployments. Today, having provided high-caliber service to his military and civilian real estate clients for the past two decades, Armstrong is National Team Lead for COMPASS’ Military Division, (see pg. 30).
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3010 Union St., Mission Hills 5 bedrooms • 3.5 bathrooms • 3,000 sq.-ft. • $2,499,500 Sold by Armstrong & Associates in April 2021 (pg. 24).
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FOR SALE The “A” List See Armstrong & Associates Active and pending real estate listings in Mission Hills and beyond. 11 KITCHENS Open for Dine-in Architect Stephen Dalton makes it possible to eat out while staying home. 16 Products of Your Environment Using technology to forge organic connections in the kitchen. 18 Counter Culture Lars Design & Remodeling serves up quartz countertops and other kitchen tips and trends. 22 Winning Strategy Surprise! (It’s a prize.) 23 MISSION HILLS MARKET REPORT Get instant access to the latest stats, pricing and trends.
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24 SOLD King of the Hills See some of the remarkable properties Armstrong & Associates has sold recently in Mission Hills. 26 PALM SPRINGS Well, Well, Well... Just in time for spring, Armstrong & Associates lists a 107-acre vacation destination for sale (natural hot springs included) in Bubbling Wells.
MARCH GIVEAWAYS • MEATER Wi-Fi smart thermometers, $299 (pg. 21) • $100 gift cards to La Puerta in Mission Hills (pg. 6) • $100 gift cards to Farmer’s Bottega in Mission Hills (pg. 29)
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28 Souled Out Armstrong & Associates agent specializing in Palm Springs recently sold these desert properties. 30 GO, TEAM! Armstrong & Associates Meet Todd Armstrong of Armstrong & Associates, National Team Leader of COMPASS’ Military and Sports/ Entertainment Divisions, and official Realtor of the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club.
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MISSION HILLS DINING
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MISSION HILLS’ OFFICIAL NEIGHBORHOOD CANTINA: LA PUERTA Serving Sinaloa, Mexico-inspired family recipes made with the freshest ingredients, La Puerta lures diners seeking a higher level of hospitality. Specialty drinks (POPSUGAR named La Puerta’s Bark at the Moon the country’s “Best Spicy Margarita”) sparkle with fresh-squeezed juices to maximize refreshment while you’re enjoying Uptown’s favorite tacos, tunes and tequila.
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Armstrong & Associates’ Active real estate listings in Mission Hills and beyond. Find your dream home or list one for your neighbors (and the world) to see.
1763 Sunset Blvd., Mission Hills, 92103 5 bedrooms • 2.5 bathrooms • 1,860 sq.-ft. • $1,770,000
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1920 Kingston Dr., Escondido 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 1,533 sq.-ft. • $749,000
6738 Rolando Knolls Dr., La Mesa, 91942 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • 1,856 sq.-ft. • $899,888 8
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3812 Park Blvd., Unit 213, Hillcrest 1 bedrooms • 1 bathroom • 843 sq.-ft. • $539,000
6040 E. Marita St., Long Beach, CA 90815 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms 1,537 sq.-ft. • $1,110,000
3796 Alabama St., Unit A-103, North Park 1 bedroom • 1 bathroom • 378 sq.-ft. • $234,888
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29289 Grandfathers Lane, Escondido 5 bedrooms • 3.5 bathrooms • 3,749 sq.-ft. • $1,049,000 (in escrow)
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KITCHENS Open See A countertop appliance nook keeps espresso makers and air-fryers out of sight. B “ uilt-in and hidden appliances conceal the messiness of daily life, allowing the focus to be on the ocean view,” Dalton says.
BY DAVID PERLOFF KITCHEN PHOTOS BY AUDA & AUDA PHOTOGRAPHY
OPEN FOR DINE-IN AN ARCHITECTURAL PERSPECTIVE ON EATING OUT WHILE STAYING AT HOME
Mask mandates and rising interest rates (the Fed’s up to something!) make it a great time to take a breath of fresh air, especially indoors. To help let the sunshine in, Neighborhoodist presents open-concept kitchens by Stephen Dalton Architects (SDA), the Solana Beach-based firm that won San Diego Architectural Foundation’s Orchid Award for its project The Duke in 2017.
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Cordero Del Mar Del Mar, California Completion: 2020 Stephen Dalton, principal of SDA, created this coastal home’s open-plan living space to bring the outside in. Its minimalistic lines and geometries intertwine with exterior surroundings, promoting a sense of timeless stature.
OPEN SAYS ME Vanishing windows frame unobstructed views, bathing the kitchen’s earthen tones in color.
Amid a sea of understated white-to-grey-hued concrete, natural elements enhance the interplay between indoors and out. Cedar planks, for example, adorn the ceiling of the kitchen and flow into to eaves of “dine-out” deck. 12
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Modern Farmhouse Solana Beach, California Completion: 2019
OPEN HOUSE Ap “ op-up” iw ndow onto a covered patio transforms indoor cooking into an external a3air. C “ hoosing h w ere to apply the modern and country elements a w s like putting puzle pieces together,” Dalton says.
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While this kitchen would make any Top Chef feel at home, its fastcasual opening to covered outdoor seating redefines going out to eat. “Marrying indoor and outdoor spaces while defining boundaries where needed led to a house with seamless transitions,” Dalton says.
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A “ n expansive Great Room iw th soaring ceilings and an open kitchen help the home breathe,” Dalton says.
Moonlight State Beach Marine Safety Center Encinitas, California Completed 2018 In addition to custom homes, multifamily buildings and other residential projects, SDA creates civic structures that function within their respecitve environments to impact communities.
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“eW designed the Moonlight State Beach lifeguard tower to enhance lifeguard operations, provide public accommodations and iw thstand its coastal environment,” Dalton says. American Public o W rks Association named the structure (pictured) its 2018 National Project of the Year.
Stephen Dalton Architects 444 Cedros, Studio 185 Solana Beach, CA 92075 858.792.5906, sdarchitects.net
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PRODUCTS OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT BLURRING THE LINES BETWEEN NATURE AND NURTURE, THESE NEW NECESSITIES USE THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO FORGE ORGANIC CONNECTIONS IN THE KITCHEN.
1. Where You Bean Diminutive but mighty, the Jura ENA 8 coffeemaker whips up foamy cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos using joe from its builtin grinder. Available in black, white and red. Starting at $1,999.00; shopjura.com, surlatable.com, nordstrom.com
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2. Cooking with Fryer Healthier versions of your favorite foods fry (and broil, roast, bake, reheat or dehydrate) faster in the Ninja Foodi 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone™ Technology. It’s got two baskets, too! $199.99; bedbathandbeyond.com, amazon.com, target.com 3. Nice to Meater Say hello to the Wi-Fi-enabled MEATER Block, which holds smart thermometers and the key to perfect meat. Insert the probe, set the app, and you’re cooking. $229.95 for two probes, $299.95 for four probes, meater.com
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4. Chilling Out With four doors, a digital bulletin board and the ability to stream Spotify, the Samsung Family Hub smart refrigerator makes other fridges feel like morons. $3,509.99; samsung.com, bestbuy.com 5. Chop ’Til You Drop With a rubberwood top and a “Chop and Drop” slot, the Chris & Chris Pro Stadium Series Stainless Steel kitchen is the coolest kid on the (butcher) block. $799; chrisandchrishome.com, butcherblockco.com 6. Happy Blending The Wolf Gourmet High Performance Blender pushes all the right buttons. Promising to render any chef’s heart aflutter, it chops, whips, grinds and even churns butter. $699.95; wolfgourmet.com, williams-sonoma.com, surlatable.com
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7. Bread Winner With a touch-screen front and 34 settings to make sure you don’t burn your next home slice, the Revolution InstaGLO R270 Toaster toasts bread in record time. $399.95; revcook.com; williams-sonoma.com 8. The Final Cut For a slice of the good life, get your hands on the Shun Hikari 7-Piece Knife Block Set. Handcrafted with 142 micro layers of high-carbon, high-chromium stainless steel, Hikari (Japanese for “illumination) blades promise to last a lifetime. $1,279.95; williams-sonoma.com
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LARS REMODELING & DESIGN 5925 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego, CA 92123 858.279.6300 | larsremodel.com
Lars Remodeling & Design has been making America’s Finest City’s homes even finer since 1990. Based in Kearny Mesa, this team of top designers, project managers and remodeling professionals collaborates with trade partners and skilled craftsmen to maintain the industry’s highest standards of professionalism and workmanship. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry named Lars Remodeling a N.A.R.I.Certified Remodeler, the organization’s highest distinction for professional excellence. Impressing the firm’s clients, however, is more important to Lars’ President Jason Larson than winning trade awards.
“Our expertise includes the latest trends and technology in addition to the legalities surrounding building permits, regulations and codes,” Lars says. “Staying at the forefront of the remodeling industry enables us to serve our customers best.” Pictured here is a kitchen Lars Remodeling & Design created to boost a Point Loma Heights property’s resale value while spicing up its owners’ stay-at home lifestyle.
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2. The Hinkley Astrid pendant’s airy, geometric beauty balances its robust, welded construction ($289, hinkley.com).
3. Solid-surface countertops can add highend appeal and boost ROI. “Elegant quartz is designed to withstand the test of time,” Lars says.
4. For kitchens with cleaner, imperfect surfaces lend a sense of coziness. “The white herringbone backsplash brings a bit of texture to the space,” Lars says.
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6. With its signature grille and discreet hinges, this Sub-Zero refrigerator offers stately appeal (from $13,600; available at Lars Appliance Showroom).
7. “Darker cabinets, especially when coupled with lighter elements, offer high-end allure,” Lars says.
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THEY DESERVE A HAND
Neighborhoodist donates a portion of proceeds and other resources to San Diego Habitat for Humanity to help realize the nonprofit’s vision:
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FEELING HOT, HOT, HOT! You don’t have to have to take your temperature to go to a restaurant anymore — and if you win this MEATER block WiFi smart-thermometer set from Neighborhoodist, you won’t have to take your meat’s temperature when you stay home. (This hot little number does it for you!) $299.95, meater.com Scan code or visit neighborhoodist.com to register to win.
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Truth in Engineering
Take me home. I’m quiet and I don’t make a mess.
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Audi e-tron® S line black edition all-electric SUV (starting at $84,800)
Audi e-tron S line black edition: Combined electric power consumption in kWh/100 km (62.1 mi): 26.1–21.7 (WLTP); 24.3–21.4 (NEDC); combined CO2 emissions in g/km (g/mi): 0 (0). Information on fuel/power consumption and CO2 emissions in ranges depending on the chosen equipment level of the car.
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Mission Hills Real Estate Update Todd Armstrong of Armstrong & Associates | COMPASS shares critical information about real estate in Mission Hills and beyond. For the latest pricing, listings and updates, scan code, visit neighborhoodist.com/missionhills or stop by Armstrong & Associates’ office in Mission Hills.
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R E C E N T LY SOLD PROPERTIES
The homes showcased here reflect only a few of the significant Mission Hills properties Armstrong & Associates sold in 2021.
3010 Union St., Mission Hills | 5 bedrooms • 3.5 bathrooms • 3,000 sq.-ft. • $2,499,500 Armstrong & Associates sold this home in April 2021. 24
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2929 Union St., Mission Hills 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • 3,586 sq.-ft. • $2,725,000 Armstrong & Associates sold this home in July 2021.
3510 Dove Ct., Mission Hills 4 bedrooms • 3.5 bathrooms • 3,984 sq.-ft. • $2,950,000 Armstrong & Associates sold this home in October 2021.
4304 Altamirano Wy. | 4 bedrooms • 5.5 bathrooms • 5,609 sq.-ft. • $3,400,000 Armstrong & Associates sold this home in June 2021.
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PA L M SPRINGS: FOR SALE
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ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES HAS SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE, A DEDICATED TOP AGENT AND AN IMPRESSIVE REAL ESTATE RECORD IN PALM SPRINGS.
WELL, WELL, WELL
VA C AT I O N D E S T I N AT I O N AVA I L A B L E F O R P U R C H A S E I N B U B B L I N G W E L L S
Bubbling Wells Ranch is a lush, 107-acre desert oasis featuring three luxury vacation homes set in a natural preserve with hot springs and thermal lakes. The homes are available individually for overnight rental, as well as together for weddings, retreats and other private events. Guests from around the world gather at this historic property, drawn by its Energy Vortex (like the one in Sedona) and healing waters. Located in Desert Hot Springs, California, the ranch overlooks Coachella Valley and is home to turtles, burrowing owls and a mango grove. The sacred hideaway’s destiny: to become one of the world’s one-of-a-kind experiential destinations. Hara House 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • open-concept floorplan Anja Adobe House 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms Crown Villa 3 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • gourmet kitchen • soaking pool • gym • heated mineral water spa Contact Armstrong & Associates for exclusive pricing.
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PA L M SPRINGS: SOLD
2410 N. Aurora Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 2,288 sq.-ft. Armstrong & Associates sold this home in 2021 for $1,040,000.
68125 Verano Rd., Cathedral City, CA 92234 5 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • 3,929 sq.-ft. Armstrong & Associates represented the buyers of this home in 2021 for $835,000.
2559 Cheryl Ln., Palm Springs, CA 92262 2 bedrooms • 2.5 bathrooms • 1,516 sq.-ft. Armstrong & Associates sold this home in 2021 for $700,350.
1170 E. Paseo El Mirador, Palm Springs, CA 92262 4 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • 4,165 sq.-ft. Armstrong & Associates sold this home in 2021 for $2,595,000. 28
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MISSION HILLS DINING
Farmer’s Bottega’s Duck Confit Gnocchi pairs nicely with pinot noir.
WIN $100 GIFT CARDS TO FARMER’S BOTTEGA NEIGHBORHOODIST’S EXCLUSIVE PARTNER IN MISSION HILLS, TODD ARMSTRONG, IS GIVING AWAY $100 GIFT CARDS TO FARMER’S BOTTEGA. SCAN CODE OR VISIT NEIGHBORHOODIST.COM/MISSIONHILLS TO REGISTER.
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MISSION HILLS’ OFFICIAL RESTAURANT OF SPRING: FARMER’S BOTTEGA Farmer’s Bottega serves “farm-to-fork” fare in a warm, rustic setting. For a break from the Uptown hustle, visit this urban oasis in the heart of Mission Hills, where Sicilian-born chef/owner Alberto Morreale presents organic California cuisine (try the Duck Confit Gnocchi!) in a reclaimed-farmhouse atmosphere that offers diners a magical gastronomic escape.
860 W. Washington St., Mission Hills • 619.458.9929 • farmersbottega.com
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Armstrong & Associates is a team of real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01991628. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. If your property is currently listed for sale this is not a solicitation. This entire document exists for illustration purposes only.
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San Diego Loyal Soccer Club named Armstrong & Associates the team’s official Realtor. | sdloyal.com
Neighborhoodist’s Exclusive Partner in Mission Hills:
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TODD ARMSTRONG (DRE# 01256537) 1920 Fort Stockton Dr., Ste C. • San Diego, CA 92103 (858) 229-8752, todd.armstrong@compass.com
ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES (from left): Ryan Dick (DRE# 01951618) Scott Robeson (DRE# 02019463) Michelle Tharayil (DRE 01924920) Tony Vaccaro (DRE# 01898368) Todd Armstrong (DRE# 01256537) Jill Eastman (DRE# 01809507) Mick Frasca (DRE# 02028305) John Hernandez (DRE# 01990576) Sofia Arthur (DRE# 02100243) Michael Nyland (Business Development Dir.)
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“San Diego’s best realtor by far. He went way out of his way to assist me in purchasing real estate, posting it for rent and finding my new tenant. His knowledge of the area is phenomenal.” — Paul Margolis, Armstrong & Associates client
EXCLUSIVE REAL ESTATE PARTNER IN MISSION HILLS:
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Armstrong & Associates | COMPASS | (858) 229-8752, todd@armstrongestates.com
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