Designed by architect Lloyd Ruocco for a local contractor, the low-slung home has redwood framing, stone walls, and views of the surrounding mountains.
Location: 4421 Mayapan Drive, La Mesa, California
Price: $2,600,000
Year Built: 1949
Architect: Lloyd Ruocco
Renovation Date: 2014
Footprint: 4,620 square feet (4 bedrooms, 6 baths)
Lot Size: 1.5 Acres
From the Agent: "Completed in February 1948, this modernist home of redwood, glass, and stone was built for a local building contractor as his personal residence through his firm, Jackson & Scott. Historically designated, this private, expansive oasis engages its entire 1.5 acres. Serving only four families since its postwar construction, the home is emblematic of architect Lloyd Ruocco’s early work. Sited to integrate well with its site, the residence has heavy masonry and redwood construction and an airy quality thanks to expanses of glass."

The home features a low-slung roof, redwood structure, and built-in stone fireplace.
Photo by Ollie Paterson

Photo by Ollie Paterson

Photo by Ollie Paterson
See the full story on Dwell.com: Avocados Grow All Around This San Diego Midcentury Seeking $2.6M
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By: Will Allstetter
Title: Avocados Grow All Around This San Diego Midcentury Seeking $2.6M
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Published Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:13:33 GMT
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