Avocados Grow All Around This San Diego Midcentury Seeking
Thursday, Mar 19, 2026

Avocados Grow All Around This San Diego Midcentury Seeking $2.6M

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.

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

Photo by Ollie Paterson


Avocados Grow All Around This San Diego Midcentury Seeking $2.6M

Photo by Ollie Paterson


Avocados Grow All Around This San Diego Midcentury Seeking $2.6M

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
Sourced From: www.dwell.com/article/midcentury-home-lloyd-ruocco-avocado-grove-san-diego-real-estate-11ffac25
Published Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:13:33 GMT

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