A Striking Mixed-Use Building Near San Diego’s Historic Balboa Park Seeks $6.5M

Designed by Safdie Rabines Architects and decked out with luxe amenities, the 4-unit contemporary structure in Bankers Hill offers ultimate flexibility.

A Striking  Mixed-Use Building Near San Diego’s Historic Balboa Park Seeks $6.5M

Designed by Safdie Rabines Architects and decked out with luxe amenities, the 4-unit contemporary structure in Bankers Hill offers ultimate flexibility.

One of San Diego’s urban treasures is undoubtedly its verdant Balboa Park area, which, as a result of the great Panama–California California Pacific International expositions, remains home to many architectural and cultural landmarks, including the San Diego Zoo.

Recently constructed in 2017, the mixed-use Modern on Fifth is a visually striking building designed by local firm Safdie Rabines Architects.

Built in 2017, Modern on Fifth was designed by San Diego–based firm Safdie Rabines Architects.

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Just a stroll away from there, in the Bankers Hill quarter, a sleek, contemporary home built in 2017 by local firm Safdie Rabines Architects provides a nice contrast to its turn-of-the-century neighbors. The three-story, 7,000-square-foot home includes a ground-floor retail space with a street entrance and shared garage. High ceilings and quality finishes throughout culminate in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse on the third floor. 

In the open-plan penthouse, the kitchen, defined by a massive 20-foot Neolith island with waterfall edges, organically melds with the living/dining area. Additionally, Fleetwood sliding doors open onto the 5th Avenue balcony featuring a gas fire pit.

The penthouse features an open plan and kitchen defined by a massive 20-foot island with waterfall edges.

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Mexican cement tiles adorn the bathrooms, including this upbeat black-and-white scheme in the penthouse.

Mexican cement tiles adorn the bathrooms, including this upbeat black-and-white scheme in the penthouse.

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