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This is called Dictionary Hill. Some say that long ago lots were sold and each buyer was given a dictionary as a bonus. Others say that buyers of an encyclopedia set were given a free lot on this remote and difficult hill (many buyers didn’t see the hill before purchase). Times have changed and the hill is easier to navigate and not remote at all. It’s a very steep hill which is a nuisance or a blessing depending on your viewpoint … and view it has. High above the Sweetwater Reservoir, these homes are near light industry (and jobs), shopping, the swap meet, and they are a comfortable distance from big city nuisances. Many are recently sold, yet far more are available; lets look at a few:
[blue=sold / green=available]
Dictionary Hill area:
Hill on left, reservoir & Mt. Miguel on far right:
Even the large newer homes listed here are reasonably priced. Notice how the price per square foot improves with the larger units compared to the smaller, older ones.
Here now, some recent sales:
| address | bed | bath | Sq.Ft. | sold | price | comment |
| 9712 Eucalyptus St | 3 | 2.5 | 2416 | 07/16 | $520k | large home @ $215/sq.ft. |
| 9626 Eucalyptus St | 4 | 3 | 2608 | 07/30 | $553k | compare to above $212/sq.ft. |
| 1625 La Presa Av | 4 | 3 | 3161 | 07/10 | $550k | built 2000 wow $174/sq.ft. |
| 1121 Maria Av | 3 | 2 | 1550 | 06/11 | $580k | built 1976, went for $374/sq.ft. |
| 1021 La Mesa Av | 2 | 1 | 1167 | 07/31 | $395k | 1977 single family- $338/sq.ft. |
| 816 Pecos St | 3 | 1 | 1134 | 06/29 | $330k | built 1964 now $291/sq.ft. |
[data from generally reliable sources, please comment on any errors!]
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