[quote=sdrealtor]Pem
The kensington house was built in the 30’s and had no usuable lot. This one is built in the 70’s and has a nice usuable lot. While not an expert of those hoods, I would say a location on the rim that far north of adams in NH is on par with the one in kensington.[/quote]
They are on par now. Kensington has a predominantly Spanish style and is about 80 years old, incl its “Palisades” rim, which I believe was also partially destroyed. Normal Heights rim was about 40 years old at the time of the fire and mostly WWII and Ranch style. The Normal Heights rim is now an eclectic mix of all styles. The various architects and spec builders who rebuilt destroyed and partially destroyed homes did a fantastic job of utilizing the (ample) lots. This is one of SD’s finest locations, absolutely fantastic. I have been in several homes on that rim and the view is to die for, from ALL angles.
Edit: The fire was prevented from getting over to E/W Palisades. Here is a link of the map:
The date was actually 12/30/85. Sorry, I wrote those posts from memory. I was painting a rental house nearby while listening to fire coverage on the radio. I DID get a chance to drive the entire cyn rim and see the “carnage” before the police tape was put up.
