This exquisite custom home is extremely well appointed with all new custom features, upgraded cabinetry, wine bar, custom over sized sliding panel systems, upgraded granite, and much more.

Take a look at the following images and make sure to visit our new facbook page for the latest updates:

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Penthouse Unit 808 is a completely modified and custom floorplan. the image you see depicts the second bedroom that was created, featuring retractable panel systems, and a translucent glass transom for added natural lighting.

A beautiful open floorplan, well appointed with upgraded details.

The kitchen features custom cabinetry, with a high end Cohiba-Antique granite stone counter tops.

A custom wine bar was added, replacing what was originally the doorway to the master bedroom. An amazing transformation!

The master bedroom (Still being completed) will feature a frosted glass transom fixed panel, on top of a retractable panel system (shown), allowing for complete privacy, or the open loft appeal!

Even the closets got a makeover with designer lighting, stainless fixtures, and custom sized glass panel systems from the Sliding Door Company.

The living area features a custom built in "belly bar". A great use of space, perfect for the homeowner who enjoys entertaining with a view!

To schedule an appointment to preview this luxury home, please contact the Solara Lofts Sales Studio at 619 231-2400.  With only 18 homes remaining, we encourage you not to wait!

Urban Industrial Design cues with surprisingly refined inerior finishes is just one way to describe Solara Lofts...

Some of the more interesting and innovative ideas have come from one of Solara’s first residents, Zach Smith. 

Modern art comes in may mediums. This custom premolded concrete bed has an integrated planter box built into the headboard!

Zach has a knack for modern design and functional innovation that has translated into a beautifully designed custom home at Solara Lofts.  But Zach is no stranger to getting attention for his designs as he has been recently featured in Dwell and Riviera Magazines.  His specialty is working with molded concrete counter tops, but his personal venture has expanded beyond his usual call of duty as he completely re-Mod-eled his home by incorporating stained concrete floors, custom designed cabinetry, hand machined pull tabs, beautifully designed and functional bookshelves that were built into the window ledges, a premolded concrete bed, modern planter boxes, premolded concrete counter tops in kitchen and bath, and a beautiful teak overlay for his balcony.

Beautifully designed with wood slat inlay on the walls, and there is never enough storage space, so custom modular storage was created.

Integrated cabinets with custom concrete finished window ledges are not only a beautiful addition to Zach & Kims home, but an incredibly functional use of space too!

Kim getting handy with a ceiling fan installation.

A beautiful teak overlay was added to compliment Zach's concrete planter creations and mid century modern furniture.... Art + Function Personified!

What Zach and his wife Kimberly have created is a modern sanctuary that has been customed designed for just them….

But not everyone has the creative vision to Mod-ify their residence like Zach & Kim, so let the Solara Team work with you, offering creative design solutions that can enhance any of our floorplans to your specific needs and taste.

Come by our sales studio and design the perfect home just for you!

Solara Lofts Sales Studio

Open Daily from 10:00am-5:00pm 

(619) 231-2400 to schedule an appointment.

Solara Lofts is now officially in Close Out mode! 

We have now released our remaining 24 homes and drastically reduced the prices!  With some reductions up to $200,000 off the original release price, NOW is absolutely the time to take advantage of purchasing a brand new custom home from Skandia.  Once these remaining homes have sold, you will NEVER have the chance to buy a brand new home at Solara that has been designed specifically for you!

We reccomend that you schedule a viewing appointment today to preview from some of the best opportunities in all of Downtown! 

Our sales center is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Schedule an appointment with us today!

(619) 231-2400

By a vote of 35 to 1, the CBIA-sponsored bill to deliver 4,200 more tax credits to buyers of new homes, was approved by the state Senate today. 

 The surplus funding is a result of the actual cost of the tax credit being less than the original $100 million authorized for the program.  What this means to potential home buyers at Solara Lofts is that you can take advantage of the State $10,000 Tax Credit extension, but…

 THIS IS FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED ON A VERY LIMITED BASIS.

WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO COME BACK IN TO EXPLORE ALL OF THE NEW HOME OPTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE.  Don’t wait, as we anticipate the remaining applications to surge quickly once the Assembly votes for final approval!!!

To schedule an appointment today, please call our sales studio @ 619 231-2400.  We are open daily from 10:00am-5:00pm.

A tax credit of up to $8,000 is available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.

That means the clock is ticking!

Solara Lofts has about 30 new homes available, but they have been going  FAST!!!

Since our announcement of FHA & VA project approval we have doubled our sales in the past 90 days!  Some of the best floorplans are still available, so stop by our sales office for a presentation of our last remaining homes.

If you want to be one of those people, you are in luck!

Solara Lofts has just released it’s entire Penthouse level! The Developers of Solara Lofts are kicking off this incredible opportunity by offering the “Builders Best Home of the Week.”

Unit 809: features 1356 square feet, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  It includes 3 parking spaces, a double sized storage unit, 2 years HOA dues paid,  granite finishing and 12 foot ceilings.

This home was originally priced at over 1 million dollars!! But as part of the “Builders Best Home of the Week” it is now $829,900!  And there is more — a designer will work with you and your $30,000 allowance to customize the unit any way you want it!

Some of the features homeownership at Solara Lofts gets you : Club Solara, a day spa, the only racquetball court in a residential community (downtown) and a gym. All included in you association dues!

Solara Lofts offers VA (0 down) financing as well as FHA financing with only a  3.5% down payment. Conventional loans are available, too.

Solara Lofts is located at 1551 Fourth Ave in downtown San Diego, CA; it’s within the prestigious 92101 zip code. Solara Lofts is very close to the Gas Lamp district, Little Italy and the Ball Park (go Padres!).

The Sales center is open 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm or later by appointment. You can call the office at 619-231-2400 or visit the website  www.solaraloftsnews.com

“Come to my penthouse at Solara lofts for the Holidays”  would make a great Postcard

1. Low Interest Rates
2. State & Federal Tax Credits for New Construction & First Time Buyers
3. FHA & VA Project Approval
4. Builder’s Best Pricing

In January,  Solara Lofts released a limited list of 18 homes with reduced pricing.  Since then the series of events listed above has created this “perfect storm” for home buyers at Solara Lofts.  Our First Release of  “Builder Best” Priced homes are now SOLD OUT.

Today we are announcing the Second Release of “Builders best” Priced homes.  These are some our most drastic reductions to date.  With the velocity that we have seen in sales in recent weeks we encourage you NOT to wait.   Schedule an appointment to preview from our available homes before it is too late!

Solara Lofts Sales Studio

Open 10:00am-5:00 Daily

619 231-2400

Heritage Security was just hired on to Solara Lofts to provide a higher level of security to compliment the community’s luxurious appeal…

Heritage Security Services has earned an unsurpassed reputation for excellence in the contract security services industry.  Their standards are some of the highest in the business: 

Officers are recruited on the basis of customer relation skills, appearance, experience and background. All security officer candidates undergo extensive background checks including past employers, military records, criminal records and interviews with references. Each candidate is screened for attitudes toward drug use, theft and dishonesty. Preferred recruiting sources include security training schools, military service, personal referrals and law enforcement agencies.

Professional and friendly security guards monitor and patrol the Solara Lofts Community with the highest level of integrity.  Homeowners enjoy the assurance of a top notch guard who improves the quality of life in the community.  Homeowners often have guests that request parking in Solara’s Guest Parking Spaces and with arrangements with the on-site guard, the guard can grant the guest access into the parking garage or building upon permission of the homeowner.  This is a great convenience eliminating the hassle of physically leaving the comforts of your home! 

Solara Lofts:  Life without the hassles!

Marty Hayek from Countrywide Home Loans gave us some exciting news in an email this morning:

Yesterday, the Federal Reserve announced they were going to extend their practice of purchasing Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS’s for the financial gurus).  

“So what ?  Well… interest rates dropped a full .25% that’s what!”

In addition; Solara Lofts is introducing the Smart Step Buy Down by Countrywide to their featured lofts. This means you can purchase one of our new lofts at an interest rate of 2.5%  for the first year, 3.5% for the second and a below market rate of 4.5% for the next 27 years! 

The best part about the Smart Step is that it allows our preferred lender to qualify you using the start rate of 2.5%, that adds a whole lot of buying power to those of us looking for that little push to get into this outstanding buyers market.   

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to purchase a NEW Home at Solara at Builder’s Best Pricing with unbelievably low interest rates!  Give us a call to get all the details.

Marty Hayek
Countrywide,FSB.
San Diego Builder Division
Martin_Hayek@countrywide.com
martyhayek@vzw.blackberry.net
Cell:760-419-0865
FAX:1-866-380-2879

Home owners who are looking for an active lifestyle in San Diego’s thriving Downtown community should look no further….  Solara Lofts has one of the best amenity packages in all of downtown featuring Club Solara.

As a Solara resident you can enjoy all the benefits of Club Solara’s luxurious amenities at the convienience of your home.  “It’s like living in your own private resort,” says Kimberly Lovett, one of Solara’s new home owners.

Club Solara: A complete fitness club and day spa exclusive to Solara's residents and guests.

 Club Solara Features:

• An  Exclusive “Resident Owned” Sports Club/ Day Spa Facility
• Racquetball Court
• Men’s Lounge with Private Sauna
• Women’s Lounge with Private Sauna
• Hydrotherapy Whirl Pool
• Exclusive Spa Treatment Rooms with Lounge

That’s right, Club Solara features a private racquetball court that is exclusive to its homeowners and their guests!  One of the great features about Solara Lofts is that it is a very intimate community with only 77 total homes, so Club Solara is never crowded, unlike other residential buildings.

 “We love playing racquetball not only because it is a lot of fun, but it is an intense cardio workout that targets muscles that aren’t used in a typical workout.” – Zach Smith, Solara Lofts Homeowner.

Kimberly & Zach preparing for a friendly game of racquetball.

Having your own private court in a intimate community is great because you rarely have to wait to play!