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Electra - BOSA’s Newest Highrise
December 12th, 2007 categories: BOSA Development, Real Estate News
If you’ve spent much time on my blog, then you know that I’m a huge fan of BOSA and what they build. And while I have yet to set foot in Electra, I have a feeling that this is going to be their best condo tower, here in San Diego – possibly surpassing Park Place’s warm, classic feel.
Originally built in 1911 to accommodate the San Diego Electrical Railway company, SDG&E purchased and expanded the building to meet San Diego’s growing needs, turning it into what we know as Station B. Today, Electra sits inside of the restored SDG&E building, located at 700 West E Street. With 43 stories and 248 homes, Electra is now Downtown San Diego’s highest residential building.
In terms of it’s location, Electra has staged itself to be in one of Downtowns best locations. Sitting only a few blocks away from the embarcadero, Sea Port Village, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Fe train station and many other attractions, Electra will eventually be next to everything. With the future development of Douglas Manchester’s Pacific Gateway Project, the North Embarcadero Project, Lane Field and everything else, five star dining, shops and art will only be a stones throw away.
Residents and visitors will enter Electra’s lobby from E Street, where they will enter a two story, historic social lounge. The 60 foot ceiling will be capped with a beautiful sky dome and Electra will mix contemporary furnishings with hand-restored architecture. The building will feature all the regular amenities, such as a concierge, 24 hour security, BBQs, sauna, recreation room and it will also feature a fifth floor, rooftop pool and outdoor fireplace.
What I think I’ll like most about Electra, is the combination of new and old…with so much growth in San Diego, it’s nice to see something different. Electra is set to close on it’s first units at the end of the year, and be completely done by Spring of 2008.
And as I’ve said so many times, you can’t go wrong with BOSA.
*Click here to see all the condos currently for sale at the Electra, or contact me to see learn about any other listings in San Diego.
Click here for Floor plans
Click here for the Site Map
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Absolutely right! This is going to be a fantastic property. I spoke with Gavin Thomas this week, civil engineer for Bosa Development in San Francisco. He toured the Electra last week and when asked to comment on it, he said “There are many great high rises in San Diego but, Electra is a super-structure. There is nothing else like it in San Diego.”
Thanks Raye,
I can’t wait to see it. I’m excited to see something different in San Diego….
ONLY INTERESTED IN BUY FROM MOTIVATED SELLER !!!
James,
Thanks for the comment. I’d be happy to help you find that motivated seller…have you looked at my “Deals” category?