Villa Montezuma

Listed on the National Register
of Historic Places

1925 K Street
San Diego, CA 92102
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Phone: (619) 232-6203

The Villa Montezuma is one of the most interesting and imaginatively designed Victorian houses still standing in San Diego. Designed by the notable architectural firm of Comstock & Trotsche in 1887, the Villa Montezuma is furnished featuring the unique artistic vision of the internationally celebrated author, spiritualist, and musician, Jesse Shepard.

Exteriorly the Villa Montezuma showcases many of the predominate characteristics of the Queen Anne style of architecture including a number of spires and fireplace chimneys adorning its roof, and a facade composed of a number of different patterned shingles, terra-cotta, and decorative half-timbering. The Villa also has some of the finest examples of residential art glass in the West.

Interior spaces are just as extravagant, featuring beautiful silver and gold Lincrusta Walton ceilings offset by rich, dark Redwood and Walnut walls. The flooring is Douglas Fir. Hand-made tile fireplaces grace the music, drawing, and dining rooms.

Open:
The Villa Montezuma is temporarily closed due to needed renovations. For more information, contact the Friends of the Villa Montezuma.