Loss Per Common Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Loss Per Common Share [Abstract]
Numerator- net loss attributable to HomeFed Corporation common shareholders	$ (1,423)	$ (1,286)	$ (1,790)	$ (1,342)
Denominator for basic and diluted loss per share - weighted average shares	7,880	7,880	7,880	7,880