7301 Encelia Drive La Jolla, CA $ 9,950,000
7301 Encelia Drive
$ 9,950,000
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7301 Encelia Drive

La Jolla, CA, 92037
$ 9,950,000
Bedrooms4 Baths4.0 Sq 5,004

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$ 61,264

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for $9,950,000 with 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths. This 5,004 square foot home was built in 1950 on a lot size of 1.50999.

SEALED BID SALE | BIDS TO BE DELIVERED TO: The Regents of the University of California Real Estate Services & Strategies 1111 Franklin St, 7th Floor Oakland, CA 94607-5200 ATTENTION: JULIE WONG NO LATER THAN 5PM PST ON APRIL 15, 2026 Contact the Jason Barry Team for more information and/or bid package. Perched high above the Pacific with panoramic views suspended between sea and sky, the former home of Theodor Seuss Geiselknown globally as Dr. Seuss, the most famous childrens author in the worldcomes to market as one of La Jollas most storied residential offerings. Today, the property is widely regarded as one of the best view lots in all of Southern California, celebrated for its extraordinary elevation and sweeping coastal vistas. Originally designed in 1950 by master architect Thomas L. Shepherd, the estate was thoughtfully built around a pre-existing Spanish Revival observation tower dating back to 19231924, created to showcase the sites remarkable outlook. From this hillside retreat, Geisel wrote 42 of his 68 published works, with the tower and adjoining office and study standing as enduring symbols of the propertys creative legacy. Both the observation tower and the office/study have been formally recognized for designation under the City of San Diegos Historical Resource Board Criterion B and must remain. Extensively renovated while preserving its historic core, the 5,000+ square-foot estate sits on approximately 1.51 acres and includes a separate pool house, all positioned to capture breathtaking ocean, coastline, and sunset views. Located moments from the La Jolla

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 9,950,000

Bedrooms

4

Full Bath

4

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 0

Style

Mediterranean/ Spanish

Lot Size

1.50999

Year Built

1950

Town/City

La Jolla

County/Region

San Diego

MLS | Web ID

NDP2600802

Features
General
Cooling Other/Remarks
Zoning R-1
HOA Fee 0.0
Garage Spaces 2.0
Architectural Style Mediterranean/Spanish
Pool Features Below Ground Private
Year Built 1950
View Bay Golf Course Mountains/Hills Ocean Panoramic Coastline White Water City Lights
Stories Count 1
Levels 1 Story
Property Subtype Detached
County San Diego
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Attached Garage N
Full Baths 4
Status ACTIVE
Directions Torrey Pines Rd > Exchange Pl > Country Club Dr > Romero Dr > Brodiaea Way > Encelia Dr.
City La Jolla
Senior Community Y/N N
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 65775.0
Property Attached Y/N N
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Building Area Units Sqft
Living Area Units Sqft
Standard Status Active
Freehold IDX
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Exterior
Total Parking 10.0
Lot Size Area 1.51
Building Area Total 5004.0
Waterfront Y/N N
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Interior
Fireplace Features FP in Living Room
Total Stories 1
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N N
Heating Y/N N
Fireplace Y/N N
Half Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 4
Entry Level 1
Total Baths 4
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* Excluded Features
List By
Jason Barry

Listing Agent

Barry Estates

Broker

(858) 756-4024

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Nearby
281193 Elementary School
281006 Middle School
Unknown High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
1/27/2026$9,950,000 Listed Price

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7301 Encelia Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037 is a Single Family Home for sale at $9,950,000 with 5,004 sqft and a lot size of 1.50999. 7301 Encelia Drive has 4 bedrooms, 4.0 baths, and was built in 1950. The property's zip code is 92037 which is in La Jolla, CA