5486 Rutgers Rd

5,679 Sq. Ft.
$1,026 / Sq. Ft.
5,679
Sq. Ft.
$1,026
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Architecturally stunning, soft contemporary residence showcasing spectacular, southwesterly views sweeping across the ocean, bay, city night lights, coastline to the Coronado Islands. Upon entry, you’ll be immediately impressed by an inviting interior filled with abundant natural light, wide-open living areas featuring a voluminous wood beamed ceiling with clerestory windows, head-on blue water views through a wall of glass, and a sliding door leading to a spacious deck perfect for embracing the...Architecturally stunning, soft contemporary residence showcasing spectacular, southwesterly views sweeping across the ocean, bay, city night lights, coastline to the Coronado Islands. Upon entry, you’ll be immediately impressed by an inviting interior filled with abundant natural light, wide-open living areas featuring a voluminous wood beamed ceiling with clerestory windows, head-on blue water views through a wall of glass, and a sliding door leading to a spacious deck perfect for embracing the coastal scenery. The kitchen is a chef’s delight offering granite-topped counters...
  1. Listed by Maxine Gellens • DRE #00591299 • Brokerage DRE #01317331 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties • 858-551-6630
  2. Listed by Marti J Gellens-Stubbs • DRE #00882546 • Brokerage DRE #01317331 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties • 858-551-6630

Property Details for 5486 Rutgers Road

Community
LA JOLLA
View
Bay, City, Evening Lights, Ocean, Panoramic, Panoramic Ocean, Coastline
Parking Garage
Attached
Garage Spaces
3.0
Area Zip
LA JOLLA (92037)
Standard Status
Closed
LISTING UPDATED: 06/27/2025 03:32 AM

Property Details for 5486 Rutgers Road

StatusSold
MLS #220024378
Days on Market12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1990
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,875 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Maxine Gellens, DRE #00591299; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marti J Gellens-Stubbs, DRE #00882546

Sold By Compass, Sarah Scott, DRE #01493056

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Building Information for 5486 Rutgers Road

Stories2Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,875 SF

Payment Calculator

$34,755 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$28,390

Property Taxes

$6,365

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5486 Rutgers Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -117.256572, 32.814085
  • Latitude: 32.814085
  • Longitude: -117.256572
  • Directions: Cross Street: Moonlight Ln | Calle Altura.
  • MLS Area Major: Coastal South
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Total: 6.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 3.0
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 5679.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 5679
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10875.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size:
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Disclosures: CC And R's
  • Prop Restrictions Known: CC&R's
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Site: West of I-5
  • ADUYes No: No
  • Year Built: 1990
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Patio/Outdoors
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Stone/Tile, Patio
  • Pool Features: Below Ground
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground
  • Roof: Flat
  • Common Walls: Detached
  • Security Features: Eqpt Owned
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Water Filtration, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Cooking
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Forced Air, Wall/Window, Zoned Area(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Kitchen Island, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Shower, Wet Bar, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Gas
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Room Type: Family Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Wine Cellar, Foyer, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private w/Pool
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 6.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 17x16
  • Bed2Area: 17x14
  • Bed3Area: 16x14
  • Bed4Area: 14x13
  • Dining Room Area: 17x14
  • Family Room Area: 31x15
  • Kitchen Area: 22x13
  • Living Room Area: 25x18

Property History for 5486 Rutgers Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #220024378SD

$5,825,000
Dec 16, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #220024378

$5,825,000
Dec 15, 2022

Sold

CLAW #220024378SD

$5,825,000
Oct 13, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502744885

$5,825,000

+5.6% / yr

Oct 6, 2022

Pending

CRMLS #220024378SD

Oct 5, 2022

Pending

SDMLS #220024378

Oct 4, 2022

Pending

CLAW #220024378SD

Sep 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #220024378

$5,998,000
Sep 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #220024378SD

$5,998,000
Sep 22, 2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #220024378SD

$5,998,000
Dec 8, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #561190062

$4,000,000

+3.7% / yr

Dec 8, 2015

Sold

CRMLS #150028302

$4,000,000
Dec 8, 2015

Sold

CLAW #150028302SD

$4,000,000
Dec 8, 2015

Sold

SDMLS #150028302

$4,000,000
Nov 13, 2015

Pending

CLAW #150028302SD

Nov 13, 2015

Pending

SDMLS #150028302

Nov 13, 2015

Pending

CRMLS #150028302

May 26, 2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #150028302

$4,425,000
May 26, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #150028302

$4,425,000
May 26, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #150028302SD

$4,425,000
Dec 19, 2014

Withdrawn

SDMLS #140057422

Dec 19, 2014

Withdrawn

CRMLS #140057422

$4,825,000
Oct 21, 2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140057422

$4,825,000
Oct 21, 2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140057422

$4,825,000
Apr 2, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #132448843

$2,612,500
Apr 2, 2004

Sold

CRMLS #36036760

$2,612,500
Jul 1, 2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #36036760

$3,350,000
Jul 29, 2002

Expired

SDMLS #16020066

Aug 20, 2001

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #16020066

$3,400,000
Aug 20, 2001

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #16020066

$3,400,000
Jun 8, 1999

Withdrawn

SDMLS #976012758

Aug 21, 1997

Expired

SDMLS #966012618

Jun 19, 1997

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #976012758

$1,700,000
Jun 10, 1996

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #966012618

$1,600,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2022

Sold

CRMLS #220024378SD

$5,825,000
12/16/2022

Sold

SDMLS #220024378

$5,825,000
12/15/2022

Sold

CLAW #220024378SD

$5,825,000
10/13/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502744885

$5,825,000

+5.6% / yr

10/06/2022

Pending

CRMLS #220024378SD

10/05/2022

Pending

SDMLS #220024378

10/04/2022

Pending

CLAW #220024378SD

09/23/2022

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #220024378

$5,998,000
09/23/2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #220024378SD

$5,998,000
09/22/2022

Listed (Active)

CLAW #220024378SD

$5,998,000
12/08/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #561190062

$4,000,000

+3.7% / yr

12/08/2015

Sold

CRMLS #150028302

$4,000,000
12/08/2015

Sold

CLAW #150028302SD

$4,000,000
12/08/2015

Sold

SDMLS #150028302

$4,000,000
11/13/2015

Pending

CLAW #150028302SD

11/13/2015

Pending

SDMLS #150028302

11/13/2015

Pending

CRMLS #150028302

05/26/2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #150028302

$4,425,000
05/26/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #150028302

$4,425,000
05/26/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #150028302SD

$4,425,000
12/19/2014

Withdrawn

SDMLS #140057422

12/19/2014

Withdrawn

CRMLS #140057422

$4,825,000
10/21/2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140057422

$4,825,000
10/21/2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140057422

$4,825,000
04/02/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #132448843

$2,612,500
04/02/2004

Sold

CRMLS #36036760

$2,612,500
07/01/2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #36036760

$3,350,000
07/29/2002

Expired

SDMLS #16020066

08/20/2001

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #16020066

$3,400,000
08/20/2001

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #16020066

$3,400,000
06/08/1999

Withdrawn

SDMLS #976012758

08/21/1997

Expired

SDMLS #966012618

06/19/1997

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #976012758

$1,700,000
06/10/1996

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #966012618

$1,600,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5486 Rutgers Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,265,640Additions$1,794,690Total$6,060,330
Tax Record2025$76,383 ($6,365 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt5,679 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,679 SqFtLot Size10,875 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN358-521-06-00

Schools near 5486 Rutgers Road

This home is within San Diego Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Bird Rock Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Muirlands Middle School
Public6 to 8

La Jolla High School
Public9 to 12

Barnard Elementary School
PublicK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Maxine Gellens, DRE #00591299; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Marti J Gellens-Stubbs, DRE #00882546

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