Last Sold Price
3 beds2,108 sqft$1,734/sqft
5556 Rutgers Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Description

Spectacular ocean view from this luxury home in a prime location. The house has been newly remodeled to create an open floor plan which is an entertainers delight. The fully upgraded house features a modern kitchen and luxurious baths. The living areas flow seamlessly to the spacious back yard and deck. While in the back yard, relax to soak in the panoramic ocean view and sunsets. The viewing deck wraps up the package of perfect living this house offers. It is the idyllic spot to entertain, meditate...Spectacular ocean view from this luxury home in a prime location. The house has been newly remodeled to create an open floor plan which is an entertainers delight. The fully upgraded house features a modern kitchen and luxurious baths. The living areas flow seamlessly to the spacious back yard and deck. While in the back yard, relax to soak in the panoramic ocean view and sunsets. The viewing deck wraps up the package of perfect living this house offers. It is the idyllic spot to entertain, meditate or even as your outdoor office! Beaches, restaurants, shopping and entertainment are a short distance away. Live the California dream in this La Jolla gem.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/19/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Geeta Antony • DRE #00825384 • Brokerage DRE #00825384 • Bankers Realty & Mortgage

Property Details for 5556 Rutgers Road

Status
MLS #
NDP2202500
Days on Market
18
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1961
Lot Size
0.24 AC / 10,300 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Canyon, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, White Water
Parking Spaces Total
4
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
2108
Assessor Parcel Number
358-241-02-00
Property Attached YN
false
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Stories Total
1
Fireplace
Yes
Pool
No
Spa
No
View
Yes
View
Yes
Parking for RV
Garage, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
Association
No
Association Fee
$.00
Zoning
R1
Senior Community
No
Neighborhood
La Jolla Palisades
Parcel Number
3582410200
Area
92037 - La Jolla
Elementary School
San Diego Unified School District
Middle School
San Diego Unified School District
High School
San Diego Unified School District
High School District
San Diego Unified
Directions
La Jolla Mesa to Lamplight, L Moonlight, R Vista Claridad, R Rutgers Rd to 5556

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,925,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

La Jolla, CA

9 comparable properties found

$3,250,000 | 1051 La Jolla Rancho Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
1/4
1

$3,250,000

Sold 10/01/25

3
Bedrooms
1,946
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$4,089,600 | 5648 Linda Rosa Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
2

$4,089,600

Sold 01/03/25

3
Bedrooms
2,344
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$3,990,000 | 2110 Calle Guaymas, La Jolla, CA 92037
3

$3,990,000

Sold 05/15/26

3
Bedrooms
2,194
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
4

$4,275,000

Sold 05/01/26

3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,270
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
$4,056,000 | 5567 Calumet Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
1/40
5

$4,056,000

Sold 07/22/26

3
Bedrooms
2,393
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
6

$3,283,000

Sold 07/01/25

3
Bedrooms
1,917
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
an aerial view of a house with swimming pool and lake view
1/25
7

$2,844,000

Sold 01/12/26

3
Bedrooms
1,907
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a dining room with large window
8

$2,900,000

Sold 03/09/26

3
Bedrooms
2,038
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
9

$3,925,000

Sold 06/18/25

3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,451
Square Feet
0.23
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bankers Realty & Mortgage, Geeta Antony, DRE #00825384

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeService, Kristin Slaughter, DRE #01239669

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Building Information for 5556 Rutgers Road

Stories1Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,300 SF

Payment Calculator

$20,269 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$18,578

Property Taxes

$1,691

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5556 Rutgers Road

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 003966
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 41
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Type: Attic, Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bathroom Features: Remodeled, Stone Counters, Upgraded, Walk-in shower, Shower
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Suite
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room, Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Great Room, Two Way
  • Fireplace Rooms: Free Standing, Great Room, Two Way
  • Fireplace: Free Standing, Great Room, Two Way
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Partial, Stucco Wall
  • Fencing: Partial, Stucco Wall
  • Structures: Storm Drains, Suburban
  • Other Structures: Storm Drains, Suburban
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Miscellaneous: Storm Drains, Suburban
  • View Description: Canyon, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, White Water
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained, City Street
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected
  • Electric: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Door Opener, Driveway, Garage, Garage - 2 Car
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 2
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 5556 Rutgers Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 19, 2022

Sold

CLAW #NDP2202500MR

$3,655,000
Apr 19, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2202500

$3,655,000
Apr 19, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2202500

$3,655,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/19/2022

Sold

CLAW #NDP2202500MR

$3,655,000
04/19/2022

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2202500

$3,655,000
04/19/2022

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2202500

$3,655,000

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

Public Records for 5556 Rutgers Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,361,774Additions$253,615Total$1,615,389
Tax Record2025$20,287 ($1,691 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2000ZoningRS-1-4CountySAN DIEGOAPN358-241-02-00

Schools near 5556 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 5
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 5

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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