5935 Rutgers Road
Description
All new carpeting throughout. Den/family room has floor to ceiling bookcases...Gracious ambiance awaits you in this timeless Tom Shepherd designed home on a spectacular all usable .69 acre property with pool, spa and guest house. Enter the gated circular drive and be welcomed by mature landscaping that ensures your privacy. Inside appreciate the warmth of open spaces with vaulted wood ceilings and ash paneling throughout, with walls of glass opening from most rooms to the beautiful yard. See Supplement
All new carpeting throughout. Den/family room has floor to ceiling bookcases & fireplace. Living/dining is huge with another fireplace. The kitchen has tons of storage, an extended stainless sink/counter, granite topped island, Subzero refrigerator, stainless appliances, instant hot water, R/O system, and breakfast area viewing yard. MBR/MBA have separate tub and shower, large closets, and double sinks. There are three heat pumps delivering heat and A/C to individual rooms. Huge storage throughout. The 329SF guest house was added in 1994 and includes kitchenette. Original plans are available. Outside enjoy the touch of Tom Shepherd in the spectacular yard with the pool design mimicking the stand of plam trees to the end of the property. This property will capture your heart! Square footage source for guest house is from appraisal.
- Listed by: Pamela N. Reed CRS DRE #00593093 • Willis Allen Real Estate 858-456-1240
- Listed by: Phillip D. Reed DRE #01153506 • Willis Allen Real Estate
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$5,500,000
Avg days on market
44
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
La Jolla, CA
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Sold 05/27/25
- 5
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- 2,326
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
Location
Sold By Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage, Patricia Denning E-PRO SFR, DRE #00860177
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1Property Information for 5935 Rutgers Road
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: San Diego County
- Area: La Jolla (LAJ)
- Neighborhood: Muirlands
- Community: LA JOLLA
- View Description: Parklike
- City Postal ID: LA JOLLA (92037)
- Cross Street(s): La Jolla Scenic Drive S
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1957
- Lot Size: 0.69 AC / 30,056 SF
- System ID: 140044197
- Class: RESIDENTIAL
- Residential Styles: Detached
- Walk Score: 18
- Architectural Style: Craftsman/Bungalow
- Levels: 1 Story
- Year Built: 1957
- Complex Features: N/K
- Age Restrictions: N/K
- Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
- Market Area: Coastal South
- Jurisdiction: Incorporated
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial)
- Parking Garage: Attached
- Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
- Parking Garage Spaces: 3
- Number of Parking Spaces: 6
- Parking for RV: Potential Space
- Home Owner Fees: $0
- Home Owners Fee Includes: N/K
- Monthly Total Fees: $0
- CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
- Other Fees: $0
- Other Fee Type: N/K
- Virtual Tour Link: http://instatour.propertypanorama.com/instaview/snd/140044197
- Supplement: All new carpeting throughout. Den/family room has floor to ceiling bookcases & fireplace. Living/dining is huge with another fireplace. The kitchen has tons of storage, an extended stainless sink/counter, granite topped island, Subzero refrigerator, stainless appliances, instant hot water, R/O system, and breakfast area viewing yard. MBR/MBA have separate tub and shower, large closets, and double sinks. There are three heat pumps delivering heat and A/C to individual rooms. Huge storage throughout. The 329SF guest house was added in 1994 and includes kitchenette. Original plans are available. Outside enjoy the touch of Tom Shepherd in the spectacular yard with the pool design mimicking the stand of plam trees to the end of the property. This property will capture your heart! Square footage source for guest house is from appraisal.
- Cooling: Zoned
- Heat Equipment: Zoned Areas, Fireplace, Radiant
- Water Heater Type: Gas
- Heat Source: Other/Remarks
- Laundry Location: Laundry Room
- Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Water Filtration, Water Softener
- Laundry Utilities: Electric
- Optional Bedrooms: 0
- Fireplaces(s): 3
- Fireplace: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, Patio/Outdoors
- Floor Coverings: Carpet, Stone, Tile
- Interior Walls: Wood Products/Paneling
- Interior Features: Wood Product Walls
- Bedrooms Count: 5
- Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Den, Dining Area, Master Bdrm 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 21x15
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 16x12
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 18x12
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 18x11
- Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 17x16
- Dining Room Dimensions: 0x0
- Family Room Dimensions: 18x14
- Kitchen Dimensions: 18x18
- Living Room Dimensions: 26x22
- Exterior: Wood
- Roof: Wood
- Fencing: Full, Gate
- Security: Eqpt Owned
- Pool: Below Ground, Private
- Pool Heat: Gas
- Spa Heat: Gas
- Structures: None Known
- Patio: Awning/Porch Covered, Stone/Tile
- Guest House: Attached
- Square Footage: 3996
- Total Stories: 1
- Stories in Building: 1
- Elevator: No
- Pets: Yes
- Residential Unit Location: Detached
- Entry Only: Yes
- Entry: 3+ Steps to Entry: No
- Lot Size: .5 to 1 AC
- Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
- Frontage: N/K
- Additional Property Use: N/K
- Topography: Level
- Site: Public Street, Street Paved, West of I-5
- Assessors Parcel Num: 358-152-02-00
- Miscellaneous: N/K
- Skirting: None Known
- Other Structures: None
- Water: Meter on Property
- Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
- Irrigation: Automatic, Sprinklers
- Amenities: None
- Heating: See Remarks, Zoned, Fireplace(s), Radiant
Property History for 5935 Rutgers Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2014 | Sold CLAW #140044197SD | $2,600,000 | — |
| Dec 8, 2014 | Sold SDMLS #140044197 | $2,600,000 | — |
| Dec 8, 2014 | Sold CRMLS #140044197 | $2,600,000 | — |
| Nov 7, 2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #483856423 | $2,600,000 | — |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Pending CRMLS #140044197 | — | |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Pending SDMLS #140044197 | — | |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Pending CLAW #140044197SD | — | |
| Aug 8, 2014 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #140044197 | $3,395,000 | — |
| Aug 8, 2014 | Listed (Active) CLAW #140044197SD | $3,395,000 | — |
| Aug 8, 2014 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #140044197 | $2,849,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2014 | Sold CLAW #140044197SD | $2,600,000 |
| 12/08/2014 | Sold SDMLS #140044197 | $2,600,000 |
| 12/08/2014 | Sold CRMLS #140044197 | $2,600,000 |
| 11/07/2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #483856423 | $2,600,000 |
| 11/04/2014 | Pending CRMLS #140044197 | — |
| 11/04/2014 | Pending SDMLS #140044197 | — |
| 11/04/2014 | Pending CLAW #140044197SD | — |
| 08/08/2014 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #140044197 | $3,395,000 |
| 08/08/2014 | Listed (Active) CLAW #140044197SD | $3,395,000 |
| 08/08/2014 | Listed (Active) CRMLS #140044197 | $2,849,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 5935 Rutgers Road
Schools near 5935 Rutgers Road
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 5935 Rutgers Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 | $2,600,000 | 5 | 5 | 3,996 | 30,056 |
$2,550,000 | 3 | 3 | 3,869 | 24,829 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 3,636 | 39,204 | |
$4,675,000 | 6 | 7 | 5,809 | 21,780 | |
$9,780,000 | 7 | 7 | 7,570 | 81,892 | |
$2,538,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,638 | 36,154 | |
$1,695,000 | 4 | 5 | 3,921 | 23,522 | |
$5,325,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,667 | 20,786 | |
$3,600,000 | 5 | 5 | 5,332 | 23,958 | |
$1,440,000 | 4 | 6 | 5,651 | 34,412 | |
$9,500,000 | 6 | 8 | 7,631 | 43,124 | |
$4,310,000 | – | – | – | 87,120 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 3,439 | 23,522 | |
$7,700,000 | 6 | 8 | 7,165 | 43,124 | |
– | 3 | 2.5 | 2,936 | 31,799 | |
$5,204,000 | 5 | 6 | 4,554 | 21,101 |
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