Last Sold Price
5 beds3,996 sqft$651/sqft
5935 Rutgers RdLa Jolla, CA92037

Description

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
...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.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/08/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Pamela N. Reed CRS • DRE #00593093 • Willis Allen Real Estate • 858-456-1240
  2. Listed by Phillip D. Reed • DRE #01153506 • Willis Allen Real Estate

Property Details for 5935 Rutgers Road

Status
MLS #
140044197
Days on Market
85
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1957
Lot Size
0.69 AC / 30,056 SF
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

Location

Listing Courtesy of Willis Allen Real Estate, Pamela N. Reed CRS, DRE #00593093; Willis Allen Real Estate, Phillip D. Reed, DRE #01153506

Sold By Coldwell Banker Res. Brokerage, Patricia Denning E-PRO SFR, DRE #00860177

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Building Information for 5935 Rutgers Road

Stories1Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,056 SF

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$16,513 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,215

Property Taxes

$3,298

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5935 Rutgers Road

Summary Information
Property and Location
  • 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
  • Parking Garage: Attached
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking for RV: Potential Space
HOA and Fees
  • 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
Supplement
  • 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.
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • 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
Interior Dimensions
  • Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 17x16
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 0x0
  • Family Room Dimensions: 18x14
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18x18
  • Living Room Dimensions: 26x22
Exterior Features
  • 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
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • 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
Mobile/Manufactured
  • Skirting: None Known
  • Other Structures: None
Utilities
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Irrigation: Automatic, Sprinklers
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Amenities: None
  • Heating: See Remarks, Zoned, Fireplace(s), Radiant

Property History for 5935 Rutgers Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2014

Sold

SDMLS #140044197

$2,600,000
Dec 8, 2014

Sold

CLAW #140044197SD

$2,600,000
Dec 8, 2014

Sold

CRMLS #140044197

$2,600,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2014

Sold

SDMLS #140044197

$2,600,000
12/08/2014

Sold

CLAW #140044197SD

$2,600,000
12/08/2014

Sold

CRMLS #140044197

$2,600,000

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

Public Records for 5935 Rutgers Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,880,830Additions$306,466Total$3,187,296
Tax Record2025$39,580 ($3,298 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,667 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,667 SqFtStories1Lot Size30,056 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1958ZoningRS-1-2CountySAN DIEGOAPN358-152-02-00

Schools near 5935 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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Listing Courtesy of Willis Allen Real Estate, Pamela N. Reed CRS, DRE #00593093; Willis Allen Real Estate, Phillip D. Reed, DRE #01153506

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