Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,868 sqft
856 La Jolla Rancho Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.79 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$1,125/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

One of the best views in all of La Jolla. The hills of La Jolla Rancho offer up unobstructed views of the ocean and bay. You feel like you're floating above bird rock. This home offers up just under 4000 sq ft of living space that can be transformed into your dream home. OR you can build your dream home. With the lot size being over 34,000 sq ft it allows you plenty of sq footage to build(potentially up to 15,000 sq ft)! With this location and the unobstructed views, this is a once in a lifetime...One of the best views in all of La Jolla. The hills of La Jolla Rancho offer up unobstructed views of the ocean and bay. You feel like you're floating above bird rock. This home offers up just under 4000 sq ft of living space that can be transformed into your dream home. OR you can build your dream home. With the lot size being over 34,000 sq ft it allows you plenty of sq footage to build(potentially up to 15,000 sq ft)! With this location and the unobstructed views, this is a once in a lifetime property. The renderings are for a very nice remodel(taken down to the studs and everything new) and plans will be submitted to the city in the next few weeks. Seller can help the buyer with a remodel/rebuild if needed.
  • Listed by: Luke Middleton DRE #01744850 Brokerage DRE #01885775 • Big Block Realty, Inc. 858-228-7204
Listing closed: 05/10/2022 12:00 AM • Source: SDMLS, MLS#: 220008627

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,610,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

La Jolla, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Big Block Realty, Inc., Luke Middleton, DRE #01744850

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Greg Noonan, DRE #00655720

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Property Information for 856 La Jolla Rancho Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Community: LA JOLLA
  • View: Bay, Evening Lights, Ocean, Panoramic Ocean, Water, White Water
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Parking Garage: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Standard Status: Closed
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 0.79 AC / 34,412 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -117.266867, 32.820002
  • Latitude: 32.820002
  • Longitude: -117.266867
  • Directions: Cross Street: La Jolla Corona.
  • MLS Area Major: Coastal South
  • Water Source: Available
  • Frontage Type: Ocean/Bluff
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Total: 4.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3868.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 3868
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Size Area: 0.79
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size:
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Repairs Major, Under Construction
  • Prop Restrictions Known: Other/Remarks
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ADUYes No: No
  • Year Built: 1963
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Water Available
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Dining Room
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck
  • Pool Features: Below Ground
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • Other Structures: N/K
  • Structures: N/K
Interior Features
  • Appliances: N/K
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Cooling: N/K
  • Flooring: Other/Remarks
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Laundry Features: Gas
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Private Below Ground
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 3.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 25x25
  • Bed2Area: 15x14
  • Bed3Area: 14x14
  • Bed4Area: 14x12
  • Dining Room Area: 15x20
  • Family Room Area: 20x20
  • Kitchen Area: 20x20
  • Living Room Area: 30x20
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 856 La Jolla Rancho Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 10, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #220008627

$4,350,000
May 10, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #220008627SD

$4,350,000
May 9, 2022

Sold

CLAW #220008627SD

$4,350,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/10/2022

Sold

SDMLS #220008627

$4,350,000
05/10/2022

Sold

CRMLS #220008627SD

$4,350,000
05/09/2022

Sold

CLAW #220008627SD

$4,350,000

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

Public Records for 856 La Jolla Rancho Road

Taxable ValueLand$3,863,000Additions$393,000Total$4,256,000
Tax Record2025$51,669 ($4,306 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,810 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,810 SqFtStories1Lot Size34,412 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningRS-1-1CountySAN DIEGOAPN357-261-16-00

Schools near 856 La Jolla Rancho 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 856 La Jolla Rancho Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
$4,350,000
4
3,868
34,412
$4,800,000
6
5,330
27,900
3
2
2,211
23,958
3
3
1,948
12,600
3
2.5
2,092
21,780
4
3.5
3,939
13,100

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