1626 Buckingham Dr

5,268 Sq. Ft.
$1,083 / Sq. Ft.
5,268
Sq. Ft.
$1,083
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enjoy a setting of unrivaled beauty and privacy from this stunning, single-story residence, resting upon a 0.46-acre parcel, in the highly sought-after flats of the Olde Muirlands. Expertly designed to accommodate both large scale entertaining and every day family living, the elegantly appointed interior features 5 en suite bedrooms, 6 baths plus a powder room, an office/optional 6th bedroom, 3 fireplaces, and voluminous living spaces flanking the 600 sq. ft. covered patio ideal for embracing La...Enjoy a setting of unrivaled beauty and privacy from this stunning, single-story residence, resting upon a 0.46-acre parcel, in the highly sought-after flats of the Olde Muirlands. Expertly designed to accommodate both large scale entertaining and every day family living, the elegantly appointed interior features 5 en suite bedrooms, 6 baths plus a powder room, an office/optional 6th bedroom, 3 fireplaces, and voluminous living spaces flanking the 600 sq. ft. covered patio ideal for embracing La Jolla’s coveted indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Open to the family room, the gorgeous cook’s kitchen is equipped with granite-topped counters, an impressive island with bar seating, breakfast nook, walk-in pantry, pot filler & an abundance of cabinetry. Perfectly situated at the end of the bedroom wing with a French door entry, the master suite offers a fireplace, sitting area, walk-in closet and luxurious stone bath. Each secondary bedroom has its own bath, ceiling fan & generous closet. Some additional highlights include a security system, 2 zones of heat & A/C, wet bar & 2 wine storage closets. Affording a feeling of seclusion second to none, the breathtaking backyard showcases majestic hedges, an expansive lawn, lush landscaping, fire pit, built-in grilling station, and a sprawling patio surrounding the sparkling pool & spa with rock waterfall. This is a truly remarkable property that only one family will be lucky enough to call home!
  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 1626 Buckingham Drive

Neighborhood
Muirlands
Community
LA JOLLA
Parking Garage
Attached, Tandem
Garage Spaces
4.0
Area Zip
LA JOLLA (92037)
Standard Status
Closed
LISTING UPDATED: 07/13/2025 11:42 PM

Property Details for 1626 Buckingham Drive

StatusSold
MLS #210018297
Days on Market116
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2008
Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,058 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, Andrew Canter, DRE #01792053

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Building Information for 1626 Buckingham Drive

Stories1Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,058 SF

Payment Calculator

$34,149 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$27,799

Property Taxes

$6,350

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1626 Buckingham Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -117.257272, 32.827848
  • Latitude: 32.827848
  • Longitude: -117.257272
  • Directions: Cross Street: Hartley Drive.
  • 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, Tandem
  • Parking Total: 7.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 3.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 5268.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 5268
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Size Area: 0.46
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20058.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 352-442-05-00
  • 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
  • Telecommunications: Audio, Cable (coaxial)
  • ADUYes No: No
  • Year Built: 2008
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater Type: Tankless
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Patio/Outdoors, Fire Pit
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Stone/Tile, Concrete, Patio Open
  • Pool Features: Below Ground
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • Common Walls: Detached
  • Security Features: Eqpt Owned
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Water Filtration, 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Range/Stove Hood, Barbecue, Water Line to Refr, Gas Cooking
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Cooling: Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Kitchen Island, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Shower in Tub, Stone Counters, Wet Bar, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Gas
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Great Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: Private w/Pool
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Optional Bedrooms: 1
  • Baths Total: 7.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 23x15
  • Bed2Area: 17x11
  • Bed3Area: 15x12
  • Bed4Area: 14x12
  • Bed5Area: 10x10
  • Breakfast Area: combo
  • Dining Room Area: 16x10
  • Family Room Area: 25x18
  • Kitchen Area: 21x18
  • Living Room Area: 18x16
  • Ext1Area: 15x11

Property History for 1626 Buckingham Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #210018297

$5,703,750
Apr 8, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #210018297

$5,703,750
Apr 7, 2022

Sold

CLAW #210018297SD

$5,703,750
Mar 12, 2022

Pending

SDMLS #210018297

Mar 11, 2022

Pending

CLAW #210018297SD

Feb 1, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487277159

$5,704,000

+1.1% / yr

Nov 23, 2021

Withdrawn

CRMLS #210018297

Nov 23, 2021

Withdrawn

CLAW #210018297SD

$6,295,000
Sep 23, 2021

Price Change

CRMLS #210018297

$6,295,000
Jul 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #210018297

$6,500,000
Jul 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #210018297

$6,500,000
Jun 30, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #210018297SD

$6,500,000
Apr 1, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #235929417

$4,900,000
Mar 6, 2008

Expired

SDMLS #76063513

Oct 9, 2007

Expired

SDMLS #76028926

Aug 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #76063513

$5,400,000
Jul 5, 2007

Withdrawn

SDMLS #76048086

Jun 14, 2007

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #76048086

$5,600,000
Apr 9, 2007

Withdrawn

SDMLS #66070171

Apr 9, 2007

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #76028926

$2,995,000
Aug 14, 2006

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #66070171

$2,850,000
Jun 12, 2003

Withdrawn

CRMLS #36016994

$2,049,876
Jun 12, 2003

Withdrawn

SDMLS #36016994

Mar 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #36016994

$2,049,876
Mar 27, 2003

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #36016994

$2,049,876
Mar 1, 2003

Expired

SDMLS #36004280

Jan 22, 2003

Withdrawn

SDMLS #26047852

Jan 22, 2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #36004280

$2,295,000
Jan 22, 2003

Withdrawn

CRMLS #26047852

$2,295,000
Jan 22, 2003

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #36004280

$2,295,000
Sep 16, 2002

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #26047852

$2,295,000
Sep 16, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26047852

$2,295,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2022

Sold

CRMLS #210018297

$5,703,750
04/08/2022

Sold

SDMLS #210018297

$5,703,750
04/07/2022

Sold

CLAW #210018297SD

$5,703,750
03/12/2022

Pending

SDMLS #210018297

03/11/2022

Pending

CLAW #210018297SD

02/01/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487277159

$5,704,000

+1.1% / yr

11/23/2021

Withdrawn

CRMLS #210018297

11/23/2021

Withdrawn

CLAW #210018297SD

$6,295,000
09/23/2021

Price Change

CRMLS #210018297

$6,295,000
07/01/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #210018297

$6,500,000
07/01/2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #210018297

$6,500,000
06/30/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #210018297SD

$6,500,000
04/01/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #235929417

$4,900,000
03/06/2008

Expired

SDMLS #76063513

10/09/2007

Expired

SDMLS #76028926

08/08/2007

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #76063513

$5,400,000
07/05/2007

Withdrawn

SDMLS #76048086

06/14/2007

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #76048086

$5,600,000
04/09/2007

Withdrawn

SDMLS #66070171

04/09/2007

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #76028926

$2,995,000
08/14/2006

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #66070171

$2,850,000
06/12/2003

Withdrawn

CRMLS #36016994

$2,049,876
06/12/2003

Withdrawn

SDMLS #36016994

03/27/2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #36016994

$2,049,876
03/27/2003

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #36016994

$2,049,876
03/01/2003

Expired

SDMLS #36004280

01/22/2003

Withdrawn

SDMLS #26047852

01/22/2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #36004280

$2,295,000
01/22/2003

Withdrawn

CRMLS #26047852

$2,295,000
01/22/2003

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #36004280

$2,295,000
09/16/2002

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #26047852

$2,295,000
09/16/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26047852

$2,295,000

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

Public Records for 1626 Buckingham Drive

Taxable ValueLand$4,244,832Additions$1,808,032Total$6,052,864
Tax Record2025$76,202 ($6,350 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt5,268 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,268 SqFtLot Size20,058 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN352-442-05-00

Schools near 1626 Buckingham Drive

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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