NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1457 Vista Claridad La Jolla, CA 92037

La Jolla Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,379,000 - $4,232,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,862 Sq Ft
$1,348/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2020

Last sale price $2,350,000 $821 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,998/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Retreat
  • Great Room
  • Bird Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Valley View
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of September 2020

This meticulously renovated, single level contemporary home is situated on a private, canyon view lot in the coveted La Jolla Palisades. The all new open floor plan is full of the latest amenities you would expect from a luxurious La Jolla retreat including a large chef’s kitchen with Subzero|Wolf appliances, warm European oak hardwood floors, and a massive back deck perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. The quiet cul-de-sac setting is just minutes from the beaches and amenities of La Jolla. Additional amenities include an oversized waterfall edge quartz kitchen island, vaulted ceilings, walls of glass which fill the home with natural light and showcase the peaceful canyon views, modern concrete tile, smart home components, dual zone climate control, custom wood shutter window treatments, finished garage with epoxy floor and metal and glass overhead garage door, low maintenance drought tolerant succulent landscaping and artificial turf. There is plenty of room to spread out with a spacious master suite, 3 secondary bedrooms, and a large den which makes a perfect home office or optional 5th bedroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin Rutherford

Torrey Grove Real Estate License #01928314 Listed on: 08/05/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Elaina Nieman

Redfin Corporation License #01424483

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,575

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Glass Fence
  • Gated Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Valley
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,862 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Retreat

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Card or Code Access

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 358-590-13-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,575

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal South
  • Cross Street: Rutgers Rd, Candlelight Dr
  • Neighborhood: La Jolla Palisades
  • Supplement: Additional amenities include an oversized waterfall edge quartz kitchen island, vaulted ceilings, walls of glass which fill the home with natural light and showcase the peaceful canyon views, modern concrete tile, smart home components, dual zone climate control, custom wood shutter window treatments, finished garage with epoxy floor and metal and glass overhead garage door, low maintenance drought tolerant succulent landscaping and artificial turf. There is plenty of room to spread out with a spacious master suite, 3 secondary bedrooms, and a large den which makes a perfect home office or optional 5th bedroom.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 856.04
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 821.1
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 821.1
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Free Standing Range, Ice Maker, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Den, Dining Area, Formal Entry, Great Room, Master Retreat, MBR Entry Level, Office, Optional Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Foyer, Laundry, Master Bathroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19x14
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2862
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Full, Gate, Glass, Privacy, Wrought Iron, Blockwall, Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Greenbelt, Valley/Canyon

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s), High Efficiency
  • Laundry Utilities: Washer Hookup, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Security: Eqpt Owned, Card/Code Access, Fire Rated Drywall, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Fire/Smoke Detection Sys
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
  • Water: Meter on Property, Public
  • Water Heater Type: Gas, Tankless, High Eff. Water Heater
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit, High Efficiency
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: LA JOLLA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Site: Cul-De-Sac, Sidewalks, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Topography: Canyon/Valley
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 358-590-13-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 13343
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.31

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2020
Closed on
Aug 26, 2020
Sold by
Rutherford Justin M
Bought by
Farre Joan Gamell and Woo Inkyoung
Seller's Agent
Justin Rutherford
Torrey Grove Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Elaina Nieman
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$2,450,000
Sold Price
$2,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4.08%
Current Estimated Value
$3,857,225

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,507,225
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.35%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2018
Closed on
May 31, 2018
Sold by
Wu Jean Shu Chin and Wu Lucy Shu Yen
Bought by
Rutherford Justin M
Seller's Agent
Ari Schauder
Epic One Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ari Schauder
Epic One Real Estate
List Price
$1,349,000
Sold Price
$1,470,000
Premium/Discount to List
$121,000
8.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.53%
Original Mortgage
$1,102,500
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2009
Sold by
Wu Chung
Bought by
Wu Chung

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1998
Sold by
Lewis Family Trust 09-05-85
Bought by
Wu Chung and Wu Helen L C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Interest Rate
6.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1993
Sold by
Lewis Norman G and Lewis Barbara J
Bought by
Lewis Norman G and Lewis Barbara J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Farre Joan Gamell $2,350,000 Lawyer Title
Rutherford Justin M $1,470,000 Lawyers Title Company
Wu Chung -- None Available
Wu Chung $665,000 Fidelity National Title
Lewis Norman G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rutherford Justin M $1,102,500
Previous Owner Wu Chung $465,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Sold $2,350,000 -4.1% $821 / Sq Ft
08/21/2020 08/21/20 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2020 08/05/20 For Sale $2,450,000 +66.7% $856 / Sq Ft
06/28/2018 06/28/18 Sold $1,470,000 +9.0% $514 / Sq Ft
05/28/2018 05/28/18 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2018 05/23/18 For Sale $1,349,000 -- $471 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $30,575 $2,543,713 $2,056,620 $487,093
2024 $30,575 $2,493,838 $2,016,295 $477,543
2023 $29,901 $2,444,940 $1,976,760 $468,180
2022 $29,104 $2,397,000 $1,938,000 $459,000
2021 $28,989 $2,350,000 $1,900,000 $450,000
2020 $19,833 $1,609,968 $1,404,540 $205,428
2019 $18,505 $1,499,400 $1,377,000 $122,400
2018 $10,795 $916,235 $688,905 $227,330
2017 $10,538 $898,271 $675,398 $222,873
2016 $10,371 $880,658 $662,155 $218,503
2015 $10,218 $867,430 $652,209 $215,221
2014 $10,057 $850,440 $639,434 $211,006
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Justin Rutherford

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Justin Rutherford

    Torrey Grove Real Estate

    (858) 245-7227

    13 Total Sales

    Justin Rutherford
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ari Schauder

    Epic One Real Estate

    (619) 200-5969

    5 Total Sales

    Ari Schauder
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 200037409

San Diego MLS

APN: 358-590-13

California San Diego County La Jolla 92037 La Jolla Mesa

1457 Vista Claridad, La Jolla, CA

This home is located at 1457 Vista Claridad, La Jolla, CA 92037 since 05 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,857,225, approximately $1,347 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 1457 Vista Claridad is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Bird Rock Elementary School, Muirlands Middle School, and La Jolla High School.

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