NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1653 El Paso Real La Jolla, CA 92037

Muirlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,329,000 - $4,601,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,991 Sq Ft
$1,305/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 08, 2023

Last sale price $3,100,000 $1,036 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,552/month

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • La Jolla Elementary School Rated A
  • Laundry closet
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of September 2023

The marriage of form and function will captivate you in this soft contemporary two story home with 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths on close to a half acre lot in a prime Old Muirlands location. Special features include a brick patio ideal for entertaining or al fresco dining along with a pool , spa and sports court with night time lighting and distant ocean view. Construction of an ADU with ocean view is a real possibility on this large lot. There is a three car garage, remodeled kitchen in 2018/19 with new cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a walk in pantry all opening onto a second dining area or sala. A wood herringbone floor greets you at the entry and leads you to a large living room with fireplace and a dedicated formal dining room. The private master bedroom suite with lovely bathroom and walk in closet is also on the main level. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms (or a combination of bedrooms and studies), two baths and a central family room. Other features include custom lighting, wood ceilings, brick flooring, and an interior laundry. If you are looking for a quality home in a prime cul de sac location, look no further.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Chodorow

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00992609 Listed on: 05/16/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Peggy Chodorow

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00409245

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Noonan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01865118

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,105

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,991 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Full Size Washer or Dryer
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Additional Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3521500700

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,105

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal South
  • Cross Street: Muirlands Drive
  • Neighborhood: Old Muirlands
  • LP / Sq Ft: 1135.07
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1036.44
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 1036.44
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1972
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • 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

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14x14
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Closet Full Sized
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2991
  • Total Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: LA JOLLA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Topography: Level, Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3521500700
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 21780

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2023
Closed on
Aug 30, 2023
Sold by
Marassi-Opella Trust
Bought by
Karim Family Trust and Karim
Seller's Agent
Eric Chodorow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Noonan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$395,000
-11.3%
Views
430
Current Estimated Value
$3,904,322

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$804,322
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.17%
Original Mortgage
$1,700,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,666,206
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,136,722

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2012
Sold by
Opella Stanley J and Marassi Francesca M
Bought by
Opella Stanley J and Marassi Francesca M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2000
Sold by
Sherrill Family Trust 03-28-72 and James W
Bought by
Opella Stanley J and Marassi Francesca M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
7.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1993
Sold by
Sherrill James W and Sherrill Barbara B
Bought by
Sherrill James W and Sherrill Barbara B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 1993
Sold by
Sherrill James W and Sherrill Barbara B
Bought by
Sherrill James W and Sherrill Barbara B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.94%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Karim Family Trust $3,100,000 Lawyers Title
Opella Stanley J -- None Available
Opella Stanley J -- None Available
Opella Stanley J $1,350,000 Chicago Title Co
Sherrill James W -- Stewart Title
Sherrill James W -- Stewart Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Karim Family Trust $1,700,000
Previous Owner Opella Stanley J $250,000
Previous Owner Opella Stanley J $1,000,000
Previous Owner Sherrill James W $225,000
Closed Opella Stanley J $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Sold $3,100,000 -8.7% $1,036 / Sq Ft
08/16/2023 08/16/23 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2023 07/14/23 Price Changed $3,395,000 -2.9% $1,135 / Sq Ft
05/16/2023 05/16/23 For Sale $3,495,000 -- $1,169 / 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 $38,105 $3,162,000 $2,550,000 $612,000
2024 $38,105 $3,100,000 $2,500,000 $600,000
2023 $23,901 $1,955,240 $1,448,332 $506,908
2022 $23,264 $1,916,903 $1,419,934 $496,969
2021 $23,103 $1,879,318 $1,392,093 $487,225
2020 $22,822 $1,860,049 $1,377,819 $482,230
2019 $22,413 $1,823,578 $1,350,803 $472,775
2018 $20,950 $1,787,822 $1,324,317 $463,505
2017 $80 $1,752,767 $1,298,350 $454,417
2016 $20,127 $1,718,400 $1,272,893 $445,507
2015 $19,828 $1,692,589 $1,253,773 $438,816
2014 $19,513 $1,659,435 $1,229,214 $430,221
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eric Chodorow

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Eric Chodorow

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (858) 456-6850

    25 in this area

    169 Total Sales

    Section Image
  • Peggy Chodorow

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Peggy Chodorow

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (858) 354-2255

    16 in this area

    124 Total Sales

    Section Image
  • Patrick Noonan

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Patrick Noonan

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (858) 349-6621

    9 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Section Image
  • Greg Noonan

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Greg Noonan

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (858) 400-8770

    24 in this area

    209 Total Sales

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 230009084

San Diego MLS

APN: 352-150-07

California San Diego County La Jolla 92037 Muirlands

1653 El Paso Real, La Jolla, CA

This home is located at 1653 El Paso Real, La Jolla, CA 92037 since 16 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $3,904,322, approximately $1,305 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 1653 El Paso Real is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including La Jolla Elementary School, Muirlands Middle School, and La Jolla High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

San Diego MLS This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You should rely on this information only to decide whether or not to further investigate a particular property.
BEFORE MAKING ANY OTHER DECISION, YOU SHOULD PERSONALLY INVESTIGATE THE FACTS (e.g. square footage and lot size) with the assistance of an appropriate professional. You may use this information only to identify properties you may be interested in investigating further. All uses except for personal, noncommercial use in accordance with the foregoing purpose are prohibited. Redistribution or copying of this information, any photographs or video tours is strictly
prohibited. This information is derived from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) service provided by San Diego MLS. Displayed property listings may be held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent responsible for this display. The information and any photographs and video tours and the compilation from which they are derived is protected by copyright. Compilation © 2025 San Diego MLS.

Nearby Homes