NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Palomar Ave La Jolla, CA 92037

Beach Barber Tract Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $795,000 - $1,538,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
773 Sq Ft
$1,722/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2020

Last sale price $910,000 $1,177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,414/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Yard
  • Porch
  • La Jolla Elementary School Rated A
  • Cottage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of February 2020

Don’t miss a rare opportunity to own in the desirable Beach Barber Tract in La Jolla. From this charming home, you are steps from Windansea, amazing local shops, restaurants, The Village, and some of the best surfing in California. This charming beach cottage includes original hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms, laundry room, and a fully owned solar system (no electric bills!). The large front yard includes a lush lawn & Moreton Bay Fig tree. The sale includes plans for a 2,180 sqft, 4 bedroom home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Glen Henderson

LPT Realty,Inc License #01384181 Listed on: 12/07/2019

LPT Realty,Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Noah Grassi

Compass License #01411480

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,487

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 773 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • San Diego Unified School District High School

Utilities

  • Gravity Heating System
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 351-612-06-01

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,487

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Market Area: Coastal South
  • Cross Street: Dowling Drive
  • Neighborhood: La Jolla
  • Estimated Living Space: 500 to 999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 1202.98
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1177.23
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 1177.23
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • 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

  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl, Wood
  • Sub Flooring: Slab on Grade
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Walls: Drywall
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Laundry
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15x14
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 773
  • Total Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio: Porch
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heating: Wall/Gravity
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: LA JOLLA

Schools

  • School District URL: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • High School: San Diego Unified School District

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1-3,999 SF
  • Site: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved, Landscaped
  • Topography: Level
  • Water District: CITY OF SAN DIEGO
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 351-612-06-01
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 3000
  • Water District URL: http://www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water
  • Map Code Column: F
  • Map Code Page: 1247
  • Map Code Row: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2019
Closed on
Jan 24, 2020
Sold by
Foster Robert S and Foster Nadia L
Bought by
Leonard Siobhan
Seller's Agent
Glen Henderson
LPT Realty,Inc
Buyer's Agent
Noah Grassi
Compass
List Price
$929,900
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.14%
Current Estimated Value
$1,331,385

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$421,385
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.65%
Original Mortgage
$546,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2015
Closed on
May 7, 2015
Sold by
K & K Simpson Properties Llc
Bought by
Foster E Virginia and Foster Robert S
Seller's Agent
Ozstar De Jourday
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Angelite Armento-McWhorter
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$865,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-4.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.07%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2015
Closed on
May 4, 2015
Sold by
Hammons Gary Arthur
Bought by
Foster E Virginia
Seller's Agent
Ozstar De Jourday
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Angelite Armento-McWhorter
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$865,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-4.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$487,500
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2015
Sold by
Dwinnell Jean Ellis
Bought by
Dwinnell Brian G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$487,500
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2015
Sold by
Palomar I Llc
Bought by
K & K Simpson Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$487,500
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2012
Sold by
Dwinnell Brian G
Bought by
Palomar I Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2010
Sold by
Henry Thomas A
Bought by
Dwinnell Brian G

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 1992
Bought by
Dwinnell William S Trust 09-30-74
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
Leonard Siobhan $910,000 Lawyers Title
Foster E Virginia $825,000 Chicago Title Company
Foster E Virginia -- Chicago Title Company
Dwinnell Brian G -- Chicago Title Company
K & K Simpson Properties Llc $650,000 Chicago Title Company
Palomar I Llc -- None Available
Dwinnell Brian G -- None Available
Dwinnell William S Trust 09-30-74 $390,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Leonard Siobhan $534,820
Closed Leonard Siobhan $546,000
Previous Owner K & K Simpson Properties Llc $487,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $910,000 -2.1% $1,177 / Sq Ft
01/17/2020 01/17/20 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2019 12/07/19 For Sale $929,900 +12.7% $1,203 / Sq Ft
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Sold $825,000 -4.0% $1,087 / Sq Ft
05/14/2015 05/14/15 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2015 04/27/15 Price Changed $859,000 -0.7% $1,132 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 For Sale $865,000 -- $1,140 / 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 $13,487 $1,124,680 $940,533 $184,147
2024 $13,487 $1,102,629 $922,092 $180,537
2023 $13,188 $1,019,415 $886,287 $133,128
2022 $12,345 $999,427 $868,909 $130,518
2021 $12,259 $999,427 $868,909 $130,518
2020 $11,094 $906,619 $857,170 $49,449
2019 $10,895 $888,843 $840,363 $48,480
2018 $10,184 $871,416 $823,886 $47,530
2017 $9,940 $854,331 $807,732 $46,599
2016 $9,782 $837,581 $791,895 $45,686
2015 $3,398 $286,898 $235,410 $51,488
2014 -- $281,279 $230,799 $50,480
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Glen Henderson

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Glen Henderson

    LPT Realty,Inc

    (619) 889-7646

    184 Total Sales

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  • Noah Grassi

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Noah Grassi

    Compass

    (858) 353-0497

    3 in this area

    156 Total Sales

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  • Ozstar De Jourday

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ozstar De Jourday

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (619) 248-7827

    10 in this area

    46 Total Sales

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  • Robin De Jourday

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Robin De Jourday

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (858) 583-3011

    9 in this area

    44 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Angelite Armento-McWhorter

    Redfin Corporation

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 190064327

San Diego MLS

APN: 351-612-06-01

California San Diego County La Jolla 92037 Beach Barber Tract

540 Palomar Ave, La Jolla, CA

This home is located at 540 Palomar Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037 since 07 December 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,331,385, approximately $1,722 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 540 Palomar Ave is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including La Jolla Elementary School, Muirlands Middle School, and La Jolla High School.

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