NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5442 Taft Ave La Jolla, CA 92037

Bird Rock Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,749,586 - $5,124,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,280 Sq Ft
$1,332/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 23, 2020

Last sale price $2,875,000 $877 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,793/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Great Room
  • Game Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Bird Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of April 2020

Stunning and sophisticated newly built home in Bird Rock. Built by award-winning Tourmaline Properties, this home exhibits the utmost care in craftsmanship, design and materials, with countless custom and top-quality finishes. Excellent walkability and a spacious open floor plan with a professional Wolf/Subzero kitchen, peaceful outdoor dining/living space, integrated Sonos sound system, and expansive roof deck make this the epitome of the California lifestyle. See supplement. Large finished basement, James Hardie exterior siding and trim, custom interior paneling, 36" Subzero built-in refrigerator, 48” Wolf gas range with six burners, griddle, and double oven, 24” Wolf professional built-in microwave drawer, walk-in pantry with custom cabinetry and shelving, custom stair railing, wide-plank oak flooring, hand-crafted Heath Ceramics kitchen backsplash, Silestone kitchen countertops, tankless hot water heater, Andersen windows, custom shaker-style cabinetry throughout, 4” LED recessed lighting, fully air-conditioned with WiFi thermostat, Emtek interior door hardware, frameless glass shower enclosures, freestanding bathtub in master, integrated Sonos interior and exterior sound system, integrated surround sound speaker system.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Ryan

Tourmaline Properties, Inc. License #01900988 Listed on: 01/06/2020

Co-Listed By

Jake Hunter

Tourmaline Properties, Inc. License #01975054

Last Buyer's Agent

Tania Quant

Century 21-El Camino License #01351724

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2019

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • New Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Lap Siding
  • Shake Siding
  • Stucco Exterior
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 3,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Game Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 357-631-16-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal South
  • Cross Street: Colima
  • Neighborhood: Bird Rock
  • Supplement: Large finished basement, James Hardie exterior siding and trim, custom interior paneling, 36" Subzero built-in refrigerator, 48” Wolf gas range with six burners, griddle, and double oven, 24” Wolf professional built-in microwave drawer, walk-in pantry with custom cabinetry and shelving, custom stair railing, wide-plank oak flooring, hand-crafted Heath Ceramics kitchen backsplash, Silestone kitchen countertops, tankless hot water heater, Andersen windows, custom shaker-style cabinetry throughout, 4” LED recessed lighting, fully air-conditioned with WiFi thermostat, Emtek interior door hardware, frameless glass shower enclosures, freestanding bathtub in master, integrated Sonos interior and exterior sound system, integrated surround sound speaker system.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 891.77
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 876.52
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 876.52
  • Stories: 3 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2019
  • 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, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Energy Star Appliances, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas Cooking
  • Searchable Rooms: Basement, Dining Area, Family Room, Great Room, Game Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, On Upper Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3280
  • Total Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco, Fiber Cement, HardiPlank Type, Lap Siding, Shake Siding, Drywall Walls
  • Fencing: Partial, Excellent Condition, New Condition, Wood
  • Roof: Composition, Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas, Washer Hookup
  • 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: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 357-631-16-00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2022
Sold by
Check Richard Alan
Bought by
Richard A Check Trust
Current Estimated Value
$4,370,397

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2020
Closed on
Feb 27, 2020
Sold by
Tourmaline Properties Inc
Bought by
Check Richard Alan
Seller's Agent
Ben Ryan
Tourmaline Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Tania Quant
Century 21-El Camino
List Price
$2,925,000
Sold Price
$2,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-1.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.57%
Original Mortgage
$2,300,000
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2017
Sold by
Turner James and Turner Shannon
Bought by
Tourmaline Properties Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,850,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2004
Sold by
Fitzsimmons James M and Weinstein Norma
Bought by
Turner James and Turner Shannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Richard A Check Trust -- --
Check Richard Alan $2,875,000 First American Title Company
Tourmaline Properties Inc $1,250,000 First American Title
Turner James $900,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Check Richard Alan $2,300,000
Previous Owner Tourmaline Properties Inc $1,850,000
Previous Owner Turner James $585,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/23/2020 04/23/20 Sold $2,875,000 -1.7% $877 / Sq Ft
02/23/2020 02/23/20 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2020 01/06/20 For Sale $2,925,000 -- $892 / 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 $37,991 $3,144,229 $2,159,949 $984,280
2024 $37,991 $3,082,579 $2,117,598 $964,981
2023 $37,157 $3,022,137 $2,076,077 $946,060
2022 $36,172 $2,962,880 $2,035,370 $927,510
2021 $35,915 $2,904,785 $1,995,461 $909,324
2020 $26,586 $2,151,800 $1,264,086 $887,714
2019 $15,831 $1,275,000 $1,239,300 $35,700
2018 $13,078 $1,102,533 $1,010,656 $91,877
2017 $12,759 $1,080,916 $990,840 $90,076
2016 $12,558 $1,059,722 $971,412 $88,310
2015 $11,278 $950,000 $858,000 $92,000
2014 -- $900,000 $813,000 $87,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ben Ryan

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ben Ryan

    Tourmaline Properties, Inc.

    (858) 431-6102

    2 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Ben Ryan
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  • Jake Hunter

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Jake Hunter

    Tourmaline Properties, Inc.

    (760) 330-7104

    2 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Jake Hunter
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Tania Quant

    Century 21-El Camino

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Vincent Crudo

    Compass

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 200000809

San Diego MLS

APN: 357-631-16

California San Diego County La Jolla 92037 Bird Rock

5442 Taft Ave, La Jolla, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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