$4,400,000
SOLD AUG 27, 2025
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,364 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,308 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Sauna
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bird Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2025

Nestled in the scenic hills of La Jolla, 5530 Candlelight Drive is a 3,364 sq ft retreat that blends modern elegance with laid-back coastal charm. With 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a flexible layout, it’s perfect for both relaxed living and stylish entertaining. The open-concept great room flows into a chef’s kitchen featuring a Bosch dishwasher, two built-in Wolf ovens, sleek cabinetry, and a spacious island. Natural light pours in through large windows, highlighting the seamless indoor-outdoor design. Two en-suite bedrooms are located on the main level, while a private-entry attached casita with its own kitchenette offers ideal space for guests or a home office. Upstairs, a cozy family room with wet bar opens to a stunning view deck through sliding pocket doors—framing panoramic views of the ocean, Mission Bay, and city lights. The luxurious primary suite includes a spa-like bath and mirrored doors that reveal breathtaking vistas. Outside, enjoy two covered patios, a jacuzzi, sauna, and spacious yard—an entertainer’s dream. From world-class beaches and top-rated schools to fine dining and boutique shopping, La Jolla offers the best of Southern California living. Schedule your private showing today and discover the beauty and lifestyle that await at 5530 Candlelight Drive.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Olson

Compass Brokerage Email: heather.olson@compass.com License #01975187 Listed on: 06/30/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Pam Wenhe

Wenhe Mortgage & Realty License #01325484

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $46,951

Year Built

  • Built in 2020

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lawn
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 3,364 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Sauna

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • No Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 4551
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3576910600

Community Details

Overview

  • La Jolla Mesa Vista HOA, Phone Number (619) 697-3191
  • Castle Breckenridge Management HOA

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$46,951

Year Built

Built in 2020

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 3576910600
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3364.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Family Room, Living Room, Patio, Propane
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1307.97
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room, Great Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Sauna

Exterior Features

  • View: Bay, City Lights, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Cooking, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Stackable
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Management
  • Association Fee: 200.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: La Jolla Mesa Vista HOA
  • Phone: 619-697-3191
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Castle-Breckenridge Management

Schools

  • School District: La Jolla

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Lawn
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.40
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1900

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1900 Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 004551

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Shelby J Scripps Trust and Scripps Shelby J
Bought by
Winters Susan Meredith
Seller's Agent
Heather Olson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Pam Wenhe
Wenhe Mortgage & Realty
List Price
$4,950,000
Sold Price
$4,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$550,000
-11.11%
Views
107

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
74.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2021
Sold by
Shelbys Place Llc
Bought by
Scripps Shelby J and Shelby J Scripps Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2020
Closed on
Dec 3, 2020
Sold by
Sage Home Mortgage Llc
Bought by
Shelbys Place Llc
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Mann
Strata Property Solutions Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Scott Chang Lee
Prima Realty Group
List Price
$3,680,000
Sold Price
$3,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-2.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2018
Sold by
Vine Edna May and Edna M Vine Trust
Bought by
Sage Home Mortgage Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2010
Sold by
Vine Donald J and Vine Edna M
Bought by
Vine Edna May

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2009
Sold by
Starsiak Bruce D and Starsiak Kenneth Jon
Bought by
Starsiak Bruce D
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $4,400,000 First American Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $3,600,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $1,800,000 Wfg National Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Sold $4,400,000 -11.1% $1,308 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Sale $4,950,000 +37.5% $1,471 / Sq Ft
01/04/2021 01/04/21 Sold $3,600,000 -2.2% $1,059 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/27/2020 11/27/20 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2020 11/08/20 For Sale $3,680,000 -- $1,082 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $46,951 $3,896,754 $2,976,688 $920,066
2024 $46,951 $3,820,348 $2,918,322 $902,026
2023 $45,919 $3,745,440 $2,861,100 $884,340
2022 $44,698 $3,672,000 $2,805,000 $867,000
2021 $31,700 $2,569,968 $1,762,968 $807,000
2020 $24,540 $1,992,720 $1,737,468 $255,252
2019 $22,652 $1,836,000 $1,703,400 $132,600
2018 $1,788 $156,446 $69,013 $87,433
2017 $1,744 $153,379 $67,660 $85,719
2016 $1,713 $150,373 $66,334 $84,039
2015 $1,687 $148,115 $65,338 $82,777
2014 $1,660 $145,215 $64,059 $81,156
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2506436

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 357-691-06