NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5544 Calumet Ave La Jolla, CA 92037

Bird Rock Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,520,000 - $7,108,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,682 Sq Ft
$3,334/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 22, 2021

Last sale price $4,610,000 $2,741 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $34,992 / mo

166 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Cottage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Bird Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2-minute walk to Calumet Park

About This Home

As of April 2021

Turn Key Ocean Front Simplicity. This gorgeous single level 2-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath retreat represents all that is coastal living with quality craftsmanship and hand selected materials. There is a wonderful mixture of the finest interior amenities, colors and textures that enhance the dramatic setting. This classic sea side residence is a wonderfully private sanctuary on the bluffs of La Jolla. Beach chic elegance with a warm open floor plan, viewing decks and sea wall access to the waters edge. This wonderful home was extensively rebuilt, redesigned and recreated by Tim Martin AIA and completed by Pete Hill construction in the 2015. lightly renovated again in 2017, the master suite was expanded with designer closets and his and her bath areas. The home is filled with impressive finishes, that included reclaimed tile for the patios, slate roof tiles from Vermont, 1930's vanity sink with oak and terra cotta tile insets in the powder room. The Kitchen is fantastic with an island counter of Labradorite, custom tile and antique mercury light fixtures. Enjoying Open beam ceilings, reclaimed Indonesian teak flooring, large picture windows and patio access slider, the maritime sense created is world class. Please note the home has a permitted sea wall and reinforced gunite for bluff stabilization and erosion control.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trent Wagenseller

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01248422 Listed on: 10/13/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Glen Pfister

Intero Real Estate Services License #01713816

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Carlson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01879625

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 5,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Ocean Front
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Bluff

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Patio Home
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,682 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • 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 357-521-07

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

5,250 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Attached Style: Patio/Garden
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal South
  • Cross Street: Forward St
  • Neighborhood: Bird Rock
  • Supplement: This wonderful home was extensively rebuilt, redesigned and recreated by Tim Martin AIA and completed by Pete Hill construction in the 2015. lightly renovated again in 2017, the master suite was expanded with designer closets and his and her bath areas. The home is filled with impressive finishes, that included reclaimed tile for the patios, slate roof tiles from Vermont, 1930's vanity sink with oak and terra cotta tile insets in the powder room. The Kitchen is fantastic with an island counter of Labradorite, custom tile and antique mercury light fixtures. Enjoying Open beam ceilings, reclaimed Indonesian teak flooring, large picture windows and patio access slider, the maritime sense created is world class. Please note the home has a permitted sea wall and reinforced gunite for bluff stabilization and erosion control.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 2731.87
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2740.78
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 2740.78
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • 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: Counter Top
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x14
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1682
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full, Gate
  • Frontage: Ocean/Bluff
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: Panoramic Ocean, Bluff, White Water

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • 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: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 357-521-07
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 5250

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2020
Closed on
Apr 2, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Trent Wagenseller
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Carlson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$5,250,000
Sold Price
$4,610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$640,000
-12.19%
Current Estimated Value
$5,549,473

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$939,473
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.83%
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
0.0212%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,000
Interest Rate
0.0693%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1983
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$4,610,000 Equity Title San Diego
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- California Title
-- California Title
$5,027,500 California Title Company
$3,400,000 California Title Company
-- Commonwealth Land Title Co
-- Commonwealth Land Title Co
-- Chicago Title Co
$605,000 --
$543,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $2,500,000
Closed $2,250,000
Closed $3,000,000
Closed $417,000
Closed $417,000
Closed $417,000
Closed $400,000
Closed $545,000
Closed $546,100
Closed $41,000
Closed $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/22/2021 04/22/21 Sold $4,610,000 +0.3% $2,741 / Sq Ft
03/29/2021 03/29/21 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2021 03/10/21 Price Changed $4,595,000 -8.0% $2,732 / Sq Ft
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Price Changed $4,995,000 -4.9% $2,970 / Sq Ft
10/13/2020 10/13/20 For Sale $5,250,000 -- $3,121 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History

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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 $60,213 $4,990,011 $4,448,795 $541,216
2024 $60,213 $4,892,168 $4,361,564 $530,604
2023 $58,892 $4,796,244 $4,276,044 $520,200
2022 $57,329 $4,702,200 $4,192,200 $510,000
2021 $65,483 $5,304,389 $4,541,568 $762,821
2020 $65,730 $5,334,730 $4,987,677 $347,053
2019 $64,558 $5,230,129 $4,889,880 $340,249
2018 $60,356 $5,127,578 $4,794,000 $333,578
2017 $58,915 $5,027,038 $4,700,000 $327,038
2016 $43,526 $3,696,816 $3,391,375 $305,441
2015 $40,853 $3,467,931 $3,340,434 $127,497
2014 $11,481 $963,561 $840,937 $122,624
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Trent Wagenseller

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • G

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Glen Pfister

    Intero Real Estate Services

  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Dan Ryan

    Coldwell Banker Realty Com NRT

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  • Jeffrey Carlson

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jeffrey Carlson

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (858) 459-3851

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Carlson
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 200048470

San Diego MLS

APN: 357-521-07

California San Diego County La Jolla 92037 Bird Rock

5544 Calumet Ave, La Jolla, CA

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