NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,440,000 - $2,657,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,809 Sq Ft
$1,408/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 1, 2025

Last sale price $2,460,000 $1,360 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,447 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Bird Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Yard
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of December 2025

Delightful single-level home with dazzling ocean, coastline, and city light views in the serene La Jolla Mesa neighborhood, nicely situated on the sunny side of Mount Soledad! Nestled on a corner lot, this home enjoys abundant natural light, refreshing ocean breezes, and ocean views from most areas of the property. Inside, an open-concept kitchen with elegant quartz countertops flows seamlessly into a gorgeous living room featuring a classic brick fireplace, custom Marvin windows with up/down shades, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. With 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, central AC, and an attached 2-car garage, this home offers an effortless, comfortable floor plan. Outside, the well-manicured grounds include a stylish private paver courtyard and driveway, providing an inviting outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining. A true joy in a fantastic location, this property is convenient to everything La Jolla and nearby Pacific Beach have to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Cairncross

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00859218 Listed on: 10/27/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Patrick Cairncross

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01984531

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Acker

Hunter & Maddox Intl. Inc. License #01356721

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 6,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned RS-1-5

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Clay Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1,809 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Association fees include n/k
  • La Jolla Mesa Vista HOA
  • La Jolla Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

6,200 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Association Fees: 200.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annual
  • Association Fee Inclusions: N/K
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 62051
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 62051
  • Subdivision Name: LA JOLLA
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Living Area: 1809.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2025-12-01T23:46:52Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • ExclusiveUseYard: Yes
  • FullAddress: 5602 Ladybird Lane
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Tile/Clay, Spanish Tile
  • View: City, Evening Lights, Ocean, Water
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Common Walls: Detached
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood, Wood/Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • SDMLS_ParkingNonGaraged: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Gas
  • Water Source: Meter on Property, Public
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: La Jolla Mesa Vista HOA
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RS-1-5
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6200.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2025
Closed on
Jan 8, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steve Cairncross
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mike Acker
Hunter & Maddox Intl. Inc.
List Price
$2,480,000
Sold Price
$2,460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-0.81%
Views
135
Current Estimated Value
$2,546,873

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,873
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%
Original Mortgage
$1,968,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2025
Closed on
Nov 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steve Cairncross
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mike Acker
Hunter & Maddox Intl. Inc.
List Price
$2,480,000
Sold Price
$2,460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-0.81%
Views
135

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,968,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2017
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
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2016
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
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2014
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
$810,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 1996
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
$121,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1993
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1987
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$2,460,000 Chicago Title
-- Ticor Title Co Ca Glendale
-- None Available
-- None Available
$1,200,000 Chicago Title Company
-- --
$429,000 California Title Company
$385,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
-- --
-- --
$290,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,968,000
Previous Owner $300,000
Previous Owner $150,000
Previous Owner $810,000
Previous Owner $121,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/01/2025 12/01/25 Sold $2,460,000 -0.8% $1,360 / Sq Ft
11/04/2025 11/04/25 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2025 10/27/25 For Sale $2,480,000 -- $1,371 / 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 $9,043 $684,987 $479,020 $205,967
2024 $8,196 $671,557 $469,628 $201,929
2023 $8,014 $658,390 $460,420 $197,970
2022 $7,799 $645,482 $451,393 $194,089
2021 $7,744 $632,827 $442,543 $190,284
2020 $7,650 $626,339 $438,006 $188,333
2019 $7,512 $614,059 $429,418 $184,641
2018 $14,268 $1,218,917 $1,055,963 $162,954
2017 $14,009 $1,195,017 $1,035,258 $159,759
2016 $13,788 $1,171,586 $1,014,959 $156,627
2015 $13,584 $1,153,989 $999,714 $154,275
2014 -- $558,790 $390,767 $168,023
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250042630

San Diego MLS

APN: 357-471-18

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