NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5905 Camino de la Costa La Jolla, CA 92037

Lower Hermosa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,054,410

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,063 Sq Ft
$1,244/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 07, 2023

Last sale price $4,600,000 $1,132 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,242/month

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Detached Guest House
  • Retreat
  • Bird Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2-minute walk to La Jolla Hermosa Park

About This Home

As of April 2023

This home is located at 5905 Camino de la Costa, La Jolla, CA 92037 since 08 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $5,054,410, approximately $1,244 per square foot. This property was built in 1934. 5905 Camino de la Costa is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Bird Rock Elementary School, Muirlands Middle School, and La Jolla High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susana Corrigan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00837598 Listed on: 04/08/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Patty Cohen

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01340902

Last Buyer's Agent

Timothy Nelson

Willis Allen Real Estate License #01801493

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,431

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Wood Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,063 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • West of 5 Freeway

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 357-231-12-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,431

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Tudor/French Normandy
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal South
  • Cross Street: La Canada
  • Neighborhood: Lower Hermosa
  • LP / Sq Ft: 1181.39
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1132.17
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 1132.17
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish, Washer, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room, Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Master Retreat, Living Room, Laundry, Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4063
  • Total Bathrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Roof: Wood
  • View: Ocean

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: LA JOLLA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Site: Curbs, Public Street, Sidewalks, West of I-5
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 357-231-12-00
  • Map Code Column: F
  • Map Code Page: 1247
  • Map Code Row: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2023
Closed on
Mar 31, 2023
Sold by
Duford Family Trust
Bought by
Reiter Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Susana Corrigan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Nelson
Willis Allen Real Estate
List Price
$4,800,000
Sold Price
$4,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-4.17%
Current Estimated Value
$5,054,410

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$454,410
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.75%
Original Mortgage
$3,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,195,531
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,858,879

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2014
Sold by
Duford Donald M and Duford Debra C
Bought by
Duford Donald M and Duford Debra C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2012
Sold by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L
Bought by
Duford Donald and Duford Debra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Interest Rate
2.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2009
Sold by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L
Bought by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,490,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2004
Sold by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L
Bought by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2003
Sold by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L
Bought by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L

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
5.22%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2003
Sold by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L
Bought by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L

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
5.22%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1996
Sold by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L
Bought by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1985
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
Reiter Family Trust $4,600,000 California Title Company
Duford Donald M -- None Available
Duford Donald M -- None Available
Duford Donald $3,650,000 California Title Company
Bell Robert W -- Accommodation
Bell Robert W -- Fidelity National Title Co
Bell Robert W -- Equity Title
Bell Robert W -- First American Title Ins Co
Bell Robert W -- Equity Title Company
Bell Robert W -- --
-- $760,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reiter Family Trust $3,300,000
Previous Owner Duford Donald $2,100,000
Previous Owner Bell Robert W $1,490,000
Previous Owner Bell Robert W $150,000
Previous Owner Bell Robert W $1,176,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/08/2023 04/08/23 For Sale $4,800,000 +4.3% $1,181 / Sq Ft
04/07/2023 04/07/23 Sold $4,600,000 -- $1,132 / 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 $9,431 $732,423 $349,453 $382,970
2024 $9,431 $772,066 $379,996 $392,070
2023 $8,617 $707,620 $342,961 $364,659
2022 $8,748 $723,518 $354,100 $369,418
2021 $8,406 $686,544 $333,484 $353,060
2020 $7,851 $642,734 $308,002 $334,732
2019 $7,773 $635,260 $305,040 $330,220
2018 $7,494 $642,265 $310,735 $331,530
2017 $7,583 $652,631 $318,417 $334,214
2016 $7,284 $624,773 $303,136 $321,637
2015 $7,262 $622,764 $303,008 $319,756
2014 $43,260 $3,666,571 $3,013,620 $652,951
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susana Corrigan

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Susana Corrigan

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (858) 229-8120

    6 in this area

    137 Total Sales

    Susana Corrigan
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  • Patty Cohen

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Patty Cohen

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (858) 414-4555

    6 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Patty Cohen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Timothy Nelson

    Willis Allen Real Estate

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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Theresa Loya

    Coldwell Banker-Cupertino-Stevens Creek

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  • Drew Nelson

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Drew Nelson

    Willis Allen

    (858) 215-3739

    4 in this area

    125 Total Sales

    Drew Nelson
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 230006458

San Diego MLS

APN: 357-231-12

California San Diego County La Jolla 92037 Lower Hermosa

5905 Camino de la Costa, La Jolla, CA

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