$3,650,000
SOLD DEC 26, 2012

5905 Camino de la Costa La Jolla, CA 92037

Lower Hermosa Neighborhood
5 Beds
5 Baths
4,063 Sq Ft
6,700 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$898 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

247 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Detached Guest House
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Bird Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 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 and is currently priced at $3,650,000, approximately $898 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

Greg Noonan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00655720 Listed on: 03/23/2012

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Noonan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00655720 Listed on: 03/23/2012

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,431

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 6,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Wood Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House
  • 615 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Location

  • West of 5 Freeway

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Cable TV Available

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
  • Estimated Living Space: 4,000 to 4,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 972.19
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 898.35
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 898.35
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room, Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Formal Entry, Guest Maid, MBR Entry Level
  • 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

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Roof: Wood
  • View: Ocean
  • Three or more Steps To Entry: Yes
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
  • Guest House Sq Ft: 615

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
  • Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: LA JOLLA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Site: West of I-5
  • Topography: Level, Slope Gentle
  • Water District: CITY OF SAN DIEGO
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 357-231-12-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6700
  • Water District URL: www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.155
  • Map Code Column: F
  • Map Code Page: 1247
  • Map Code Row: 3

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5905CAMINODELACOSTA92037

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
$5,069,009

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$469,009
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.17%
Original Mortgage
$3,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,214,616
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,615,699

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

Listed on
Mar 23, 2012
Closed on
Dec 6, 2012
Sold by
Bell Robert W and Bell Lynn L
Bought by
Duford Donald and Duford Debra
Seller's Agent
Greg Noonan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Greg Noonan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$4,275,000
Sold Price
$3,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$625,000
-14.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.25%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,174,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

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

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $4,600,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $3,650,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $760,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $550,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $2,100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,507,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,490,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $360,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,174,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,176,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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 +26.0% $1,132 / Sq Ft
12/26/2012 12/26/12 Sold $3,650,000 0.0% $898 / Sq Ft
11/12/2012 11/12/12 Off Market $3,650,000 -- --
08/16/2012 08/16/12 Price Changed $3,950,000 -7.6% $972 / Sq Ft
03/21/2012 03/21/12 For Sale $4,275,000 -- $1,052 / 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
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

    146 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

    126 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Timothy Nelson

    Willis Allen Real Estate

  • T

    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

    133 Total Sales

    Drew Nelson
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  • Greg Noonan

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Greg Noonan

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (858) 400-8770

    8 in this area

    209 Total Sales

    Greg Noonan
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 120015322

San Diego MLS

APN: 357-231-12

California San Diego County La Jolla 92037 Lower Hermosa

5905 Camino de la Costa, La Jolla, CA

This home is located at 5905 Camino de la Costa, La Jolla, CA 92037 and is currently priced at $3,650,000, approximately $898 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.

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