5961 La Jolla Scenic Dr S La Jolla, CA 92037
La Jolla Mesa Neighborhood
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,667
Sq Ft
0.47
Acres
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Heated Pool and Spa
- Updated Kitchen
- Bird Rock Elementary School Rated A
- RV Access or Parking
- Deck
About This Home
As of October 2023Views to downtown and the ocean. Sought after 5 bedroom home. Lives like a single level home. Exterior stairs to outdoor kitchen with a fireplace, pool, spa, two extra rooms and full bath, rooms may not be permitted. The lot is over 20,000 sq. ft. The remodeled kitchen has a 6 burner cooktop, warming oven, subzero refrigerator/freezer, Dacor ovens and a microwave. A/C is 4 zoned. Wine cooler in the wet bar. There is a mini orchard on the property with lemon, orange, lime and avocado trees. See suppl. The outdoor kitchen and fireplace make warm weather entertaining easy and pleasurable. 2 water heaters, one for the bedroom area and one for the kitchen and laundry guarantee hot water through the recirculating hot water system. There are two crawl spaces under the house that are great for storage.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00681938 Listed on: 09/05/2017
Last Buyer's Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01424625
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $65,428
Year Built
- Built in 1972
Lot Details
- Gated Home
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Wood Fence
- Fence is in fair condition
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Gentle Sloping Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Private Yard
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Side by Side Parking
- Tandem Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
- Uncovered Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- RV Access or Parking
Property Views
- Ocean
- City Lights
Home Design
- Cosmetic Repairs Needed
- Flat Roof Shape
- Mixed Roof Materials
- Tar and Gravel Roof
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 3,667 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Bar
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 4 Fireplaces
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Security System Owned
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Built-In Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Tile Countertops
- Laminate Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Bidet
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Sump Pump
- Crawl Space
Accessible Home Design
- No Interior Steps
- Low Pile Carpeting
- Accessible Parking
Pool
- Heated Pool and Spa
- Filtered Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Gas Heated Pool
- Gunite Pool
- Fence Around Pool
- Pool Cover
- Pool Equipment or Cover
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Wood patio
- Outdoor Fireplace
Location
- West of 5 Freeway
Utilities
- Zoned Cooling
- Cooling System Powered By Gas
- Natural Gas Connected
- Separate Water Meter
- Private Water Source
- Gas Water Heater
- Water Softener
- Satellite Dish
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 358-151-06-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 9, 2023
Closed on
Oct 17, 2023
Sold by
Capital De Inmuebles En America Llc
Bought by
Chew Joe Wai
Seller's Agent
Cesar Zepe Ybarra
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
Kim Caniglia
Billionaires Row
List Price
$5,500,000
Sold Price
$5,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-3.18%
Views
146
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$603,764
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.08%
Original Mortgage
$3,461,250
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 9, 2023
Closed on
Oct 6, 2023
Sold by
Chew Joe Wai
Bought by
Trust Agreement Of Joe Wai Chew and Chew
Seller's Agent
Cesar Zepe Ybarra
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
Kim Caniglia
Billionaires Row
List Price
$5,500,000
Sold Price
$5,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-3.18%
Views
146
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,461,250
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 4, 2018
Closed on
Feb 7, 2019
Sold by
Barlow Capital Investments Llc
Bought by
Capital De Inmuebles En America Llc
Seller's Agent
Malena Suarez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Cesar Zepe Ybarra
Coldwell Banker West
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-4.4%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.98%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 5, 2017
Closed on
Oct 2, 2017
Sold by
Stanford Richard A and Trauner Doris A
Bought by
Barlow Capital Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Joan Schultz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Malena Suarez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$510,000
-18.55%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
29.73%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 2, 2000
Sold by
Stanford Richard A and Stanford Trauner A
Bought by
Stanford Richard A and Trauner Doris A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.81%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 7, 1986
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $5,325,000 | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | First American Title | |
| Deed | -- | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $3,150,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $2,250,000 | California Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $450,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $3,461,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $3,461,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,600,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2023 10/20/23 | Sold | $5,325,000 | -3.2% | $1,452 / Sq Ft |
| 08/30/2023 08/30/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/17/2023 08/17/23 | For Sale | $5,500,000 | 0.0% | $1,500 / Sq Ft |
| 07/09/2023 07/09/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/09/2023 07/09/23 | For Sale | $5,500,000 | +74.6% | $1,500 / Sq Ft |
| 03/01/2019 03/01/19 | Sold | $3,150,000 | 0.0% | $859 / Sq Ft |
| 02/12/2019 02/12/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/17/2019 01/17/19 | Off Market | $3,150,000 | -- | -- |
| 01/17/2019 01/17/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/17/2018 11/17/18 | For Sale | $3,295,000 | 0.0% | $899 / Sq Ft |
| 11/10/2018 11/10/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/02/2018 11/02/18 | Price Changed | $3,295,000 | -2.9% | $899 / Sq Ft |
| 09/04/2018 09/04/18 | For Sale | $3,395,000 | +51.6% | $926 / Sq Ft |
| 11/07/2017 11/07/17 | Sold | $2,240,000 | 0.0% | $611 / Sq Ft |
| 10/28/2017 10/28/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/27/2017 09/27/17 | Off Market | $2,240,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/27/2017 09/27/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/05/2017 09/05/17 | For Sale | $2,750,000 | -- | $750 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $65,428 | $5,431,500 | $4,284,000 | $1,147,500 |
| 2024 | $65,428 | $5,325,000 | $4,200,000 | $1,125,000 |
| 2023 | $41,410 | $3,377,434 | $2,680,504 | $696,930 |
| 2022 | $40,309 | $3,311,211 | $2,627,946 | $683,265 |
| 2021 | $40,033 | $3,246,286 | $2,576,418 | $669,868 |
| 2020 | $39,547 | $3,213,000 | $2,550,000 | $663,000 |
| 2019 | $28,181 | $2,284,800 | $1,989,000 | $295,800 |
| 2018 | $26,344 | $2,240,000 | $1,950,000 | $290,000 |
| 2017 | $9,821 | $843,947 | $365,179 | $478,768 |
| 2016 | $9,664 | $827,400 | $358,019 | $469,381 |
| 2015 | $9,520 | $814,973 | $352,642 | $462,331 |
| 2014 | $9,368 | $799,010 | $345,735 | $453,275 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Cesar Zepe Ybarra
Coldwell Banker West
(619) 289-1408
2 in this area
64 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Kim Caniglia
Billionaires Row
(858) 342-5298
3 in this area
44 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2019
Malena Suarez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(858) 344-6259
2 in this area
50 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2017
Joan Schultz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(619) 261-3804
10 Total Sales
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 170046663
APN: 358-151-06
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