$6,595,000

Estimated payment $38,501/month

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,165 Sq Ft
$2,084 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Heated Lap Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Torrey Pines Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Deck

About This Home

Dramatic, High-Impact Luxury Description Prepare to be absolutely speechless! This is not just a home — it is a timeless Mid-Century Modern work of art, personally designed by legendary master architect Lloyd Ruocco, and flawlessly reimagined into a stunning modernist dream overlooking the Pacific. This is not a remodel. This is a revival of greatness. From the moment you enter, you are transported into an era of effortless glamour where La Jolla's coastal beauty became the backdrop for true architectural greatness. Towering walls of glass vanish seamlessly into the structure, dissolving the boundary between indoors and out, and unveiling sweeping panoramic ocean views across La Jolla Shores and Mt. Soledad. Sunlight floods every room. The horizon becomes part of the design. Outside, an ocean-view yard and pool sit in perfect orientation, creating a private resort-like sanctuary where days melt into golden sunsets and evenings feel cinematic. Ruocco’s signature mastery shines throughout — the extraordinary interplay of glass, warm redwood, and impeccable scale, creating spaces that feel simultaneously grand, intimate, and unforgettable. Vaulted ceilings soar overhead, oversized windows frame the coastline like art, and exquisite woodwork delivers an ambiance of rare sophistication. A once-in-a-generation architectural masterpiece. Please note that the new owner will enjoy the benefits of this home being Historically Designated as a Mill Act home. The current taxes are $11k a year. Iconic. Irreplaceable. Stunning beyond words.

Listing Agent

Craig Lotzof

Compass License #01211688 Listed on: 02/06/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1966 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Views of a landmark
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Clay Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,165 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Center Hall

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated Lap Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Pool Equipment or Cover
  • Permits for Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Deck
  • Slab Porch or Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit

Location

  • Suburban Location
  • West of 5 Freeway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • La Jolla Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1966 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Community Features: N/K
  • Frontage: Other/Remarks
  • SpaFeatures: N/K
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Other/Remarks, Security Lights, Smoke Detector
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 8676
  • Subdivision Name: LA JOLLA
  • Directions: La Jolla Scenic Dr N to Moonridge Dr to Costebelle Dr to Esterel Dr.
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Living Area: 3165.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2026-02-06T23:18:31Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • Elevator: No
  • EntryLevelBuilding: 1
  • ExclusiveUseYard: Yes
  • FullAddress: 7846 Esterel Dr
  • Miscellaneous: Gutters, Street Lighting, Suburban
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Site: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Public Street, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Street Paved, West of I-5
  • Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial), Other/Remarks, Wired High Speed Internet
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Bar, Bathtub, Built-Ins, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling, Copper Plumbing Full, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Balcony, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Shower in Tub
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Built In Range, Built-In, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooking, Electric Oven, Electric Stove, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, FP in Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Outdoors, Wood
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Good Condition, Partial
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: City Lights, Coastline, Evening Lights, Landmark, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Panoramic Ocean, Parklike, Water, White Water
  • Pool Features: Below Ground, Gunite, Heated, Heated with Gas, Lap, Permits, Pool Cover, Private, See Remarks
  • Disclosures: CC And R's, Coastal Zone, Easements, Incorporated, Property Report
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Other/Remarks, Patio, Patio Open, Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s)
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit, Zoned Areas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Water Source: Meter on Property, Public
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: San Diego Unified School Distric

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Other Structures: N/K
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21191.0

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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 $50,656 $831,380 $498,828 $332,552
2024 $50,656 $4,122,064 $3,641,400 $480,664
2023 $49,542 $351,821 $125,590 $226,231
2022 $4,227 $351,821 $125,590 $226,231
2021 $4,197 $344,924 $123,128 $221,796
2020 $4,145 $341,388 $121,866 $219,522
2019 $4,070 $334,695 $119,477 $215,218
2018 $3,804 $328,134 $117,135 $210,999
2017 $80 $321,701 $114,839 $206,862
2016 $3,651 $315,394 $112,588 $202,806
2015 $3,596 $310,657 $110,897 $199,760
2014 $3,539 $304,572 $108,725 $195,847
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/06/2026 02/06/26 For Sale $6,595,000 +66.5% $2,084 / Sq Ft
04/21/2022 04/21/22 Sold $3,962,000 -0.3% $1,252 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/19/2022 03/19/22 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2022 03/08/22 For Sale $3,975,000 -- $1,256 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,962,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,695,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Craig Lotzof

Compass

(619) 257-6105

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Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 260002994

San Diego MLS

APN: 346-610-01