RENTED SEP 15, 2025

7851 Hillside Dr La Jolla, CA 92037

La Jolla Area

Estimated Value: $3,824,532

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$1,594/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wooded Lot
  • In Ground Pool
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2025

Unfurnished & Available Now for Long-Term Lease! Located in La Jolla’s coveted Hillside neighborhood with easy access in and out of town, this timeless 1949 Tom Shepherd residence offers whitewater ocean views and classic charm throughout. The living spaces are bright and inviting, with a spacious deck off the oversized formal living room, plus a separate informal living room that's adjacent to the home's entry. The main house includes 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with breathtaking ocean views and a recently renovated, spa-inspired marble bathroom with steam shower. A private 1 bed/1 bath casita with a kitchenette sits on the lower pool level, separate from the main residence — perfect for guests, a home office, or extended family. Enjoy outdoor living in the gated front courtyard with a fountain, as well as beautifully landscaped grounds that include a sparkling in-ground pool with removable safety fencing. Additional highlights include central A/C, a private gated entry, an attached two-car garage with laundry, and a basement for extra storage. A rare opportunity to lease a piece of La Jolla architectural history with flexibility, privacy, and breathtaking views. Owner pays for Pool & Landscaping. Tenant pays for all utilities. Pets negotiable with an additional deposit.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Linda Daniels

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty Brokerage Email: Linda@TheDanielsGroup.com License #00545941 Listed on: 07/08/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 19,166 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Views of a pier

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • La Jolla Elementary School
  • Muirlands Middle School
  • La Jolla High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $12,000
  • Rent includes gardener, pool
  • Available 7/9/25
  • Tax Lot 1285
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3501620100

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laj Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0.44 Acres

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Cashiers Check: 1ST Month Rent, Pet Deposit, Security Deposit
  • Available Date: 2025-07-09
  • Credit Check: Yes
  • Credit Check Paid By: Tenant
  • Deposit Pets: 1000
  • Deposit Security: 12000
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Yes
  • Total Move In Costs: 24040.00
  • Transfer Fee Paid By: Tenant

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: LAJ
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Parcel Number: 3501620100
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2400.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Built-in Features, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 4.38
  • Room Type: Foyer, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Coastline, Ocean, Pier, White Water
  • Fence: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

  • Elementary School: La Jolla
  • High School: La Jolla
  • Middle Or Junior School: Muirlands
  • Elementary School #2: LAJOL
  • High School2: LJLHS

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Treed Lot, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19166.40
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4400

Multi Family

  • Insurance Water Furniture: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4400 Acres
  • Rent Includes: Gardener, Pool

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1285
  • Tax Tract Number: MM0036

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1987
Current Estimated Value
$3,824,532
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$395,000 --
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Rented $10,000 -4.8% --
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Price Changed $10,500 -12.5% $4 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Rent $12,000 -- --
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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
2026 $14,520 $1,138,125 $901,854 $236,271
2025 $13,469 $1,115,810 $884,171 $231,639
2024 $13,469 $1,093,933 $866,835 $227,098
2023 $13,173 $1,072,485 $849,839 $222,646
2022 $12,822 $1,051,457 $833,176 $218,281
2021 $12,735 $1,030,841 $816,840 $214,001
2020 $12,580 $1,020,272 $808,465 $211,807
2019 $12,356 $1,000,267 $792,613 $207,654
2018 $11,551 $980,655 $777,072 $203,583
2017 $11,277 $961,428 $761,836 $199,592
2016 $11,098 $942,578 $746,899 $195,679
2015 $10,935 $928,420 $735,680 $192,740
2014 $10,762 $910,235 $721,270 $188,965
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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2506702

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 350-162-01

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