NOT LISTED FOR SALE

838 Lamplight Dr La Jolla, CA 92037

La Jolla Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,343,000 - $3,370,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,525 Sq Ft
$1,157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 6, 2023

Last sale price $2,410,000 $954 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,552 / mo

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bird Rock Elementary School Rated A
  • Retreat
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of September 2023

First time on the market in over 56 years! La Jolla single-level 4 bed/3 full bath residence with mesmerizing ocean views! Just blocks to Bird Rock's local cafes, beaches, restaurants, and award-winning schools. Enjoy the beautiful courtyard with privacy and entertain in this architecturally designed home offering a ton of natural light through the many oversized windows. Several upgrades include Hardwood flooring throughout, remodeled kitchen and baths with Quartz countertops, new fixtures, upgraded electrical, central a/c, fireplace, solar tubes, and a 2-car attached garage. Endless potential to detail and customize your future dream home or move right in and begin enjoying the captivating sunset views!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joel Blumenfeld

Compass License #01889382 Listed on: 07/05/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

Paris Dixon

Compass License #02114072

Last Buyer's Agent

Valerie Zatt

Compass License #01444780

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 6,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,525 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • West of 5 Freeway

Community Details

  • La Jolla Mesa Vista Association, Phone Number (619) 697-3191

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 357-691-01-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

6,700 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal South
  • Cross Street: La Jolla Mesa Dr
  • Neighborhood: La Jolla Mesa
  • Estimated Living Space: 2,500 to 2,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 988.12
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 954.46
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 954.46
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Stone Counters
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Built In Range, Double Oven
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Master Bdrm 2, Master Retreat, MBR Entry Level
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2525
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stone
  • Fencing: Gate
  • Patio: Slab, Patio, Porch - Front
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean, Water, Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached, Direct Garage Access
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: LA JOLLA
  • Home Owner Association: La Jolla Mesa Vista
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Year
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 200.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Annual
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 619-697-3191

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Automatic, Drip, Sprinklers
  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Site: Sidewalks, West of I-5, Landscaped
  • Topography: Level, Slope Gentle
  • Water District: CITY OF SAN DIEGO
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 357-691-01-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6700
  • Water District URL: http://www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.15

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2023
Closed on
Aug 23, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joel Blumenfeld
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Valerie Zatt
Compass
List Price
$2,595,000
Sold Price
$2,410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$185,000
-7.13%
Views
196
Current Estimated Value
$2,922,666

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$512,666
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.90%
Original Mortgage
$1,928,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,861,351
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,061,315

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,085,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,085,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,410,000 Ticor Title
-- None Available
-- First American Title
-- None Available
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-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $150,000
Open $1,928,000
Previous Owner $950,200
Previous Owner $960,000
Previous Owner $1,085,000
Previous Owner $1,067,000
Previous Owner $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/06/2023 09/06/23 Sold $2,410,000 -3.4% $954 / Sq Ft
08/12/2023 08/12/23 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Price Changed $2,495,000 -3.9% $988 / Sq Ft
07/12/2023 07/12/23 For Sale $2,595,000 0.0% $1,028 / Sq Ft
07/10/2023 07/10/23 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2023 07/05/23 For Sale $2,595,000 -- $1,028 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $31,316 $2,507,364 $2,080,800 $426,564
2025 $29,631 $2,458,200 $2,040,000 $418,200
2024 $29,631 $2,410,000 $2,000,000 $410,000
2023 $2,285 $183,810 $80,135 $103,675
2022 $2,225 $180,207 $78,564 $101,643
2021 $2,210 $176,674 $77,024 $99,650
2020 $2,183 $174,864 $76,235 $98,629
2019 $2,145 $171,437 $74,741 $96,696
2018 $2,007 $168,076 $73,276 $94,800
2017 $1,877 $164,782 $71,840 $92,942
2016 $1,844 $161,552 $70,432 $91,120
2015 $1,816 $159,127 $69,375 $89,752
2014 $1,787 $156,011 $68,017 $87,994
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joel Blumenfeld

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Joel Blumenfeld

    Compass

    (619) 508-2192

    1 in this area

    133 Total Sales

    Joel Blumenfeld
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  • Paris Dixon

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Paris Dixon

    Compass

    (619) 919-2488

    1 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Paris Dixon
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  • Valerie Zatt

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Valerie Zatt

    Compass

    (858) 882-7932

    5 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Valerie Zatt
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 230012669

San Diego MLS

APN: 357-691-01

California San Diego County La Jolla 92037 La Jolla Mesa

838 Lamplight Dr, La Jolla, CA

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