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  • Listed by: Scott McCue, Broker • Brett Buffington • Contact: 858-775-2833
    $14,795,000

    1904 Via Casa Alta, La Jolla, CA 92037

    5beds
    8,694sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1994
    0.81 Acres Lot
    $13,983,800 Zestimate®
    $1,702/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Perched atop prestigious Mount Soledad, this privately gated estate spans approximately 8,694 square feet on nearly one acre, offering breathtaking panoramic ocean views, sweeping coastline vistas, sparkling city lights, mountain views, and unforgettable sunsets just minutes from the Village of La Jolla. Recently enhanced with more than $1 million in improvements, the home features five spacious ensuite bedrooms, a dramatic two-story foyer, executive office, home theater, ocean-view chef's kitchen, reimagined primary suite, and a detached gym with full bath offering exceptional flexibility. Resort-inspired grounds include a vanishing-edge pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, expansive lawn, and multiple terraces designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. A rare Mount Soledad estate where extraordinary privacy, timeless architecture, and some of La Jolla's most spectacular panoramic ocean views come together.
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    3,721
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Brett Buffington DRE #01897866 brett.buffington@gmail.com,

    Scott McCue, Broker

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2606220MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 9
      • Full bathrooms: 7
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Exercise Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Media Room, Office, Other, Pantry
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Up
      Other
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      Pantry
      • Features: Walk-In Pantry
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Up, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 8,694 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 8
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 4
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: Three Or More
      • Stories: 3
      • Entry location: south side
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Heated, Infinity, Waterfall
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Bluff, City Lights, Coastline, Golf Course, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Pool
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Coastline,Ocean
      Lot
      • Size: 0.81 Acres
      • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
      Details
      • Parcel number: 3527501800
      • Zoning: R1: Single Fam-Res
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Year built: 1994

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Curbs, Hiking, Sidewalks
      Location
      • Region: La Jolla

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,702/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $9,825,516
      • Annual tax amount: $123,491
      • Date on market: 6/29/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 333 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $13,983,800

        $13.28M - $14.68M

        $8,782/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/29/2026Listed for sale$14,795,000+23.3%$1,702/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NDP2606220 Report a problem
        12/24/2025Listing removed$65,000$7/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        11/25/2025Listed for rent$65,000$7/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        11/24/2025Listing removed$65,000$7/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NDP2509705 Report a problem
        10/7/2025Listed for rent$65,000+225%$7/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NDP2509705 Report a problem
        8/26/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Willis Allen Real Estate Report a problem
        12/12/2020Listed for sale$12,000,000+44.6%$1,380/sqft
        Source: Willis Allen Real Estate #NDP2003500 Report a problem
        8/9/2017Listing removed$20,000$2/sqft
        Source: La Jolla Prospect #170039279 Report a problem
        8/1/2017Price change$20,000+32.7%$2/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService #170039279 Report a problem
        7/27/2017Listed for rent$15,070$2/sqft
        Source: La Jolla Prospect #170039279 Report a problem
        4/27/2016Sold$8,300,000+20.3%$955/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/23/2006Sold$6,900,000$794/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$123,491 +4.4%$9,825,516 +2%
        2024$118,331 +2.2%$9,632,860 +2%
        2023$115,731 +2.7%$9,443,981 +2%
        2022$112,653 +0.7%$9,258,805 +2%
        2021$111,882 +1.2%$9,077,260 +1%
        2020$110,522 +1.9%$8,984,185 +2%
        2019$108,514 +6.9%$8,808,026 +2%
        2018$101,464 +2.4%$8,635,320 +2%
        2017$99,056 +5.4%$8,466,000 +5.8%
        2016$93,943 +59%$8,004,255 +58.9%
        2015$59,102 -0.4%$5,036,172
        2014$59,325 $5,036,172
        2013-- $5,036,172 +0%
        2012-- $5,034,000 -13.2%
        2011-- $5,800,000 -12.1%
        2010-- $6,600,000 -4.3%
        2009-- $6,900,000 -4.3%
        2008-- $7,211,679 +2.5%
        2007-- $7,035,960 +24.9%
        2006-- $5,634,806 +2%
        2005-- $5,524,320 +2%
        2004-- $5,416,000 +59.1%
        2003-- $3,403,324 +2%
        2002-- $3,336,593 +2%
        2001-- $3,271,171
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: La Jolla

        Getting around

        9 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        5 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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