Enjoy this Single level Bird Rock beauty tucked away from the hustle and bustle but just blocks to the beach, elementary and all of the darling boutiques, coffee shops and dining that this coveted neighborhood has to offer. Perfect for those looking for a cute beach cottage with the possibility for expansion (Junior ADU is an option with restrictions) managable outdoor space that is move in ready, private and sunny. A floorplan that everyone loves with a Great Room and newly remodeled kitchen with an expansive island. Excellent flow from inside to out with a door leading from the great room to the fenced front patio & yard - elevated from the street for privacy. Extensively remodeled including new roof, furnace, electrical panel, landscape & hardscape, fencing, flooring, baths and more. Originally built in 1963 the neighborhood enjoys mature landscaping and ample street parking for guests. A detached two car garage is accessed off of a paved alley. A darling home on one of the best streets in Bird Rock!
Sold for $2,399,000
Listed by: Swell Property • Shannon Hagan • Contact: 858-414-7514
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty
$2,399,000
5455 Waverly Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
3beds
1,352sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
4,118 Square Feet Lot
$2,545,000 Zestimate®
$1,774/sqft
$7,279 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,545,000
$2.39M - $2.75M
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Mature landscapingNew roofExpansive islandDetached two car garageCoffee shopsElectrical panelNewly remodeled kitchen
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Listed by:
Shannon Hagan DRE #01213577 858-414-7514,
Swell Property
Bought with:
Irene McCann, DRE #01463496
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2400768
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Great Room, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Upgraded, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Panel Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,352 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Brick, Concrete, Enclosed, Open, Patio, See Remarks, Terrace
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Good Condition,Privacy,See Remarks,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 4,118 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 122
- Features: Front Yard, Greenbelt, Gentle Sloping, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 3576222400
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: La Jolla
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,774/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,446,980
- Annual tax amount: $31,285
- Date on market: 1/28/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Alley Paved, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2024 | Sold | $2,399,000$1,774/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #NDP2400768 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2024 | Pending sale | $2,399,000$1,774/sqft |
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| 1/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,399,000+27.6%$1,774/sqft |
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| 8/28/2023 | Sold | $1,880,000-5.3%$1,391/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #230011103 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2023 | Pending sale | $1,985,000$1,468/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #230011103 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2023 | Price change | $1,985,000-9.6%$1,468/sqft |
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| 6/19/2023 | Pending sale | $2,195,000$1,624/sqft |
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| 6/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000$1,624/sqft |
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| 7/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/25/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,800$4/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,285 +33.3% | $2,446,980 +28.8% |
| 2024 | $23,468 +1603.7% | $1,900,000 +1650.6% |
| 2023 | $1,378 +2.6% | $108,537 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,342 +1.5% | $106,409 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,322 +1.2% | $104,324 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,307 +12.6% | $103,256 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,161 -4.1% | $101,232 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,211 +3.3% | $99,248 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,172 +1.8% | $97,303 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,152 +0.9% | $95,396 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,141 +1.5% | $93,964 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,124 | $92,124 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $91,709 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,912 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $88,150 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $87,492 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $87,700 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $85,981 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $84,296 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $82,644 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $81,024 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $79,436 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $77,981 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $76,453 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $74,955 |
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Neighborhood: La Jolla
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- 9/10Bird Rock Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Muirlands Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
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