Experience the warmth and coastal elegance of this beautifully remodeled, single-level storybook home, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, just one row back from the waterfront on one of La Jolla’s most prestigious streets in Lower Hermosa. Inside, you’ll find glimpses of the ocean, gleaming hardwood floors, intricate moldings, and French doors that welcome abundant natural light and refreshing ocean breezes. The luxurious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat, while the thoughtfully designed layout seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern comfort. Outside, enjoy manicured gardens, an inviting outdoor fireplace, and plenty of space to entertain or relax. Two separate garages—one at the front and another at the rear of the expansive 8,889 sq ft lot—provide ample parking and generous storage. Great opportunity to add a second story with excellent ocean views and also ADU potential over the garage on La Jolla Blvd side.
Sold for $4,650,000
$4,650,000
5839 Camino De La Costa, La Jolla, CA 92037
3beds
2,396sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$4,663,800 Zestimate®
$1,941/sqft
$7,856 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,663,800
$4.29M - $5.08M
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Listed by:
Steven E Cairncross DRE #00859218 858-859-3370,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties,
Matthew Tovey DRE #02014449 858-735-3389,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Matthew Tovey, DRE #02014449
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250028493
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- N/K
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, 6 Burner Stove, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Range/Stove Hood, Counter Top, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater Unit
- Laundry: Electric, Gas
Features
- Bathtub, Built-Ins, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Shower, Shower in Tub
- Flooring: Brick/Pavers, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Patio/Outdoors, Gas, Outdoors
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,396
- Total interior livable area: 2,396 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Other/Remarks
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Patio Open
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, Water, Peek-A-Boo
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Water
- Frontage type: N/K
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 64 x 134
Details
- Additional structures: N/K
- Parcel number: 3573020400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,English,See Remarks,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Shake Siding
- Roof: Shake,Shingle
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
- Water: Meter on Property, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Subdivision: LA JOLLA
HOA
- Services included: N/K
Location
- Region: La Jolla
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,941/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,651,284
- Annual tax amount: $33,644
- Date on market: 5/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2025 | Listing removed | $11,500$5/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $11,500-4.2%$5/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Price change | $11,999-4%$5/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Listed for rent | $12,500$5/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Sold | $4,650,000+6.9%$1,941/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Pending sale | $4,350,000$1,816/sqft |
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| 5/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,350,000+152.2%$1,816/sqft |
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| 5/24/2000 | Sold | $1,725,000$720/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,644 +5.6% | $2,651,284 +2% |
| 2024 | $31,870 +2.3% | $2,599,299 +2% |
| 2023 | $31,167 +2.7% | $2,548,333 +2% |
| 2022 | $30,337 +0.7% | $2,498,367 +2% |
| 2021 | $30,128 +1.2% | $2,449,380 +1% |
| 2020 | $29,761 +1.9% | $2,424,266 +2% |
| 2019 | $29,195 +6.9% | $2,376,733 +2% |
| 2018 | $27,320 +2.4% | $2,330,131 +2% |
| 2017 | $26,670 +1.6% | $2,284,444 +2% |
| 2016 | $26,248 +1.5% | $2,239,652 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $25,859 +1.6% | $2,206,011 +2% |
| 2014 | $25,447 | $2,162,799 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $2,153,025 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,110,810 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,069,423 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,053,958 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,058,839 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,018,471 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,978,894 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,940,093 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,902,053 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,864,759 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,830,583 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,794,690 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,759,500 |
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Neighborhood: La Jolla
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- 9/10Bird Rock Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Muirlands Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10La Jolla High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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