The Laureate House A Legacy of Art, Architecture, and Awe-Inspiring Views Perched above the La Jolla Country Club with sweeping panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean and The Village below, The Laureate House is a once-in-a-lifetime offering—an enchanting Spanish Colonial Revival estate that radiates history, beauty, and soul. Lovingly owned by Nobel Prize-winner and This rare jewel bears the hallmarks of Southern California Spanish Architecture that is iconic & holistic and was inspired by the vernacular of early California and Mexico, she infused the home with warmth and elegance—whitewashed stucco walls, red-tile roofing, wrought iron details, and intimate garden spaces that invite harmony with the landscape. The home’s layout is centered around a serene courtyard anchored by a reflection pond, evoking the romance and simplicity of a bygone era. Five spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two powder rooms are gracefully woven into a floorplan that encourages both celebration and contemplation. Indoor and outdoor living flow seamlessly, with grand entertaining areas opening to lush ocean-view terraces and a backyard ideal for gatherings under the stars. Rich in provenance and architectural character, this is not just a home—it is a legacy. A place where history, art, and nature converge in one of La Jolla’s most storied and breathtaking settings.
Sold for $5,800,000
$5,800,000
7316 Encelia Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
5beds
3,019sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
-- sqft lot
$5,843,700 Zestimate®
$1,921/sqft
$12,722 Estimated rent
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$5.38M - $6.37M
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Spanish colonial revival estateReflection pondBackyard ideal for gatheringsSerene courtyardWrought iron detailsLush ocean-view terracesGrand entertaining areas
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Listed by:
Craig Lotzof DRE #01211688 858-243-4071,
Compass
Bought with:
Keith York, DRE #01874926
Agents of Architecture
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250029095
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- N/K
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built In Range, Electric Oven, Range/Stove Hood, Counter Top, Electric Cooking, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Features
- Balcony, Bathtub, Beamed Ceilings, Built-Ins, Coffered Ceiling(s), Formica Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Laminate Counters, Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Shower, Shower in Tub, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
- Flooring: Stone, Tile, Vinyl Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, FP in Primary BR, Gas Starter, Masonry, Wood
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,019
- Total interior livable area: 3,019 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Garage Access
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Deck, Other/Remarks, Porch, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear, Terrace
- Pool features: See Remarks
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Average Condition,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, City Lights, Coastline, Courtyard, Evening Lights, Golf Course, Landmark, Mountains/Hills, Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Panoramic Ocean, Parklike, Water, White Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Panoramic Ocean,Water,White Water
- Frontage type: Other/Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: N/K
- Parcel number: 3522310500
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean/Spanish,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood
- Roof: Flat,Tile/Clay
Condition
- Additions/Alterations,Building Permit
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Other/Remarks, Security Bars, Security System
- Subdivision: LA JOLLA
Location
- Region: La Jolla
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,921/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,526,947
- Annual tax amount: $32,088
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other/Remarks
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2025 | Sold | $5,800,000-1.6%$1,921/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #250029095 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Pending sale | $5,895,000$1,953/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250029095 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,895,000$1,953/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250029095 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,088 +23.4% | $2,526,947 +19.1% |
| 2024 | $26,013 +552% | $2,122,415 +543.3% |
| 2023 | $3,990 +2.8% | $329,938 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,882 +0.7% | $323,469 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,854 +1.2% | $317,128 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,807 +2.8% | $313,878 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,705 +6% | $307,724 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,494 +2.5% | $301,691 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,409 +1.7% | $295,776 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,353 +1.5% | $289,977 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,302 +1.6% | $285,623 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,249 | $280,029 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $278,764 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $273,299 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $267,941 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $265,940 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $266,573 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $261,347 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $256,224 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $251,201 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $246,277 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $241,449 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $237,025 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $232,378 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $227,823 |
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Neighborhood: La Jolla
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- 10/10La Jolla Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Muirlands Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10La Jolla High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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