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Sold for $5,800,000 on 07/03/25
  • $5,800,000

    7316 Encelia Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

    5beds
    3,019sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1935
    -- sqft lot
    $5,772,600 Zestimate®
    $1,921/sqft
    $12,722 Estimated rent

    What's special

    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.

    Zillow last checked: 14 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 07, 2025 at 02:41pm

    Listed by:

    Craig Lotzof DRE #01211688 858-243-4071,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Keith York, DRE #01874926

    Agents of Architecture, Inc.

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250029095MLS LogoOriginating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR

    Facts & 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
    • Special conditions: N/K

    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 & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Other/Remarks, Security Bars, Security System
    Location
    • Region: La Jolla
    • Subdivision: LA JOLLA

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other/Remarks
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    Estimated market value

    $5,772,600