$108 Million in La Jolla

by | Oct 23, 2024 | Interesting Houses, La Jolla | 1 comment

The seaside mansion known as the “sandcastle” estate hit the market Tuesday for a whopping $108 million. The architectural wonder was designed to resemble the Chateau de Versailles. This is two doors down from the Marine Room so you know the types of waves that can pummel this area:

The seller paid $26,150,000 for the two properties, and purchased both at the bottom in 2009:

https://www.compass.com/app/listing/1900-spindrift-drive-la-jolla-ca-92037/1692985892395125321

$33,995,000

by | Jun 10, 2024 | La Jolla | 1 comment

Having a 2.65-acre lot in the middle of La Jolla is rare!

Here are 26 reasons why you absolutely must see this amazing estate considered “The Crown Jewel of La Jolla.”

1) This authentic Santa Barbara estate was masterfully designed by renowned architect Edgar Ullich (Mills Act Designation)

2) Updated, expanded, and modernized by the current owner and Island Architects

3) 2.65 acres of enchanted gardens inspired by Balboa Park (Kate Sessions)

4) Panoramic views of the ocean and coast 5) Resort-inspired private saltwater pool, koi pond, spa, and cabana with full kitchen and bathroom

6) Regulation tennis court

7) Chef’s kitchen with all the modern amenities

8) Formal sitting room

9) Music room and study

10) Billard and bar lounge

11) Hollywood-style theater

12) Game room and golf simulator

13) Grand formal dining room

14) Spacious owner’s suite with two spa-like bathrooms and large walk-in closets

15) Gym with redwood sauna

16) Large bedrooms all ensuite

17) Charming bunk room for kid sleepovers

18) Large family room

19) Multiple verandas with ocean views and vistas to your own “Park”

20) Two separate and spacious guest suites (2br/1 Ba) (1br/1Ba)

21) Amazing mature vegetation that millions of dollars could not replicate

22) 6-car garage

23) Gated compound

24) Home automation for lighting and audio

25) Ten romantic fireplaces

26) Two laundry rooms

https://www.compass.com/listing/1205-muirlands-drive-la-jolla-ca-92037/1580780512648973241/

La Jolla $22,500,000

by | Nov 22, 2023 | La Jolla | 2 comments

This guy is a former Compass agent who now makes a living from doing video tours of homes for sale. It kind of sounds like what I do, but he has 3.5 million subscribers and this video has over 4.6 million views!

The sale did close for $22,500,000 in April, and the buyer was the owner of the Super Star Car Washes which you see all around town:

$18,450,000 Cash

by | Oct 12, 2022 | La Jolla | 1 comment

Here’s the 7,509sf home on La Jolla Farms that just sold for $18,450,000 cash, which was a whopping 6% below the list price. The market time was 12 days.

You can tell in this photo that the backyard was tired, but the rest of the one-story house looked fine. Even though there had not been any similar sales on this street since Alicia Keys paid $20,800,000 for an architectural gem back in 2019, it shows that when the affluent sees a house they like, they pay the man:

https://www.compass.com/app/listing/9438-la-jolla-farms-road-la-jolla-ca-92037/1126953178641491121

Here’s the all-time history above $15,000,000 on the street:

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