7301 Encelia Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
Gloria Shepard
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$ 9,000,000

$ 9,950,000 9.5%

Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

4 Baths

5,004 SqFt

$ 9,000,000

$ 9,950,000 9.5%

Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

4 Baths

5,004 SqFt

Key Details

Sold Price $9,000,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,004 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,798

MLS Listing ID NDP2600802

Style Mediterranean/Spanish

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Year Built 1950

Lot Size 1.510 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

SEALED BID SALE | BIDS TO BE DELIVERED TO: The Regents of the University of California Real Estate Services & Strategies 1111 Franklin St, 7th Floor Oakland, CA 94607-5200 ATTENTION: JULIE WONG NO LATER THAN 5PM PST ON APRIL 15, 2026 Perched high above the Pacific with panoramic views suspended between sea and sky, the former home of Theodor Seuss Geiselknown globally as Dr. Seuss, the most famous childrens author in the worldcomes to market as one of La Jollas most storied residential offerings. Today, the property is widely regarded as one of the best view lots in all of Southern California, celebrated for its extraordinary elevation and sweeping coastal vistas. Originally designed in 1950 by master architect Thomas L. Shepherd, the estate was thoughtfully built around a pre-existing Spanish Revival observation tower dating back to 19231924, created to showcase the sites remarkable outlook. From this hillside retreat, Geisel wrote 42 of his 68 published works, with the tower and adjoining office and study standing as enduring symbols of the propertys creative legacy. Both the observation tower and the office/study have been formally recognized for designation under the City of San Diegos Historical Resource Board Criterion B and must remain. Extensively renovated while preserving its historic core, the 5,000+ square-foot estate sits on approximately 1.51 acres and includes a separate pool house, all positioned to capture breathtaking ocean, coastline, and sunset views. Located moments from the La Jolla Country Club, La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, and the shops and dining o

Location

State CA

County San Diego

Zoning R-1

Interior

Cooling Other/Remarks

Fireplaces Type FP in Living Room

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool Below Ground, Private

View Y/N Yes

View Bay, Golf Course, Mountains/Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Coastline, White Water, City Lights

Building

Story 1

Others

Special Listing Condition Third Party Approval

MLS Router / San Diego MLS
Listed by Jason Barry, DRE#01147550 Barry Estates 
Bought with Meridith Lacey Compass

NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS

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CA DRE #01040966

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