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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
Sold Date 05/29/26
Style Mediterranean/Spanish
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Year Built 1950
Lot Size 1.510 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property 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
Direction Torrey Pines Rd > Exchange Pl > Country Club Dr > Romero Dr > Brodiaea Way > Encelia Dr.
Interior
Cooling Other/Remarks
Fireplaces Type FP in Living Room
Fireplace No
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
Total Parking Spaces 10
Building
Story 1
Level or Stories 1
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 3522321500
Special Listing Condition Third Party Approval
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