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7301 Encelia Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037

La Jolla
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7301 Encelia Drive,La Jolla (san Diego), CA 92037
$9,950,000
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  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 5,004 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: jason barry
Office: barry estates
MLS#:CRNDP2600802
Source:Bay East, CCAR, bridgeMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$9,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,988.41

About this home

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 Geisel-known globally as Dr. Seuss, the most famous children's author in the world-comes to market as one of La Jolla's 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 1923–1924, created to showcase the site's remarkable outlook. From this hillside retreat, Geisel wrote 42 of his 68 published works, with the tower...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1950
  • Listing ID #:CRNDP2600802
  • Added:44 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 04, 2026 at 03:32 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Living area:5,004 sq. ft.

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1950
  • Building area:5,004 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:1.51 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Single Family Residence, Spanish
  • Levels:1 Story, 1 Story

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$9,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,988.41

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Laundry Room
  • Pool features:In Ground

Parking

  • Parking description:Attached
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
MLS LogoBay East 2026. CCAR 2026 bridgeMLS 2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated at March 4, 2026

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