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Sold on 09/11/2017

5479 Rutgers, La Jolla, CA 92037

  • $5,898,000

    Last sold 09/11/2017 for $3.16M

  • 6

    bed

  • 6

    bath

  • 4,945

    Sqft ($639/Sqft)

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About 5479 Rutgers

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1992
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.38 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
Views! Enjoy amazing ocean and city views from this meticulously maintained home in the La Jolla Palisades featuring three fireplaces, two wet bars, an entertainment/view patio, and resort-like backyard with swimming pool and spa. Vaulted wood ceilings accentuate the open & flexible floor plan and provides endless opportunities for family and entertaining. Bonus room w/full bath could be a gym, office, or home theater. 4 car garage. Few homes offer this combination of size, lifestyle, value, and views!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Mark H. Stuart
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: San Diego MLS mls logo
MLS#170018931 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked San Diego MLS for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Forced Air
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air Unit
Levels/Style 2 Story, Contemporary
Status SOLD
Virtual Tour N/A
SubType Detached
MLS # 170018931
Lot Size (SqFt) 16509
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Year Built 1992
Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
Interior
# Full Bath 6
# Bedrooms 6
Laundry Laundry Room, Electric, Gas
Other Rooms Basement, Bedroom Entry Level, Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Den, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate, Exercise Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Master Retreat, Media/Music, Optional Bedrooms, Storage Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Laundry, Master Bathroom
Floor Type Stone, Bamboo
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Built In Range, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Freezer
Exterior
Roof Flat Tile
Fencing Partial
Exterior Brick, Stucco
Garage Desc Attached
# Non-Garage Spaces 2
Total # Parking Spaces 5
# Garage Spaces 3
Parking Desc Driveway
Lot Desc 0.25 To 0.5 AC, Curbs, Public Street, Sidewalks, Street Paved, West Of I-5, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source Meter On Property
Sewer/Septic Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
Spa Desc Private Below Ground, Private W/Pool, Yes
Pool Desc Below Ground, Heated, Fenced
Location
View Bay, City, Evening Lights, Ocean, Panoramic, Panoramic Ocean, Marina, Pool, Water, Coastline, White Water, City Lights
Neighborhood La Jolla
County San Diego
Community LA JOLLA
Cross Street Candlelight
APN 358-521-03-00
Zoning R-1:SINGLE
Walk Score 20
$5.89M
Range: $4.6M-$7.19M
Last 30 days 
  • Sep 2017
    mls logo MLS # 170018931
  • Sep 14, 2017 Sold
    $3,160,000
  • Sep 12, 2017 Sold
    $3,160,000
  • Jul 23, 2017 Pending
  • Jul 23, 2017 Pending
  • Jul 19, 2017 Listed
  • Jul 18, 2017 Listed
  • Jul 3, 2017 Pending
  • Jul 3, 2017 Pending
  • Jun 27, 2017 Price Change
    $3,287,000 (-3.0%)
  • Apr 15, 2017 Listed
    $3,390,000
  • Apr 15, 2017 Listed
    $3,390,000
  • Sep 2017
    Public Records
  • Sep 11, 2017 Sold
    $3,160,000 (-3.9%)
  • Jan 2017
    mls logo MLS # 170003254
  • Jan 19, 2017 Listed
    $3,390,000
  • Nov 2016
    mls logo MLS # 16146844PS
  • Nov 29, 2016 Withdrawn
  • Nov 19, 2016 Price Change
    $33,900,000 (+792.1%)
  • Oct 5, 2016 Price Change
    $3,699,000 (-5.2%)
  • Aug 29, 2016 Price Change
    $3,900,000 (-88.5%)
  • Jul 24, 2016 Listed
    $33,900,000 (+707.1%)
  • Jul 24, 2016 Listed
    $4,200,000
  • Nov 2016
    mls logo MLS # 160040712
  • Nov 19, 2016 Price Change
    $3,390,000 (-90.0%)
  • Oct 5, 2016 Price Change
    $3,800,000 (+2.7%)
  • Jul 23, 2016 Listed
    $4,200,000 (+42.4%)
  • Feb 2005
    mls logo MLS # 56007145
  • Feb 1, 2005 Listed
    $2,950,000
  • 5479 Rutgers
    $3.16M
  • Jolla Mesa
    $3.25M +30% y/y
  • 92037
    $2.49M -5% y/y
  • La Jolla
    $2.49M -6% y/y
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