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Sold on 03/27/2026
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7846 Esterel Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

  • $6,585,000

    Last sold 03/27/2026 after 109 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 3,165

    Sqft ($2,081/Sqft)

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About 7846 Esterel Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1966
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.49 Acre
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Back on Market - Absolutely NO fault of the property! This is not just a home — it is a timeless Mid-Century Modern work of art, personally designed by legendary master architect Lloyd Ruocco, and flawlessly reimagined into a stunning modernist dream overlooking the Pacific. This is not a remodel. This is a revival of greatness. From the moment you enter, you are transported into an era of effortless glamour where La Jolla's coastal beauty became the backdrop for true architectural greatness. Towering walls of glass vanish seamlessly into the structure, dissolving the boundary between indoors and out, and unveiling sweeping panoramic ocean views across La Jolla Shores and Mt. Soledad. Sunlight floods every room. The horizon becomes part of the design. Outside, an ocean-view yard and pool sit in perfect orientation, creating a private resort-like sanctuary where days melt into golden sunsets and evenings feel cinematic. Ruocco’s signature mastery shines throughout — the extraordinary interplay of glass, warm redwood, and impeccable scale, creating spaces that feel simultaneously grand, intimate, and unforgettable. Vaulted ceilings soar overhead, oversized windows frame the coastline like art, and exquisite woodwork delivers an ambiance of rare sophistication. A once-in-a-generation architectural masterpiece. Please note that the new owner will enjoy the benefits of this home being Historically Designated as a Mill Act home. The current taxes are $11k a year. Iconic. Irreplaceable. Stunning beyond words.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Craig Lotzof
Listing Agent Contact: 858-277-3325
Listing Office - Compass
Source: San Diego MLS mls logo
MLS#260002994 • last updated 3 months ago
Movoto checked San Diego MLS for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s)
Heating Fireplace, Forced Air Unit, Zoned Areas
Levels/Style 2 Story, Modern, 2
Virtual Tour N/A
MLS # 260002994
Type Residential
Status SOLD
SubType Detached
Living Area 3165
Lot Size (Acres) 0.49
Year Built 1966
Condition Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# of Full Baths 3
# of Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Laundry Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Flooring Carpet, Tile
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Built In Range, Electric Oven, Electric Stove, Built-In, Electric Cooking
Interior Features Balcony, Bar, Bathtub, Built-Ins, Copper Plumbing Full, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Balcony, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Shower In Tub, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
Fireplace Fire Pit, FP In Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Outdoors, Wood
Exterior
Roof Tile/Clay
Parking Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
# of Parking Spaces 6
Patio/Porch Balcony, Deck, Other/Remarks, Patio, Patio Open, Slab
Fencing Good Condition, Partial
Irrigation Source Automatic, Drip
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Water Source Meter On Property, Public
Pool Below Ground, Gunite, Heated, Heated With Gas, Lap, Permits, Pool Cover, Private, See Remarks
Location
View Evening Lights, Ocean, Panoramic, Parklike, Panoramic Ocean, Water, Coastline, Landmark, Neighborhood, White Water, City Lights
Subdivision LA JOLLA
Elementary School District San Diego Unified School Distric
Middle School District San Diego Unified School Distric
High School District San Diego Unified School Distric
APN 346-610-01-00
Zoning R-1
Directions La Jolla Scenic Dr N To Moonridge Dr To Costebelle Dr To Esterel Dr.
Lot/ Land Details
Frontage Other/Remarks
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Mar 2026
    mls logo MLS # 260002994
  • Mar 27, 2026 Sold
    $6,585,000 (-0.2%)
  • Feb 28, 2026 Pending
  • Feb 23, 2026 Listed
  • Feb 19, 2026 Pending
  • Feb 6, 2026 Listed
    $6,595,000
  • Feb 2026
    mls logo MLS # 260002994SD
  • Feb 6, 2026 Listed
    $6,595,000 (+66.5%)
  • Apr 2022
    mls logo MLS # NDP2202112
  • Apr 21, 2022 Sold
    $3,962,000 (-0.3%)
  • Mar 21, 2022 Pending
  • Feb 2, 2022 Listed
    $3,975,000
  • 7846 Esterel Dr
    $6.58M
  • La Jolla
    $2.79M -2% y/y
  • 92037
    $2.39M -9% y/y
  • La Jolla
    $2.42M -8% y/y
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