While this home, built in 1952, has a certain amount of charm with partial wood flooring and open beam cathedral ceilings, the highest and best use for this almost one level acre site is to develop the property as an estate with a single or multi story home, pool and possible tennis court and guest quarters. Lots like this rarely come on the market in the estate area of the Muirlands and a buyer with creativity will craft a singular home on this site. The home is being sold "as is" without warranties.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$2,688Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
7 spacesParking
Listed by Eric Chodorow•DRE #00992609• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
•858-456-6850 (agent)
•eric@teamchodorow.com (agent)
Listed by Peggy Chodorow•DRE #00409245
Bought with Micaela Jeffery•DRE #01278120• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
•858-551-3303 (agent)
•micaela@lajollahomes.com (agent)
Source:SDMLS #130044509
Redfin Estimate
$5,896,960
$1.1M since sold in September 2023$101K since July
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This home's estimate is 48.7% higher than the average sale price ($3.97M) of 6 comparable homes.
While this home, built in 1952, has a certain amount of charm with partial wood flooring and open beam cathedral ceilings, the highest and best use for this almost one level acre site is to develop the property as an estate with a single or multi story home, pool and possible tennis court and guest quarters. Lots like this rarely come on the market in the estate area of the Muirlands and a buyer with creativity will craft a singular home on this site. The home is being sold "as is" without warranties.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$61,497 (+4.8%)
$4,369,680 + $598,230
$4,967,910
2024
$58,674 (+12.3%)
$4,284,000 + $586,500
$4,870,500
2023
$52,235 (+15.0%)
$4,200,000 + $575,000
$4,775,000
2022
$45,422 (+0.7%)
$3,808,000 + $453,000
$4,261,000
2021
$45,111 (+1.2%)
$3,597,547 + $133,973
$3,731,520
2020
$44,563 (+1.8%)
$3,527,007 + $131,347
$3,658,354
2019
$43,767 (+7.0%)
$3,490,842 + $130,001
$3,620,843
2018
$40,912 (+2.4%)
$3,422,395 + $127,452
$3,549,847
2017
$39,941 (+4.5%)
$3,289,500 + $122,503
$3,412,003
2016
$38,212 (+1.5%)
$3,289,500 + $122,503
$3,412,003
2015
$37,647 (−3.3%)
$3,132,046 + $119,479
$3,251,525
2014
$38,937 (+1,385.2%)
$3,175,000 + $125,000
$3,300,000
2013
$2,622 (+8.4%)
$3,175,000 + $125,000
$3,300,000
2012
$2,418 (+1.9%)
$129,431 + $89,663
$219,094
2011
$2,374 (+1.7%)
$126,894 + $87,905
$214,799
2010
$2,333 (−0.3%)
$124,406 + $86,182
$210,588
2009
$2,339 (+3.6%)
$123,477 + $85,538
$209,015
2008
$2,258
$123,771 + $85,742
$209,513
Tax history for 1540 La Jolla Rancho Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$61,497 (+4.8%)
$4,369,680 + $598,230
$4,967,910
2024
$58,674 (+12.3%)
$4,284,000 + $586,500
$4,870,500
2023
$52,235 (+15.0%)
$4,200,000 + $575,000
$4,775,000
2022
$45,422 (+0.7%)
$3,808,000 + $453,000
$4,261,000
2021
$45,111 (+1.2%)
$3,597,547 + $133,973
$3,731,520
2020
$44,563 (+1.8%)
$3,527,007 + $131,347
$3,658,354
2019
$43,767 (+7.0%)
$3,490,842 + $130,001
$3,620,843
2018
$40,912 (+2.4%)
$3,422,395 + $127,452
$3,549,847
2017
$39,941 (+4.5%)
$3,289,500 + $122,503
$3,412,003
2016
$38,212 (+1.5%)
$3,289,500 + $122,503
$3,412,003
2015
$37,647 (−3.3%)
$3,132,046 + $119,479
$3,251,525
2014
$38,937 (+1,385.2%)
$3,175,000 + $125,000
$3,300,000
2013
$2,622 (+8.4%)
$3,175,000 + $125,000
$3,300,000
2012
$2,418 (+1.9%)
$129,431 + $89,663
$219,094
2011
$2,374 (+1.7%)
$126,894 + $87,905
$214,799
2010
$2,333 (−0.3%)
$124,406 + $86,182
$210,588
2009
$2,339 (+3.6%)
$123,477 + $85,538
$209,015
2008
$2,258
$123,771 + $85,742
$209,513
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RS-1-1
N-APP-1
LA JOLLA
CHLOZ
PIOZ- COASTAL-IMPACT
Residential-Single Unit Zone
The purpose of the RS zones is to provide appropriate regulations for the development of single dwelling units that accommodate a variety of lot sizes and residential dwelling types and which promote neighborhood quality, character, and livability. It is intended that these zones provide for flexibility in development regulations that allow reasonable use of property while minimizing adverse impacts to adjacent properties.
Zone overlays
N-APP-1
Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone
Parking Impact Overlay - Coastal Impact Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PUEBLO LANDS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,194
Building Sq. Ft: 2,194
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: POR LOT 1774 TR MM0036
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 41,382
Legal Lot Number: 1774
Acres: 0.95
Front Footage: 147
Zoning Code: RS-1-1
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,194
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: San Diego County
APN: 3580200600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bird Rock Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Muirlands Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
La Jolla High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
La Jolla, CA • 92037
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In this area, properties receive around 8.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$5.60M – $6.78M
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