5490 Rutgers Rd is a 4,822 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 06, 2009 for $3,200,000. Based on Redfin's La Jolla data, we estimate the home's value is $6,264,280.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$1,299Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$6,264,280
$3.1M since sold in November 2009$28K since July
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This home's estimate is 29.9% higher than the average sale price ($4.82M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RS-1-4
CHLOZ
LA JOLLA
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
Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Feb 9, 2026 • Final
No-plan - nonresidential/multifamily - mechanical
HVAC
Feb 9, 2018 • Active
Approval - construction - electrical pmt-pv combo
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system on a single-family home.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LA JOLLA PALISADES
Living Sq. Ft: 4,822
Building Sq. Ft: 4,822
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 5 TR 12339
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,081
Legal Lot Number: 5
Acres: 0.461
Front Footage: 335
Zoning Code: RS-1-4
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,822
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: San Diego County
APN: 3585210500
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bird Rock Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Muirlands Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
La Jolla High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$5.95M – $7.20M
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