5537 Rutgers Rd is a 2,465 square foot house on a 0.31 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 29, 1978 for $275,000. Based on Redfin's La Jolla data, we estimate the home's value is $3,376,498.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$1,370Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,376,498
$3.1M since sold in December 1978$189K since July
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This home's estimate is 6.5% higher than the average sale price ($3.17M) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LA JOLLA PALISADES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,465
Building Sq. Ft: 2,465
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 125 TR 5471
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,400
Legal Lot Number: 125
Acres: 0.3076
Front Footage: 211
Zoning Code: RS-1-4
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESIDENCE
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Good
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,465
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1974
County: San Diego County
APN: 3584700100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bird Rock Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Muirlands Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
La Jolla High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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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
6 days above 84° expected this year, 16 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
$3.21M – $3.88M
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