Here we have a gracious single level home designed by master architect Thomas Shepherd on an approximately 1 acre usable site with fabulous ocean, bay and downtown views! This timeless estate features impressive indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, elegant architecture with high ceilings, ornate details and custom millwork throughout, including crown moldings. Adding to the appeal are amenities such as generous spaces, sprawling, private grounds, gardens, and a gated, circular driveway with a detached 3 car over-sized garage. Located on the sunny side of the hill among large, newer homes in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in La Jolla, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to preserve and update the well designed existing residence or create your dream home. Sites of this size with views this expansive are exceedingly rare in La Jolla, and this one in particular is not to be missed! Buyer to verify all information prior to close of escrow. . Neighborhoods: La Jolla Mesa Equipment: Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.98 acresLot Size
$1,316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Drew Nelson•DRE #01376023• Willis Allen Real Estate
Listed by Timothy Nelson•DRE #01801493• Willis Allen Real Estate
Bought with Susana Corrigan•DRE #00837598• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
This custom home has a huge circular driveway with a detached garage suitable for 4 cars. Loads of character and charm throughout. The master suite has 2 separate bathrooms. The kitchen is tucked away and simply utilitarian. High ceilings and...
custom wood work throughout. The neighbors to the right have built up, obstructing views of the ocean from the master suite. The enormous backyard is perfect for entertaining or relaxing, and features views of the bay and ocean.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Robert Huls
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5821 Rutgers Rd
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #150049509
Feb 17, 2016
Sold
$4,050,000
$745/sq ft
Feb 17, 2016
Sold
$4,050,000
$745/sq ft
Jan 12, 2016
Pending
—
Nov 6, 2015
Price Changed
$4,495,000
$827/sq ft
Sep 9, 2015
Listed
$4,950,000
$911/sq ft
Sep 9, 2015
Listed
$4,495,000
$827/sq ft
+20
Here we have a gracious single level home designed by master architect Thomas Shepherd on an approximately 1 acre usable site with fabulous ocean, bay and downtown views! This timeless estate features impressive indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, elegant architecture with high ceilings, ornate details and custom millwork throughout, including crown moldings.
Adding to the appeal are amenities such as generous spaces, sprawling, private grounds, gardens, and a gated, circular driveway with a detached 3 car over-sized garage. Located on the sunny side of the hill among large, newer homes in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in La Jolla, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to preserve and update the well designed existing residence or create your dream home. Sites of this size with views this expansive are exceedingly rare in La Jolla, and this one in particular is not to be missed! Buyer to verify all information prior to close of escrow.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$93,894 (+4.5%)
$3,863,913 + $3,745,193
$7,609,106
2024
$89,850 (+8.7%)
$3,788,150 + $3,671,758
$7,459,908
2023
$82,681 (+2.7%)
$3,713,873 + $3,599,763
$7,313,636
2022
$80,482 (+0.7%)
$3,641,052 + $3,105,180
$6,746,232
2021
$79,931 (+1.2%)
$3,569,659 + $3,044,295
$6,613,954
2020
$78,960 (+11.9%)
$3,499,666 + $2,984,603
$6,484,269
2019
$70,575 (+26.5%)
$3,463,782 + $2,954,000
$6,417,782
2018
$55,787 (+15.4%)
$3,395,865 + $2,330,000
$5,725,865
2017
$48,351 (+443.9%)
$3,264,000 + $867,000
$4,131,000
2016
$8,889 (+1.5%)
$3,264,000 + $867,000
$4,131,000
2015
$8,757 (+1.6%)
$155,333 + $606,155
$761,488
2014
$8,617 (+0.1%)
$150,003 + $585,355
$735,358
2013
$8,606 (+8.5%)
$150,003 + $585,355
$735,358
2012
$7,930 (+1.9%)
$149,326 + $582,710
$732,036
2011
$7,782 (+1.8%)
$146,399 + $571,285
$717,684
2010
$7,646 (−0.3%)
$143,529 + $560,084
$703,613
2009
$7,667 (+3.7%)
$142,457 + $555,899
$698,356
2008
$7,396
$142,796 + $557,220
$700,016
Tax history for 5821 Rutgers Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$93,894 (+4.5%)
$3,863,913 + $3,745,193
$7,609,106
2024
$89,850 (+8.7%)
$3,788,150 + $3,671,758
$7,459,908
2023
$82,681 (+2.7%)
$3,713,873 + $3,599,763
$7,313,636
2022
$80,482 (+0.7%)
$3,641,052 + $3,105,180
$6,746,232
2021
$79,931 (+1.2%)
$3,569,659 + $3,044,295
$6,613,954
2020
$78,960 (+11.9%)
$3,499,666 + $2,984,603
$6,484,269
2019
$70,575 (+26.5%)
$3,463,782 + $2,954,000
$6,417,782
2018
$55,787 (+15.4%)
$3,395,865 + $2,330,000
$5,725,865
2017
$48,351 (+443.9%)
$3,264,000 + $867,000
$4,131,000
2016
$8,889 (+1.5%)
$3,264,000 + $867,000
$4,131,000
2015
$8,757 (+1.6%)
$155,333 + $606,155
$761,488
2014
$8,617 (+0.1%)
$150,003 + $585,355
$735,358
2013
$8,606 (+8.5%)
$150,003 + $585,355
$735,358
2012
$7,930 (+1.9%)
$149,326 + $582,710
$732,036
2011
$7,782 (+1.8%)
$146,399 + $571,285
$717,684
2010
$7,646 (−0.3%)
$143,529 + $560,084
$703,613
2009
$7,667 (+3.7%)
$142,457 + $555,899
$698,356
2008
$7,396
$142,796 + $557,220
$700,016
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
8
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
7,895
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
3581430300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RS-1-2
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
Oct 29, 2018 • Final
Approval - construction - electrical pmt-pv combo
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system with a battery backup on a single-family home.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Sep 7, 2018 • Active
Project - residential - photovoltaic
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system with a battery backup on a single-family home.
Battery
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
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 10
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 13
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room