1205 Muirlands Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

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1205 Muirlands Dr,La Jolla, CA 92037
$27,895,000
  • 8 Beds
  • 13 Baths
  • 14,768 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: craig lotzof
Office: compass858-277-3325
MLS#:260002530SD
Source:CRMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$27,895,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,888.88

About this home

Life So Rare, It Can Only Be Lived Here. Welcome to The Muir Garden Estate, a truly legendary La Jolla property where history, architecture, and lifestyle exist in perfect harmony. Set behind private gates on 2.65 acres of manicured, ocean-view grounds, this extraordinary estate is a botanical sanctuary originally curated by famed horticulturist Kate Sessions, whose vision shaped some of Southern California’s most iconic landscapes. Wake each morning to birdsong drifting through century-old trees as ocean breezes move gently across sunlit verandas. This is more than a home—it is a lifestyle defined by serenity, celebration, creativity, and connection with friend and family, overlooking the Pacific in one of La Jolla’s most prestigious and sought after settings. Architecturally, the estate is a modernized interpretation of the original Muir family residence, designed by master architect Edgar Ulrich in the timeless Santa Barbara Revival style—thoughtfully updated to meet modern...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1929
  • Listing ID #:260002530SD
  • Added:95 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 09, 2026 at 01:23 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:8
  • Total bathrooms:13
  • Full bathrooms:9
  • Half bathrooms:4
  • Flooring:Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Kitchen Description:Barbecue, Built In Range, Ceramic Counters, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dry Bar, Electric Cooking, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Cooking, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Indoor Grill, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stone Counters, Wet Bar
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Sump Pump
  • Living area:14,768 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating:Fireplaces, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1929
  • Building area:14,768 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:2.65 Acres
  • Lot Features:Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Architectural Style:Mediterranean
  • Construction Materials:Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features:Brick Patio, Covered Patio, Deck, Fire Pit, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Rear Porch, Rooftop, Stone Patio, Terrace
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public, Water Connected
  • Sewer:Sewer Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$27,895,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,888.88

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Barbecue, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Indoor Grill, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, On Upper Level, Washer Hookup
  • Amenities:Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fans, Coffered Ceilings, Crown Molding, Fire Pit, Firewalls, High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Prewired, Recessed Lighting, Security Gate, Security Lights, Security System, Smart Home, Smoke Detectors, Storage Space
  • Pool features:Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Lap Pool, Permits, Pool Cover, Private Pool, Tile
  • Smart home:Yes

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:22
  • Parking description:Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway, Controlled Entrance, Direct Access, Door Multi, Door Single, Driveway, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Gated, Golf Cart Garage, Private
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:6
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