7301 Encelia Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037

La Jolla
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners
7301 Encelia Drive,La Jolla, CA 92037
$9,950,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 5,004 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: jason barry858-756-4024
Office: barry estates
MLS#:NDP2600802
Source:CAREIL

Price summary

  • Price:$9,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,988.41

About this home

SEALED BID SALE | BIDS TO BE DELIVERED TO: The Regents of the University of California Real Estate Services & Strategies 1111 Franklin St, 7th Floor Oakland, CA 94607-5200 ATTENTION: JULIE WONG NO LATER THAN 5PM PST ON APRIL 15, 2026 Perched high above the Pacific with panoramic views suspended between sea and sky, the former home of Theodor Seuss Geisel—known globally as Dr. Seuss, the most famous children’s author in the world—comes to market as one of La Jolla’s most storied residential offerings. Today, the property is widely regarded as one of the best view lots in all of Southern California, celebrated for its extraordinary elevation and sweeping coastal vistas. Originally designed in 1950 by master architect Thomas L. Shepherd, the estate was thoughtfully built around a pre-existing Spanish Revival observation tower dating back to 1923–1924, created to showcase the site’s remarkable outlook. From this hillside retreat, Geisel wrote 42 of his 68 published works, with the...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1950
  • Listing ID #:NDP2600802
  • Added:57 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 25, 2026 at 04:43 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Bedroom Description:Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Living area:5,004 sq. ft.

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1950
  • Building area:5,004 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:1.51 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Spanish
  • Levels:1 Story

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$9,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,988.41

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:In Laundry Room
  • Pool features:In Ground, Pool
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