MLS# 250036694 – 1920 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037

Price: $18,000,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 5 full, 3 half
Living Area SqFt: 5,816
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Lot Size SqFt: 18,279
Year Built: 1955
Neighborhood: La Jolla
Days on Website: 43

Courtesy of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, Holly E Manion 858-395-5287

Property Description

A rare oceanfront opportunity, this mid-century architectural jewel by Russell Forester sits in one of the most coveted locations of La Jolla Shores, just steps from the world-renowned Marine Room. Designed with dramatic walls of glass framing endless Pacific vistas, the home features a floating dining room above the shoreline and nearly every room opening to unforgettable views. Indoor-outdoor living is effortless, with a private pool, ocean-view loggia, and a stunning glass cabana blending seamlessly into the coastal setting. Impeccably preserved with timeless design, the residence is ready to enjoy as-is or to reimagine into a modern masterpiece. From luminous sunsets to kayakers drifting by, this is an irreplaceable coastal gem and a true once-in-a-lifetime offering.

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Property Details and Features

  • Property Access
  • “Ocean/Sand”
  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Dishwasher”
  • “Disposal”
  • “Garage Door Opener”
  • “Pool/Spa/Equipment”
  • “Refrigerator”
  • “6 Burner Stove”
  • “Convection Oven”
  • “Freezer”
  • “Grill”
  • “Warmer Oven Drawer”
  • Bathrooms
  • 8 total bathrooms
  • 5 full bathrooms
  • 3 half bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 5 total bedrooms
  • 5 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1955
  • Building area total: 5816
  • Living area: 5816
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • “Modern”
  • “Stucco”
  • “Wood”
  • “Split Level”
  • Cooling
  • “Zoned Area(s)”
  • Exterior Features
  • Patio and porch features: “Balcony”, “Deck”, “Wrap Around”
  • Fence
  • “Partial”
  • Fireplaces
  • 2 total fireplaces
  • “FP in Living Room”
  • “FP in Primary BR”
  • Floors
  • “Carpet”
  • “Tile”
  • “Wood”
  • Garage
  • 2 spaces
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Meter on Property”
  • Heating
  • “Zoned Areas”
  • “Fireplace”
  • Laundry
  • “Other/Remarks”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: 250036694
  • List price: $18,000,000
  • 42 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2025-08-26
  • MLS area major: Coastal South
  • Special listing conditions: “N/K”
  • “Cash”
  • “Conventional”
  • “Cash To New Loan”
  • Location
  • Subdivision: LA JOLLA
  • Lot
  • 18,279 size sqft
  • Size area: 0.42
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 4
  • “Attached”
  • Pool
  • “Private”
  • Property
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • “Panoramic Ocean”
  • “Coastline”
  • Roof
  • “Composition”
  • Security Features
  • “Security System”
  • Sewer
  • “Sewer Connected”

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$18,000,000 – 1920 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037

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MLS# 250036694 – 1920 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037