MLS# 250037170 – 438 Retaheim Way, La Jolla, CA 92037

Price: $2,625,000
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Living Area SqFt: 1,518
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Year Built: 1951
Neighborhood: La Jolla
Days on Website: 15

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Property Description

Welcome to your serene La Jolla retreat—a thoughtfully designed Craftsman style home with an additional bonus living space, perfect for families, multigenerational living, or flexible work-from-home needs.Tucked away on a quiet street just a few blocks from the iconic Windansea Beach,this home offers a rare blend of privacy, and comfort in one of San Diego’s most beloved coastal neighborhoods. Inside, natural materials and timeless craftsmanship create a warm, inviting atmosphere.Vaulted wood-beam ceilings, hand-crafted wainscoting, and wood-framed windows fill the spacious great room with light and peaceful views of the central courtyard at the heart of the home. The tranquil courtyard features a built-in BBQ, a gentle waterfall pond, and multiple spots to gather or reflect. Lush front and back yards are planted with fruit-bearing trees and vines, including guava, fig, apricot, grape, citrus and more. Custom-designed kitchen features a spacious island, bar seating, & a layout that flows easily into the home’s main living and outdoor spaces. Homes in this coveted location rarely come on the market, dont miss this opportunity. This home is more than just a place to live—it’s a space to grow, connect, and feel grounded by the rhythms of coastal life.

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Property Details and Features

  • Building
  • “1 Story”
  • Built in 1951
  • Building area total: 1518
  • 1 stroy
  • 1 story total
  • Living area: 1518
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • “Craftsman”
  • “Craftsman/Bungalow”
  • “Stone”
  • “Wood/Stucco”
  • Utilities
  • “Cable Available”
  • “Electricity Connected”
  • “Natural Gas Connected”
  • “Sewer Connected”
  • “Water Connected”
  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Dishwasher”
  • “Disposal”
  • “Dryer”
  • “Pool/Spa/Equipment”
  • “Range/Oven”
  • “Refrigerator”
  • “Shed(s)”
  • “Solar Panels”
  • “Washer”
  • “6 Burner Stove”
  • “Built In Range”
  • “Gas Oven”
  • “Gas Stove”
  • “Grill”
  • “Range/Stove Hood”
  • “Barbecue”
  • “Gas Range”
  • “Built-In”
  • “Gas Cooking”
  • Bathrooms
  • 2 total bathrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 3 total bedrooms
  • 3 possible bedrooms
  • Cooling
  • “Other/Remarks”
  • Exterior Features
  • Patio and porch features: “Brick”, “Deck”, “Wrap Around”
  • Fence
  • “Partial”
  • Fireplaces
  • 1 total fireplace
  • “FP in Living Room”
  • Floors
  • “Tile”
  • “Wood”
  • Garage
  • 1 space
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Meter on Property”
  • Heating
  • “N/K”
  • Interior Features
  • “Ceiling Fan”
  • “High Ceilings (9 Feet+)”
  • “Kitchen Island”
  • “Open Floor Plan”
  • “Recessed Lighting”
  • “Remodeled Kitchen”
  • “Shower”
  • “Wainscoting”
  • “Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling”
  • Laundry
  • “Electric”
  • “Gas”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: 250037170
  • List price: $2,625,000
  • 14 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2025-08-26
  • MLS area major: Coastal South
  • Special listing conditions: “N/K”
  • “Cash”
  • “Conventional”
  • Location
  • Subdivision: LA JOLLA
  • Lot
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 2
  • “Attached”
  • Pool
  • “N/K”
  • Property
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • “Updated/Remodeled”
  • Roof
  • “Composition”
  • Sewer
  • “Sewer Connected”
  • Spa
  • “Yes”
  • “Above Ground”
  • “Heated”

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$2,625,000 – 438 Retaheim Way, La Jolla, CA 92037

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