MLS# 250038452 – 5851 Box Canyon, La Jolla, CA 92037

Price: $3,700,000
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Living Area SqFt: 2,023
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Year Built: 1960
Neighborhood: La Jolla
Days on Website: 4

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Property Description

Welcome to 5851 Box Canyon, a fully reimagined La Jolla ocean view single-level home blending timeless mid-century modern design with today’s luxury updates. Tucked away on a private cul-de-sac, this residence offers panoramic Pacific Ocean views, seamless indoor-outdoor living, & the rare combination of privacy, space, & convenience. Step through a custom front solid oak pivot door into an open, light-filled sanctuary with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and expansive sliders framing sweeping coastal vistas. A striking curved fireplace anchors the living space with warmth and architectural style. The chef’s kitchen features rift-cut oak cabinetry, Caesarstone counters, dual dishwashers, & terrazzo floors, flowing effortlessly into the backyard. Terraced outdoor spaces include a full outdoor kitchen, oversized deck, fire pit, & multiple seating areas. The large lot offers room for a pool, ADU, or multi-generational living, an increasingly rare opportunity in La Jolla real estate. Thoughtfully designed landscaping boasts native plants, blending beauty with sustainability. Designer finishes continue throughout with custom cabinetry, slate patio, sustainable turf, and curated lighting. The spa-inspired primary suite includes a wet room with dual showers and a soaking tub, while additional flexible space is ideal for a home office, gym, or wine cellar. A turnkey La Jolla luxury retreat invites you to enjoy California coastal living at its finest, whether it is morning coffee on the front patio, sunset dinners overlooking the Pacific, or relaxing in your private canyon sanctuary.

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Dishwasher”
  • “Disposal”
  • “Microwave”
  • “Refrigerator”
  • “Double Oven”
  • “Ice Maker”
  • “Electric Cooking”
  • Bathrooms
  • 2 total bathrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 3 total bedrooms
  • 3 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1960
  • Building area total: 2023
  • 1 story total
  • Living area: 2023
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • “Stucco”
  • “Wood/Stucco”
  • “1 Story”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Forced Air”
  • Fence
  • “Full”
  • “New Condition”
  • Fireplaces
  • 1 total fireplace
  • “FP in Living Room”
  • Garage
  • 2 spaces
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Meter on Property”
  • Heating
  • “Fireplace”
  • “Forced Air Unit”
  • Laundry
  • “Washer Hookup”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: 250038452
  • List price: $3,700,000
  • 4 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2025-09-10
  • MLS area major: Coastal South
  • Special listing conditions: “N/K”
  • “Cash”
  • “Conventional”
  • “FHA”
  • “VA”
  • Location
  • Subdivision: LA JOLLA
  • Lot
  • Size area: 0.23
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 4
  • “Attached”
  • “Garage – Front Entry”
  • “Garage Door Opener”
  • Pets Policy
  • “Yes”
  • Pool
  • “N/K”
  • Property
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • Roof
  • “Composition”
  • Schools
  • High school district: San Diego Unified School Distric
  • Middle or junior school district: San Diego Unified School Distric
  • Elementary school district: San Diego Unified School Distric
  • Sewer
  • “Sewer Connected”

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$3,700,000 – 5851 Box Canyon, La Jolla, CA 92037

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MLS# 250038452 – 5851 Box Canyon, La Jolla, CA 92037