Courtesy of Compass, Craig Lotzof 858-243-4071
Property Description
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 living while preserving its historic elegance and soul of the 1920’s Exceptional and Notable features include a Mills Act designation, private tennis court, resort-style pools and cabana, Stunning main residence with two guest homes, authentic theater, game room, golf simulator, spa and gym, library, and parking for six cars. A rare and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a living piece of La Jolla history—where lifestyle isn’t imagined, it’s lived.
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Building
- “2 Story”
- Built in 1929
- Building area total: 14768
- 2 stories
- 2 stories total
- Living area: 14768
- Living area units: Sqft
- Building area units: Sqft
- “Custom Built”
- “Mediterranean/Spanish”
- “See Remarks”
- “Stucco”
- “Wood”
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Fireplaces
- “Great Room”
- 10 total fireplaces
- “FP in Dining Room”
- “FP in Family Room”
- “FP in Living Room”
- “FP in Primary BR”
- “Patio/Outdoors”
- “Other/Remarks”
- “Den”
- “Fire Pit”
- “Gas”
- “Kitchen”
- “Library”
- “Masonry”
- “Outdoors”
- “Wood”
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Property Access
- “Other/Remarks”
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Appliances & Equipment
- “Dishwasher”
- “Disposal”
- “Dryer”
- “Garage Door Opener”
- “Pool/Spa/Equipment”
- “Range/Oven”
- “Refrigerator”
- “Shed(s)”
- “Washer”
- “Other/Remarks”
- “6 Burner Stove”
- “Built In Range”
- “Convection Oven”
- “Double Oven”
- “Electric Oven”
- “Freezer”
- “Gas & Electric Range”
- “Grill”
- “Ice Maker”
- “Range/Stove Hood”
- “Recirculated Exhaust Fan”
- “Self Cleaning Oven”
- “Vented Exhaust Fan”
- “Barbecue”
- “Gas Range”
- “Built-In”
- “Counter Top”
- “Electric Cooking”
- “Gas Cooking”
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Bathrooms
- 13 total bathrooms
- 9 full bathrooms
- 4 half bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 8 total bedrooms
- 8 possible bedrooms
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Community
- “BBQ”
- “Tennis Courts”
- “Exercise Room”
- “Pet Restrictions”
- “Pool”
- “Sauna”
- “Spa/Hot Tub”
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Cooling
- “Central Forced Air”
- “Zoned Area(s)”
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Disclosures
- “Incorporated”
- “Pet Restrictions”
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Accessibility Features
- “Low Pile Carpeting”
- “See Remarks”
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Exterior Features
- Patio and porch features: “Balcony”, “Brick”, “Covered”, “Deck”, “Gazebo”, “Stone/Tile”, “Other/Remarks”, “Patio”, “Roof Top”, “Cabana”, “Patio Open”, “Porch – Front”, “Porch – Rear”, “Terrace”
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Fence
- “Gate”
- “Partial”
- “Other/Remarks”
- “Barbed Wire”
- “Good Condition”
- “Privacy”
- “Security”
- “Chain Link”
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Floors
- “Carpet”
- “Stone”
- “Tile”
- “Wood”
- “Clay”
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Garage
- 6 spaces
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Water Features
- Irrigation source: “Automatic”, “Sprinklers”, “Other/Remarks”
- Water source: “Meter on Property”, “Public”
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Heating
- “Zoned Areas”
- “Fireplace”
- “Forced Air Unit”
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Interior Features
- “2 Staircases”
- “Balcony”
- “Bar”
- “Bathtub”
- “Beamed Ceilings”
- “Bidet”
- “Built-Ins”
- “Ceiling Fan”
- “Ceramic Counters”
- “Coffered Ceiling(s)”
- “Copper Plumbing Partial”
- “Crown Moldings”
- “Dry Bar”
- “Granite Counters”
- “High Ceilings (9 Feet+)”
- “Home Automation System”
- “Kitchen Island”
- “Kitchenette”
- “Living Room Balcony”
- “Living Room Deck Attached”
- “Low Flow Shower”
- “Low Flow Toilet(s)”
- “Open Floor Plan”
- “Recessed Lighting”
- “Remodeled Kitchen”
- “Shower”
- “Shower in Tub”
- “Stone Counters”
- “Storage Space”
- “Sump Pump”
- “Tile Counters”
- “Wet Bar”
- “Unfurnished”
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Laundry
- “Electric”
- “Gas”
- “Washer Hookup”
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Listing
- Listing ID: 260002530
- List price: $27,895,000
- 4 days on market
- Listing contract date: 2026-02-02
- MLS area major: Coastal South
- Special listing conditions: “N/K”
- “Cash”
- “Conventional”
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Location
- Subdivision: LA JOLLA
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Lot
- 115,429 size sqft
- Size area: 2.65
- Size units: Acres
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Parking
- Total: 22
- “Attached”
- “Detached”
- “Gated”
- “Direct Garage Access”
- “Garage”
- “Garage – Front Entry”
- “Garage – Rear Entry”
- “Garage – Side Entry”
- “Garage – Single Door”
- “Garage – Two Door”
- “Garage Door Opener”
- “Golf Cart Garage”
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Pets Policy
- “Yes”
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Pool
- “Below Ground”
- “Lap”
- “Private”
- “Heated with Gas”
- “See Remarks”
- “Heated”
- “Permits”
- “Pool Cover”
- “Tile”
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Property
- Other structures: “Detached”, “Other/Remarks”
- Property subtype: Detached
- Property type: Residential
- “Additions/Alterations”
- “Building Permit”
- “Turnkey”
- “Updated/Remodeled”
- “Evening Lights”
- “Ocean”
- “Panoramic”
- “Parklike”
- “Panoramic Ocean”
- “Pool”
- “Water”
- “Coastline”
- “Landmark”
- “Neighborhood”
- “Trees/Woods”
- “City Lights”
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Roof
- “Tile/Clay”
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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
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Security Features
- “Automatic Gate”
- “Other/Remarks”
- “Security System”
- “Firewall(s)”
- “Security Lights”
- “Smoke Detector”
- “Wired for Alarm System”
- “Carbon Monoxide Detectors”
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Sewer
- “Sewer Connected”
- “Public Sewer”
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Spa
- “Private Below Ground”
- “Private w/Pool”
- “Yes”
- “Heated”
- “Private”
- “Permits”
- “See Remarks”
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Utilities
- “Cable Connected”
- “Electricity Connected”
- “Phone Connected”
- “Underground Utilities”
- “Sewer Connected”
- “Water Connected”
