Marc Lyman
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
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1111 Prospect St Suite 100, La Jolla, CA 92037
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MLS# NDP2600802 – 7301 Encelia Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037

$9,950,000 - 4Br/4Ba -  for Sale in La Jolla
Price: $9,950,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Living Area SqFt: 5,004
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Lot Size Acres: 1.51
Lot Size SqFt: 65,775
Year Built: 1950
Days on Website: 1

Courtesy of Barry Estates, Jason Barry 858-756-4024

Property Description

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 Contact the Jason Barry Team for more information and/or bid package. Perched high above the Pacific with panoramic views suspended between sea and sky, the former home of Theodor Seuss Geiselknown globally as Dr. Seuss, the most famous childrens author in the worldcomes to market as one of La Jollas 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 19231924, created to showcase the sites remarkable outlook. From this hillside retreat, Geisel wrote 42 of his 68 published works, with the tower and adjoining office and study standing as enduring symbols of the propertys creative legacy. Both the observation tower and the office/study have been formally recognized for designation under the City of San Diegos Historical Resource Board Criterion B and must remain. Extensively renovated while preserving its historic core, the 5,000+ square-foot estate sits on approximately 1.51 acres and includes a separate pool house, all positioned to capture breathtaking ocean, coastline, and sunset views. Located moments from the La Jolla

$9,950,000 - 4Br/4Ba -  for Sale in La Jolla
$9,950,000 - 4Br/4Ba -  for Sale in La Jolla
$9,950,000 - 4Br/4Ba -  for Sale in La Jolla
$9,950,000 - 4Br/4Ba -  for Sale in La Jolla
$9,950,000 - 4Br/4Ba -  for Sale in La Jolla
$9,950,000 - 4Br/4Ba -  for Sale in La Jolla

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Property Details and Features

  • Bathrooms
  • 4 total bathrooms
  • 4 full bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 4 total bedrooms
  • 4 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1950
  • Building area total: 5004
  • 1 stroy
  • 1 story total
  • Living area: 5004
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • Entry level: 1
  • “Mediterranean/Spanish”
  • “No Common Walls”
  • “1 Story”
  • Community
  • 623 units in community
  • Cooling
  • “Other/Remarks”
  • Fireplaces
  • “FP in Living Room”
  • Garage
  • 2 spaces
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: NDP2600802
  • List price: $9,950,000
  • 2 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2026-01-26
  • Special listing conditions: “Third Party Approval”
  • Lot
  • 65,775 size sqft
  • Size area: 1.51
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 10
  • Pool
  • “Below Ground”
  • “Private”
  • Property
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • Zoning: R-1
  • “Bay”
  • “Golf Course”
  • “Mountains/Hills”
  • “Ocean”
  • “Panoramic”
  • “Coastline”
  • “White Water”
  • “City Lights”

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