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7316 Encelia Dr.
Coastal South La Jolla 92037

$5,895,000
Residential beds: 5 baths: 5.0 3,019 sq. ft. built: 1935

Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
250029095
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
5
Year Built:
1935
The Laureate House A Legacy of Art, Architecture, and Awe-Inspiring Views Perched above the La Jolla Country Club with sweeping panoramic vistas of the Pacific Ocean and The Village below, The Laureate House is a once-in-a-lifetime offering—an enchanting Spanish Colonial Revival estate that radiates history, beauty, and soul. Lovingly owned by Nobel Prize-winner and designed by legendary architect Lillian Rice, this rare jewel bears the hallmarks of Rice’s iconic, holistic vision. Inspired by the vernacular of early California and Mexico, she infused the home with warmth and elegance—whitewashed stucco walls, red-tile roofing, wrought iron details, and intimate garden spaces that invite harmony with the landscape. The home’s layout is centered around a serene courtyard anchored by a reflection pond, evoking the romance and simplicity of a bygone era. Five spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two powder rooms are gracefully woven into a floorplan that encourages both celebration and contemplation. Indoor and outdoor living flow seamlessly, with grand entertaining areas opening to lush ocean-view terraces and a backyard ideal for gatherings under the stars. Rich in provenance and architectural character, this is not just a home—it is a legacy. A place where history, art, and nature converge in one of La Jolla’s most storied and breathtaking settings.
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Total Living Area:
3,000 to 3,999 SqFt
Total Floor Area:
3,019 sq. ft.
Price Per SqFt:
1952.63
Lot Size:
E).25TO.5A
Total Bedrooms:
5
Optional Bedrooms:
0
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
5.0
Full Bathrooms:
3
Half Bathrooms:
2
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Details:
FP in Family Room, FP in Master BR, Masonry, Gas Starter, Wood
Architecture:
Mediterranean/Spanish, See Remarks
Residential Style:
Detached
Stories:
2 Story
Num Stories:
0
Total Stories:
2
Entry Level Building:
0
Entry Level Unit:
0
Elevator:
No
3 Stairs / Steps to Entry:
No
Residential Unit Location:
No Common Walls
Year Built:
1935
Number of Units in Building:
0
Number of Units in Complex:
0
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Market Area:
Coastal South
County:
San Diego
Community:
LA JOLLA
Neighborhood Code:
Country Club Heights
Home Owner Fees:
0.0
Mello Roos Fee:
0.0
Other Fees:
0.0
Monthly Total Fees:
0.0
Terms:
Cash, Conventional, Other/Remarks
Brodiaea
Floor
Type
Size
Other
-
Master Bedroom
19' × 17'
-
-
Bedroom
16' × 12'
-
-
Bedroom
14' × 12'
-
-
Bedroom
12' × 8'
-
-
Bedroom
19' × 10'
-
-
Living Room
27' × 17'
-
-
Dining Room
16' × 14'
-
-
Family Room
Measurements not available
-
-
Kitchen
18' × 12'
-
-
Other
10' × 10'
-
Short Sale:
No
Listing Type:
Exclusive Right (R)
Accessibility Features:
See Remarks
Interior Features:
Balcony, Bathtub, Beamed Ceilings, Built-Ins, Coffered Ceiling(s), Formica Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Laminate Counters, Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Shower, Shower in Tub, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
Equipment Included:
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Built In Range, Electric Oven, Range/Stove Hood, Counter Top, Electric Cooking, Gas Cooking
Miscellaneous:
Foothills, Gutters, Mountainous
Site Influences:
Irregular Lot, Public Street, Street Paved, West of I-5, Other/Remarks, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Exposure Front:
Other/Remarks
View:
City, Evening Lights, Golf Course, Mountains/Hills, Ocean/Bay, Panoramic, Parklike, Panoramic Ocean, Water, Coastline, Courtyard, Landmark, Neighborhood, White Water, City Lights
Exterior Features:
Stucco, Wood
Property Condition:
Additions/Alterations, Building Permit
Parcel Number:
352-231-05-00
Heating:
Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Heating fuel:
Natural Gas
Cooling:
None
Utilities:
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Underground Utilities, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Pool:
See Remarks
Pool Heat:
None Known
Spa:
N/K
Roof:
Tile, Flat
Rooms:
Basement, Bedroom Entry Level, Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Formal Entry, Library, Sun Room, Walkout Basement, Workshop, Other/Remarks, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Center Hall, Dressing Area, Entry, Family Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom
Patio:
Balcony, Deck, Other/Remarks, Porch, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear, Terrace
Sub-Flooring:
Slab on Grade
Security:
Security Bars, Other/Remarks, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Telecommunications:
Cable (coaxial)
Interior Walls:
Other/Remarks
Water district:
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
Water Heater Type:
Gas
Water supply:
Meter on Property, Public
Irrigation:
Automatic, Sprinklers
Sewer Septic:
Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
Exclusive Use Yard:
Yes
Laundry Location:
Garage, Other/Remarks, Inside
Laundry Utilities:
Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Age Restrictions:
N/K
Sales Restrictions:
N/K
Floor finish:
Stone, Tile, Vinyl Tile
Guest House:
N/K
Garage:
Attached, Direct Garage Access
Total Garage Spaces:
2
Total Non-Garage Spaces:
2
Parking Non-Garage:
Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Private, See Remarks, Side by Side, Street
RV Parking:
None Known
Pets:
Yes
Fencing:
Gate, Average Condition
Topography:
Level, Slope Gentle
Ownership Type:
Fee Simple
Restrictions:
Other/Remarks
Jurisdiction:
Incorporated

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Data was last updated June 2, 2025 at 01:10 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
386
Avg list price:
$1,999,500
Min list price:
$405,000
Max list price:
$108,000,000
Avg days on market:
39
Min days on market:
2
Max days on market:
3,684
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$1,067.83
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type and located in Coastal South. Average values are derived using median calculations.
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