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7301 Encelia Drive, 
La Jolla (San Diego), CA 92037

$9,950,000


4

Beds


4

Baths


5,004

Sq Ft


Single Family


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Listed by

Jason Barry

Barry Estates

Jason@barryestates.com

Last updated:

February 15, 2026, 03:36 PM

MLS#

CRNDP2600802

Source:

Bay East CCAR bridgeMLS

About This Home

7301 Encelia Drive

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 Perched high above the Pacific with panoramic views suspended between sea and sky, the former home of Theodor Seuss Geisel-known globally as Dr. Seuss, the most famous children's author in the world-comes to market as one of La Jolla's 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 1923–1924, created to showcase the site's 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 property's creative legacy. Both the observation tower and the office/study have been formally recognized for designation under the City of San Diego's Historical Resource Board Criterion B and must remain. Extensively renovated whil

Home Facts

Single Family

4 Baths

4 Bedrooms

Built in 1950

Price Summary

9,950,000

$1,988 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

CRNDP2600802

Last Updated:

February 15, 2026, 03:36 PM

Added:

21 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

4

Full Bathrooms:

4

Interior

Living Area:

5,004 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Single Family Residence, Spanish

Building Area:

5,004 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1950


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

65,775


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$9,950,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$1,988 per Sq. Ft.

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