$2,499,000

5777 Desert View Dr 358-381-14-00, La Jolla, CA 92037

5 beds |
4 baths |
2,904 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1970
0.67acre lot
2 car garage
$861/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Welcome to 5777 Desert View Drive. Where casual elegance meets sweeping panoramic views. Perched atop Mt. Soledad in the heart of La Jolla, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence offers approximately 2,904 square feet of living space on an expansive 29,400-square-foot lot, capturing breathtaking canyon, mountain, and city views from nearly every angle. Inside, a thoughtfully designed layout blends everyday comfort with effortless entertaining. The showpiece kitchen features white oak cabinetry, a dramatic 13-foot island topped with Taj Mahal quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a hidden bookshelf pantry door that adds both charm and functionality. A bi-fold kitchen window opens outward to bar seating beneath a louvered pergola, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience framed by stunning views. The main living area is further elevated by a striking 16-foot bi-fold glass door, inviting in natural light and unveiling endless canyon and city panoramas while connecting beautifully to the outdoor living spaces. Step outside to a sun-soaked, oversized backyard designed for relaxation, entertaining, and family fun all set against tranquil morning scenery and the sparkling evening lights of UTC. Tucked along a quiet street, the home offers rare privacy while remaining just minutes from La Jolla’s renowned beaches, dining, shopping, and top-rated schools. Additional highlights include generous interior living areas, a spacious two-car garage with laundry, and the comfort of a fully turnkey home ready to be enjoyed from day one, just bring your toothbrush.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: February 26, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 1, 2026 at 10:19PM
Listing Office:: eXp Realty of California, Inc. : 619-618-7997
Listing Agent:: Tawny Young : 401-787-8415
MLS ID:: 260004438SD

General: Beamed CeilingsCeiling Fan(s)Open FloorplanRecessed LightingStorage
Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupGas Dryer HookupIn Garage
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas
Fireplace: Family RoomFireplace

General: None
Other Structures: DeckPatio
Pool: None
Parking: DrivewayParking spaces: 4

Roofing: Composition
General: Stone2

Originating MLS: CRMLS_SAND
County: San Diego

Zoning: R-1:SINGLE3583811400
View: Mountain(s)View

Sewer: Unknown

Source: CRMLS_SAND

This listing courtesy of Tawny Young , eXp Realty of California, Inc.

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Location

Schools Nearby

Alcott Elementary School

4680 Hidalgo Ave, San Diego, CA, 92117

Grades KG-5

0.99 miles away

Pacific Beach Middle School

4676 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA, 92109

Grades 6-8

1.72 miles away

Mission Bay High School

2475 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA, 92109

Grades 9-12

1.92 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.