$9,950,000

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

  • 4 beds |
  • 4 baths |
  • 5,004 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1950
  • Property Lot Size Icon1.51acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $1,988/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 months ago

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 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

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
January 26, 2026
Data Last Updated:
April 2, 2026 at 12:06AM
Listing Office:
Barry Estates : 858-755-5000
Listing Agent:
Jason Barry : 858-756-4024
MLS ID:
CRNDP2600802
  • General: DenFamily RoomOffice
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • A/C: See Remarks
  • Fireplace: Living RoomFireplace
  • Style: Spanish
  • Pool: In Ground
  • Parking: AttachedParking spaces: 10
  • General: 1
  • HOA Amenities: 0.0
  • County: San Diego
  • Zoning: R-13522321500
  • View: BayCity LightsGolf CourseMountain(s)PanoramicWaterOtherOceanView

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Location

Schools Nearby

L

La Jolla Elementary School

1111 Marine St, La Jolla, CA, 92037

Grades KG-5

0.74 miles away

M

Muirlands Middle School

1056 Nautilus St, La Jolla, CA, 92037

Grades 6-8

0.86 miles away

L

La Jolla High School

750 Nautilus St, La Jolla, CA, 92037

Grades 9-12

1.02 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.