7846 Esterel Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

• 4 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 3,165 sqft

Property Description

Dramatic, High-Impact Luxury Description Prepare to be absolutely speechless! This is not just a home — it is a timeless Mid-Century Modern work of art, personally designed by legendary master architect Lloyd Ruocco, and flawlessly reimagined into a stunning modernist dream overlooking the Pacific. This is not a remodel. This is a revival of greatness. From the moment you enter, you are transported into an era of effortless glamour where La Jolla's coastal beauty became the backdrop for true architectural greatness. Towering walls of glass vanish seamlessly into the structure, dissolving the boundary between indoors and out, and unveiling sweeping panoramic ocean views across La Jolla Shores and Mt. Soledad. Sunlight floods every room. The horizon becomes part of the design. Outside, an ocean-view yard and pool sit in perfect orientation, creating a private resort-like sanctuary where days melt into golden sunsets and evenings feel cinematic. Ruocco’s signature mastery shines throughout — the extraordinary interplay of glass, warm redwood, and impeccable scale, creating spaces that feel simultaneously grand, intimate, and unforgettable. Vaulted ceilings soar overhead, oversized windows frame the coastline like art, and exquisite woodwork delivers an ambiance of rare sophistication. A once-in-a-generation architectural masterpiece. Please note that the new owner will enjoy the benefits of this home being Historically Designated as a Mill Act home. The current taxes are $11k a year. Iconic. Irreplaceable. Stunning beyond words.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

February 6, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 9, 2026 at 12:16AM

Listing Office:

Compass : 858-277-3325

Listing Agent:

Craig Lotzof : 858-243-4071

MLS ID:

260002994SD

Interior

• General: Built-in FeaturesBalconyCathedral Ceiling(s)Separate/Formal Dining RoomHigh CeilingsOpen FloorplanRecessed LightingSee RemarksBarBedroom on Main LevelGalley KitchenJack and Jill BathWalk-In Closet(s)
• Appliances: Built-In RangeBuilt-InDishwasherElectric CooktopElectric CookingElectric OvenDisposalGas Water HeaterMicrowaveRefrigerator
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupGas Dryer HookupInside
• Flooring: CarpetTile
• A/C: Central AirZoned
• Heating: Forced AirFireplace(s)Natural GasZoned
• Fireplace: Family RoomGasGas StarterOutsideWood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• General: Fire Pit
• Style: Modern
• Other Structures: DeckConcretePatioSee RemarksOpen
• Pool: GuniteGas HeatHeatedIn GroundLapPool CoverPermitsPrivateSee Remarks
• Parking: Direct AccessDoor-SingleDrivewayGarage Faces FrontGarageGarage Door OpenerPublicPrivateParking spaces: 6

Construction

• General: StuccoWood SidingCopper Plumbing2

Location

• Originating MLS: CRMLS_SAND
• County: San Diego

Lot

• Zoning: R-13466100100
• View: City LightsCoastlineLandmarkNeighborhoodOceanPanoramicWaterView
• Fencing: Good ConditionPartial

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable AvailablePhone ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_SAND