Home | San Diego County | La Jolla | 92037 | 7301 Encelia Drive
MLS: CRNDP2600802 | Status: Active | Price: $9,950,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 4
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5,004 | 1.51 | 1950 |
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 renovate
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CRNDP2600802 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Days on Site | 87 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Family Room | Other |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Primary Bedroom |
| Laundry | In Laundry Room |
| Cooling | Other |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pool | In Ground, Pool - Yes |
| Style | Spanish |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| Zoning | R-1 |
Jason Barry
Barry Estates
License #: 01147550
Phone: (858) 756-4024
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.74 mi | 10 |
| Muirlands Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.86 mi | 9 |
| La Jolla High School | public | 9-12 | 1.02 mi | 10 |
| Torrey Pines Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.48 mi | 8 |
| Bird Rock Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.15 mi | 9 |
| Alcott Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.26 mi | 7 |
| Pacific Beach Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.29 mi | 6 |
| Doyle Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.62 mi | 8 |
| Sessions Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.67 mi | 9 |
| Spreckels Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.69 mi | 9 |
| Cadman Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.80 mi | 6 |
| Pacific Beach Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.93 mi | 10 |
| Standley Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.10 mi | 8 |
| Whitman Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.20 mi | 6 |
| University City High School | public | 9-12 | 3.27 mi | 10 |
| Curie Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.30 mi | 8 |
| Barnard Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.37 mi | 7 |
| Mission Bay High School | public | 9-12 | 3.44 mi | 9 |
| Crown Point Jr Music Academy | public | K-5 | 3.52 mi | 5 |
| Field Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.54 mi | 6 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8080 La Jolla Scenic Dr N | $8,699,000 | 5 | 4/1 | 5,366 | Active |
| 7970 Roseland Dr | $10,995,000 | 6 | 5/1 | 4,954 | Active |
| 6819 Paseo Laredo | $8,288,000 | 5 | 7/1 | 6,134 | Active |
| 8314 Paseo Del Ocaso | $8,100,000 | 3 | 3/1 | 3,555 | Active |
©2026 California Regional MLS. All rights reserved. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Information provided is for personal, non-commercial use by the viewer and may not be redistributed without explicit authorization from California Regional MLS.
Presently MLSListings.com displays Active, Contingent, Pending, and Recently Sold listings. Recently Sold listings are properties which were sold within the last three years. After that period listings are no longer displayed in MLSListings.com. Pending listings are properties under contract and no longer available for sale. Contingent listings are properties where there is an accepted offer, and seller may be seeking back-up offers. Active listings are available for sale.
This listing information is up-to-date as of April 21, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Jason Barry, (858) 756-4024.