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Overview

Lovingly named “La Estrella del Mar” in 1925 by Master Architect, Herbert Palmer, 306 Sea Lane is truly a treasure to behold! Situated on a coveted corner lot in La Jolla’s historic Beach Barber Tract neighborhood, just steps from the sand, this landmark Spanish home was meticulously restored in its entirety in 2005 by its current owners along with Trip Bennett, AIA and Grunow Construction, who carefully preserved and honored the home’s historicity while providing modernizations for everyday living. Elegance welcomes you as soon you enter the home and discover the arched passageways, solid walnut plank floors, beamed ceilings, plaster walls, antique Puebla tiles, and original woodwork that follow you throughout. Herbert Palmer’s signature blend of indoor and outdoor living can be found throughout this beloved home with access from nearly every room to a courtyard, patio, balcony, or private outdoor space. Perfectly designed for entertaining, the main level enjoys a formal living room with wet bar and fireplace at the front of the home, an adjacent dining room with antique brick ceilings and access to the 950-bottle wine cellar, an informal living room at the back of the home with vaulted ceilings and bi-folding collapsible doors that open to the outdoor dining patio and backyard, and the pristine chef’s kitchen that is located in the heart of the home with a large center marble island and access to the interior courtyard through custom iron French doors beneath original carved beams. Make your way up the original, hand-carved spiral staircase in the formal living room to the immaculate primary suite with ocean views through the bank of west-facing windows, a fireplace, walk-in closet, and spa-like bathroom with a Beaumanière limestone walk-in, steam shower and a separate Kallista clawfoot bathtub. Two additional generously-sized bedrooms can be found upstairs with a shared hallway bathroom as well as a private ocean view deck with a cozy, built-in sectional and outdoor speakers, providing an idyllic setting to watch the sunset. The fully-walled property is believed to be the only property in all of San Diego County that is built directly to the lot line on all 4 corners, utilizing all square footage and providing for spacious courtyard and backyard spaces. The private backyard features a large grassy area with surrounding gardens, an arched outdoor shower with Talavera tiles and an arbor with flowering yellow trumpet vines, a picturesque outdoor living space atop an elevated terrace with hanging star pendant lights and access to the detached two-car garage, as well as a fully-plumbed masonry outbuilding, which is believed to be the former staff quarters, that has been transformed into an art studio and gardening workshop. There are countless unique and historic details to take in as you make your way through this cherished home, as if each room has its own story to tell of its rich, nearly-100-year history with only a handful of owners. 306 Sea Lane is an exceptionally special property that presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of La Jolla history and to continue writing its story with new memories for years to come.

Address 306 Sea

La Jolla, CA 92037
Listing Status Closed
Sold Price $8,210,000
Asking Price $8,650,000
Original Listing $8,650,000 @ 2023-09-06
Property Condition Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
Escrow Date 2023-09-26
Closing Date 2023-10-16
Off-Market Date 2023-10-09T22:53:26Z
Days on MLS
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee None Listed
HOA Fee $0
HOA Features Curbs, Sidewalks
Rooms
Art Studio, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office
Square Footage Not Disclosed
Flooring Stone, Tile, Wood
Bedrooms 4
Full Bathrooms 3
Half Baths 1
Location
Directions From LJ Blvd: Head West on Marine St. Turn left on Vista Del Mar. 306 Sea Lane is on the northeast corner of Sea Lane and Vista Del Mar.
Market Area 92037 - La Jolla
Complex La Jolla Beach
School District Not Listed
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 3510161600
Zoning R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Geographic Areas

Community College District: San Diego CC

Community: Beach-Barber Tract

School District: San Diego Unified

Zip Code: 92037

Highway Locator

West of I-15

West of I-5

West of I-805

West of SR-163

West of SR-67

South of SR-78

Ocean Distance 0.1 miles
Features
Year Built 1925
Laundry Location Dryer Included,Individual Room,Inside,Washer Included
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Central Air, See Remarks
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Family Room,Gas,Living Room,Primary Bedroom,Primary Retreat (1)
Interior Features 2 Staircases, Balcony, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Block Walls, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Chair Railings, Living Room Deck Attached, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
Appliances Yes
Assessments No
Association No
Attached Garage No
Common Walls No Common Walls
Construction Materials Stucco
Cooling Yes
Door Features French Doors, Panel Doors
Eating Area Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, Separated
Electric Standard
Entry Location Foyer
Exclusions Dining Room chandelier, mirror in downstairs full bathroom, and 2 cabinets over toilets in primary bathroom & half bathroom do not convey.
Heating Yes
High School District La Jolla
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels Two
Living Area Source Assessor
Living Area Units Square Feet
Lot Dimensions Source Assessor
Lot Features Back Yard, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard, Zero Lot Line
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Main Level Bathrooms 2
Main Level Bedrooms 1
New Construction No
Parking Yes
Patio Yes
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Road Frontage Type City Street
Road Surface Type Paved
Room Bathroom Features Double sinks in bath(s), Dual shower heads (or Multiple), Exhaust fan(s), Humidity controlled, Privacy toilet door, Separate tub and shower, Stone Counters, Tile Counters, Upgraded, Walk-in shower, Shower, Shower in Tub, Bathtub
Room Kitchen Features Kitchen Open to Family Room, Kitchen Island, Stone Counters, Utility sink, Walk-In Pantry, Built-in Trash/Recycling
Sprinklers Yes
Tax Model
View Yes
Window Features Casement Windows, Screens, Wood Frames
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Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR North San Diego County
MLS Number NDP2306958
Courtesy of Willis Allen Real Estate
Listing Agent Linda Daniels
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Awning(s),Lighting,Rain Gutters
Lot Size ~ 5,000 sf
Fencing Privacy,Security,Stucco Wall
Topography Not Listed
Roof Spanish Tile
Entry Steps 1
Swimming Pool None
Patio Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Stone, Terrace
Exclusive Yard 1
Parking
Garage
Off Street
Private
Side by Side
Total Spaces: 2.00
Garage Spaces: 2.00
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 - 0.00
View Ocean