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*Seller will entertain offers between $5,900,000 - $6,100,000* Presenting you with a rare opportunity to own one of La Jolla's most iconic landmark estates for a spectacular new price, 7231 Monte Vista has been a fixture in the historic Beach Barber Tract neighborhood for nearly a century since its design in 1924 by master architect, Edgar V. Ullrich. Situated on flat, quarter-acre, corner lot, this timeless English Tudor home is conveniently located just one block from Marine Street beach and a short walk to all of amenities of La Jolla’s Village. Enjoy original details throughout, including juliette balconies, masonry fireplaces, built-in cabinetry, window seats, hardwood floors, and leaded mullioned windows with clear and stained glass that open to admire the ocean views that adorn the 2nd and 3rd levels, or to feel the ocean breeze and listen to the waves as you fall asleep. The spacious main home features 5 en-suite bedrooms plus 3 optional bedrooms that could serve as offices, bonus space, or a home gym – additionally, the property features a detached 1BR/1BA studio apartment/ADU above the detached garage with its own kitchenette and private entry! Enjoy indoor-outdoor living and entertaining in either of the home’s two grand living spaces – the original formal living room with cathedral vaulted ceilings or the sprawling informal living room with soaring, two-story ceilings and a breathtaking fireplace inspired by Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Lodge – which both feature walls of French doors that open to backyard with outdoor living and dining spaces, plus plenty of space for the next owners to add an in-ground pool! Widely admired for its striking architectural beauty and manicured landscaping with idyllic gardens and hedged privacy fencing, this prized property is affectionally called “The Monkey House” by locals for the original sculpture that dons the front gable with two monkeys holding the Ullrich crest. The setting for many weddings, 4th of July parades, holiday parties, philanthropic events, and La Jolla Secret Garden Tours throughout the years, this beloved home is ready to serve as the backdrop for future memories for its next deserving owners!

Address 7231 Monte Vista

La Jolla, CA 92037
Listing Status Closed
Sold Price $5,250,000
Asking Price $5,900,000 - $6,100,000
Original Listing $6,100,000 @ 2022-08-11
Escrow Date 2022-11-03
Closing Date 2022-11-17
Off-Market Date 2022-11-07T19:43:04Z
Days on MLS
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee None Listed
HOA Fee $0
HOA Features Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
Rooms
Bonus Room, Converted Bedroom, Den, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Galley Kitchen, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Office, Separate Family Room, Two Masters, Walk-In Pantry, Workshop
Square Footage Not Disclosed
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Bedrooms 6
Full Bathrooms 7
Half Baths 1
Location
Directions From La Jolla Blvd, turn West on Dunemere Dr. 7231 Monte Vista is on the corner of Monte Vista Ave & Dunemere Dr. - OR - from Pearl, turn south on Olivetas, turn West on Marine St., then turn South onto Monte Vista Ave.
Market Area 92037 - La Jolla
Complex Beach Barber Tract
School District Not Listed
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 3511012100
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 0.2 miles
Features
Year Built 1924 (source: Seller)
Laundry Location Individual Room,Inside
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling None
Heating Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Bonus Room,Family Room,Gas,Living Room,Wood Burning (1)
Interior Features 2 Staircases, Balcony, Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Storage, Two Story Ceilings, Wood Product Walls
Additional Parcels No
Appliances No
Assessments No
Association No
Attached Garage No
Common Walls No Common Walls
Cooling No
Direction Faces West
Eating Area Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Separated
Entry Location Foyer
Heating Yes
High School District La Jolla
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels Three Or More
Living Area Source Appraiser
Living Area Units Square Feet
Lot Features Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Level, Sprinkler System, Value In Land
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Main Level Bathrooms 3
Main Level Bedrooms 2
New Construction No
Parking Yes
Patio Yes
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers Yes
Tax Model
View Yes
Monthly Payment Calculator
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR North San Diego County
MLS Number NDP2208433
Courtesy of Willis Allen Real Estate
Listing Agent Linda Daniels
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Not Listed
Lot Size ~ 11,219 sf
Fencing Privacy,Security,Wood,Wrought Iron
Topography Not Listed
Roof Composition
Entry Steps 1
Swimming Pool None, See Remarks
Patio Brick, Patio, Patio Open
Exclusive Yard 1
Parking
Garage
Garage Faces Side
Total Spaces: 2.00
Garage Spaces: 2.00
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 -
View Ocean