7846 Esterel Dr, La Jolla, CA

$6,595,000

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4

Beds

4

Baths

3,165

Square feet

0.49

Acres

About 7846 Esterel Dr

Back on Market - Absolutely NO fault of the property! 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.

Features of 7846 Esterel Dr

MLS® # 260002994
Price $6,595,000
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4.00
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Square Footage 3,165
Acres 0.49
Year Built 1966
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached
Style Modern
Status Closed

Community Information

Address 7846 Esterel Dr
Area LA JOLLA (92037)
Subdivision La Jolla Shores Heights
City La Jolla
County San Diego
State CA
Zip Code 92037

Amenities

Amenities N/K
Utilities Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Phone Connected,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Parking Spaces 6
Parking Attached,Direct Garage Access,Garage - Front Entry,Garage - Single Door,Garage Door Opener
# of Garages 2
View Evening Lights,Ocean,Panoramic,Parklike,Panoramic Ocean,Water,Coastline,Landmark,Neighborhood,White Water,City Lights
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool Yes
Pool Below Ground,Gunite,Heated,Heated with Gas,Lap,Permits,Pool Cover,Private,See Remarks

Interior

Interior Features Balcony,Bar,Bathtub,Built-Ins,Copper Plumbing Full,High Ceilings (9 Feet+),Living Room Balcony,Low Flow Shower,Low Flow Toilet(s),Open Floor Plan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled Kitchen,Shower,Shower in Tub,Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
Appliances Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Garage Door Opener,Microwave,Pool/Spa/Equipment,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer,Built In Range,Electric Oven,Electric Stove,Built-In,Electric Cooking
Heating Fireplace,Forced Air Unit,Zoned Areas
Cooling Central Forced Air,Zoned Area(s)
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 2
Fireplaces Fire Pit,FP in Family Room,Gas,Gas Starter,Outdoors,Wood
# of Stories 2
Stories 2 Story

Exterior

Lot Description Irregular Lot,Landscaped,Public Street,Sprinklers In Front,Sprinklers In Rear,Street Paved,West of I-5
Roof Tile/Clay
Construction Stucco,Wood

School Information

District San Diego Unified School Distric

Additional Information

Date Listed February 6th, 2026
Days on Market 17
Zoning R-1
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

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