New$3,150,000
5379 La Jolla Mesa
La Jolla, CA 92037
3 beds3 baths2,073 sqft
THE JEWEL
La Jolla.
- Private, no pressure
- Reply within 20 minutes
- 5.0 on Zillow (18 reviews)5.0 on Google
Median price$2.67M
Active listings172
Walk score53Somewhat walkable
To downtown20 min
MARKET SNAPSHOT — JULY 2026
How La Jolla is moving right now.
La Jolla has shifted toward a "Balanced Market" with 3.4 months of supply, as buyers become increasingly price-sensitive at the $2.5M+ level. While prices have shown double-digit year-over-year gains, properties are staying on the market longer (45-day average), and sellers of ultra-luxury estates ($5M+) are facing high expiration rates unless pricing is surgically precise.
Median sold price$2.08M↓ 8.4% vs last year
Days on market27↑ 10 days slower
Sale-to-list97.5%↓ 1.0 pts
Months of supply4Balanced market
Based on 130 sales in the last 90 days
Why Buyers Love La Jolla
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Iconic Coastal Beauty
Dramatic cliffs, protected coves like La Jolla Cove and Children's Pool, and some of the most photographed coastline in the world. Natural beauty is part of daily life.
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Top-Rated Schools
Served by highly sought-after schools including Muirlands Middle and La Jolla High, making it a top choice for families prioritizing education and community.
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World-Class Dining & Shopping
The Village offers Michelin-level dining, boutique shopping, art galleries, and a walkable, sophisticated main street that rivals any coastal city.
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Torrey Pines Golf & Trails
Minutes to Torrey Pines Golf Course (a PGA Tour stop) and miles of coastal hiking trails through Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
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Intellectual Prestige
Home to UC San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the Salk Institute. It's a community that values education, science, and culture.
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Beach Access & Lifestyle
From La Jolla Shores to Windansea, you have access to some of the best beaches, surf breaks, and snorkeling in Southern California—all walkable or a short drive.
For Sale · La Jolla
Homes for sale in La Jolla
New
Open Tmrw$888,000
8585 Via Mallorca #41
La Jolla, CA 92037
2 beds2 baths1,355 sqft
New$605,000
8570 Via Mallorca #E
La Jolla, CA 92037
1 bed1 bath691 sqft
New$2,650,000
5942 Sagebrush Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
3 beds3 baths2,212 sqft
New$2,595,000
2537 Carriagedale Row
La Jolla, CA 92037
3 beds3 baths2,786 sqft
New$6,750,000
7376 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
8 beds5 baths4,637 sqft
$21,500,000
1828 Spindrift Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
5 beds8 baths10,715 sqft
$6,300,000
1553 Copa De Oro Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
4 beds5 baths3,370 sqft
Your La Jolla Agent
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Local expertise you can trust.
“Helpful! Knowledgeable! Ready with facts, patient, realistic. He helped us sort through dozens of properties, offering valuable information in a timely way. He is an EXCELLENT listener and quickly realized our priorities. He worked around our limited schedules. Couldn't ask for a better partner and advocate in searching for our home.”
juliebrooksclay
Closed in 2017 · Hidden Meadows (Escondido)
“Brittany is the best real estate agent I could have ever asked for. She answered all of our questions (even questions that didn’t directly pertain to her role). She gave us confidence to make the best decision for our family and helped us feel in control during the negation process and all the signing of the documents etc. we will use her when we buy our second property!! Use her to buy your home! You won’t regret it! She’s also just fun to hang out with.”
tyler0292
Closed in 2020 · Lemon Grove
“Andrew helped my wife and I buy our first home, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any of our friends or family. He worked with us to squeeze in numerous viewings across SD County until we found a home we felt ready to make an offer on. He is knowledgeable about the market and was very helpful in navigating the home buying process, including working with the sellers to secure extensions despite some unexpected lender delays. Overall it was a pleasure working with Andrew and we’ll be calling him if we find ourselves back in the market!”
Karl K
Closed in 2022 · Scripps Ranch
THE FIELD NOTE
What's It Like to Live in La Jolla
A quick summary by Andrew Ice, Broker
La Jolla is one of the most iconic coastal communities in the world. Dramatic cliffs, protected coves, world-class dining, and a level of natural beauty that has drawn artists, scientists, and dreamers for over a century.
Known as "The Jewel" of San Diego, La Jolla offers a rare combination of natural beauty, intellectual prestige (home to UC San Diego and Scripps Institution of Oceanography), and effortless elegance. You move here for the ocean views, the walkable Village, and a lifestyle that feels both exclusive and authentically Californian.
“It's the rare place where the scenery rivals the real estate—and both are world-class.”
The real estate market in La Jolla is one of the most competitive and coveted in Southern California. From oceanfront estates in Bird Rock and La Jolla Shores to mid-century gems in the Village and Spanish Revival homes in Muirlands, the inventory is a gallery of architectural excellence. Buyers come from across the country and internationally, drawn by La Jolla's global reputation and limited supply. Inventory is low, demand is relentless, and properties—especially those with ocean views or direct beach access—move quickly at premium pricing.
La Jolla isn't just for retirees and empty nesters. Families are drawn to top-rated schools like Muirlands Middle and La Jolla High, safe neighborhoods, and a tight-knit community that values education and culture. The lifestyle here is coastal, sophisticated, and effortlessly elegant: morning beach walks, brunch in the Village, sunset at the Cove, world-class dining, boutique shopping, and access to Torrey Pines trails. It's California coastal living at its finest—polished, but never pretentious.
Because the geography is so constrained—ocean on one side, Torrey Pines on the other—inventory is perpetually low and demand is relentless. Buying in La Jolla isn't just a real estate transaction; it's securing a piece of one of the most beautiful and prestigious coastlines in the world.
Thinking about La Jolla? Let's talk inventory, competition, and what it really takes to buy here. We'll help you navigate this elite market and position you to move when the right property becomes available.
Nearby Schools
Top-rated schools in the area.
Middle
Muirlands Middle School
9Rating
Elementary
La Jolla Elementary School
10Rating
High
La Jolla High School
10Rating
FREQUENTLY ASKED
The questions we hear most.
It's one of the most iconic coastal communities in the world. Dramatic cliffs, protected coves, La Jolla Shores, world-class dining, Torrey Pines Golf Course, and the Birch Aquarium. It's "The Jewel" of San Diego—effortlessly elegant, globally recognized, and fiercely protected by locals who never want to leave.
Extremely. Inventory is low, demand is global, and properties—especially oceanfront or ocean-view—move fast at premium pricing. Buyers range from local families seeking top schools (La Jolla schools, part of San Diego Unified) to international investors seeking a piece of California's most prestigious coastline.
Incredibly diverse: oceanfront estates in Bird Rock and La Jolla Shores, mid-century gems in the Village, Spanish Revival homes in Muirlands, modern architectural masterpieces overlooking the coast, and luxury condos near the Cove. There's a style and price point for nearly every luxury buyer.
Yes, especially in the schools-focused pockets (Muirlands, Bird Rock). Top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, beach access, and a tight-knit community. It's also popular with retirees and empty nesters who want walkability, culture, and ocean views.
Coastal, sophisticated, and effortlessly elegant. Morning beach walks, brunch in the Village, sunset at the Cove, world-class dining, boutique shopping, and access to Torrey Pines trails. It's California coastal living at its finest—polished, but never pretentious.