$4,898,000For sale
5503 Chelsea Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037 · MLS# 260021755SD
Listing courtesy of Billionaires Row- 3Beds
- 3Baths
- 1,914Sq Ft
- 1951Year Built
About This Home
This striking mid-century modern residence sits on a premier corner lot in lower Bird Rock with sweeping Pacific Ocean views. Thoughtfully reimagined in collaboration with a talented local designer and contractor, the home represents a truly custom renovation—intentionally designed from corner to corner. Two bedrooms and the bonus office are located on the main level, while the third bedroom occupies its own separate level with a private entrance and full bathroom. This versatile space offers an ideal retreat for overnight guests, family, extended stays, or anyone looking for additional privacy and independence.
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Property at a Glance: 5503 Chelsea Avenue
This single family residence property at 5503 Chelsea Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 is for sale at $4,898,000. The home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1,914 square feet of living space. It was built in 1951. That comes to about $2,559 per square foot. Reach out to set up a showing or ask for more details about this home.
Snapshot
- Status
- For sale
- Price
- $4,898,000
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 3
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1951
- Square Feet
- 1,914
- Days on Market
- 25
- MLS #
- 260021755SD
- Price per Sq Ft
- $2,559
- County
- San Diego
- Subdivision
- La Jolla
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5503 Chelsea Avenue is in the La Jolla neighborhood of La Jolla, CA. Ask Brad & Karen Mattonen about other homes for sale in La Jolla and what nearby homes have sold for.
Location
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Local facts
Facts and context beyond the MLS description
What the numbers say about 5503 Chelsea Avenue and the La Jolla area around it.
Current market context
How this home compares in La Jolla
- $2,559This home per sq ft
- $787Median per sq ft
- 94Homes for sale like it
- 2Average days on market
At $2,559 per square foot, 5503 Chelsea Avenue is priced about 225% above the $787 median for 3 bedroom homes for sale in La Jolla now.
Nearby sold homes
Recent sold homes near this property
Homes that sold within 1.25 miles of 5503 Chelsea Avenue in the last 6 months, at a median price of $2,470,000.
| Address | Sold | Home | Sold price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5460 La Jolla Blvd G202 | Apr 22, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,837 sqft | $2,340,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 5527 Calumet Ave | Aug 12, 2026 | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,972 sqft | $5,285,485 | 0.1 mi |
| 5437 La Jolla Blvd | Sep 1, 2026 | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,680 sqft | $1,630,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 5567 Calumet Ave | Jul 22, 2026 | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,393 sqft | $4,056,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 510 Forward St | Jul 10, 2026 | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,705 sqft | $3,649,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 5410 La Jolla Blvd A111 | Jul 20, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,406 sqft | $1,564,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 5383 Chelsea 201 | Aug 11, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,868 sqft | $1,915,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 5615 Beaumont Avenue | Jul 31, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,349 sqft | $2,600,000 | 0.2 mi |
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Listing timeline
Price and status history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Active | $4,898,000 |
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