$2,999,000For sale
8838 La Jolla Scenic Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037 · MLS# PTP2607607
Listing courtesy of USAFC Realty- 4Beds
- 3Baths
- 2,168Sq Ft
- 1961Year Built
About This Home
Welcome to 8838 La Jolla Scenic Drive North, a beautifully reimagined single-level residence offering 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in one of La Jolla’s most desirable locations. Thoughtfully renovated throughout, this turnkey home blends modern design, functionality, and indoor-outdoor living. The open-concept floor plan features a designer kitchen with new Viking Appliances, a large center island, custom cabinetry, walk-in pantry, and seamless flow into the living and dining areas. The spacious primary suite offers a spa-inspired bath and generous storage. Highlights include new dual-pane windows and sliding doors, a custom wine cellar, new HVAC, EV charger, new washer and dryer, new water heater, smart-home features, designer finishes, and extensive upgrades throughout. Outdoor spaces are designed for entertaining with a covered patio, pergola, outdoor kitchen, professionally landscaped grounds, and multiple gathering areas. Ideally located near beaches, shopping, dining, parks, UC San Diego, UTC, and top-rated La Jolla schools. Move-in ready and rarely available single-level living in the heart of La Jolla. Photos show the home previously staged. The property is currently unfurnished.
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Property at a Glance: 8838 La Jolla Scenic Drive
This single family residence property at 8838 La Jolla Scenic Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 is for sale at $2,999,000. The home has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2,168 square feet of living space. It was built in 1961 and sits on a lot of 0.19 acres. That comes to about $1,383 per square foot. Reach out to set up a showing or ask for more details about this home.
Snapshot
- Status
- For sale
- Price
- $2,999,000
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1961
- Square Feet
- 2,168
- Lot Size
- 0.19 acres
- Days on Market
- 0
- MLS #
- PTP2607607
- Price per Sq Ft
- $1,383
- County
- San Diego
Nearby Schools
- Elementary SchoolLa Jolla
- Middle SchoolMuirlands
- High SchoolLa Jolla
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Living in La Jolla, CA
8838 La Jolla Scenic Drive is in La Jolla, CA, in San Diego County. It is served by La Jolla, Muirlands and La Jolla. 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 8838 La Jolla Scenic Drive and the La Jolla area around it.
Current market context
How this home compares in La Jolla
- $1,383This home per sq ft
- $831Median per sq ft
- 90Homes for sale like it
- 1Average days on market
At $1,383 per square foot, 8838 La Jolla Scenic Drive is priced about 66% above the $831 median for 4 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 8838 La Jolla Scenic Drive in the last 6 months, at a median price of $1,782,500.
| Address | Sold | Home | Sold price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8870 Caminito Primavera | Jun 1, 2026 | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,840 sqft | $1,267,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 8745 Robin Hood Lane | Aug 31, 2026 | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,455 sqft | $3,850,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 8925 Cliffridge Avenue | Sep 30, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,546 sqft | $2,215,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 8963 Caminito Fresco | Sep 22, 2026 | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,256 sqft | $1,350,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 8726 Villa La Jolla Dr 74 | Aug 6, 2026 | 1 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft | $695,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 8675 Glenwick Lane | Jul 28, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,945 sqft | $3,479,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 8665 Glenwick Ln | Jul 23, 2026 | 4 bd · 5 ba · 4,009 sqft | $20,000 | 0.3 mi |
| 8575 N La Jolla Scenic Drive | Jun 10, 2026 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,203 sqft | $2,500,000 | 0.3 mi |
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Listing timeline
Price and status history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Active | $2,999,000 |
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