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8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 - Property report

Also known as: 8420 Whale Watch Way

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Property type

Single Family Residence (11)

Year built

1980

Acreage

0.465

Sale price

$2,025,000

General Information

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Address
Primary address
8420 Whale Watch Way
La Jolla, CA 92037
Zip code
92037
Neighborhood
La Jolla Shores
County
San Diego

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
7,767
Year built
1980
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8.5
Pool
Y
Garage stalls
3
Sales
Sale date
05/01/1998
Sale price
$2,025,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$49,485
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Zoning & use
Zoning
LA Jolla Shores Planned District: SF (LJSPD-SF)
Lot
Acreage
0.465

Area overview

Walk score
5 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
35 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
42 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/01/1998 $2,025,000 XXXXX,X X & XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX,XXXXXXX X
12/31/1992 $1,350,000 XXXXXX,XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/09/1990 $1,050,000 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
05/01/1998 Deed XXXXXX,XXXXXXX X XXXXX,X X & XXXXXXXXX X
12/31/1992 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX,XXXXXXX X
05/05/1992 Deed XXXXX,XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX,XXXXX X & XXXXXX X
07/09/1990 Trustees Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXX
09/29/1989 Deed XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
03/23/1989 Trustees Deed XX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$49,485
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,955,325
Land value
$2,280,187
Building value
$1,675,138

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $3,877,771 1.2511 $48,515 +3.92%
2024-2025 $3,801,738 1.228 $46,685 +2.24%
2023-2024 $3,727,195 1.2251 $45,662 +2.73%
2022-2023 $3,654,114 1.2164 $44,449 +0.69%
2021-2022 $3,582,466 1.23219 $44,143 +0.19%
2020-2021 $3,582,466 1.2298 $44,057 +2.87%
2019-2020 $3,476,210 1.23199 $42,827 +6.98%
2018-2019 $3,408,050 1.17461 $40,031 +2.43%
2017-2018 $3,341,226 1.1697 $39,081 +1.60%
2016-2017 $3,275,712 1.1743 $38,467 +1.12%
Permits

Permit information for 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$2,406,500

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,193

5% Y-o-Y

San Diego county median sale price

$885,000

-1.1% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Torrey Pines Elementary School 9 Public K-5 449 0.33
Integral Elementary School NR Private K-6 0 0.84
Mission Bay Montessori Academy NR Private PK-6 322 1.62
Mission Bay Montessori Academy NR Private PK-6 322 1.62
Doyle Elementary School 7 Public K-5 624 1.67
The Evans School NR Private PK, K-6 119 1.79
The Evans School NR Private PK, K-6 119 1.79
La Jolla Elementary School 9 Public K-5 489 1.87
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Preuss School Ucsd 7 Charter 6-12 839 1.61
Muirlands Middle School 8 Public 6-8 696 2.16
The Children's School NR Private PK-8 225 2.18
All Hallows Academy NR Private K-8 210 2.18
Stella Maris Academy NR Private K-8 147 2.18
La Jolla Country Day School NR Private PK-12 1,124 2.18
Bishop's School, The NR Private 6-12 800 2.18
Standley Middle School 7 Public 6-8 814 2.54
Learning Choice Academy NR Charter K-12 170 3.82
Pacific Beach Middle School 8 Public 6-8 579 4.03
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Southern California Yeshiva High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.75
Preuss School Ucsd 7 Charter 6-12 839 1.61
La Jolla Country Day School NR Private PK-12 1,124 2.18
Bishop's School, The NR Private 6-12 800 2.18
La Jolla High School 9 Public 9-12 1,227 2.26
University City High School 9 Public 9-12 1,543 2.50
Torah High Schools Of San Diego NR Private 9-12 43 2.60
Global Math Art Science & Technology Academy NR Private 6-12 0 3.20
Learning Choice Academy NR Charter K-12 170 3.82
John Muir School 5 Public K-12 213 4.07

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Neighbors for 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA

8421 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8431 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8441 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8475 Westway Dr, LA Jolla 8416 Westway Dr, LA Jolla 8440 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8460 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8480 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8455 Westway Dr, LA Jolla 8461 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8456 Westway Dr, LA Jolla 8410 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8390 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8451 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8391 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8471 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8470 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8436 Westway Dr, LA Jolla 8411 Whale Watch Way, LA Jolla 8435 Westway Dr, LA Jolla

Nearby ZIP codes for 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA

92007, San Diego County, CA 92014, San Diego County, CA 92075, San Diego County, CA 92091, San Diego County, CA 92103, San Diego County, CA 92107, San Diego County, CA 92108, San Diego County, CA 92109, San Diego County, CA 92110, San Diego County, CA 92111, San Diego County, CA 92116, San Diego County, CA 92121, San Diego County, CA 92122, San Diego County, CA 92123, San Diego County, CA 92129, San Diego County, CA 92140, San Diego County, CA 92147, San Diego County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037?

The development at 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 was built in 1980.

What is the total square footage of 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037?

8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 has a total of 7,767 square feet.

When was 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 last sold and what was the sale price?

8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 was last sold on 05/01/1998 for $2,025,000.

What is the assessed value of 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037?

8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 is currently assessed at $3,955,325.

What are the property taxes for 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037?

The property taxes for 8420 Whale Watch Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 total $49,485.

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