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5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla, CA 92037 Property Information

5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla, CA 92037 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla
Zip code 92037
County San Diego
Neighborhood Bird Rock

Sales & Tax Overview for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla

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Sale date 03/23/1990
Sale price $1,995,000
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Property tax $45,921

Lot & Building Information for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla

Building sqft 3,870
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.184
Units 1
Year built 1980
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
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Zoning district Single Family (RS-1-7)

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About 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla, CA 92037?

5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla, CA 92037 was built in 1980 and has a total of 3,870 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla, CA 92037 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,670,427, the tax amount paid for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla, CA 92037 is $45,920.

When was 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla, CA 92037 last sold and what was the last sale price?

5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla, CA 92037 was last sold in 03/23/1990 for $1,995,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/23/1990 $1,995,000
07/28/1988 $830,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
03/23/1990 Deed
07/28/1988 Deed
           
           
           
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Property Taxes for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $45,921
Market value $3,670,427

Assessment History for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $3,670,427 1.2511 $45,921 +3.92%
2024-2025 $3,598,459 1.228 $44,189 +2.24%
2023-2024 $3,527,902 1.2251 $43,220 +2.73%
2022-2023 $3,458,728 1.2164 $42,072 +0.69%
2021-2022 $3,390,911 1.23219 $41,782 +0.20%

Permits for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla

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LA Jolla residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$2,130,500
-8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,134
2.8% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$865,000
-1.1% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bird Rock Elementary School 9 Public K-5 362 0.50
Pacific Beach Elementary School 7 Public K-5 329 1.27
Beth Montessori School NR Private PK-K 33 1.36
Beth Montessori School NR Private PK-K 33 1.36
All Hallows Academy NR Private K-8 210 1.36

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muirlands Middle School 8 Public 6-8 696 1.31
Bishop's School, The NR Private 6-12 800 1.36
All Hallows Academy NR Private K-8 210 1.36
Stella Maris Academy NR Private K-8 147 1.36
The Children's School NR Private PK-8 225 1.36

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
La Jolla High School 9 Public 9-12 1,227 1.35
Bishop's School, The NR Private 6-12 800 1.36
La Jolla Country Day School NR Private PK-12 1,124 1.36
Liberty International Academy NR Private 1-12 7 2.37
Mission Bay High School 8 Public 9-12 1,169 2.92

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Neighbors for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla

Here are the neighbors for 5638 Dolphin Place, La Jolla.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
320 Forward St, LA Jolla 1,879 07/14/1997
5608 Abalone Pl, LA Jolla 1,670 06/30/2023 $2,650,000
5626 Abalone Pl, LA Jolla 1,987
5614 Dolphin Pl, LA Jolla 2,375 07/25/2014 $2,350,000
5626 Chelsea Ave, LA Jolla 1,247 08/01/1991 $410,000
316 Forward St, LA Jolla 1,999
5632 Dolphin Pl, LA Jolla 4,512 10/27/2004
5606 Dolphin Pl, LA Jolla 2,171 12/01/2009 $1,150,000
5646 Dolphin Pl, LA Jolla 2,117 11/10/2011 $2,500,000
5658 Dolphin Pl, LA Jolla 2,657
5642 Dolphin Pl, LA Jolla 2,320 01/22/2019 $4,250,000
5650 Dolphin Pl, LA Jolla 1,167 11/21/2023 $3,750,000
5646 Chelsea Ave, LA Jolla 2,284 12/01/2021 $3,190,000
5620 Dolphin Pl, LA Jolla 2,470 08/09/2016 $2,150,000
5616 Abalone Pl, LA Jolla 1,414 04/22/2021 $2,300,000
5626 Dolphin Pl, LA Jolla 3,290 12/01/2016 $1,600,000
310 Forward St, LA Jolla 4,524 04/17/2019 $6,500,000
5634 Abalone Pl, LA Jolla 6,200 04/25/2022 $5,450,000
322 Forward St, LA Jolla 1,408 02/27/2025 $3,120,000
5644 Abalone Pl, LA Jolla 2,261 07/14/1993

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