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538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 Property Information

538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla
Zip code 92037
County San Diego
Neighborhood Beach - Barber

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla

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Sale date 04/26/2016
Sale price $1,091,000
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Current property tax $16,071

Lot & Building Information for 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla

Building sqft 1,993
Building class Condominium (17)
Acreage 0.143
Units 1
Year built 2000
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Multiple Family (RM-1-1)

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About 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037?

538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 was built in 2000 and has a total of 1,993 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,291,514, the tax amount paid for 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 is $16,158.

When was 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 last sold and what was the last sale price?

538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 was last sold in 04/26/2016 for $1,091,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/26/2016 $1,091,000

Title Documents for 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
04/26/2016 Deed
           
           
           
           
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Property Taxes for 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $16,158
Current property tax $16,071
Market value $1,291,514

Assessment History for 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 Palomar Avenue, 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 $1,291,514 1.2511 $16,158 +3.92%
2024-2025 $1,266,192 1.228 $15,549 +2.24%
2023-2024 $1,241,366 1.2251 $15,208 +2.73%
2022-2023 $1,217,027 1.2164 $14,804 +0.69%
2021-2022 $1,193,164 1.23219 $14,702 +0.19%

Permits for 538 Palomar Avenue, 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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Risk

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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)
La Jolla Elementary School 9 Public K-5 489 0.82
San Diego French-American School NR Private PK-8 387 1.07
San Diego French-American School NR Private PK-8 387 1.07
Beth Montessori School NR Private PK-K 33 1.07
Beth Montessori School NR Private PK-K 33 1.07

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Muirlands Middle School 8 Public 6-8 696 0.49
San Diego French-American School NR Private PK-8 387 1.07
Stella Maris Academy NR Private K-8 147 1.07
The Children's School NR Private PK-8 225 1.07
Bishop's School, The NR Private 6-12 800 1.07

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 0.41
Bishop's School, The NR Private 6-12 800 1.07
La Jolla Country Day School NR Private PK-12 1,124 1.07
Liberty International Academy NR Private 1-12 7 2.87
Southern California Yeshiva High School NR Private 9-12 0 3.34

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Neighbors for 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla

Here are the neighbors for 538 Palomar Avenue, La Jolla.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1512 El Paso Real, LA Jolla 3,396 01/27/2022 $4,108,000
1251 Rhoda Dr, LA Jolla 2,062
7323 Encelia Dr, LA Jolla 4,477 08/18/2020 $3,600,000
7403 Draper Ave, LA Jolla 3,199 04/22/2002 $1,200,000
7319 Encelia Dr, LA Jolla 8,363 06/24/2011 $3,300,000
5411 Linda Rosa Ave, LA Jolla 2,486 05/23/2025 $2,900,000
7407 Draper Ave, LA Jolla 2,895 09/15/2010 $1,315,000
7401 Draper Ave, LA Jolla 1,953 07/03/2001
1510 Virginia Way, LA Jolla 3,904 04/25/2001 $2,650,000
6340 Camino de la Costa, LA Jolla 5,896 06/27/2007
1420 Nautilus St, LA Jolla 08/23/1999 $45,000
7405 Draper Ave, LA Jolla 3,099 05/27/2014 $1,670,000
6545 Muirlands Dr, LA Jolla 4,673 08/31/2011 $2,089,500
7301 Girard Ave, LA Jolla 13,903 04/13/2017 $4,545,000
5410 LA Jolla Mesa Dr, LA Jolla 3,790 08/23/2021 $3,655,000
7409 Draper Ave, LA Jolla 1,953 07/03/2001 $398,000
1620 Torrey Pines Rd, LA Jolla 12/30/2010 $3,412,500
1590 Coast Walk, LA Jolla 8,867 01/02/2015 $4,700,000

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