- ERA
- California
- La Jolla
- 1205 Muirlands Dr
1205 Muirlands Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
Local realty services provided by:ERA North Orange County Real Estate
1205 Muirlands Dr,La Jolla, CA 92037
$27,895,000
- 8 Beds
- 13 Baths
- 14,768 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: craig lotzof
Office: compass
MLS#:260002530
Source:San Diego MLS via CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$27,895,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,888.88
About this home
Life So Rare, It Can Only Be Lived Here. Welcome to The Muir Garden Estate, a truly legendary La Jolla property where history, architecture, and lifestyle exist in perfect harmony. Set behind private gates on 2.65 acres of manicured, ocean-view grounds, this extraordinary estate is a botanical sanctuary originally curated by famed horticulturist Kate Sessions, whose vision shaped some of Southern California’s most iconic landscapes. Wake each morning to birdsong drifting through century-old trees as ocean breezes move gently across sunlit verandas. This is more than a home—it is a lifestyle defined by serenity, celebration, creativity, and connection with friend and family, overlooking the Pacific in one of La Jolla’s most prestigious and sought after settings. Architecturally, the estate is a modernized interpretation of the original Muir family residence, designed by master architect Edgar Ulrich in the timeless Santa Barbara Revival style—thoughtfully updated to meet modern living while preserving its historic elegance and soul of the 1920’s Exceptional and Notable features include a Mills Act designation, private tennis court, resort-style pools and cabana, Stunning main residence with two guest homes, authentic theater, game room, golf simulator, spa and gym, library, and parking for six cars. A rare and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a living piece of La Jolla history—where lifestyle isn’t imagined, it’s lived.
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Home facts
- Year built:1929
- Listing ID #:260002530
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:February 03, 2026 at 03:35 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:8
- Total bathrooms:13
- Full bathrooms:9
- Half bathrooms:4
- Living area:14,768 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s)
- Heating:Fireplace, Forced Air Unit, Zoned Areas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Tile/Clay
- Year built:1929
- Building area:14,768 sq. ft.
Utilities
- Water:Meter on Property, Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$27,895,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,888.88
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