6243 Dowling Dr

1,734 Sq. Ft.
$1,326 / Sq. Ft.
1,734
Sq. Ft.
$1,326
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This is a must see Charismatic home. Originally designed by Legendary architect William Kesling, in 1945, on the second of ten lots. From the fronts professionally designed curved walkway, you are greeted by a glass seashell deck that illuminates from within. The front door of fused glass mahogany, echoes tides of the Pacific Ocean. The garden views lead though this cozy home out to the backyard oasis with a private gate revealing La Jolla's extraordinary 2.5 mile walking & bike path, (Originally...This is a must see Charismatic home. Originally designed by Legendary architect William Kesling, in 1945, on the second of ten lots. From the fronts professionally designed curved walkway, you are greeted by a glass seashell deck that illuminates from within. The front door of fused glass mahogany, echoes tides of the Pacific Ocean. The garden views lead though this cozy home out to the backyard oasis with a private gate revealing La Jolla's extraordinary 2.5 mile walking & bike path, (Originally 1900’s trolley line).

Property Details for 6243 Dowling Drive

Community
LA JOLLA
Parking Garage
Converted
Garage Spaces
0.0
Area Zip
LA JOLLA (92037)
Standard Status
Closed
LISTING UPDATED: 07/01/2025 12:28 AM

Property Details for 6243 Dowling Drive

StatusSold
MLS #230009425
Days on Market60
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1945
Lot Size-
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, Janiece L Asa-Dorian Haney, DRE #00883830

Sold By Compass, Meyer Swanepoel, DRE #02140072

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Building Information for 6243 Dowling Drive

Stories1Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$13,703 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,210

Property Taxes

$2,493

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 6243 Dowling Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -117.274731, 32.824319
  • Latitude: 32.824319
  • Longitude: -117.274731
  • Directions: Cross Street: La Jolla Mesa.
  • MLS Area Major: Coastal South
  • Water Source: Public
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
Parking
  • Parking Features: Converted
  • Parking Total: 3.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 3.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1734.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 1734
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size:
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Prop Restrictions Known: Other/Remarks
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ADUYes No: No
  • Year Built: 1945
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Heat Source: Other/Remarks
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood, Concrete, Glass
  • Fencing: Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Patio, Porch - Front
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Other/Remarks
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Cooling: N/K
  • Heating: N/K
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 2.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 12X10
  • Bed2Area: 12X11
  • Bed3Area: 11X10
  • Dining Room Area: 12X9
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 6243 Dowling Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 18, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #250008778

Jan 17, 2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #250008778SD

$2,468,000
Jan 17, 2025

Expired

CLAW #250008778SD

Jul 28, 2023

Sold

CRMLS #230009425SD

$2,300,000
Jul 28, 2023

Sold

SDMLS #230009425

$2,300,000
Jul 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515483249

$2,300,000

+7.6% / yr

Jul 27, 2023

Sold

CLAW #230009425SD

$2,300,000
Jul 17, 2023

Pending

SDMLS #230009425

Jul 16, 2023

Pending

CRMLS #230009425SD

Jul 16, 2023

Pending

CLAW #230009425SD

Jun 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #230009425SD

Jun 5, 2023

Withdrawn

CRMLS #230009425SD

Jun 5, 2023

Withdrawn

CLAW #230009425SD

$2,468,000
May 19, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #230009425SD

$2,468,000
May 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #230009425

$2,468,000
May 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250008778

$2,468,000
May 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250008778SD

$2,468,000
Apr 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250008778SD

$2,468,000
Apr 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #230009425SD

$2,468,000
Nov 6, 2013

Sold

SDMLS #130054085

$1,130,000
Nov 6, 2013

Sold

CLAW #130054085SD

$1,130,000
Nov 6, 2013

Sold

CRMLS #130054085

$1,130,000
Oct 21, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #371017382

$1,130,000

+2.0% / yr

Oct 17, 2013

Pending

CRMLS #130054085

Oct 17, 2013

Pending

CLAW #130054085SD

Oct 17, 2013

Pending

SDMLS #130054085

Oct 8, 2013

Listed (Active)

CLAW #130054085SD

$1,150,000
Oct 8, 2013

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #130054085

$1,150,000
Oct 8, 2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #130054085

$1,150,000
May 12, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #134169997

$940,000
May 12, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #134170002

$940,000

+12.5% / yr

May 12, 2004

Sold

CRMLS #46016403

$940,000
Mar 30, 2004

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #46016403

$899,000
Aug 31, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #77086525

$685,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/18/2025

Expired

SDMLS #250008778

01/17/2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #250008778SD

$2,468,000
01/17/2025

Expired

CLAW #250008778SD

07/28/2023

Sold

CRMLS #230009425SD

$2,300,000
07/28/2023

Sold

SDMLS #230009425

$2,300,000
07/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1515483249

$2,300,000

+7.6% / yr

07/27/2023

Sold

CLAW #230009425SD

$2,300,000
07/17/2023

Pending

SDMLS #230009425

07/16/2023

Pending

CRMLS #230009425SD

07/16/2023

Pending

CLAW #230009425SD

06/22/2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #230009425SD

06/05/2023

Withdrawn

CRMLS #230009425SD

06/05/2023

Withdrawn

CLAW #230009425SD

$2,468,000
05/19/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #230009425SD

$2,468,000
05/01/2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #230009425

$2,468,000
05/01/2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250008778

$2,468,000
05/01/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250008778SD

$2,468,000
04/30/2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250008778SD

$2,468,000
04/30/2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #230009425SD

$2,468,000
11/06/2013

Sold

SDMLS #130054085

$1,130,000
11/06/2013

Sold

CLAW #130054085SD

$1,130,000
11/06/2013

Sold

CRMLS #130054085

$1,130,000
10/21/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #371017382

$1,130,000

+2.0% / yr

10/17/2013

Pending

CRMLS #130054085

10/17/2013

Pending

CLAW #130054085SD

10/17/2013

Pending

SDMLS #130054085

10/08/2013

Listed (Active)

CLAW #130054085SD

$1,150,000
10/08/2013

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #130054085

$1,150,000
10/08/2013

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #130054085

$1,150,000
05/12/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #134169997

$940,000
05/12/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #134170002

$940,000

+12.5% / yr

05/12/2004

Sold

CRMLS #46016403

$940,000
03/30/2004

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #46016403

$899,000
08/31/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #77086525

$685,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 6243 Dowling Drive

Taxable ValueLand$2,040,000Additions$306,000Total$2,346,000
Tax Record2025$29,912 ($2,493 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,648 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,648 SqFtLot Size5,016 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningR-2:MINOR MULCountySAN DIEGOAPN351-602-11-00

Schools near 6243 Dowling Drive

This home is within San Diego Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
La Jolla Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Muirlands Middle School
Public6 to 8

La Jolla High School
Public9 to 12

Barnard Elementary School
PublicK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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