Rooftop deck with outdoor seating and lawn overlooking the ocean at sunset.
Modern white home with a dark roof and landscaped yard at sunset.
Rooftop deck with lounge seating and a fire pit overlooking the neighborhood at sunset.
Modern home with a furnished rooftop deck, fire table, pool, and sunset sky.
Home’s landscaped backyard with a hot tub, outdoor dining area, solar panels, and ocean views at sunset.
Ocean-view home with solar-panel roof, landscaped lawn, patio, and hot tub at sunset.
Rooftop patio overlooking La Jolla rooftops and the ocean at sunset.
Covered front entry with a black door, skylight, and potted succulents.
Open-plan kitchen and living area with a large island, coffered ceiling, and wide garden-facing windows.
Open living room and kitchen with coffered ceiling, beige seating, and sliding doors to a furnished patio.
Open-plan living room with a stone fireplace, coffered ceiling, and white kitchen.
Bright kitchen with a large marble island, skylights, white cabinetry, and stainless steel refrigerator.
Bright modern kitchen with a marble island, skylights, and distant ocean views.
Kitchen with white cabinetry, marble counters, stainless appliances, and a large skylight.
Walk-in pantry with extensive wine racks, organized shelving, and countertop appliances.
Open-plan kitchen and dining area with a large island, white cabinetry, and wood floors.
Bright kitchen dining area with white cabinetry, a round table, woven chairs, and sliding doors to a patio.
Open dining and living area with a round table, fireplace, and ocean views through broad windows.
Living room with a wide-open glass wall, fireplace, and ocean view beyond the patio.
Furnished living room opens through folding glass doors to a turf patio with outdoor dining and a hot tub.
Open living room with a large sectional sofa, adjoining a bright white kitchen and dining area.
Bathroom with a glass-enclosed marble shower and a white vanity with stone countertop.
Furnished study with a large desk, leather chairs, and ocean views through sliding glass doors.
Furnished home office with a coffered ceiling, sliding glass doors, and a view of the patio.
Laundry room with front-loading washer and dryer, white cabinetry, and a stone counter with utility sink.
Staged bedroom with a sculpted tray ceiling, dark wood dresser, and windows overlooking landscaped grounds.
Furnished bedroom with a tray ceiling, dark upholstered bed, and sliding glass doors overlooking greenery.
Marble bathroom with a glass shower, soaking tub, double vanity, and skylight.
Primary bathroom with marble soaking tub, glass shower, and walk-in closet.
Staged bedroom with a high-backed bed, blue bench, and distinctive geometric ceiling detail.
Staged bedroom with a white bed, sculpted ceiling, and desk beneath two windows.
Bathroom with a white vanity, patterned teal backsplash, and glass-enclosed shower.
Furnished home theater with a large wall-mounted screen, leather sofa, and cream lounge chairs.
Home gym with a cable machine, cardio equipment, dumbbells, and a blue exercise ball.
Garage with a dark SUV, built-in cabinets, frosted garage door, and wall-mounted EV charger.
Rooftop patio with outdoor dining set, planters, and a view toward the ocean and La Jolla.
Rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, artificial turf, and ocean views over La Jolla.
Furnished rooftop terrace and lawn overlooking the coast at sunset.
Rooftop terrace with lawn and outdoor dining, opening to a furnished living room at sunset.
Furnished backyard patio with a lawn, outdoor dining table, fireplace, and sunset coastal view.
Modern home with open glass walls, a lawn dining area, and sunset lighting.
Modern home's lawn and glass railing overlook the ocean at sunset.
Modern home and landscaped patio with a hot tub overlooking the ocean at sunset.
Modern coastal home with solar panels, ocean views, expansive deck, and illuminated spa at dusk.
San Diego skyline and bay at dusk, with city lights beneath a blue and orange sky.
La Jolla coastline and city lights at dusk, with a long pier extending into the ocean.
Rooftop deck with outdoor seating and solar panels overlooking the ocean and city at dusk.
Coastal neighborhood and Pacific Ocean view, with palm trees and beach along the La Jolla shoreline.
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Listed by Compass, Lauren Gable, Listing Contact: 619-778-4050 
Modern white home with a dark roof and landscaped yard at sunset.
Lauren Gable

5431 Candlelight Drive

$5,295,000 5431 Candlelight Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
This is an exceptional opportunity. Perched atop the highly sought-after La Jolla Palisades, this architectural gem delivers an unmatched coastal lifestyle where dramatic, whitewater ocean and bay views meet the lights of downtown San Diego. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the main floor plan transitions seamlessly as the entire living room and kitchen open directly onto one of the neighborhood's premier rooftop terraces. Whether you are hosting friends around the outdoor fireplace, unwinding in the new spa or taking in the Sea World fireworks, this outdoor living space is sensational. Inside, the home balances refined luxury with exceptional functionality, centered around a dream kitchen featuring rich, honed marble countertops, a stylish herringbone tile backsplash, custom cabinetry, ambient lighting and a pleasing color palette. Beyond this home's exquisite finishes, it offers a remarkably thoughtful floor plan with abundant hidden storage and sweeping panoramic views of the city, bay and the ocean framed from every major room. Properties boasting this level of craftspacial design and unmatched elevation, rarely hit the market.
  • For Sale
    Status
  • 4
    Bedrooms
  • 4
    Bathrooms
  • 1965
    Year Built
  • 3,619 Sq.Ft.
    Living Area

Features & Amenities

Area & Lot

  • Status: For Sale
  • Living Space: 3,619 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area: 3,619 Sq.Ft.
  • MLS® ID: 260022279
  • Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Neighborhood: La Jolla
  • Architecture Styles: Contemporary
  • View Description: Bay, City, Evening Lights, Ocean, Panoramic Ocean, Bridge, Coastline, White Water, City Lights

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Laundry Room: Electric
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room, Patio/Outdoors
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Gas Stove, Grill, Ice Maker, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range

Exterior & Building

  • Stories: 2
  • Garage Space: 2.0
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • Pool: N/K
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Parking: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Front Entry, EV Charging Station(s)
  • Heat Type: Zoned Areas, Forced Air Unit
  • Air Conditioning: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected

Financial

  • Sales Price: $5,295,000
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