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$2,399,000

5437 Caminito Bayo

La Jolla, CA, 92037
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3Beds
2.5Baths
2,469Sqft
$972$/sqft

Listing Notes

Perched high on a coastal hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Mission Bay, SeaWorld, the Coronado Bridge, and downtown San Diego, 5437 Caminito Bayo is a uniquely positioned home in Emerald Cove. This rare corner home shares only one wall, delivering three-sided natural light and the privacy of a detached single family home. Built in 2011, 5437 Caminito Bayo is one of the newer constructed homes in the community. Soaring 18-foot vaulted ceilings, ornamental iron staircase, ivory porcelain tile throughout the main level, and Lauzon hard maple engineered wood upstairs. The kitchen opens to the family room with a peninsula breakfast bar, green granite countertops, travertine subway tile backsplash with designer details over the cooktop, and European-style cabinetry in a medium-tone stain with glaze detail. Professional grade appliances. Ivory travertine fireplace with custom wood mantel. Ceiling-mounted premium speakers provide surround capabilities in the family room. Primary suite features vaulted ceilings, marble countertops, full marble floor and wall tile, built-in closet organizer, and a glass railing balcony with sweeping views of the Pacific, Mission Bay, SeaWorld, the Coronado Bridge, and downtown San Diego. Full La Jolla Alta Club membership included: two pools, spa, sauna, tennis, gym, and clubhouse. Total HOA $380 per month. 24-hour gated community. Bird Rock Elementary 0.7 mi, Muirlands Middle 1.5 mi, La Jolla High 1.8 mi. All showings by private appointment only.

Market Insights

Below nearby median-23%

$972/sqft vs a nearby median of $1265/sqft.

Nearby median$1265/sqft
Nearby properties7
Property size2,469 sqft
  • -23% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 2,469 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$2.23M$1.97M$2.48M · 25% confidence
vs ask $2.40M+$171k (+7.1%)

Asking price is about 7.1% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.

$889/sqft median across 3 tight comps × 2,469 sqft= $2.19M
  • Modern construction+$33k +1.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$33k+1.5%

Property Read

FreshnessVerification recommended

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Market Position-23% vs nearby

The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.

Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
5 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
May 7, 2026
Photos
51 photos
Property type
single family
Status
for sale

Photos

Price History

May 8, 2026Initial record
$2,399,000for sale

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