In real estate location is everything. And if you live in San Diego, chances are you know a little behind the lore of La Jolla. You’ve probably seen the ‘Sandcastle Mansion’ on Spindrift Dr that’s currently listed for $108,000,000, or Alicia Keys Razor house overlooking Black’s Beach.

But do you know the lore on La Jolla Farms? Because I didn’t. Until today.

In the 1950s, William and Ruth Black purchased the bluff of land up top what is now known as Black’s Beach.

They were the first to plant their roots on 246 acres of undeveloped land, and had a 12,000 sq ft home custom built by renowned architect William Lumpkins.

The Blacks developed a portion of their land into a thoroughbred horse breeding and training facility which they called La Jolla Farms.

Now, La Jolla Farms Rd is arguably one of most coveted street names and locations in La Jolla, with 55 homes that range in address numbers from 9300 to 9894. As for pricing, these homes often go into the $10+ millions.

It’s an ultra-prestigious, highly sought after location that’s not that easy to get into because most people don’t leave. The majority of homeowners live in La Jolla Farms until they pass away and transfer the estate to the next generation.

Despite the way the market’s changed and land has been subdivided over the years, there’s one thing for sure that makes me happy.

The first house on the block, William and Ruth’s, still stands at 9630 La Jolla Farms Rd today, and it remains almost untouched from its’ original 1951 condition.

The Lore of La Jolla

Madison Haley