7444 Draper Ave

7444 Draper Ave

Dbottom 20%

La Jolla, CA 92037

$1,400,000
STR-eligible · San Diego Tier 3 · TOT 12.75%

One license per person in San Diego: whether you can hold it depends on you, not only the home.

This parcel holds a short-term rental license: Tier 3 (whole home), through Jan 2027. It doesn’t transfer: a buyer applies for their own.

197 licensed short-term rentals within ½ mile (157 whole home), from the cities' license and permit lists of Nov 3, 2026.

Pass at asking: -$8,295/mo full cashflow at 20% down, 7.49% rate.

Works at $324,496 (77% under asking); even all cash loses money at asking.

Rent $3,251/mo from 16 leases of studio–2 bed houses within 1 mi ($2,846–$5,335).

Beds

1

Baths

1

Sqft

440

Year Built

1948

Days on Market

—

Property Type

Single Family

HOA/mo

N/A

MLS ID

260026198SD

This property is in La Jolla (92037). View neighborhood stats →

About This Property

The cutest La Jolla Beach cottage! Amazing location! Close to restaurants, shops, schools, the beach and all that the village of La Jolla has to offer. On a level 2,430 sq ft lot with alley access, this offering provides opportunity to enhance. Adjacent property 7446 Draper Ave (APN#350-601-15-00) also for sale. Adjacent property 7446 Draper Ave (APN#350-601-15-00) also for sale.

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Est. Monthly Payment

$9,632

Principal & Interest$7,824
Property Tax$1,400
Insurance$408
%($280,000)
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Loan Term

Location

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Zoned Schools

  • Elementary

    La Jolla Elementary · grades K-5 · San Diego Unified

  • Middle

    Muirlands Middle · grades 6-8 · San Diego Unified

  • High

    La Jolla High · grades 9-12 · San Diego Unified

The district's assigned schools for this parcel, from its attendance boundaries and rules. Boundaries change: confirm with the district before you buy.

Investment Score

0D
Est. Monthly Rent
$3,251

16 leases of studio–2 bed houses within 1 mi · $2,846–$5,335

Blended 50/50 with the zip's market median ($3,009)

Monthly Cashflow

Rent − PITIA

-$6,381
Full Cashflow

Incl. vacancy, PM, maint, capex

-$8,295

What would make this work?

$8,295/mo short at 20% down; +$10,773/mo rent closes it.

Break-even price

77% under asking

$324,496
Break-even rent

$10,773/mo above the estimate

$14,024/mo
Cashflow at 35% down
−$6,828/mo
Down payment to break even

Negative even all-cash

Not reachable
Rate to break even

Negative even at a 0% loan

Not reachable

Mortgage (P+I)
$7,824
Cap Rate
-0.26%
Cash-on-Cash
-35.55%
DSCR

Need ≥ 1.25 for DSCR loan

0.34

NOI (Annual)
-$3,706
Price-to-Rent

Lower = better for investors

35.9

* Modelled at 20% down, 7.49% rate, 30yr · vacancy 8% · PM 10% · capex 5% · maintenance 1%/yr.

Estimates only. Not financial advice. Verify all figures independently with a licensed professional before making any investment decision.

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DCashflow−$8,295/mo