
Solana Beach, California 92075
This architectural masterpiece, the Chapman Residence, is a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $4,275,000—positioned well below the $4,518,415 Fair Market Value by 5%. This valuation gap offers $243,415 in Instant Equity. Featuring a Condition Rating of 4, the home requires updates to modernize its 1960s interiors. With Panoramic Ocean Views, a unique tri-level design, and proximity to Top-Rated Schools like Solana Vista Elementary, this is an ideal acquisition for Architectural Preservationists or Owner-Occupants seeking a legacy coastal property.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 353 Glenmont Subject | $4,275,000* List Price | 3 | 3 | 3,927 | $1,151 | - |
A 441 Holmwood Lane Active | $4,100,000 List Price | 4 | 4 | 3,647 | $1,124 | 0.4 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
While this is a significant architectural residence, the property is over 60 years old with interior finishes, particularly the kitchen's red cabinetry and tile flooring, appearing to be 25-30+ years old. The home is well-maintained but dated, requiring updates to systems and surfaces to meet modern standards.
Elementary School: Solana Vista Elementary School (10/10). Middle School: Pacific Trails Middle (10/10). High School: Torrey Pines High School (9/10).
Designed by renowned architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, the 'Chapman Residence' is a rare masterpiece of organic modernism featuring iconic sculptural fireplaces and fluid, nature-inspired forms.
Situated in highly desirable Solana Beach, the home offers an immersive sensory experience with an ocean-view living room and serene, Japanese-inspired gardens.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 2.
The complex 1960s wood-and-glass construction and intricate custom details may require specialized and potentially costly ongoing maintenance compared to contemporary builds.
The tri-level, artistic floor plan—while architecturally significant—may lack the traditional functional flow or accessibility desired by buyers seeking a standard family layout.
The Chapman Residence by architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg offers far more than its ocean-view living room, the home hosts a fully immersive sensory experience. Solana Beach artists Wayne & Barbara Chapman tapped Kellogg to reimagine their modest 1960s home and its surroundings characteristic of the architect’s collaborations with his clients by providing the vision while the clients took an active role in bringing it to life—managing construction and often working hands-on at the site. What began as a modest structure evolved into a dynamic, multi-level residence of light and volume, expanding into a series of bright, open living spaces, including a ceramic studio. Kellogg’s unmistakable design language—most notably his sculptural fireplaces and fluid, nature-inspired forms—unfolds throughout the home, revealing itself in moments both subtle and dramatic, from the street-facing approach to the intimate interior details. Arrival is an experience in itself. Visitors are guided through serene, Japanese-inspired gardens—lush, textural, and intentionally tranquil—before passing through hand-carved doors into a 3,900-square-foot tri-level composition of wood and glass.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 0.3 mi
Grades K-3 • 1.1 mi
Grades 7-8 • 0.3 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Square foot | 3,927 | 2,046 |
| Lot Size | - | 11,397.684 |
| Price | $4.28M | $2.86M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.1K | $1.4K |
| Built year | 1960 | 1978 |
| HOA | $0 | $303 |
| Days on market | 13 | 43 |
Aug 27, 2026
$4,275,000
Initial Listing