Oh, the Places You'll Go! Iconic mansion hits the market

By
Kristy Johnson
August 18, 2022
On the market for the first time in nearly 75 years, the home consists of four lots, coming to a total of just over four acres, in La Jolla, California.

The sprawling estate where Dr. Seuss wrote his iconic children’s books could be yours.

On the market for the first time in nearly 75 years, the home consists of four lots, coming to a total of just over four acres, in La Jolla, California, and is available for a staggering $US18.9million ($27million).

Listed by Barry Estates, agent Jason Barry is taking bids until 5pm August 17 (PDT) for the four-bedroom, four-bathroom property.

If you’ve got the cash to splash, you can purchase the entire four lots for $27million, or settle on one of the four parcels of land.

The sprawling estate in California once owned by Dr. Seuss has hit the market and could be yours for $27million
The California estate where Dr. Seuss (pictured) wrote his iconic children’s books could be yours. Photo: Getty
The sprawling estate in California once owned by Dr. Seuss has hit the market and could be yours for $27million
Comprising of four parcels of land, bids are currently being accepted from $US3.9million ($5.6million), all the way up to $US18.9million ($27million) for the entire estate. Photo: Barry Estates

Prices for the individual lots range from $US3.9million ($5.6million) to $US11.9million ($17million).

While no interior shots are currently available, one standout feature is the office which contains a bookshelf with a door leading to a secret hideaway.

The estate is situated in a prime location with 270 degree ocean and mountain views.

A stunning outdoor pool and terrace area, surrounded by lush greenery, looks out to the Pacific Ocean, making it the perfect spot to rest and unwind.

The sprawling estate in California once owned by Dr. Seuss has hit the market and could be yours for $27million
Situated in La Jolla, the property features a stunning outdoor pool with views of the Pacific Ocean. Photo: Barry Estates
The sprawling estate in California once owned by Dr. Seuss has hit the market and could be yours for $27million
Bids for either one, two, three, or all four parcels of land, are being accepted until 5pm August 17 (PDT). Photo: Barry Estates
The sprawling estate in California once owned by Dr. Seuss has hit the market and could be yours for $27million
The estate is situated in a prime location with 270 degree ocean and mountain views, and is surrounded by lush greenery. Photo: Barry Estates

Dr. Seuss – real name Theodor Seuss Geisel – built the home with his first wife Helen Palmer.

After Helen died in 1967, Theodor married his second wife Audrey Stone in 1968.

Theodor and Audrey lived on the property until his death in 1991. Audrey also died in the home in 2018.

Audrey gifted the sprawling estate to the University of California San Diego in 2019.

Money from the sale is expected to go towards a university fund specialising in campus projects.

Dr. Seuss has written and illustrated over 60 children’s books, with titles including Oh, the Places You’ll Go! and The Cat in the Hat.

The sprawling estate in California once owned by Dr. Seuss has hit the market and could be yours for $27million
Dr. Seuss – real name Theodor Seuss Geisel – lived on the property until his death in 1991. Photo: Barry Estates
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