1280 Santa fe Dr Encinitas, CA 92024
Central Encinitas NeighborhoodEstimated payment $21,482/month
Highlights
- Ocean Front
- Attached Guest House
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Ocean Knoll Elementary School Rated A
- RV Access or Parking
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION — NOW OFFERED AT $3,400,000. BEST VALUE PER SQUARE FOOT IN NORTH COUNTY COASTAL. This is the opportunity serious buyers and investors have been waiting for. Nearly 5,000 square feet, detached ADU, detached office, and panoramic ocean views — all at a price per square foot that doesn't exist anywhere else in this market at this size. For the buyer who sees what this property is, this is a significant value-add opportunity. The bones, the layout, the views, and the scale are all here. The upside for the right buyer is real. Panoramic ocean views. Total privacy. Something different. There's a reason homes like this rarely trade hands. Tucked into one of Encinitas' most desirable coastal pockets, this estate delivers what most buyers spend years searching for — ocean views that actually feel big, spaces that live larger than expected, and a layout that separates when you want separation and connects when you want connection. Main house. Detached suite. Separate creative spaces. Sunset rooftop moments. Courtyard mornings. Indoor/outdoor flow that feels intentional rather than forced. If you've been waiting for something that doesn't feel like everything else on the market — and at a price that reflects today's reality — this is it.
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, August 1, 202610:30 am to 1:30 pm8/1/2026 10:30:00 AM +00:008/1/2026 1:30:00 PM +00:00BIG PRICE REDUCTION • PRICED TO SELL • BIG OCEAN VIEWS • BIG OPPORTUNITY! This spacious home is now priced to sell. At under $715 per square foot, buyers have the rare opportunity to renovate and customize a premier property while building substantial equity in one of North County’s most desirable neighborhoods, where comparable luxury homes average $1,000 to $1,200 per square foot.Add to Calendar
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Sunday, August 2, 20261:00 to 4:00 pm8/2/2026 1:00:00 PM +00:008/2/2026 4:00:00 PM +00:00BIG PRICE REDUCTION • PRICED TO SELL • BIG OCEAN VIEWS • BIG OPPORTUNITY! This spacious home is now priced to sell. At under $715 per square foot, buyers have the rare opportunity to renovate and customize a premier property while building substantial equity in one of North County’s most desirable neighborhoods, where comparable luxury homes average $1,000 to $1,200 per square foot.Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 2009
Lot Details
- Ocean Front
- Gated Home
- Partially Fenced Property
- Wood Fence
- Block Wall Fence
- Stucco Fence
- Fence is in good condition
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Single Garage Door
- Garage Door Opener
- RV Access or Parking
Home Design
- Flat Roof Shape
- Wood Siding
- Concrete Siding
- Asphalt
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4,796 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Fire Sprinkler System
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Gas Oven
- Six Burner Stove
- Built-In Range
- Range Hood
- Recirculated Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Slate Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Slab Porch or Patio
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Fire Pit
Additional Homes
- Attached Guest House
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Community Details
- Association fees include n/k
- Encinitas Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,467 | $3,247,294 | $2,489,593 | $757,701 |
| 2025 | $35,467 | $3,183,623 | $2,440,778 | $742,845 |
| 2024 | $34,164 | $3,121,200 | $2,392,920 | $728,280 |
| 2023 | $31,927 | $2,929,000 | $2,245,000 | $684,000 |
| 2022 | $25,397 | $2,244,000 | $1,683,000 | $561,000 |
| 2021 | $14,271 | $1,267,251 | $715,953 | $551,298 |
| 2020 | $14,095 | $1,254,258 | $708,612 | $545,646 |
| 2019 | $13,818 | $1,229,666 | $694,718 | $534,948 |
| 2018 | $13,487 | $1,205,556 | $681,097 | $524,459 |
| 2017 | $13,288 | $1,181,919 | $667,743 | $514,176 |
| 2016 | $12,924 | $1,158,745 | $654,650 | $504,095 |
| 2015 | $12,849 | $1,141,341 | $644,817 | $496,524 |
| 2014 | $12,482 | $1,118,984 | $632,186 | $486,798 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 06/04/26 | Price Changed | $3,400,000 | -2.9% | $709 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/24/2026 04/24/26 | Price Changed | $3,499,900 | 0.0% | $730 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/11/2026 02/11/26 | For Sale | $3,500,000 | +16.7% | $730 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/28/2022 02/28/22 | Sold | $3,000,000 | 0.0% | $609 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/28/2021 12/28/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/24/2021 12/24/21 | Price Changed | $2,999,500 | 0.0% | $609 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/10/2021 12/10/21 | For Sale | $2,999,900 | -- | $609 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $3,000,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | $2,200,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $660,000 | Landsafe Title San Bernardin | |
| Trustee Deed | $765,000 | Landsafe Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title San | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title San | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $525,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $130,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,750,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $330,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $2,105,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $945,000 | Construction | |
| Previous Owner | $528,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $197,750 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $842,250 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $190,800 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $446,250 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 260003345
APN: 259-261-24
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