$6,870,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

16853 Camino Lago de Cristal Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
8,144 Sq Ft
0.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$844 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

121 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Home Theater
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Solana Santa Fe Elementary School Rated A
  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2025

Seller will entertain offers between $7,000,000 and $7,500,000 ((OPEN HOUSE - must register with AJ at 858-914-0804 per Fairbanks Security. Anyone not on the list prior to will not be let in. Do not show up unannounced)) Welcome to 16853 Camino Lago de Cristal—an architectural masterpiece nestled in the prestigious, guard-gated enclave of Fairbanks Ranch in Rancho Santa Fe. Tucked behind lush palms and framed by the serenity of nature, this recently reimagined estate is the epitome of California luxury living with impressive features such as your own private elevator and grand staircase. Step inside to experience the elegance of white oak flooring that seamlessly flows through grand, light-filled spaces. Each room tells a story of timeless design and modern sophistication—rich wood-paneled walls in the office, soaring ceilings in the great room, and curated finishes in every corner. Custom cabinetry adds warmth and texture, harmonizing beautifully with soft neutral tones and natural stone. The heart of the home is a chef’s dream: a Thermador-equipped kitchen with custom white oak cabinetry, a statement island, and quartzite countertops—all crafted for both daily living and elevated entertaining. Flowing effortlessly into the living and dining areas, the layout invites connection and calm, surrounded by arched windows that frame the lush outdoors. Retreat to the sanctuary of the primary suite, where a deep green accent wall and cozy textures evoke a boutique-hotel vibe. The spa-inspired bathroom features dramatic bookmatched quartz vanities, custom showpiece linen cabinets, and gorgeous wet room with dual showers and a freestanding soaking tub drenched in sunlight. This home was made for both quiet moments and grand gatherings. Off the living room head over to enjoy the theater, game room, and wet bar equipped with sub-zero appliances, creating a seamless blend of luxury and convenience for everyday enjoyment and special occasions alike. Outdoors, a private oasis awaits—an entertainer’s dream with a resort-style pool, cascading rock waterfall, covered patio with fireplace, and built-in barbecue under swaying palms. Whether it's a sunset dinner alfresco or a morning coffee in the garden courtyard, every moment feels like a vacation. Beyond the home lies the exceptional Fairbanks Ranch community—an idyllic lifestyle offering private lakes, scenic walking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, a world-class equestrian center, and 24/7 armed security. Just minutes from Rancho Santa Fe Village, top-rated schools, golf, and the coast, this is where luxury meets livability. 16853 Camino Lago de Cristal isn't just a home—it’s a narrative of elegance, comfort, and inspired living. Come write your next chapter here.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

AJ Powers

Irons & Estates Brokerage Email: aj@ironsandestates.com License #01856860 Listed on: 03/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Barry

Barry Estates License #01147550

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $49,353

Year Built

  • Built in 2006 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Drip System Landscaping
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES

HOA Fees

  • $900 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 8,144 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors
  • Utility Sink
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Retreat
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Bidet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Private Water Closet
  • Bathtub
  • Multiple Shower Heads
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Alarm System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Accessible Home Design

  • Halls are 48 inches wide or more

Pool

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a clubhouse
  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 9622
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2691624000
  • $1,653 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Fairbanks Ranch Association, Phone Number (858) 682-3100
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Horse Trails

Security

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$49,353

Year Built

Built in 2006 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$900 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • Subdivision Name Other: Fairbanks Ranch
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2691624000
  • Year Built: 2006
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 8144.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Elevator, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters, Two Story Ceilings, Wainscoting, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 48 Inch Or More Wide Halls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, French Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Retreat
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 920.92
  • Room Type: Entry, Foyer, Game Room, Great Room, Home Theatre, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Spa Features: In Ground, Private
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Dual Shower Heads (or Multiple), Exhaust Fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Privacy Toilet Door, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Separate Tub And Shower, Stone Counters, Upgraded, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower, Shower, Bathtub, Bidet, Closet In Bathroom
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-Closing Cabinet Doors, Self-Closing Drawers, Stone Counters, Utility Sink, Walk-In Pantry, Built-In Trash/Recycling

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Balcony
  • View: Hills, Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pebble, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Built-In Range, Built-In, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Cooking, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Inside, Laundry Chute, Washer Hookup, Washer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Clubhouse, Guard, Horse Trails, Lake or Pond, Management, Playground, Security
  • Association Fee: 2700.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Fairbanks Ranch
  • Phone: 858-682-3100
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Horse Trails, Lake

Schools

  • School District: San Dieguito Union

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Close to Clubhouse, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23086.80
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5300

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5300 Acres
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 009622
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 1653.34

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2025
Closed on
Aug 13, 2025
Sold by
Mbs Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Sugar Sanford and Sugar Charna
Seller's Agent
AJ Powers
Irons & Estates
Buyer's Agent
Jason Barry
Barry Estates
List Price
$7,999,900
Sold Price
$6,870,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,129,900
-14.12%
Views
289

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
219.87%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2024
Closed on
Sep 6, 2024
Sold by
Martin Survivors Trust and Martin Diane M
Bought by
Mbs Investment Group Llc
Seller's Agent
Lucy Kelts
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
AJ Powers
Powers Premiere
List Price
$5,295,000
Sold Price
$4,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-9.35%
Views
102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
44.72%
Original Mortgage
$4,381,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2006
Sold by
Martin Diane M and James Martin D
Bought by
Martin Diane M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2004
Sold by
Clark Steven M
Bought by
Martin Diane M and James Martin D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2003
Sold by
Chamberlain El Cajon Investment Llc
Bought by
Clark Steven M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2002
Sold by
Keitel Paul E and Keitel Priscilla Mullins
Bought by
Chamberlain El Cajon Investment Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$825,000
Interest Rate
6.52%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $6,870,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $4,775,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $1,455,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $4,381,000 Construction
Previous Owner $650,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $825,000 No Value Available
Closed $426,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $6,870,000 -8.4% $844 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $7,500,000 -3.2% $921 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Price Changed $7,750,000 -3.1% $952 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 For Sale $7,999,900 +66.7% $982 / Sq Ft
09/09/2024 09/09/24 Sold $4,800,000 -9.3% $589 / Sq Ft
08/24/2024 08/24/24 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2024 08/24/24 For Sale $5,295,000 0.0% $650 / Sq Ft
08/11/2024 08/11/24 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2024 06/18/24 For Sale $5,295,000 -- $650 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $49,353 $4,775,000 $2,700,000 $2,075,000
2024 $49,353 $4,500,000 $1,374,000 $3,126,000
2023 $46,829 $4,300,000 $1,313,000 $2,987,000
2022 $43,575 $4,000,000 $1,222,000 $2,778,000
2021 $39,208 $3,600,000 $1,100,000 $2,500,000
2020 $39,266 $3,600,000 $1,100,000 $2,500,000
2019 $39,276 $3,600,000 $1,100,000 $2,500,000
2018 $39,296 $3,600,000 $1,100,000 $2,500,000
2017 $39,398 $3,600,000 $1,100,000 $2,500,000
2016 $37,882 $3,600,000 $1,100,000 $2,500,000
2015 $37,880 $3,600,000 $1,100,000 $2,500,000
2014 $37,836 $3,600,000 $1,100,000 $2,500,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2502800

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 269-162-40