$1,900,000
SOLD APR 1, 2025

846 Val Sereno Dr Encinitas, CA 92024

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,702 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$703 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Panoramic View
  • Deck
  • Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2025

SERIOUS SELLERS, LARGE PRICE REDUCTION!! Serene Olivenhain Retreat with Stunning Natural Views Welcome to your private sanctuary in the heart of Olivenhain, Encinitas. Sat along a tree-lined street in the quiet Olivenhain enclave of Lake Val Sereno, this beautifully designed 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home spans 2,702 sq. ft. On a peaceful .23-acre lot and backed to protected conservancy land, you'll enjoy a serene wooded setting filled with birdsong and wildlife. Designed with a reverse floor plan, the home’s main living areas are upstairs, offering breathtaking treetop views from your entry, kitchen, living and formal dining areas. The bright and airy entryway, enhanced by a skylight, leads to red oak flooring throughout. Your spacious living area is home to a brick, wood-burning fireplace and your inviting formal dining room draws you in with a large picture window, highlighting your canopy views. The kitchen highlights alder cabinetry, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances, creating a perfect blend of warmth and sophistication. Additionally, the main level feature a spacious primary suite with an abundance of closet space, an oversized secondary bedroom, a separate half bath and laundry, providing comfort and convenience all on one floor. Downstairs you'll find your second primary suite with ample storage, as well as an additional bedroom. Access your Trex deck from any level, ideal for relaxing or entertaining all while enjoying the surrounding tranquility. The lush outdoor space features mature orange and nectarine trees, an abundance of succulents, a propane fire pit and raised garden boxes. With a two-car garage, RV parking and an unbeatable location off of El Camino Del Norte, this home offers both privacy and convenience. With quick access to shopping, restaurants and beaches, this location is more than desirable. Welcome to 846 Val Sereno Drive, where you'll experience the beauty of nature with today's modern comforts—schedule your tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carly Anderson

Keller Williams SanDiego Metro Brokerage Email: carlyaanderson@gmail.com License #01820856 Listed on: 02/27/2025

Keller Williams SanDiego Metro

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristi Burningham

Compass License #02069018

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Meadow

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,702 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Built-In Trash or Recycling Cabinet
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Multi-Level Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Open Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 171
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2642004300

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Park
  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Lake Val Sereno
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2642004300
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2702.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 703.18
  • Room Type: Entry, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Multi-Level Bedroom, Two Primaries
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Remodeled Kitchen, Built-In Trash/Recycling

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • View: Meadow, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Patio Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage - Two Door, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Horse Trails, Street Lights, Biking, Hiking, Park

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Sloped Down, Landscaped, Level
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.80
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2300

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2300 Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 171.11

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Keith Teare And Lorraine Endow Trust and Teare Keith A
Bought by
Burns Joshua and Burns Shaina
Seller's Agent
Carly Anderson
Keller Williams SanDiego Metro
Buyer's Agent
Kristi Burningham
Compass
List Price
$2,149,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,000
-11.59%
Views
135
Current Estimated Value
$1,891,862

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,138
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.56%
Original Mortgage
$1,520,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,509,745
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$382,117

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2012
Sold by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H
Bought by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2012
Sold by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H
Bought by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2010
Sold by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H
Bought by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$495,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2010
Sold by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H
Bought by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2010
Sold by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H
Bought by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2002
Sold by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H
Bought by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
5.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2002
Sold by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H
Bought by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
5.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2001
Sold by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H
Bought by
Teare Keith A and Endow Lorraine H

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 1994
Sold by
Levy Walter Max and Levy Hildegard
Bought by
Teare Keith and Endow Lorraine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$258,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Source: Public Records

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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 $1,900,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- New Century Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $322,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,520,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $495,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $504,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $268,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $258,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $1,900,000 0.0% $703 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Price Changed $1,900,000 -11.6% $703 / Sq Ft
02/27/2025 02/27/25 For Sale $2,149,000 -- $795 / 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 $6,466 $548,118 $132,845 $415,273
2024 $6,466 $537,372 $130,241 $407,131
2023 $6,285 $526,837 $127,688 $399,149
2022 $6,103 $516,508 $125,185 $391,323
2021 $5,979 $506,381 $122,731 $383,650
2020 $6,097 $501,190 $121,473 $379,717
2019 $5,985 $491,364 $119,092 $372,272
2018 $5,906 $481,730 $116,757 $364,973
2017 $5,872 $472,285 $114,468 $357,817
2016 $5,731 $463,025 $112,224 $350,801
2015 $5,604 $456,071 $110,539 $345,532
2014 $5,500 $447,138 $108,374 $338,764
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2501882

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 264-200-43