

About Ellen
In 2023, Ellen represented investors, buyers and sellers in almost $10 million in closings. In January 2024, she was recognized as one of the top 10% producers of all REALTORS® in San Diego County and awarded the Real Estate Achievement and Leadership (R.E.A.L.) Award from the North San Diego County Association of REALTORS®.
Ellen has been a real estate investor since the 1990s, including multi-unit apartment buildings, single family residences, townhomes and condos. These properties include long-term rentals, vacation rentals as well as mid-term rentals.
Ellen started her career as a CPA, and more recently worked in client services, sales and marketing of accounting services to clients in both real estate and construction. During this time, Ellen received her MBA degree from LMU in Los Angeles. Her family life took her to various locations in the U.S. while she worked as a successful business professional. Being no stranger to real estate, she bought, sold and worked with homebuilders in her many moves.
Ellen lives in the community of Sea Point in Del Mar with her dog Hazy and is delighted to have many of her clients living nearby in and around her community. When not focused on real estate, Ellen loves to ride her bike along the coast, play pickleball, practice yoga, hike Torrey Pines and travel. She has two daughters, one who is currently attending SDSU. Go Aztecs!
Ellen's personal and professional experience dealing with builders, sellers, buyers, renters, realtors and brokers has enabled her to deeply understand the real estate business and the emotions involved. She is excited to serve you and your family through the home buying and selling process!
Transaction History
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
- 5 Year
Neighborhoods Ellen Has the Most Experience In
Ellen's Listings and Deals
Ellen's Active Listings
Awards and Designations
- Top REALTOR®
Other Experience
Ellen's Reviews
7/15/23Lisa Bayindirli
Ellen is a very professional, intelligent and savvy agent. She is very involved in the process from beginning to end instead of handing off details to an assistant like some others do. She knew exactly what needed to be done to the home before listing in order to maximize profits, and she did a great job with increasing our exposure once listed. My husband and I have done over 25 real estate transactions in the past 3o years, and I can sincerely tell you that Ellen really goes above and beyond. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Ellen again as a seller or a buyer!
5/27/23Paul Cronkhite
Ellen was amazing to work with on a recent home sale for us. She was always available, helpful, knowledgeable and extremely thorough and detail oriented throughout the process. She was able to advise us where necessary, yet also work within our needs and requests. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing Real Estate representation.
Thank you Ellen!
5/27/23Linda Cronkhite
I met Ellen at an open house, she was very personable, knowledgeable and helpful with all the questions I had about a property our family was preparing to sell. I gave her my information and within a day or so she sent me lots of information with market updates and area sales. A week or so later my husband and I got together and gave her a call because he had several questions. He was also impressed with her knowledge of real estate. The family got together and all agreed Ellen was the realtor we wanted.
Ellen was very professional and organized, she set up everything in a timely manner. The property walk through the painting, cleaning, staging, photographer, the open house schedule and much more. The house was sold and closed in 3 weeks! If your looking for a realtor, Ellen Patterson is an excellent one. We will definitely use her again when selling/buying.
Linda Cronkhite
