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Listed by: Rande Turner, Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$3,590,000
● House - Off Market

1243 Crest Drive

Encinitas, CA 92024
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
3,658 Ft²
$17,382
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Natural meets exceptional on Crest Drive at this private Hacienda-style estate on a 29,600 sqft lot. Tucked in a pastoral canyon, this 4BD, 3.5BA single-level is awash in natural beauty w/ pastel bluffs & native landscape, recalling an earlier time.   Kick back on the rambling property with arched doorways, Saltillo floors, wraparound porches and endless outdoor spaces. The kitchen & family room open onto the bluff-side patio & kiva; The primary bedroom features an adobe fireplace and French doors. A detached guest casita has a full kitchen and fireplace. Fun feature: A donkey barn.  Uniquely set against the bluffs, this private Hacienda-style estate reveals wild enchantment and refined warmth, setting the scene for a strikingly distinctive experience. Tucked off a private driveway in a pastoral canyon, the house invites guests to bask in natural beauty.   Seamlessly blended into native canyon habitat, the rambling property is Southwestern-inspired with arched doorways, Saltillo floors, wraparound porches and endless communal outdoor spaces. There's a spectacular backyard with a waterfall spa, firepit and Eastern canyon views toward Rancho Santa Fe, dotted with hot air balloons.    Connection is a design priority. Three of the four bedrooms connect to the family room, which opens onto the sprawling bluff-side patio through 14-ft bifold doors. Similar to Sedona's Red Rocks, the bluffs dramatically change color in the light. At sunrise, grab your coffee and wake up to illuminated vistas. Come evening, the corner kiva is the centerpiece for cocktails and conviviality.   Laidback luxury thrives here. The primary bedroom features an adobe fireplace and French doors opening onto the backyard, where owls provide the nightly soundtrack. Spilling onto an outdoor dining area, the livingroom and dining room is warmed over with a large fireplace. Entertaining is seamless: The kitchen boasts 3 ovens, 2 dishwashers and a 6-burner Dacor stainless stove-top.   The 750 sqft Casita features a full kitchen, bath, fireplace and wraparound porch with canyon views. A carport is equipped for RV parking while the garage features a Honduras mahogany door.   Fun feature: A donkey barn, replete with a vintage mission bell, can easily be transformed into an art studio, She Shed or mini-office.   Proximity is one of the big boasts on Crest. Aside from being one of the most picturesque streets in North County, where walkers savor ocean views, the neighborhood is close to the 5 Freeway and plugged into the energetic Encinitas lifestyle. Beaches, hiking and downtown Encinitas are close by.  Meanwhile, the conveniences of El Camino Real are a quick jaunt.
Unit Size
3,658 Ft²
Days on Market
166 days
Land Size
0.68 acres
Price per sqft
$968
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1987

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Last updated: 2 years ago (CRMLS #240021773SD)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Feb 26, 2025 Sold
Sold
Feb 8, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Feb 8, 2025 Price Decreased $3,540,000
↓ $455K (11.4%)
Price Decreased
Oct 8, 2024 Relisted $3,995,000
Relisted
Oct 6, 2024 No longer available -
No longer available
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Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1987
  • Effective Year Built: 1987
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 34
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 29,621
  • Total Building Area: 3,578
  • Gross Building Area: 3,578
  • Building Area: 3,578
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,578
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: PALOMARES HEIGHTS
  • Land Acres: 0000000680
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 11
  • Legal Description 1: BLK F DOC00-378278 IN LOT 2 BLK E&IN TR 002114

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Encinitas Union Elementary School District
  • School Tax School District: ENCINITAS CITY
  • Census Tract: 017406

Zoning

  • Zoning: RR1

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 002114
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 002114
  • Parcel: 262-012-51-00
  • Block: F,E
  • Lot: 2
  • Municipality: CITY OF ENCINITAS
  • Latitude: 33.0354
  • Longitude: -117.262

    Address

  • Full Address: 1243 Crest Dr
  • Address - House Number: 1243
  • Address - Street Name: Crest
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Encinitas
  • Carrier Code: C036
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 5205
  • Zip Code: 92024

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $2,506,818
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 19-087

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1658
  • Valuation Date: Jan 27, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 79
  • Final Value: 3,187,330
  • High Value: 3,715,836
  • Low Value: 2,658,823

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $2,365,149
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,839,561
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $525,588

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jan 14, 2020
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Feb 18, 2020
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2020-0081401
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 12, 1995
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: May 24, 1995
  • Previous Sale Amount: $395,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1243 Crest Drive built and last sold?
The property at 1243 Crest Drive was built in 1987 and last sold on Jan 14, 2020 for $2,250,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1243 Crest Drive is $3,586,486.
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