1280 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, California 92024, Encinitas, 92024 - 5 bed, 6 bath

1280 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, California 92024 home-pic-0

1280 Santa Fe Dr

Encinitas, California 92024

ACTIVE
CONDITION: GOOD
5Beds
6Baths
4,796Sq Ft
Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$3,500,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$3,524,995

SUMMARY

Estimated Market Value

$3,524,995
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in Encinitas.

Comparable Sales Map

Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently

Address Sold Price BedsBathsSq Ft$/SqftDistance
1280 Santa Fe Dr
Subject
$3,500,000*
List Price
564,796$735-
A
1259 Berryman Canyon Lot 9
Sold
$4,500,000565,132$8770.5 mi

* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Good
TeardownExcellent

Property is move-in ready.

Built in 2009, this property falls within the 10-20 year age range for a 'good' condition rating. The home is move-in ready and features modern wood-look flooring, recessed lighting, and well-maintained exterior stucco and landscaping. While the architectural style is contemporary and the systems appear well-maintained, it does not meet the 'excellent' criteria as it is over 10 years old and there is no evidence of a full-scale renovation within the last 5 years.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Great Schools

    Middle School: Pacific Trails Middle (10/10).

  • Panoramic Coastal Views

    The estate offers expansive, unobstructed ocean and mountain views, including a dedicated sunset rooftop deck that maximizes its elevated coastal position.

  • Versatile Multi-Structure Layout

    Featuring a main house, a detached suite, and separate creative spaces, the property provides exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living or a sophisticated home office setup.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • MLS Listing Discrepancy

    Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 5, other record bedroom count = 4.

  • Significant Price Appreciation

    With a listing price of $3.5M following a $3M sale in 2022, the rapid valuation increase may require strong market justification for some buyers.

  • Proximity to Thoroughfare

    Being located on Santa Fe Drive may result in some ambient traffic noise, which could slightly detract from the otherwise serene and private atmosphere.

About 1280 Santa Fe Dr

Panoramic Ocean Views. Total Privacy. Something Different. There’s a reason homes like this rarely trade hands. Tucked away in one of Encinitas’ most desirable coastal pockets, this estate quietly delivers what most buyers spend years searching for and almost never find. Ocean views that actually feel big. Spaces that live larger than expected. Separation where you want it. Connection where it matters. Main house. Detached suite. Separate creative spaces. Sunset rooftop moments. Courtyard mornings. Indoor/outdoor flow that feels intentional instead of forced. It’s not just the ocean and mountain views. It’s not just the layout. It’s how the entire property lives. If you’ve been waiting for something that doesn’t feel like everything else on the market, this is it.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2009
Lot Size
-

Interior

Total Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
6 (6 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Encinitas Unified Schools

Ocean Knoll Elementary School

Grades K-6 • 0.5 mi

7/10

Ada W. Harris Elementary School

Grades 3-6 • 0.6 mi

7/10

Cardiff Elementary School

Grades K-3 • 1.3 mi

/10

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds5.04.0
77%
Baths6.03.0
94%
Square foot4,7962,317
97%
Lot Size-6,823.5
19%
Price$3.50M$2.12M
87%
Price per sq ft$730$957
15%
Built year20091985
83%
HOA$0$11
50%
Days on market24156
5%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Feb 11, 2026

$3,500,000

Initial Listing

Sold

Feb 28, 2022

$3,000,000

Public Record

Sold

Jun 22, 2021

$2,200,000

Public Record

Sold

Nov 30, 2007

$660,000

Public Record

Sold

Jul 1, 2003

$525,000

Public Record

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