1040 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Property image
Property image
FOR SALE
OPEN SUN, 2-5PM
3D VIEW
0.44 ACRES

$5,295,000

Original price: $2,600,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,722 sqft (on 0.44 acres)

1040 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

Est. Mortgage $33,165/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2005
0.44 acre lot
$1,121/sqft
4 Car Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1040 Crest Dr.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Private gatesCoveted gated settingCustom cedar wine cellarCustom cabinetryClassic tuscan-inspired architectureRefined modern finishes
Set behind private gates on an expansive 19,368-square-foot homesite, this extraordinary Tuscan Modern estate embodies timeless elegance, exceptional craftsmanship, and the effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle that defines coastal Encinitas. Built in 2005 and spanning approximately 4,722 square feet, the thoughtfully designed property features a beautifully appointed single-level main residence and a detached guest house, offering the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and privacy.esigned for both grand-scale entertaining and everyday living, the main home showcases spacious open-concept living areas filled with natural light, soaring ceilings, and seamless transitions to multiple outdoor living spaces. The chef's kitchen is appointed with top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, generous prep space, and an inviting layout that naturally becomes the heart of the home, flowing effortlessly into the dining and great room for memorable gatherings. The single-level main residence offers three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and two powder rooms, creating a functional and elegant floor plan with effortless accessibility. A detached 748-square-foot guest house provides an additional bedroom and full bath, offering a private retreat for guests, extended family, creative workspace, or multigenerational living.very detail has been thoughtfully curated to create an atmosphere of warmth and sophistication. A custom cedar wine cellar provides the ideal setting to showcase a prized collection, while owned solar and air conditioning deliver modern efficiency and year-round comfort. The estate's beautifully landscaped grounds are designed as a series of peaceful outdoor destinations, where multiple serene seating areas invite quiet mornings with coffee, afternoon relaxation beneath mature landscaping, or intimate evenings spent entertaining under the stars. Expansive patios and lush gardens create a true sanctuary, blending privacy with the natural beauty of Southern California's coastal climate. Combining classic Tuscan-inspired architecture with refined modern finishes, exceptional amenities, and a coveted gated setting, this remarkable Encinitas estate offers a rare opportunity to experience luxury living just moments from world-class beaches, vibrant shopping and dining, and some of North County's most sought-after schools. Room dimensions not available. Seller and listing agent make no guarantee on room dimensions.
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Brett Combs, (310) 230-5478
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12762665
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Open House

Sunday, September 27
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Home Details for 1040 Crest Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4722 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Yes,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2005
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: NA

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $5,295,000Price Per Sqft: $1,121
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Encinitas

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12762665

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.44 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 12762665

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD Price History On IDX Display: NoMRD Market Time On IDX Display: NoSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesHide Days On Site DisplayHide Price History DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Around this home

What Locals Say about Encinitas

At least 400 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Erica Lerro
    "The neighborhood is a mix of retired people and new families. It’s not as communal as other cities I’ve lived in with many people driving in and out of the community and then staying inside or in their backyard. The gates parks prohibit kids meeting there unless they belong to an association. It’s odd to see a gated park that children cannot play on , meet new kids that live across the street, etc. I’m used to larger cities where there are more public places to gather, meet your neighbors, and create a stronger community."
    1
    Flag
  • Tadie
    "It's the best neighborhood I've lived to raise active, well-adjustef, wholesome kids. Schools all have a ton of activities and kids ride bikes everehere. "
    0
    Flag
  • Steven Biebel
    "Encinitas Christmas parade, art walk, street fair, 4th of July parade and the moonlight beach is very welcoming. "
    0
    Flag
  • Tadie
    "It’s the best place ever to raise a family. Kids can walk to elementary, middle and high school school. "
    4
    Flag
  • Captaing
    "Leucadia Oaks Park is a meeting place for Neighbors. There is a skate park there the beaches only a short walk away."
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Great area and great schools. Some great parks and close to the beach. Great for being outside but the hills and lack of sidewalks in areas makes it less walkable than other areas. Package theft does happen and people don’t clean up after their pets well. The rent is also really high around here. "
    1
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "safe place fun and easy access great temperature and friendly and very clean great restaurant and plenty of parking if needed "
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Cardiff is a great place to live for everyone. Great restaurants and seaside market is amazing. The beaches are great too. "
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "A lot of owners out here. Definetly a hot spot for pets. Not sure about pet parks however. Only see well maintained pets."
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "I lived here for 7 years, very safe , people are super friendly, very family oriented, but since we have trailer in the back of our house we sometimes see dog poop in our front yard. "
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "Cardiff-by-the-Sea is one of the greatest communities in San Diego. People watch out for one another, have a strong sense of pride for the neighborhood, and everyone is friendly. I can’t say anything bad about living here!!"
    1
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "We moved here in November so have been here just about a year. We are absolutely in love with the neighborhood. Everyone is friendly and there is a diverse group of neighborhood residents. The sunshine, the views, the local market and restaurants - were never leaving "
    0
    Flag
  • Captainscruggz
    "I enjoy having friendly neighbors with more space between houses. Very little car noise. Lots of wonderful wildlife noises when we go to sleep at night."
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "It’s a nice place to live, being near I5 is great to get around easily. Lots of schools, shops, restaurants etc. but lots of homeless people too. "
    5
    Flag
  • Astraedesign
    "Area is very safe and always feel comfortable leaving my door open. Haven’t run into a sketchy situation yet"
    0
    Flag
  • Shannon T.
    "Movies at Patagonia. Cardiff Kook decorations. Camping at San elijo state beach. Bubbles and moonlight. "
    3
    Flag
  • Debbie F.
    "I walk my Dogs all the time and it’s very easy to walk them because people are so happy about being able to take them out and do their business "
    2
    Flag
  • Lynette O.
    "We have lived here for 27 years is extremely private and safe that is a very strong HOA. Many young families animals such as horses beautiful community"
    0
    Flag
  • Jeff M.
    "Encinitas street fair, Encinitas holiday parade, surf contests, classic car shows, farmers markets, music and art shows "
    3
    Flag
  • Christina F.
    "Great neighbors - neighbors can make or break your neighborhood!! We are pretty lucky to be surrounded by good people!! Fingers crossed that it stays that way!"
    0
    Flag
  • Glori M.
    "I drive 40 minutes to work in San Diego and 50-60 minutes home. It is worth living in north county coastal area of San Diego county. "
    1
    Flag
  • Brian D.
    "My commute in the morning (6:15am) to Mira Mesa is easy, only 20 min. Coming home with non-pandemic traffic it can changes to a 35 to 50 min drive. "
    2
    Flag
  • Glori M.
    "The community center activities. The downtown street fairs. The people just walking their pets around the neighborhood. "
    1
    Flag
  • Glori M.
    "I have been in the village park neighborhood of Encinitas for 25 years. It is friendly and lots of people like to walk their dogs or go jogging in the neighborhood. Good schools. Close to beach. "
    0
    Flag
  • Gingerjhill
    "Taste of Leucadia, Leucadia Art Walk and Summer Fun in the 101 are a few of the great events put on throughout the year."
    0
    Flag
  • Frank D.
    "Neighbors take great pride in maintaining their homes. Great little spots in walking distance for guests to visit...Quail Gardens; Golf Coarse; Nursery/Petting Zoo; Nature Trails; Parks; and more. Great place to live and raise kids."
    0
    Flag
  • Cheryl.northrup
    "We have projector screen movie nights and the kids all get together and play. All the neighbors chip in to take care of kids and animals!"
    1
    Flag
  • Dsisti
    "N/a I work from home. But as far as travel, we are 10 minutes from the 5 (state highway) that runs through our town and it is centrally located in North San Diego County Coastal region."
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "I am currently a stay at home mom. I do commute to stores, parks, and beaches. All within a 1 mile radius. My husband works locally too. We venture out into SD about 2 times a week at most. "
    1
    Flag
  • Captaing
    "Dogs are an integral part of our of comm unity. This is a safe neighborhood to walk your dogs. A great place to live."
    1
    Flag
  • Cgcmcstravick
    "I drive to my office quite a distance. Mass transit is not the best unless you work downtown San Diego. "
    0
    Flag
  • Cgcmcstravick
    "I work in San Diego so my commute is longer then most. Going to work is pretty quick. Coming home is much longer. Beginning of the week is much better then later in the week. "
    0
    Flag
  • Brittney E.
    "There are great trails and sidewalks available to walk your dogs! Plenty of baggies and trash cans along the way as well."
    0
    Flag
  • Jessicaramirez1230
    "Very dog friendly. Lots of dog parks and beaches. They provide dog bags and off leash areas. Restaurants with out door areas tend to be dog friendly. "
    3
    Flag
  • Aleana L.
    "I love being close to the ocean & the sense of community in Encinitas is very special. The commute to San Diego is busy in the summertime, but very worth it "
    0
    Flag
  • janH
    "Minimal..very few traffic issues. I work less than 10 miles north of home,and know how lucky I am..."
    0
    Flag
  • Jenzenagain
    "the 100 year old meeting house hosts great events. Craft fairs, movie nights in the summer,Weddings, Oktober fest etc. "
    0
    Flag
  • Danieltyack
    "There are many open grass areas throughout the neighborhoods. There are almost always dogs and owners out walking and playing fetch. I even see a regular meet up happen every week in my neighborhood. "
    1
    Flag
  • Jenn H.
    "People are very respectful- this is an old neighborhood with lots of the original owners, and the new families fit right in."
    1
    Flag
  • Cgcmcstravick
    "Great place to walk your dog. So many dog families in the neighborhood. Great dog park on Santa Fe built by the city. Families get together in the common areas to hang out in the evenings. Lots of open space. Very family friendly neighborhood. Schools in walking distance. "
    1
    Flag

Market trends in Encinitas

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.07M
$8.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.03K
$4MoM
Available listings
163
2MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$4.91M
Since last month
Decreased$272K (-5.2%)
Since last year
Increased$2M (+72.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$3M (+118.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +124% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$4.91M
August 2026$5.18M
July 2026$5.31M
June 2026$2.81M
May 2026$2.75M
April 2026$2.77M
March 2026$2.77M
February 2026$2.74M
January 2026$2.6M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
939 Bluejack Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
03/18/26
4
3.5
2,986
1106 Wotan Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,650,000
06/05/26
5
3
2,588
1062 Monterey Vista Way, Encinitas, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,450,000
05/05/26
4
3
2,648
1025 Monterey Vista Way, Encinitas, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,436,500
07/01/26
4
2.5
2,277
1080 Aloha Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
10/10/25
4
3.5
1,826
349 Horizon Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$2,455,000
03/23/26
5
3
3,009
1510 Orangeview Dr #1-2, Encinitas, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
03/16/26
5
3
2,458
1127-29 Bonita Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$2,490,000
02/17/26
3
3
2,811
608 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
04/08/26
5
3
2,749

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1249 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.03
$2,916,500
4
2.5
1,768
Off Market
1116 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.09
$7,250,000
5
5
4,387
Recently Sold
929 Doris Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.11
$2,310,100
3
3
2,269
Off Market
916 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.11
$2,061,800
3
2
1,354
Off Market
1106 Wotan Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.11
$2,650,000
5
3
2,588
Recently Sold
939 Bluejack Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.16
$2,600,000
4
3.5
2,986
Recently Sold
1112 Oceanic Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.16
$2,471,900
4
3
2,613
Off Market
1280 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.18
$3,400,000
5
5.5
4,796
For Sale
1149 Oceanic Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.18
$3,676,300
4
4
2,855
Off Market
1025 Monterey Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.18
$2,436,500
4
2.5
2,277
Recently Sold
1059 Monterey Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.19
$1,981,500
3
2
1,784
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 12, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,000
Oct 3, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,750
Price decreased by 6%
Sep 14, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$4,000
Price decreased by 5%
Sep 9, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$4,200
Aug 28, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$4,200

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Brett Combs, Compass
Agent Phone: (310) 230-5478
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information

Similar Homes You May Like

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

New Listings near 1040 Crest Dr

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Frequently asked questions about 1040 Crest Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1040 Crest Dr?
    Based on a $5,295,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1040 Crest Dr in Encinitas, CA is approximately $34,256 (about $29,018 principal & interest, $5,163 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1040 Crest Dr compare to homes in Encinitas?
    1040 Crest Dr in Encinitas, CA is listed at $5,295,000, about 156% above the $2.07M median sale price in Encinitas.
  • What do residents say about Encinitas?
    Residents describe Encinitas, CA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Encinitas, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 1040 Crest Dr?
    The closest schools to 1040 Crest Dr in Encinitas, CA are La Costa Canyon High School (rated 9/10), Oak Crest Middle School (rated 7/10), Ocean Knoll Elementary School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 1040 Crest Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1040 Crest Dr in Encinitas, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1040 Crest Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1040 Crest Dr in Encinitas, CA has laundry facilities.
1040 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,722 sqft single-family home built in 2005. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12762665.