1280 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Guest/Maid
Dining Area
FOR SALE

$3,400,000

Original price: $3,499,900
  • 5 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths
  • 4,796 sqft

1280 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

Est. Mortgage $20,815/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 98% nearby.

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2009
Price/Sqft
$709
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

BIG PRICE REDUCTION!!! MOTIVATED SELLER!! Panoramic Ocean Views | Luxurious Encinitas Estate with ADU & Office | Welcome to your dream home in coastal Encinitas! This expansive estate offers the perfect blend of elegance, functionality, and California lifestyle. Boasting 5 spacious bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a detached 1-bedroom ADU suite, and a separate detached office, this property is ideal for multi-generational living, remote work, or generating additional income. Key Features: - Stunning ocean views from the rooftop entertaining deck and multiple outdoor spaces - Chef’s kitchen with premium stainless steel appliances and oversized layout - Multiple decks, patios (covered and uncovered) for seamless indoor-outdoor living - Detached covered patio area – perfect for a jacuzzi, firepit, or outdoor lounge - Grand primary suite with private ocean-view patio, separate 8x10 sitting/closet area, and dedicated entrance - Upstairs courtyard patio and a massive flex space for a gym, studio, or additional bedroom with ensuite bath - Upstairs laundry room for added convenience - Ample parking for residents and guests From sunrise coffee on the rooftop deck to sunset gatherings by the firepit, this home delivers the ultimate in Southern California coastal living. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise in one of North County’s most desirable communities.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Darragh Rafferty DRE #02001065, (858) 692-0133
The Browar Group
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Source: SDMLS, MLS#260020584
Also Listed on SDMLS.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 98% nearby.

Home Details for 1280 Santa Fe Dr

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4796 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Energy Star Appliances, Freezer, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Range/Stove Hood, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas CookingDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Electric,Gas,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace,Forced Air Unit,Heat PumpAir Conditioning: Central Forced AirHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Fire Pit, FP in Family Room, Outdoors
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Slate, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Levels: 2 StoryFloors: Ceramic Tile, Slate, Wood
Security
Security: N/K

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: FlatPatio / Porch: Concrete, SlabFencing: Blockwall, Gate, Good Condition, Partial, Stucco Wall, WoodOther Structures: Attached
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 14Parking: Attached,Direct Garage Access,Garage - Front Entry,Garage - Single Door,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: N/K
Frontage
Frontage Type: Ocean/BluffNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Connected

Days on Market

Days on Market: 10

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2009
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood, Wood/Stucco, Asphalt, Concrete
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2592612400

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,400,000Price Per Sqft: $709

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

Direction & Address
City: EncinitasCommunity: ENCINITAS

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 260020584

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4796 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: N/KAssociation for this Listing: SDMLSHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Call Agent

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 260020584Showing Service Name: None

Additional Information

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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

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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • Steven Biebel
    "Encinitas Christmas parade, art walk, street fair, 4th of July parade and the moonlight beach is very welcoming. "
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  • Tadie
    "It’s the best place ever to raise a family. Kids can walk to elementary, middle and high school school. "
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  • Captaing
    "Leucadia Oaks Park is a meeting place for Neighbors. There is a skate park there the beaches only a short walk away."
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  • 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. "
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  • Trulia User
    "safe place fun and easy access great temperature and friendly and very clean great restaurant and plenty of parking if needed "
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  • Trulia User
    "Cardiff is a great place to live for everyone. Great restaurants and seaside market is amazing. The beaches are great too. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • 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!!"
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  • 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 "
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • Astraedesign
    "Area is very safe and always feel comfortable leaving my door open. Haven’t run into a sketchy situation yet"
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  • Shannon T.
    "Movies at Patagonia. Cardiff Kook decorations. Camping at San elijo state beach. Bubbles and moonlight. "
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  • 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 "
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  • 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"
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  • Jeff M.
    "Encinitas street fair, Encinitas holiday parade, surf contests, classic car shows, farmers markets, music and art shows "
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  • 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!"
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  • 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. "
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  • 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. "
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  • Glori M.
    "The community center activities. The downtown street fairs. The people just walking their pets around the neighborhood. "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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  • 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!"
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • 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."
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "I drive to my office quite a distance. Mass transit is not the best unless you work downtown San Diego. "
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  • 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. "
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  • Brittney E.
    "There are great trails and sidewalks available to walk your dogs! Plenty of baggies and trash cans along the way as well."
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  • 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. "
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  • 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 "
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  • janH
    "Minimal..very few traffic issues. I work less than 10 miles north of home,and know how lucky I am..."
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  • Jenzenagain
    "the 100 year old meeting house hosts great events. Craft fairs, movie nights in the summer,Weddings, Oktober fest etc. "
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  • 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. "
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  • Jenn H.
    "People are very respectful- this is an old neighborhood with lots of the original owners, and the new families fit right in."
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  • 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. "
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Market trends in Encinitas

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.06M
$13.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
Price per sq ft
$1.03K
$30MoM
Available listings
164
5MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.29M
Since last month
Increased$120K (+3.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$528K (-13.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$363K (+12.1%)
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 +83% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$3.36M
August 2026$3.29M
July 2026$3.24M
June 2026$3.26M
May 2026$3.35M
April 2026$3.33M
March 2026$3.36M
February 2026$3.43M
January 2026$3.39M
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
1106 Wotan Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.12
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$2,650,000
06/05/26
5
3
2,588
939 Bluejack Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
03/18/26
4
3.5
2,986
1240 Berryman Cyn, Encinitas, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$4,995,000
04/08/26
5
4.5
4,962
1259 Berryman Cyn #9, Encinitas, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$4,500,000
01/12/26
5
5.5
5,132
1062 Monterey Vista Way, Encinitas, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$2,450,000
05/05/26
4
3
2,648
1025 Monterey Vista Way, Encinitas, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,436,500
07/01/26
4
2.5
2,277
1080 Aloha Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
10/10/25
4
3.5
1,826
1386 Lake Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$3,425,000
04/13/26
3
3
1,736
941 Nolbey St, Cardiff By The Sea, CA
0.68
Single-Family Home
$3,000,000
07/21/26
4
4
3,270

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
1243 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.16
$3,566,000
4
3.5
3,658
Off Market
1149 Oceanic Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.11
$3,711,700
4
4
2,855
Off Market
1106 Wotan Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.12
$2,650,000
5
3
2,588
Recently Sold
1249 Canton Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.15
$5,854,300
4
5
4,792
Off Market
1356 Crest Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.22
$4,657,300
3
3
2,500
Off Market
1291 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.22
$3,747,800
4
3
3,135
Off Market
1310 Lake Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.21
$5,544,900
4
4.5
4,924
Off Market
1112 Oceanic Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.16
$2,416,800
4
3
2,613
Off Market
1314 Lake Dr #1, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.22
$6,609,000
7
7.5
7,595
Off Market
1059 Monterey Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.19
$1,999,600
3
2
1,784
Off Market
1249 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.20
$2,933,800
4
2.5
1,768
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 4, 2026
Source: SDMLS #260003345
PriceChange
$3,400,000
Price decreased by 3%
Apr 24, 2026
Source: SDMLS #260003345
PriceChange
$3,499,900
Price decreased by 0%
Feb 11, 2026
Source: SDMLS #260003345
PriceChange
$3,500,000
Price decreased by 1%
Dec 4, 2025
Source: SDMLS #250043163
PriceChange
$3,525,001
Price increased by 0%
Aug 7, 2025
Source: SDMLS #250026283
PriceChange
$3,525,000
Price decreased by 9%

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Frequently asked questions about 1280 Santa Fe Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1280 Santa Fe Dr?
    Based on a $3,400,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1280 Santa Fe Dr in Encinitas, CA is approximately $21,030 (about $17,640 principal & interest, $3,315 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1280 Santa Fe Dr compare to homes in Encinitas?
    1280 Santa Fe Dr in Encinitas, CA is listed at $3,400,000, about 65% above the $2.06M 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 1280 Santa Fe Dr?
    The closest schools to 1280 Santa Fe Dr in Encinitas, CA are Ada W. Harris Elementary School (rated 10/10), Cardiff Elementary School, La Costa Canyon High School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 1280 Santa Fe Dr have a pool?
    Yes, 1280 Santa Fe Dr in Encinitas, CA has a pool.
  • Does 1280 Santa Fe Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1280 Santa Fe Dr in Encinitas, CA has in-unit laundry.
1280 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 is a 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 4,796 sqft single-family home built in 2009. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by SDMLS on Aug 21, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 260020584.