1786 Swallowtail Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
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1786 Swallowtail Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 5 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths
  • 4,396 sqft (on 1.52 acres)

$4,213,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $25,137/mo*
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$4,213,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $25,137/mo*
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5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,396 sqft
(on 1.52 acres)

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Description

Unrivaled Views & Ultimate Privacy – A Rare Canyon-Edge Estate in Encinitas, CA. Perched on the edge of a scenic canyon with sweeping ocean, lagoon, and Aviara Golf Course views, this exceptional property offers a level of privacy and natural beauty that is truly rare. Set on 1.5 acres of private land with no HOA, this is coastal living at its finest—where breathtaking sunsets and uninterrupted serenity are part of your everyday experience. The 4,000 sq. ft. main home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a stunning library, all designed to maximize space and comfort. A 400 sq. ft. guest casita with full bath adds extra flexibility for visitors or a private retreat. The heart of the home is its chef’s kitchen, outfitted with high-end appliances, while the expansive living spaces take full advantage of the dramatic views. Owned solar and an EV car charger add efficiency and sustainability to the home. Step outside to an entertainer’s paradise. A resort-style PebbleTec pool is perfectly positioned to take in the ocean views, while the outdoor kitchen and fire pit area create the ultimate setting for gathering under the stars. The three-car garage provides ample storage for all your coastal lifestyle needs. Surrounded by miles of walking and hiking trails, this home is ideally located within walking distance to Encinitas Ranch Golf Course and Fox Point Farms. Plus, with top-rated schools, easy freeway access, and some of San Diego’s best beaches just minutes away, this home offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and coastal luxury.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from July 01, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1786 Swallowtail Rd

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4396 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Freezer, Gas Stove, Range/Stove Hood, Barbecue, Counter Top, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Electric,GasMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace,Forced Air UnitAir Conditioning: Central Forced AirHeating Fuel: Fireplace
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 3Fireplace: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BRSpa: Private w/Pool
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Levels: 2 StoryFloors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
View
Has a ViewView: Coastline, Evening Lights, Golf Course, Lagoon/Estuary, Ocean, Panoramic, Valley/Canyon

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Tile ClayFencing: FullOther Structures: Detached
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageParking Spaces: 13Parking: Attached
Pool
Pool: Below Ground
Frontage
Frontage Type: Canyon, Lagoon/EstuaryNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2165001100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $4,500,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat May 03 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: EncinitasCommunity: ENCINITAS
School Information
Elementary School District: Encinitas Union School DistrictJr High / Middle School District: San Dieguito High School DistricHigh School District: San Dieguito High School Distric

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4396 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: San Diego Association of REALTOR

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.52 Acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 250025406Water ViewWater View: OceanShowing Service Name: None
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Sander Harth DRE #01916223, (619) 507-1100
Compass
Michelle Gorman DRE #02147702, (760) 473-8985
Compass
Bought with: Phil Schaben DRE #02205786, (310) 344-0574, Compass
Co-Buyer's Agent: Timothy Diamond DRE #01916223, (619) 888-9333, Compass
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Source: SDMLS, MLS#250025406

Price History for 1786 Swallowtail Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/19/2025$4,281,000Sold
SDMLS #250025406
05/06/2025$4,500,000PendingSDMLS #250025406
04/24/2025$4,500,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #250025406
04/26/2000$1,300,000Sold
N/A
05/19/1998$770,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$22,149
Assessment$1,998,063
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1786 Swallowtail Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1690 Gascony Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$4,400,000
04/10/26
5
4.5
5,146
1635 Gascony Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$4,900,000
07/18/25
4
4
3,796
1664 Aryana Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$3,750,000
01/30/26
6
5.5
4,320
1375 Ravean Ct, Encinitas, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$3,350,000
04/10/26
4
4.5
5,001
1650 Bella Laguna Ct, Encinitas, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$5,000,000
04/03/26
6
7.5
5,773
1592 Hawk View Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$2,175,000
08/25/25
4
2.5
2,533
1518 Bella Vista Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
03/06/26
4
2.5
2,230
1460 Lauren Ct, Encinitas, CA
0.76
Single-Family Home
$3,300,000
10/17/25
4
3.5
4,262
1808 Amalfi Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
08/19/25
4
2.5
2,612

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What Locals Say about Encinitas

At least 397 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

  • 62 % 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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1786 Swallowtail Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024 is a 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 4,396 sqft single-family home built in 1999. This property is not currently available for sale. 1786 Swallowtail Rd was last sold on May 19, 2025 for $4,281,000 (5% lower than the asking price of $4,500,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1786 Swallowtail Rd is $4,213,800.