540 Cole Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
OFF MARKET
Listed by Lauren McCauley Elliott, Compass, (760) 501-8892 . Bought with Compass

540 Cole Ranch Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,821 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

$2,355,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,015/mo*
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$2,355,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,015/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,821 sqft
(on 0.32 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Charming Craftsman style home on 1/3 acre lot with beautiful country views in the heart of Olivenhain. This home was extensively remodeled in 2012 with reconfigured spaces, added square footage, new roof, new siding, new plumbing and electrical, all new windows and doors, new heater, water heater, whole house fan, and more. All new Marvin gliding wood windows, solid Douglas fir wood doors, walnut and bamboo flooring. Beautiful, lushly landscaped lot with mature trees, new sod, stone patio, solar heated pool with cover, raised firepit, detached two-car garage and attached garden shed. Additional large storage shed on side of home. Very functional, open floor plan with gourmet kitchen, featuring 36” gas stove/electric oven, Wolf Speed Oven, Bosch dishwasher, Samsung refrigerator, custom hickory butcher block countertops. Large pantry with laundry and sink off kitchen. Separate family room, home office with views and lots of built-in cabinets, spacious living room with large natural stone, wood burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Separate bedroom wing. Solar electric produces 15Kwh per day on average. 50 Amp outlet for charging cars. This pristine home is move-in ready.
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 March 06, 2025

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 540 Cole Ranch Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Attic, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1821 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity ConnectedAppliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Whole House FanHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry, 220 Volts
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: French DoorsFlooring: Bamboo, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Floors: Bamboo, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Hills
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Patio, StoneFencing: PartialOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: Rain Gutters, Fire PitHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 3Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Concrete,Door-Single,Driveway,Garage,Paved,Private,Garage Faces Rear
Pool
Pool: Heated Passively, In Ground, Pool Cover, PrivatePool
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Horse Amenities: Riding Trail

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1968
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Craftsman
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 2650214800

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,395,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Feb 12 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Encinitas
School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union

Community

Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Horse Trails, Park, SuburbanNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 1

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NDP2501231Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: lauren@laurenmccauley.netUniversal Property Id: US-06073-N-2650214800-R-N

Additional Information

BikingDog ParkHikingHorse TrailsParkSuburban
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Lauren McCauley Elliott DRE #01844084
Compass
Debbie McCauley DRE #00610710, (760) 505-2001
Compass
Bought with: Sander Harth DRE #01916223, (760) 237-0780, Compass
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#NDP2501231

Price History for 540 Cole Ranch Rd

DatePriceEventSource
03/05/2025$2,395,000Sold
CRMLS #NDP2501231
02/18/2025$2,395,000PendingCRMLS #NDP2501231
02/06/2025$2,395,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #NDP2501231
02/07/2008$920,000Sold
N/A
02/02/2006$980,000Sold
N/A
12/20/2004$887,000Sold
N/A
01/07/2004$628,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$14,396
Assessment$1,262,360
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 540 Cole Ranch Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
711 La Quebrada, Encinitas, CA
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$1,878,000
12/15/25
3
2
1,702
2112 Park Dale Ln, Encinitas, CA
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$1,947,658
10/10/25
3
2
2,108
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0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
04/01/26
3
3
2,293
339 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
12/16/25
3
2.5
1,807
2206 Running Spring Pl, Encinitas, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$2,333,832
10/28/25
4
3
2,384
582 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$3,270,000
10/02/25
4
3
2,943
710 Edelweiss Ln, Encinitas, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,725,000
02/17/26
4
3
2,995
218 Via Del Cerrito, Encinitas, CA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$2,401,000
10/23/25
3
2.5
1,938
129 Five Crowns Way, Encinitas, CA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$1,695,000
08/25/25
4
2
2,006
201 Meadow Vista Way, Encinitas, CA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$2,485,000
04/09/26
5
3
2,433

Assigned Schools

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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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540 Cole Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,821 sqft single-family home built in 1968. This property is not currently available for sale. 540 Cole Ranch Rd was last sold on Mar 5, 2025 for $2,395,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $2,395,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 540 Cole Ranch Rd is $2,355,300.