551 Gardena Ct., Encinitas, CA 92024
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551 Gardena Ct.
Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,663 sqft

$1,699,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,252/mo*
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$1,699,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,252/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,663 sqft

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Description

Another BIG Price Reduction! This Remarkable Home is so Fresh & Immaculate! Located in a Fantastic Cul-De-Sac close to Beach, Freeway & Shopping w/NO HOA fees! Two Masters upstairs and Bedroom downstairs w/Full Bath Located in desirable San Dieguito Union High School District, you won't want to miss this one. As soon as you pull up you'll see the attention to detail & heart & soul that has been put into this house. Be sure to check out all pictures for additional info.This is one of those rare properties that words simply can't express how amazing it is. Seller is a Landscape Architect that has a long resume of projects locally including The Resort at Pelican Hill, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, the Renovation of The Village Mission Valley and international projects that include Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Uptown Cairo Egypt and Msheireb Downtown Doha. You'll see his expertise in the fine lines and clean design inside & lush, fresh landscape approach he used outside. When you drive up to house you'll see that house was painted inside & out this year. Driveway & Patios are Saw-cut Integral Colored Concrete. The Gabion Wall is one of a kind. As you walk up to front door you'll see Lush Landscape that includes a Producing Raised Garden, Fabulous Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree, Fruit Trees, Tropicals and Drought Tolerant Plants. Soil and placement of plants is such that they only require watering once a week. Front Door (as well as all interior doors) are Impeccably Maintained Doug Fir with Custom Wood Casework. Windows are all JeldWen Low E with Custom Wood Casework. Security Cameras are strategically located and can be monitored from the upstairs TV, on the computer, or remotely. Neighborhood is safe and clean and most neighbors have lived there for many years and are original owners. The Custom Aluminum Bahama Shutters on the windows facing West give added privacy and shade from afternoon sun. Inside there are so many upgrades and such attention to detail, your Buyers will want to take their time seeing the home. Unique Tile & Countertops and Custom Cabinetry used throughout the home really stand out. JeldWen Doors with Custom Woodwork lead out to the Patios and Balconies. All Interior recessed lighting has been replaced with Recessed LED Lighting. All CO2 Detectors and Smoke Alarms are new. The angular lines of the walls in the Livingroom, Dining Room, Kitchen and Entry promote a flow in this house and your Buyers will love it. Lastly, the Entertaining Area outside is a place that you could spend your entire weekend! Bar with Grill, Kegerator, Icemaker, Fridge, Sink with On-Demand Hot Water and Warming Oven will be the place to be this Summer. Fireplace is truly one of kind and produces great heat on those cool nights. Entire Back Yard is Fenced and feels very Private.Patio Furniture with a retail value of over $12,000 is included in this price!
551 Gardena Ct., Encinitas, CA 92024 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,663 sqft single-family home built in 1989. It last sold for $910,000 on Oct 20, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,699,000, with a rent estimate of $6,455/month.

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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 551 Gardena Ct.

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Interior Details
Wet Bar
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, HardwoodGated Entry

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TileExterior: StuccoGarden
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1989
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Contemporary

Price History for 551 Gardena Ct.

DatePriceEventSource
10/20/2015$910,000Sold
N/A
08/25/2015$924,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/20/2015$944,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/22/2015$974,900Listed For SaleN/A

Market trends in Encinitas

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.07M
$71.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1,000
$22MoM
Available listings
158
5MoM
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Comparable Sales for 551 Gardena Ct.

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
940 Gardena Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,675,000
05/21/26
3
3
1,663
1168 Arcadia Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,475,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,460
401 Villa Blanca Ct, Encinitas, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,688,000
11/12/25
4
2.5
2,118
501 Beach St, Encinitas, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,749,000
11/17/25
4
3
1,720
1146 E Cove Pl, Encinitas, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,675,000
02/13/26
4
2.5
2,054
889-91 Bracero Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,985,000
06/12/26
4
4
1,820
943-45 Bracero Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,725,000
11/26/25
4
2
1,977
1015 Gardena Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$2,800,000
02/27/26
4
4.5
3,007
823 Stratford Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
04/03/26
3
2
1,350
1025 Arden Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
12/16/25
3
3
1,446

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What Locals Say about Encinitas

At least 398 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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    "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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    "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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