Rare opportunity to own this grand, contemporary Santa Fe-style estate with opulent finishes and breathtaking 360-degree views! This hillside masterpiece, located within a private, gated community was designed by award-winning, Ojai-based artist and architect Marc Whitman (whitman-architect. com) well-known for his eco-friendly, sustainable, and unique designs. Here, Whitman has created the "El Rey" an architecturally rich structure with expansive living spaces and panoramic views of lush vineyards, avocado groves, and miles of beautiful countryside. When you arrive at the top of your long driveway you will immediately see how eclectic this home really is! The grounds are landscaped with colorful drought-tolerant succulents and self-sustaining oak trees. Enter through the 12-foot rustic wood front doors into an oversized living room with 16-foot dome-style ceilings, two large skylights, radical wood beams, and custom-built 13-foot sliding disappearing doors with remote-controlled screens to further enhance the indoor/outdoor living experience. Adjacent to the living room is a piano alcove that can alternatively be used as an office. To the right of the living room are the formal dining room & lounge area with 16-foot ceilings, another set of 13-foot custom doors, an open concept kitchen with piranha granite countertops, custom wood cabinets, and an oversized walk-in pantry. Enjoy cooking at your outdoor kitchen located right outside on the oversized, entertainer's delight half circle patio. Sip your favorite beverage while relaxing by the outdoor wood-burning fireplace to watch the most beautiful sunsets! When it's time to retire for the evening, retreat to your deluxe Master Bedroom Suite and/or enjoy the hillside views soaking in your oversized jetted tub located in the Master Bathroom ensuite. Other significant features include 2 extra bedrooms with pvt bathrooms, radiant floor heating throughout, a three-car attached garage, tankless water heaters, a water filtration system, a custom iron pet enclosure with doggie door, 40+ income-producing avocado trees, expansive parking space for RV/Boat. .. and the best part. .. an additional 30X20 workshop than can house another 4 cars!! This one-of-a-kind architectural estate is a MUST-SEE to fully appreciate! Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
4.52 acresLot Size
$565Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Brandy Markakis•DRE #01737615• Mogul Real Estate
Bought with Billy Long•DRE #01982858• Balboa Real Estate Inc
This extraordinary southwest-style 4.5 acre estate in the hills of Bonsall, California is a blend of artistic eco-friendly features. The 4300 sq ft home was designed by Marc Whitman, known for his sustainable, nature-centric, design in Ojai and the California foothill and coastal communities. The large open kitchen is complete with piranha granite counters, custom cherry cabinets, and an oversized walk-in pantry. It opens onto the dining area and, via a seamless indoor/outdoor transition (with two 12ft disappearing patio doors), the patio. This large outdoor space boasts amazing views, a sizable beamed cover, outdoor kitchen and open fireplace. The home is constructed with perform-wall insulated concrete forms - a type of green building which offers a solid, sound proof and highly energy efficient home. There are 3 ensuite bedrooms plus a piano alcove that would serve as a study or office space. The extensive great room has beamed ceilings and a huge skylight, along with an open fireplace and extensive bench seating. Both inside and outside, the home has attention to every detail, including: mature landscaping, quality finishes, hand-troweled plaster walls, 7 round custom skylights (2'-8' in diameter), arched doorways, custom glass tile mosaics, custom wood windows and doors, porcelain tile flooring, radiant heated floors, and tankless water heaters. The property has 40 Haas avocados as well as a variety of fruit trees, a 30x20 workshop with utilities, abundant storage and extensive parking. It could be your own private retreat to escape and enjoy country life, with great access to amenities and freeways.
SDMLS #140006043
Aug 28, 2014
Sold
$850,500
$197/sq ft
Aug 13, 2014
Pending
—
Aug 12, 2014
Price Changed
$904,900
$209/sq ft
Jul 11, 2014
Price Changed
$949,999
$220/sq ft
May 30, 2014
Price Changed
$999,999
$231/sq ft
May 29, 2014
Price Changed
$1,071,719
$248/sq ft
Apr 25, 2014
Price Changed
$1,128,125
$261/sq ft
Mar 28, 2014
Price Changed
$1,282,250
$297/sq ft
Feb 26, 2014
Price Changed
$1,187,500
$275/sq ft
Feb 2, 2014
Listed
$1,250,000
$289/sq ft
+20
This amazing custom home over looks the hill sides and groves of Bonsall and the San Luis Rey Valley. With its Artistic design and eco friendly smart features you will appreciate this one-of-a-kind Sculpture Home. It has so many features but here are a few; hand troweled plastered walls, round skylights, walls of glass that open to a magnificent curved patio, lots of parking, whole house water filtration, and Perform Wall Construction...but so much more. This is truly a unique home.
Special Features: Architect; Marc Whitman, Construction; Perform Wall Insulated Concrete Forms. Although expensive, this Green building process results in a solid , sound proof, and extremely energy efficient home. This amazing home, known as the Sculpture House is an eco friendly delight with spectacular views, privacy, a flowing style and is a one of a kind showplace. Walls and ceilings are hand troweled, there are seven custom round sky lights, Indian Piranha Granite in the Kitchen, custom doors and cabinets throughout, 12' wide disappearing glass doors which lead to the patio; complete with outdoor kitchen, fireplace and amazing views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Zoned HVAC, radiant heat throughout, 2 tankless water heaters, and whole house water filtration. This private 4.5 acre estate with views, 3 car garage, concrete driveway, guest parking and views you will love could be your new home. All in a private gated setting.
CRMLS #SW12153681
Sep 1, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 6, 2013
Price Changed
$1,335,000
$309/sq ft
May 19, 2013
Price Changed
$1,497,000
$347/sq ft
Dec 23, 2012
Listed
$1,595,000
$369/sq ft
SDMLS #120061740
Sep 1, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 6, 2013
Price Changed
$1,335,000
$309/sq ft
May 19, 2013
Price Changed
$1,497,000
$347/sq ft
Dec 23, 2012
Listed
$1,595,000
$369/sq ft
Dec 23, 2012
Listed
$1,335,000
$309/sq ft
CRMLS #T11013078
Jan 16, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 19, 2011
Price Changed
$1,850,000
$428/sq ft
Feb 1, 2011
Listed
$1,950,000
$451/sq ft
SDMLS #110006614
Jan 16, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 19, 2011
Price Changed
$1,850,000
$428/sq ft
Feb 1, 2011
Listed
$1,950,000
$451/sq ft
Feb 1, 2011
Listed
$1,850,000
$428/sq ft
CRMLS #T10059222
Feb 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Aug 13, 2010
Price Changed
$1,950,000
$451/sq ft
Jun 2, 2010
Listed
$2,049,000
$474/sq ft
SDMLS #100031149
Feb 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jan 31, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Aug 13, 2010
Price Changed
$1,950,000
$451/sq ft
May 23, 2010
Listed
$2,049,000
$474/sq ft
May 11, 2010
Listed
$1,950,000
$451/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,843 (+2.0%)
$1,273,449 + $1,353,040
$2,626,489
2024
$28,291 (+82.2%)
$1,248,480 + $1,326,510
$2,574,990
2023
$15,525 (+2.4%)
$1,224,000 + $1,300,500
$2,524,500
2022
$15,161 (+31.9%)
$604,185 + $709,261
$1,313,446
2021
$11,495 (+0.7%)
$592,339 + $695,354
$1,287,693
2020
$11,419 (+1.9%)
$305,335 + $638,989
$944,324
2019
$11,203
$302,205 + $632,437
$934,642
2018
$11,203 (+2.1%)
$296,280 + $620,037
$916,317
2017
$10,972 (+2.3%)
$284,776 + $595,961
$880,737
2016
$10,722 (+3.5%)
$284,776 + $595,961
$880,737
2015
$10,358 (−30.0%)
$279,193 + $584,276
$863,469
2014
$14,788 (+1.5%)
$115,429 + $1,157,715
$1,273,144
2013
$14,573 (+1.5%)
$115,429 + $1,157,715
$1,273,144
2012
$14,357 (+2.2%)
$114,908 + $1,152,483
$1,267,391
2011
$14,042 (+0.8%)
$112,655 + $1,129,886
$1,242,541
2010
$13,933 (+206.5%)
$110,447 + $1,107,732
$1,218,179
2009
$4,546 (+254.1%)
$109,622 + $1,099,454
$1,209,076
2008
$1,284
$99,859 + $230,000
$329,859
Tax history for 30280 Luis Rey Heights Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,843 (+2.0%)
$1,273,449 + $1,353,040
$2,626,489
2024
$28,291 (+82.2%)
$1,248,480 + $1,326,510
$2,574,990
2023
$15,525 (+2.4%)
$1,224,000 + $1,300,500
$2,524,500
2022
$15,161 (+31.9%)
$604,185 + $709,261
$1,313,446
2021
$11,495 (+0.7%)
$592,339 + $695,354
$1,287,693
2020
$11,419 (+1.9%)
$305,335 + $638,989
$944,324
2019
$11,203
$302,205 + $632,437
$934,642
2018
$11,203 (+2.1%)
$296,280 + $620,037
$916,317
2017
$10,972 (+2.3%)
$284,776 + $595,961
$880,737
2016
$10,722 (+3.5%)
$284,776 + $595,961
$880,737
2015
$10,358 (−30.0%)
$279,193 + $584,276
$863,469
2014
$14,788 (+1.5%)
$115,429 + $1,157,715
$1,273,144
2013
$14,573 (+1.5%)
$115,429 + $1,157,715
$1,273,144
2012
$14,357 (+2.2%)
$114,908 + $1,152,483
$1,267,391
2011
$14,042 (+0.8%)
$112,655 + $1,129,886
$1,242,541
2010
$13,933 (+206.5%)
$110,447 + $1,107,732
$1,218,179
2009
$4,546 (+254.1%)
$109,622 + $1,099,454
$1,209,076
2008
$1,284
$99,859 + $230,000
$329,859
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
196,891
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
4,320
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1275123700
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$250 /month
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on May 25, 2023.
RR
Rural Residential District
The RR Use Regulations are intended to create and enhance residential areas where agricultural use compatible with a dominant, permanent residential use is desired. Typically, the RR Use Regulations would be applied to rural or semi-rural areas where urban levels of service are not available and where large lots are desired. Various applications of the RR Use Regulations with appropriate development designators can create buffers between residential and agricultural uses, family or small farm areas, or large lot rural residential developments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Fire house
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Paved, Garage - Three Door, RV Access/Parking
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Built In Range, Double Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Water Softener
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Formal Dining Room
Granite Counters, Utility sink, Walk-In Pantry
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Workshop
Fireplace Information
Patio, Wood, Great Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Tile
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Security Features: Fire and Smoke Detection System, Fire Sprinklers, Gated Community, Wired for Alarm System
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylights
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Out Building, Second Garage, Second Garage Detached, Shop
Construction Materials: Concrete
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Kennel, Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Agricultural, Agricultural - Tree/Orchard, Back Yard, Gentle Slope, Horse Property, Landscaped, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Secluded
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 1275123700
Property Condition: Turnkey
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Builder Name: Marc Whitman Architect
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Private
Association Fee: $250
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Amenities: Other
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Valley
School Information
High School District: Bonsall Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.26431800
Longitude: -117.16636600
Directions: Just west of the 15 freeway in a gated community off of Camino Del Rey!
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: RR
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,320
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2009
County: San Diego County
APN: 1275123700
HOA Dues: $250/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on May 25, 2023
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 10
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 10
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Brandy
List Agent Last Name: Markakis
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Mogul Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Billy
Buyer Agent Last Name: Long
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Balboa Real Estate Inc
Around this home
Schools
Bonsall Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Norman L. Sullivan Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
Bonsall High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 95° expected this year, 26 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bonsall, CA • 92003
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 7.2 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
7.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$2.32M – $2.81M
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