West of El Camino real in South Encinitas. Highly desirable cul-de-sac in the picturesque Cantebria community. Private cul de sac on the top of a highly desirable neighborhood. This floorplan is hard to come by FIRST FLOOR Primary bedroom and remolded travertine bathroom with jacuzzi tub and large walk in closet. Master bedroom complete with romantic fireplace and vaulted ceilings. The house has 3 fireplaces and updated windows. Gorgeous remolded with recently finished new kitchen with stainless steal appliances, upgraded white cabinets and popular quartz counter tops and updated bathrooms make the home move in ready. Gorgeous wood floors in top condition make this home model perfect. Tons of natural light throughout with high vaulted ceilings and skylights. Backyard is an entertainers delight with many seating areas around gardens, views, waterfall, firepit and a built-in barbeque. Updates to the home include a newer water heater, energy efficient furnace, water softener, washer and dryer, and wood flooring. Kitchen remodel has a dual dishwasher, quartz countertops, pullout cabinets with tons of storage, a warming drawer, stainless steel appliances and convention microwave. Walk to shops, restaurants, community pool, spa and tennis courts. Part of the award winning San Dieguito school district. This is a quiet location with southwest views and quick access to downtown Encinitas, beaches, and the freeway. Short distance to the senior center, parks, trails, pool, pickle ball courts and tennis courts. Home has private park across the street with breathtaking views. Absolutely the perfect street and location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
8,649 sq ftLot Size
$872Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Lori Barnett•DRE #01401220• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Bailee Barnett•DRE #02120144• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: ljbarnett@roadrunner.com
Bought with Josh Matiyow•DRE #02124063• Woods Real Estate Services Inc
Home has tile, wood and carpet flooring. High ceilings as you enter the living room with fireplace and dining area. Updated kitchen has breakfast nook and looks out to the family room with fireplace that is currently set up as an office....
Downstairs is the primary bedroom with high ceilings, fireplace and walk in closet. Upstairs are an additional 3 bedrooms that share a full bathroom. Bathrooms have been updated. Laundry is in the garage. Out back, home is on elevated lot with no neighbor behind you. There is a pergola covered patio, built in BBQ and fire pit.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 1153 Via Montecito
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #NDP2407261
Dec 20, 2024
Sold
$2,000,000
$755/sq ft
Dec 3, 2024
Pending
—
Nov 26, 2024
Relisted
—
Nov 21, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 17, 2024
Price Changed
$2,000,000
$755/sq ft
Oct 4, 2024
Price Changed
$2,099,000
$792/sq ft
Aug 30, 2024
Listed
$2,199,000
$830/sq ft
Aug 14, 2024
Coming Soon
$2,199,000
$830/sq ft
CRMLS #110004315
Apr 15, 2011
Sold
$765,000
$289/sq ft
Jan 19, 2011
Listed
$775,876
$293/sq ft
This former model "Cantebria" home features a DOWNSTAIRS MASTER SUITE, dream kitchen, lovely views and upgrades galore! Pleasant surprises at every turn. This is one you must see. See supplement for more. .. [Supplement]: A quiet cul-de-sac location and southeasterly views make this property special. Enter to an open and bright floor plan with a step-down living room and formal dining. The inviting family room features a brick-hearth fireplace and terrific built-in desk/office that makes the kitchen very family-friendly with a computer location right where it's available for everyone The adjoining kitchen has a sunny eat-in area, large island, and access to the lovely patio and yard. You'll love the highly upgraded kitchen with stainless appliances, silestone counters, center island, cork flooring and lots of storage. --------------------------- Upstairs there are large secondary bedrooms. One of the bedrooms, with a coffered ceiling and large view windows is currently an office with lots of built-in cabinets, perfect for a serious home office. -------------------------------- The master suite downstairs is an inviting retreat with its own fireplace (one of three), his & hers closets, separate tub & shower and everything tastefully redone with quality upgrades and fixtures. ---------------------------- The private yard provides a wonderful patio and outdoor entertaining area with sunny southern exposure, lovely landscape, and beyond the fence is a greenbelt with mature trees and no other homes behind. ------------------------- The location can't be beat, tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac but walking-close to stores, restaurants and services. Enjoy quick and easy access to the freeway, beaches, coaster station, and old Encinitas downtown. The community features a pool, spa, tennis courts and walking paths with lots of greenbelts. This property has it all: great schools, great location, great neighborhood, great floor-plan ( lives like a single level ) and great condition. Don't miss it!
SDMLS #1
Feb 3, 2011
Price Changed
$775,876
$293/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 22, 1996
Sold
$378,000
$143/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 14, 1991
Sold
$375,000
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 24, 1986
Sold
$235,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,152 (+105.0%)
$1,530,000 + $510,000
$2,040,000
2024
$10,806 (+2.8%)
$1,500,000 + $500,000
$2,000,000
2023
$10,512 (+2.3%)
$464,935 + $495,934
$960,869
2022
$10,272 (+1.6%)
$455,819 + $486,210
$942,029
2021
$10,110 (+1.6%)
$446,882 + $476,677
$923,559
2020
$9,955 (+2.0%)
$438,120 + $467,331
$905,451
2019
$9,756 (+1.8%)
$433,628 + $462,540
$896,168
2018
$9,583 (+1.8%)
$425,126 + $453,471
$878,597
2017
$9,416 (+3.2%)
$408,619 + $435,863
$844,482
2016
$9,124 (+1.7%)
$408,619 + $435,863
$844,482
2015
$8,970 (+2.3%)
$400,607 + $427,317
$827,924
2014
$8,771 (−0.8%)
$386,861 + $412,655
$799,516
2013
$8,842 (+5.3%)
$386,861 + $412,655
$799,516
2012
$8,395 (+58.0%)
$385,113 + $410,791
$795,904
2011
$5,314 (+51.6%)
$377,562 + $402,737
$780,299
2010
$3,505 (+0.2%)
$232,510 + $248,013
$480,523
2009
$3,499 (+2.1%)
$230,773 + $246,160
$476,933
2008
$3,428
$231,322 + $246,745
$478,067
Tax history for 1153 Via Montecito
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,152 (+105.0%)
$1,530,000 + $510,000
$2,040,000
2024
$10,806 (+2.8%)
$1,500,000 + $500,000
$2,000,000
2023
$10,512 (+2.3%)
$464,935 + $495,934
$960,869
2022
$10,272 (+1.6%)
$455,819 + $486,210
$942,029
2021
$10,110 (+1.6%)
$446,882 + $476,677
$923,559
2020
$9,955 (+2.0%)
$438,120 + $467,331
$905,451
2019
$9,756 (+1.8%)
$433,628 + $462,540
$896,168
2018
$9,583 (+1.8%)
$425,126 + $453,471
$878,597
2017
$9,416 (+3.2%)
$408,619 + $435,863
$844,482
2016
$9,124 (+1.7%)
$408,619 + $435,863
$844,482
2015
$8,970 (+2.3%)
$400,607 + $427,317
$827,924
2014
$8,771 (−0.8%)
$386,861 + $412,655
$799,516
2013
$8,842 (+5.3%)
$386,861 + $412,655
$799,516
2012
$8,395 (+58.0%)
$385,113 + $410,791
$795,904
2011
$5,314 (+51.6%)
$377,562 + $402,737
$780,299
2010
$3,505 (+0.2%)
$232,510 + $248,013
$480,523
2009
$3,499 (+2.1%)
$230,773 + $246,160
$476,933
2008
$3,428
$231,322 + $246,745
$478,067
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1982
Sq. Ft.
2,649
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2573721200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R3
H_IBOZ
Residential 3 Zone
Residential 3 is intended to provide for single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 14,500 net square feet and maximum densities of three units per net acre, as a rural to suburban transition. One primary dwelling is permitted on each legal lot. Single-family units may be attached to other single-family units provided each unit is located on a separate legal lot with approval of a PRD.
Zone overlays
Hillside/Inland Bluff Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Agriculture-Pastureland
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Direct Garage Access, Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Cooking, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave
Has Appliances
Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Jetted Tub, Remodeled, Shower
Cooling Information
See Remarks, Zoned
Has Cooling
Room Information
Bonus Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Two Primaries
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Patio
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Fireplace
Has Heating
Interior Features
French Doors
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Tile
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Tile
Has Patio
Pool Features: Community Pool, Fenced, Heated, Heated with Gas, In Ground
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Close to Clubhouse, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 6500-9999, Lot-Level/Flat, Planned Unit Development, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
Property Information
Common Interest: Planned Development
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 2573721200
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Builder
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 80
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: via canteberia
Association Fee: $230
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Hiking Trails, Pool, Spa, Tennis, Pickleball
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Hiking, Park
School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union
Location Information
Latitude: 33.05098500
Longitude: -117.26570000
Other Subdivision Name: Terraces of Cantebria
Directions: Via Canteberia to 1153 Via Monticeto
Zoning: R-1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,649
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1982
County: San Diego County
APN: 2573721200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: ljbarnett@roadrunner.com
Days Active in MLS: 92
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Lori
List Agent Last Name: Barnett
Co-List Agent First Name: Bailee
Co-List Agent Last Name: Barnett
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Co-List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Josh
Buyer Agent Last Name: Matiyow
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Woods Real Estate Services Inc
Around this home
Schools
Park Dale Lane Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Encinitas, CA • 92024
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.19M – $2.66M
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