LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Encinitas home is located on an 8,000 sq. ft. cul de sac lot in the desirable Quail Gardens neighborhood. Double entry doors lead into the light and bright living room/dining room, featuring vaulted ceilings, an abundance of windows and beautiful new hardwood floors. The kitchen is complete with gorgeous granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (refrigerator included), designer light fixture, breakfast bar and a garden window over the sink with views to the lush backyard. The spacious family room, which adjoins the kitchen, has garden windows accentuating the feel of indoor/outdoor living, a cozy gas fireplace and French doors that lead out to the resort-style private backyard complete with a refreshing built-in pool, spa, firepit area, trellis covered patio, fruit trees and a grass lawn where there’s plenty of room for friends and family to enjoy. All the bedrooms are located upstairs, where you will find a remodeled secondary bathroom with new vanity, sink, tiled bath/shower and generously sized secondary bedrooms. The ample master bedroom has vaulted ceilings, westerly light for warm winter afternoons, shutters and a large walk-in closet. The master suite bath has dual sinks with a garden window above and a separate toilet/shower area. The attached 2 car garage has laundry hook ups, storage and wide side yards on each side. This home is in the Award-Winning Encinitas School District and is minutes to community parks, trails, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course or a short bike ride/walk to world class Encinitas beaches, restaurants and shopping! CHECK OUT THE 3D VIRTUAL TOUR!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
7,964 sq ftLot Size
$1,029Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Katrina Butts•DRE #00898630• K West Real Estate Company
Bought with Megan Nichols•DRE #02089211• eXp Realty of California, Inc
Pool home on cul de sac street. High ceilings as you enter and in primary bedroom. Wood flooring downstairs with carpet upstairs. Shared bathroom upstairs and powder room downstairs have been updated. All 4 bedrooms are upstairs. Laundry is in...
garage.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Mark Matsumoto
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Sale history for 1220 Swallowtail Ct
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #NDP2101848
Apr 2, 2021
Sold
$1,381,000
$689/sq ft
Mar 11, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 9, 2021
Price Changed
$1,350,000
$674/sq ft
Feb 27, 2021
Listed
$1,199,900
$599/sq ft
Feb 19, 2021
Coming Soon
$1,199,900
$599/sq ft
CRMLS #31024816
Aug 5, 2003
Sold
$575,000
$287/sq ft
May 4, 2003
Listed
$599,876
$299/sq ft
Seller will entertain offers between $550,000 and $599,876. Great 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths home. View of greenbelt. Pool and spa in lush backyard. No mello-roos!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,705 (+3.9%)
$1,291,773 + $232,959
$1,524,732
2024
$16,070 (+2.6%)
$1,266,445 + $228,392
$1,494,837
2023
$15,656 (+2.2%)
$1,241,613 + $223,914
$1,465,527
2022
$15,312 (+81.4%)
$1,217,268 + $219,524
$1,436,792
2021
$8,441 (+1.6%)
$1,193,400 + $215,220
$1,408,620
2020
$8,306 (+2.0%)
$499,129 + $256,128
$755,257
2019
$8,140 (+1.8%)
$494,012 + $253,502
$747,514
2018
$7,997 (+1.8%)
$484,326 + $248,532
$732,858
2017
$7,858 (+3.2%)
$465,520 + $238,882
$704,402
2016
$7,614 (+1.8%)
$465,520 + $238,882
$704,402
2015
$7,481 (+2.3%)
$456,393 + $234,199
$690,592
2014
$7,310 (−0.7%)
$440,733 + $226,164
$666,897
2013
$7,364 (+5.3%)
$440,733 + $226,164
$666,897
2012
$6,993 (+1.9%)
$438,742 + $225,142
$663,884
2011
$6,861 (+0.7%)
$430,140 + $220,728
$650,868
2010
$6,813 (+0.1%)
$421,706 + $216,400
$638,106
2009
$6,804 (+2.4%)
$418,555 + $214,783
$633,338
2008
$6,645
$419,550 + $215,294
$634,844
Tax history for 1220 Swallowtail Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,705 (+3.9%)
$1,291,773 + $232,959
$1,524,732
2024
$16,070 (+2.6%)
$1,266,445 + $228,392
$1,494,837
2023
$15,656 (+2.2%)
$1,241,613 + $223,914
$1,465,527
2022
$15,312 (+81.4%)
$1,217,268 + $219,524
$1,436,792
2021
$8,441 (+1.6%)
$1,193,400 + $215,220
$1,408,620
2020
$8,306 (+2.0%)
$499,129 + $256,128
$755,257
2019
$8,140 (+1.8%)
$494,012 + $253,502
$747,514
2018
$7,997 (+1.8%)
$484,326 + $248,532
$732,858
2017
$7,858 (+3.2%)
$465,520 + $238,882
$704,402
2016
$7,614 (+1.8%)
$465,520 + $238,882
$704,402
2015
$7,481 (+2.3%)
$456,393 + $234,199
$690,592
2014
$7,310 (−0.7%)
$440,733 + $226,164
$666,897
2013
$7,364 (+5.3%)
$440,733 + $226,164
$666,897
2012
$6,993 (+1.9%)
$438,742 + $225,142
$663,884
2011
$6,861 (+0.7%)
$430,140 + $220,728
$650,868
2010
$6,813 (+0.1%)
$421,706 + $216,400
$638,106
2009
$6,804 (+2.4%)
$418,555 + $214,783
$633,338
2008
$6,645
$419,550 + $215,294
$634,844
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
2,004
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2545736600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R3
C/NRO
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
Cultural/Natural Resources 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: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Gas
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Spa Features: In Ground
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Level with Street, Lot-Level/Flat, Park Nearby
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 2545736600
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 156
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Quail Gardens
Association Fee: $60
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills, Golf Course, Preserve/Public Land, Suburban, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Park
School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union
Location Information
Latitude: 33.07740300
Longitude: -117.28191700
Directions: I5 to La Costa Blvd, head east, right on Saxony, left on Quail Hollow Dr, left on Swallowtail Ct.
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,004
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: San Diego County
APN: 2545736600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 10
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 10
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Katrina
List Agent Last Name: Butts
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: K West Real Estate Company
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Megan
Buyer Agent Last Name: Nichols
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc
Around this home
Schools
Capri Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance 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 85° expected this year, 21 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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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.96M – $2.37M
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