1240 Swallowtail Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Off Market Mar 2010 for $689K

$1,903,579

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,154/mo

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2,345

sq ft

1240 Swallowtail Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024

About this home

New Carpet and paint!! Incredible Floor Plan! 2 masters down, 2 BR up, an additional office/den down, features 'island' kit that opens to brite front room, large living room/dinning room combo, and sits on private cul-de-sac with a huge pie-shape lot that is a tropical paradise complete with firepit & fountain, great for relaxing! Low HOA, No Mello Roos, 2 miles to Beach! [Supplement]: PROPERTY SOLD AS-IS W/ NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY SELLER.

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

$812Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Rick Bright •DRE #01343190 • Allison James Estates & Homes

Bought with Christy Hines •DRE #01389657 • Distinctive Homes

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•Source:CRMLS #90063940

Redfin Estimate

$1,903,579

$1.2M since sold in March 2010$55K since August

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This home's estimate is 24% lower than the average sale price ($2.50M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
4 beds3 baths2,307 sq ft
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SOLD APR 7, 2026
$3,500,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,450 sq ft
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Market trends in 92024, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.0%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$101K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

3 days MoM

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132

3 MoM

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Sale history for 1240 Swallowtail Ct

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Mar 5, 2010

Sold

$689,000

$294/sq ft

CRMLS #90063940

Mar 5, 2010

Sold

$689,900

$294/sq ft

Nov 13, 2009

Listed

$689,000

$294/sq ft

SDMLS #1

Dec 24, 2009

Price Changed

$689,000

$294/sq ft

Dec 3, 2009

Price Changed

$714,800

$305/sq ft

CRMLS #51074650

Dec 19, 2005

Sold

$799,000

$341/sq ft

Oct 11, 2005

Listed

$799,000

$341/sq ft

Incredible Floor Plan! 2 masters down, 2 BR up, an additional office/den down, features 'island' kit that opens to brite FR, large LR/DR combo, and sits on private cul-de-sac with a huge pie-shape lot that is a tropical paradise complete with firepit & fountain, great for relaxing! Low HOA, No Mello Roos, 2 miles to Beach! [Supplement]: LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! This 'One of a Kind' floorplan offers 2345 SF of spacious living and optional applications! This lovely home features 2 Master Suites downstairs with an additional office/den off the large Living & Dining room combo, and also has 2 large bedrooms upstairs, complete with bath, sitting area and a large inside storage area. There are 2.5 baths downstairs and 1 full bath upstairs for a total of 3.5 baths. The 'light & bright' island kitchen opens to a comfortable familyroom with exterior & interior surround sound, (Bose speakers included) and an unbelieveable backyard that is lushly landscaped with drought-tolerant plants, computerized sprinkler system, firepit & tranquil fountain. Property line goes to up to 2nd fence. This is one of the best locations in Encinitas, west of El Camino, on a private & quiet cul-de-sac, across from protected land, canyons and hiking trails. You can walk to the city parks, you're near million dollar homes in Encinitas Ranch, and close to golfing, shopping, restaurants and easy freeway accessibility. Award Winning School District, Low HOA fees, No Mello-Roos and only 2 miles to the Beach! THIS IS A MUST SEE! Buyers to verify diensions before COE.

CRMLS #21060996

Feb 13, 2003

Sold

$540,000

$230/sq ft

Nov 26, 2002

Listed

$542,900

$232/sq ft

SDMLS #11016919

Dec 1, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jul 23, 2001

Listed

$2,295

$1/sq ft

SDMLS #11013800

Sep 1, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Sep 1, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jul 23, 2001

Listed

$2,750

$1/sq ft

Jul 23, 2001

Listed

$2,750

$1/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,194 (+4.1%)

$577,999 + $329,150

$907,149

2024

$9,791 (+2.9%)

$566,666 + $322,697

$889,363

2023

$9,519 (+2.4%)

$555,555 + $316,370

$871,925

2022

$9,296 (+1.6%)

$544,662 + $310,167

$854,829

2021

$9,146 (+1.6%)

$533,983 + $304,086

$838,069

2020

$9,002 (+2.0%)

$523,513 + $298,124

$821,637

2019

$8,821 (+1.8%)

$518,146 + $295,068

$813,214

2018

$8,665 (+1.8%)

$507,987 + $289,283

$797,270

2017

$8,514 (+3.2%)

$488,262 + $278,050

$766,312

2016

$8,249 (+1.8%)

$488,262 + $278,050

$766,312

2015

$8,107 (+2.3%)

$478,689 + $272,599

$751,288

2014

$7,923 (−0.8%)

$462,263 + $263,246

$725,509

2013

$7,985 (+5.3%)

$462,263 + $263,246

$725,509

2012

$7,581 (+1.9%)

$460,174 + $262,057

$722,231

2011

$7,437 (−0.3%)

$451,151 + $256,919

$708,070

2010

$7,457 (−3.8%)

$442,305 + $251,882

$694,187

2009

$7,750 (−12.5%)

$439,000 + $250,000

$689,000

2008

$8,859

$512,000 + $208,000

$720,000

Tax history for 1240 Swallowtail Ct

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,194 (+4.1%)

$577,999 + $329,150

$907,149

2024

$9,791 (+2.9%)

$566,666 + $322,697

$889,363

2023

$9,519 (+2.4%)

$555,555 + $316,370

$871,925

2022

$9,296 (+1.6%)

$544,662 + $310,167

$854,829

2021

$9,146 (+1.6%)

$533,983 + $304,086

$838,069

2020

$9,002 (+2.0%)

$523,513 + $298,124

$821,637

2019

$8,821 (+1.8%)

$518,146 + $295,068

$813,214

2018

$8,665 (+1.8%)

$507,987 + $289,283

$797,270

2017

$8,514 (+3.2%)

$488,262 + $278,050

$766,312

2016

$8,249 (+1.8%)

$488,262 + $278,050

$766,312

2015

$8,107 (+2.3%)

$478,689 + $272,599

$751,288

2014

$7,923 (−0.8%)

$462,263 + $263,246

$725,509

2013

$7,985 (+5.3%)

$462,263 + $263,246

$725,509

2012

$7,581 (+1.9%)

$460,174 + $262,057

$722,231

2011

$7,437 (−0.3%)

$451,151 + $256,919

$708,070

2010

$7,457 (−3.8%)

$442,305 + $251,882

$694,187

2009

$7,750 (−12.5%)

$439,000 + $250,000

$689,000

2008

$8,859

$512,000 + $208,000

$720,000

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.44 Acres

Year renovated

1988

Sq. Ft.

2,345

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2545735200

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

C/NRO

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

Cultural/Natural Resources Overlay Zone
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: 2
Carport Attached
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
Has Appliances

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Interior Features
Levels: Two

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Tile
Fencing: Partial
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood

Exterior Features
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Gentle Slope, Lot-Level/Flat
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor

Property Information
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2545735200
Total # of Stories: 2

Location

Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: QUAIL GARDENS HOA
Association Fee: $50
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: Other

Location Information
Other Subdivision Name: ENCINITAS
Directions: [Cross Street(s)]: Quail Hollow

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,345
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1988
County: San Diego County
APN: 2545735200

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 61
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 61

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Rick
List Agent Last Name: Bright

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Allison James Estates & Homes

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Christy
Buyer Agent Last Name: Hines

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Distinctive Homes

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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

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 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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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.81M – $2.19M

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Home values near 1240 Swallowtail Ct

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1209 Swallowtail Court, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2485 Sq. Ft.	$2,158,640
1239 Swallowtail Court, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1783 Sq. Ft.	$2,006,635

Address	Redfin Estimate
1219 Swallowtail Court, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2004 Sq. Ft.	$1,764,965
1210 Swallowtail Court, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2485 Sq. Ft.	$2,088,337

Address	Redfin Estimate
1229 Swallowtail Court, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2485 Sq. Ft.	$2,782,417
1602 Swallowtail Road, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1984 Sq. Ft.	$1,970,580

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