Welcome home to the best kept secret of Quail Gardens Popular 4BR, 3 BA home w/ BR & BA down. This home will not disappoint w/ its newly remodeled additional 230 Sq. Ft kitchen & family room. Entertainers kitchen includes elegant White Spring granite counters, coconut glaze maple cabinetry w/ decorative glass, appliance garage, SS appliances w/ microwave drawer, & kitchen island w/ cherry wood cabinetry. Very open, light, quiet, spacious home has a great-room style of elegance. Five mins to beach. See Supple. When you walk into this Awesome Encinitas Quail Gardens home, you will notice great pride of ownership. This home is located on a quiet location of Swallowtail road, walking distance to Hawk View Park, with two cul-de-sacs at end of road and across the street. Five minute drive to beach, surrounded by open space and trails. Entertainers kitchen includes Granite counters, maple Cabinetry w/ finished coconut glaze, etched designer glass, kitchen island with cherry wood cabinetry, double pantry doors w/ pull outs, and walk-in pantry with tons of storage. Stainless steel appliances including Appliance garage and reverse osmosis system. Downstairs bathroom includes a remodeled walk-in shower and vanity with Travertine tile and beautiful finishes. Light oak wood floors throughout first floor creating warmth and ambiance with upgraded limestone brick fireplace in family room. Upstairs guest bathroom remodeled Shower/bath and vanity with marble counters and brush nickel faucets. Remodeled Master Bathroom with beautiful Etched Walk-in shower glass, dual sinks with satin nickel, jacuzzi tub, and walk in closet. Plantation shutters all through upstairs, living room and formal dining room. Home has been newly painted, re-stucco, new roof, new gutters, new furnace, and Added AC. Private Front entry gated courtyard with flagstone, and added French doors off front patio for entertaining. Concrete driveway has been redone. This home also has a New water softener installed in 2017. . ..
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
6,822 sq ftLot Size
$1,001Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Donna Wettstein•DRE #01380900• Windermere Homes & Estates
Bought with Out Area Agent•DRE #0138051• Out of Area Office
BLUE-LIGHT SPECIAL!! NEAR NEW ENC. GOLF COURSE & ENC. RANCH!! BEDROOM AND BATH DOWNSTAIRS. NEWER CARPET, NEW OVEN AND DISHWASHER. LARGE MASTER BED W/ WALK-IN CLOSET. PRIVATE TROPICAL LANDSCAPING. SPA (TRNSFRS W/ NO WARRANTEES). SELLER BOUGHT ANOTHER AND CAN MOVE OUT QUICKLY! MOVE-IN CONDITION!!!
Public Records
Jul 18, 1996
Sold
$262,500
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 1992
Sold
$272,500
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 1988
Sold
$235,000
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 1986
Sold
$167,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,920 (+4.0%)
$1,052,489 + $295,832
$1,348,321
2024
$14,351 (+2.7%)
$1,031,852 + $290,032
$1,321,884
2023
$13,977 (+2.3%)
$1,011,620 + $284,346
$1,295,966
2022
$13,668 (+1.5%)
$991,785 + $278,771
$1,270,556
2021
$13,464 (+1.5%)
$972,339 + $273,305
$1,245,644
2020
$13,267 (+132.6%)
$953,274 + $267,947
$1,221,221
2019
$5,704 (+1.7%)
$943,500 + $265,200
$1,208,700
2018
$5,610 (+10.7%)
$185,281 + $317,413
$502,694
2017
$5,067 (+3.1%)
$178,088 + $262,932
$441,020
2016
$4,914 (+2.0%)
$178,088 + $262,932
$441,020
2015
$4,818 (+2.5%)
$174,597 + $257,777
$432,374
2014
$4,699 (−0.5%)
$168,607 + $248,932
$417,539
2013
$4,725 (+5.2%)
$168,607 + $248,932
$417,539
2012
$4,493 (+1.9%)
$167,845 + $247,807
$415,652
2011
$4,410 (+0.7%)
$164,554 + $242,949
$407,503
2010
$4,380 (+0.3%)
$161,328 + $238,186
$399,514
2009
$4,365 (+2.5%)
$160,123 + $236,406
$396,529
2008
$4,258
$160,504 + $236,968
$397,472
Tax history for 1742 Swallowtail Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,920 (+4.0%)
$1,052,489 + $295,832
$1,348,321
2024
$14,351 (+2.7%)
$1,031,852 + $290,032
$1,321,884
2023
$13,977 (+2.3%)
$1,011,620 + $284,346
$1,295,966
2022
$13,668 (+1.5%)
$991,785 + $278,771
$1,270,556
2021
$13,464 (+1.5%)
$972,339 + $273,305
$1,245,644
2020
$13,267 (+132.6%)
$953,274 + $267,947
$1,221,221
2019
$5,704 (+1.7%)
$943,500 + $265,200
$1,208,700
2018
$5,610 (+10.7%)
$185,281 + $317,413
$502,694
2017
$5,067 (+3.1%)
$178,088 + $262,932
$441,020
2016
$4,914 (+2.0%)
$178,088 + $262,932
$441,020
2015
$4,818 (+2.5%)
$174,597 + $257,777
$432,374
2014
$4,699 (−0.5%)
$168,607 + $248,932
$417,539
2013
$4,725 (+5.2%)
$168,607 + $248,932
$417,539
2012
$4,493 (+1.9%)
$167,845 + $247,807
$415,652
2011
$4,410 (+0.7%)
$164,554 + $242,949
$407,503
2010
$4,380 (+0.3%)
$161,328 + $238,186
$399,514
2009
$4,365 (+2.5%)
$160,123 + $236,406
$396,529
2008
$4,258
$160,504 + $236,968
$397,472
*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
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
2,321
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2545721400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R3
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
Uncovered Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Range/Stove Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Gas Cooking
Has Appliances
Area, Formal Dining Room, Separated
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central, Energy Star, High Efficiency
Has Cooling
Room Information
Main Floor Bedroom, Living Room, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Pantry
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Natural Gas, Fireplace, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Concrete
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Property Information
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 2545721400
Total # of Stories: 2
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: QuailGardens
Association Fee: $55
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Location Information
Latitude: 33.08079300
Longitude: -117.28251000
Other Subdivision Name: Encinitas
Directions: Saxony to Quail Hollow to Swallowtail Rd. Cross Street: Quail Hollow.
Subdivision Name: Encinitas
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,321
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: San Diego County
APN: 2545721400
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 18
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 18
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Donna
List Agent Last Name: Wettstein
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Windermere Homes & Estates
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Out of
Buyer Agent Last Name: Area Agent
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Out of Area Office
Around this home
Schools
Capri Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
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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, 20 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
$2.21M – $2.67M
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