Welcome to Shangri-La, your personal paradise, where life approaches perfection. Situated overlooking the beautiful and pristine Batiquitos Lagoon, a state marine conservation area that will never be built on, this award-winning architectural masterpiece also commands expansive, unobstructed whitewater ocean vistas through stunning floor-to-ceiling windows or from your 1000+ sq. ft. deck just steps from the pool and spa. The design of the 4100 sq. ft. , 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath mid-century modern home was influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright and Taliesin West and built to harmonize with its natural surroundings, using exotic woods like clear redwood for the exterior and ceilings, teak floors and cabinetry, and mahagony doors and windows, along with poured-in-place concrete, making it impossible to reproduce today. The property also includes a cohesive newly remodeled 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house, also outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular ocean views to enjoy the ospreys, peregrine falcons and the occasional seal, not to mention breathtaking sunsets. There is an adjoining oversized, 2-car garage and a seperate 1-car attached garage as well. This architectural stunner, which has to be seen to be fully apppreciated, has won numerous awards, including the American Institute of Architects Merit award, and it has been described as one of the 10 most architecturally important properties in all of San Diego and Los Angeles Counties. Situated west of the I-5, this property is half a mile from beautiful Ponto Beach, the new Luxury Alila Marea Beach Resort, restaurants, shops, and close proximity to downtown Encinitas!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$1,565Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by DeeDee Kirsch•DRE #01361244• Compass
Bought with JR Phillips•DRE #01433264• The JR Phillips Group
Sellers will consider offers between $4.8M and $6M. Welcome to the Sanctuary, an incredibly private architectural masterpiece with whitewater ocean, lagoon and sunset views. This extraordinary mid-century modern home and its guest house sit on nearly an acre of Batiquitos Lagoon-front land, positioned behind a gated entry and set well away from the road. The main house (3 BR) and detached guest house (1+ BR) harmonize perfectly and both feature floor to ceiling windows...See supplement below
... poured in place concrete and clear redwood ceilings. *Designed by S. Scott Emsley and heavily influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, this AIA award-winning property has been described as one of the ten most architecturally important properties in all of San Diego and LA county. *The sprawling 1000+ sq ft deck built over the guest house and 3 car over-sized garage is perfect for entertaining a crowd or for enjoying your spectacular ocean and lagoon views in complete privacy in this quiet sanctuary. *The .89 acre property itself includes an ocean view pool and spa, fruit trees and even a children's tree house designed by the home's renowned architect, S. Scott Emsley. *The main house has teak flooring & cabinetry, and features mahogany doors & windows throughout. *The Batiquitos Lagoon is one of the few remaining tidal wetlands on the Southern California coast of the United States. The area is run by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as a nature reserve and is designated a Marine Protected area. This portion of the lagoon frontage is closed to outside visitors, with the exception of the birds - including ospreys and peregrine falcons, the butterflies, and the occasional visiting seal. Guest house photos include virtual staging. www.2054SheridanRd.com
CRMLS #100018170
Oct 12, 2011
Sold
$3,125,000
$773/sq ft
Mar 21, 2010
Listed
$3,395,000
$840/sq ft
SDMLS #1
Jun 26, 2011
Price Changed
$3,395,000
$840/sq ft
Jun 7, 2011
Price Changed
$3,750,000
$928/sq ft
May 4, 2011
Price Changed
$3,850,000
$953/sq ft
Nov 6, 2010
Price Changed
$3,950,000
$977/sq ft
TheMLS #08-271353
Mar 25, 2009
Delisted
—
Apr 13, 2008
Listed
*
CRMLS #U8001749
Mar 24, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 13, 2008
Listed
$7,200,000
$1,782/sq ft
SDMLS #81026187
Mar 18, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 18, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 8, 2008
Listed
$7,200,000
$1,782/sq ft
Apr 8, 2008
Listed
$7,200,000
$1,782/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 15, 1992
Sold
$63,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$73,306 (+3.6%)
$4,244,832 + $2,653,020
$6,897,852
2024
$70,734 (+9.5%)
$4,161,600 + $2,601,000
$6,762,600
2023
$64,618 (+10.3%)
$4,080,000 + $2,550,000
$6,630,000
2022
$58,560 (+1.3%)
$3,739,000 + $2,338,000
$6,077,000
2021
$57,794 (+50.6%)
$3,570,000 + $1,937,439
$5,507,439
2020
$38,369 (+2.1%)
$3,500,000 + $1,899,450
$5,399,450
2019
$37,577 (+2.0%)
$2,716,209 + $872,859
$3,589,068
2018
$36,835 (+1.8%)
$2,662,950 + $855,745
$3,518,695
2017
$36,174 (+3.3%)
$2,559,546 + $822,516
$3,382,062
2016
$35,011 (+1.5%)
$2,559,546 + $822,516
$3,382,062
2015
$34,491 (+2.1%)
$2,509,359 + $806,389
$3,315,748
2014
$33,792 (−1.0%)
$2,423,251 + $778,719
$3,201,970
2013
$34,139 (+5.3%)
$2,423,251 + $778,719
$3,201,970
2012
$32,422 (+256.3%)
$2,412,300 + $775,200
$3,187,500
2011
$9,099 (+0.7%)
$2,365,000 + $760,000
$3,125,000
2010
$9,034
$328,061 + $533,558
$861,619
2009
$9,029 (+2.3%)
$325,610 + $529,571
$855,181
2008
$8,823
$326,384 + $530,830
$857,214
Tax history for 2054 Sheridan
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$73,306 (+3.6%)
$4,244,832 + $2,653,020
$6,897,852
2024
$70,734 (+9.5%)
$4,161,600 + $2,601,000
$6,762,600
2023
$64,618 (+10.3%)
$4,080,000 + $2,550,000
$6,630,000
2022
$58,560 (+1.3%)
$3,739,000 + $2,338,000
$6,077,000
2021
$57,794 (+50.6%)
$3,570,000 + $1,937,439
$5,507,439
2020
$38,369 (+2.1%)
$3,500,000 + $1,899,450
$5,399,450
2019
$37,577 (+2.0%)
$2,716,209 + $872,859
$3,589,068
2018
$36,835 (+1.8%)
$2,662,950 + $855,745
$3,518,695
2017
$36,174 (+3.3%)
$2,559,546 + $822,516
$3,382,062
2016
$35,011 (+1.5%)
$2,559,546 + $822,516
$3,382,062
2015
$34,491 (+2.1%)
$2,509,359 + $806,389
$3,315,748
2014
$33,792 (−1.0%)
$2,423,251 + $778,719
$3,201,970
2013
$34,139 (+5.3%)
$2,423,251 + $778,719
$3,201,970
2012
$32,422 (+256.3%)
$2,412,300 + $775,200
$3,187,500
2011
$9,099 (+0.7%)
$2,365,000 + $760,000
$3,125,000
2010
$9,034
$328,061 + $533,558
$861,619
2009
$9,029 (+2.3%)
$325,610 + $529,571
$855,181
2008
$8,823
$326,384 + $530,830
$857,214
*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
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.89 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
4,041
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2160305300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
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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
Scenic Visual Corridor overlay zone
100 year Floodplain 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: 5
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 8
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Fireplace, Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Multi/Split
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Flat Roof
Fencing: Partial
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Concrete, Wood
Exterior Features
Pool Features: In Ground
Has Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Size Dimensions: .89 Acres
Lot Features: Gentle Slope, Lot Shape-Flag
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: West
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2160305300
Total # of Stories: 3
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Park, Preserve/Public Land
School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union
Location Information
Latitude: 33.08547700
Longitude: -117.30369900
Directions: Cross Street: La Costa Avenue
Zoning: R-1: Single Family Res
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,041
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: San Diego County
APN: 2160305300
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 99
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: DeeDee
List Agent Last Name: Kirsch
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Compass
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: JR
Buyer Agent Last Name: Phillips
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Phillips & Company
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Transit
Capri Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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
4 days above 85° expected this year, 12 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
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Estimated sale price
$6.01M – $7.28M
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