256 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Off market dec 2021 for $1.8M

$2,538,141

•

1,826

sq ft

256 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

About this home

Searching for an Encinitas home that's close to everything but feels a million miles away? Welcome to your secluded Dream Home surrounded by nature. Set on a half-acre usable, flat lot at the end of a private drive off Rancho Santa Fe Road, you could build your own ADU casita for income, guests or Family. This fully remodeled residence is clad in classic cedar plank siding that complements the stately Torrey pine trees in the yard. Double red entry doors lead to your living room where you and your guests will gather under the beams of a cathedral wood ceiling, plus expansive windows bathe the luxury vinyl plank flooring along with the grand, remodeled fireplace in an abundance of sunlight. A thoughtfully designed layout provides spectacular 180 degree panoramic views of the hills to the rear of the home from the living room, kitchen, dining room, and entry level master bedroom. Your bright, welcoming kitchen is beautifully updated with quartz countertops, new cabinets, and a breakfast bar. Grab a cup of coffee and step out onto the brand new 900 sq ft TimberTech deck to enjoy the fresh air and treetop views. This hidden gem in Encinitas is perfect to be close to everything Encinitas has to offer! Close to award winning schools and only 9 minutes to the Beach. Treat yourself to the dream lifestyle you deserve; come take a tour while you still can!

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$1,390Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Frances Mouser •DRE #01309623 • eXp Realty of California, Inc

Listed by Corey King •DRE #02109333 • eXp Realty of California, Inc

Bought with Linda Mitrovich •DRE #01275732 • Coldwell Banker West

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CRMLS #NDP2112532

Redfin Estimate

$2,538,141

$653K since sold in December 2021$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 17.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.17M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$2,725,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,995 sq ft
710 Edelweiss Ln, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,325,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,362 sq ft
248 Avenida De Los Claveles, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD JUN 19, 2026
$2,350,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,666 sq ft
470 Delage Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$2,150,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,457 sq ft
1619 Mapleleaf Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,849,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths1,831 sq ft
1744 Village Run N, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,608,750
F
4 beds3 baths1,974 sq ft
140 Five Crowns Way, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Market trends in 92024, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

96.9%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

2 days MoM

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121

0 MoM

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Sale history for 256 Rancho Santa Fe Rd

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #ND24106385

Jul 24, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Jun 27, 2024

Price Changed

$2,750,000

$1,506/sq ft

Jun 10, 2024

Price Changed

$2,799,000

$1,533/sq ft

May 30, 2024

Listed

$2,950,000

$1,616/sq ft

CRMLS #NDP2112532

Dec 7, 2021

Sold

$1,885,000

$1,032/sq ft

Nov 23, 2021

Pending

—

Nov 19, 2021

Sold

$1,885,000

$1,032/sq ft

Nov 17, 2021

Pending

—

Nov 11, 2021

Listed

$1,600,000

$876/sq ft

Nov 8, 2021

Coming Soon

$1,600,000

$876/sq ft

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

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Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2592314400

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Feb 24, 2026.

RR2

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Rural Residential 2 Zone

Rural Residential 2 is intended to provide for low density single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 21,500 net sq ft and maximum densities of 2 units per net acre, as a transition from the rural to the more suburban areas within the City. 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

Scenic Visual Corridor overlay zone

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Equestrian facility
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
Driveway, Garage, RV Access/Parking
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Stove, Garbage Disposal
Has Appliances
Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar
Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing cabinet doors, Self-closing drawers

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Double Sinks In Master Bath, Soaking Tub, Tile Counters, Shower, Bathtub

Room Information
Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom

Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Laminated

Heating Information
Electric, Fireplace
Has Heating

Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Deck Attached, Recessed Lighting
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Has Patio
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Down Slope from Street, Front Yard, Park Nearby

Property Information
Accessibility Features: Parking
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2592314400
Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor

Utilities

Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Garage
Electricity Connected
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Mountainous

School Information
High School District: Encinitas Union

Location Information
Latitude: 33.04068981
Longitude: -117.23788081
Directions: From Encinitas Blvd Turn left onto Rancho Santa Fe Rd (0.3 mi) Turn left (0.1 mi) Turn right - Destination will be on the left
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: San Diego County
APN: 2592314400

Home facts updated by county records on Feb 24, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 5

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Frances
List Agent Last Name: Mouser
Co-List Agent First Name: Corey
Co-List Agent Last Name: King

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc
Co-List Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Linda
Buyer Agent Last Name: Mitrovich

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker West

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

Diegueno Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

La Costa Canyon High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 87° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Encinitas, CA • 92024

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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

$2.41M – $2.92M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3141 Sq. Ft.	$2,698,536
212 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1947 Sq. Ft.	$2,145,735
222 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$1,720,531
232 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1530 Sq. Ft.	$1,878,962
244 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1866 Sq. Ft.	$2,080,464
268 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2215 Sq. Ft.	$2,271,973
278 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3782 Sq. Ft.	$2,699,913

Address	Redfin Estimate
202 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$1,827,555
254 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$2,030,526
226 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$1,909,469
234 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$2,130,874
240 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1658 Sq. Ft.	$1,646,202
272 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$2,111,780
290 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3921 Sq. Ft.	$2,577,433

Address	Redfin Estimate
208 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3595 Sq. Ft.	$2,867,096
218 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$1,832,984
230 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$1,755,731
256 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Apt 58, Encinitas, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1826 Sq. Ft.	$2,416,729
236 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1658 Sq. Ft.	$1,991,290
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