261 Sierra Ridge Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Off market feb 2011 for $1.3M

$3,335,468

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,353/mo

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3,206

sq ft

261 Sierra Ridge Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

About this home

One of Kind, BUILDER'S OWN HOME!180 degree breathtaking-PANORAMIC views of Olivenhain, private oasis on the ridge. Spacious floorplan with attention to detail. Elegant Entry, Gourmet kitchen complete w/ stainless steel appliances, breakfast island, granite counters & custom cabinetry. Huge lot with over an acre of PRIVATE space to relax & entertain. Gated circular drive, lush landscaping, black bottom solar pool complete this estate. Separate entrance office. 3 car garage, lots of parking. Close to schools, beach. [Supplement]: Outdoor features include: organic fully enclosed vegetable garden, built in potters table with custom made sink/faucet, built in gas heater, installed under main awning & fruit trees.

Single-familyProperty Type

1998Year Built

$1,040Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Eileen Drutman •DRE #00849783 • Real Living Lifestyles

Listed by Gini De Armas •DRE #00879140

Bought with Nicole Hazelton •DRE #01819363 • ARG Abbott Realty Group

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•Source:CRMLS #100068835

Redfin Estimate

$3,335,468

$2.0M since sold in February 2011$158K since October

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This home's estimate is 3.1% higher than the average sale price ($3.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$3,400,000
A
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$3,653,000
B
4 beds3 baths4,116 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$3,400,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,024 sq ft
3044 Camino del Rancho, Encinitas, CA 92024
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SOLD APR 10, 2026
$3,300,000
D
4 beds4 baths4,196 sq ft
860 Calle Santa Cruz, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$2,455,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,009 sq ft
349 Horizon Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$3,200,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,862 sq ft
970 DOVE RUN Rd, 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

98.0%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$573 MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

6 days MoM

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Sale history for 261 Sierra Ridge Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,640 (+3.7%)

$849,386 + $914,724

$1,764,110

2024

$17,977 (+2.3%)

$832,732 + $896,789

$1,729,521

2023

$17,567 (+2.0%)

$816,404 + $879,205

$1,695,609

2022

$17,219 (+1.3%)

$800,397 + $861,966

$1,662,363

2021

$17,001 (+1.3%)

$784,703 + $845,065

$1,629,768

2020

$16,788 (+11.5%)

$769,317 + $828,496

$1,597,813

2019

$15,058 (+5.1%)

$761,429 + $820,001

$1,581,430

2018

$14,325 (+3.7%)

$647,000 + $773,000

$1,420,000

2017

$13,815 (+5.4%)

$594,000 + $706,000

$1,300,000

2016

$13,111

$594,000 + $706,000

$1,300,000

2015

$13,123 (+4.2%)

$572,000 + $678,000

$1,250,000

2014

$12,596 (−1.6%)

$550,000 + $650,000

$1,200,000

2013

$12,796 (−9.8%)

$550,000 + $650,000

$1,200,000

2012

$14,184 (+111.4%)

$550,000 + $650,000

$1,200,000

2011

$6,709 (+0.7%)

$663,000 + $714,000

$1,377,000

2010

$6,660 (−0.2%)

$241,408 + $408,006

$649,414

2009

$6,674 (+2.1%)

$239,604 + $404,957

$644,561

2008

$6,535

$240,174 + $405,920

$646,094

Tax history for 261 Sierra Ridge Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,640 (+3.7%)

$849,386 + $914,724

$1,764,110

2024

$17,977 (+2.3%)

$832,732 + $896,789

$1,729,521

2023

$17,567 (+2.0%)

$816,404 + $879,205

$1,695,609

2022

$17,219 (+1.3%)

$800,397 + $861,966

$1,662,363

2021

$17,001 (+1.3%)

$784,703 + $845,065

$1,629,768

2020

$16,788 (+11.5%)

$769,317 + $828,496

$1,597,813

2019

$15,058 (+5.1%)

$761,429 + $820,001

$1,581,430

2018

$14,325 (+3.7%)

$647,000 + $773,000

$1,420,000

2017

$13,815 (+5.4%)

$594,000 + $706,000

$1,300,000

2016

$13,111

$594,000 + $706,000

$1,300,000

2015

$13,123 (+4.2%)

$572,000 + $678,000

$1,250,000

2014

$12,596 (−1.6%)

$550,000 + $650,000

$1,200,000

2013

$12,796 (−9.8%)

$550,000 + $650,000

$1,200,000

2012

$14,184 (+111.4%)

$550,000 + $650,000

$1,200,000

2011

$6,709 (+0.7%)

$663,000 + $714,000

$1,377,000

2010

$6,660 (−0.2%)

$241,408 + $408,006

$649,414

2009

$6,674 (+2.1%)

$239,604 + $404,957

$644,561

2008

$6,535

$240,174 + $405,920

$646,094

*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

1 Acre

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

3,206

Year built

1998

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2653317500

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

RR2

H_IBOZ

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

Hillside/Inland Bluff 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: 3
Carport Attached, Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4

Interior

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

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
Has Appliances
Breakfast Nook

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling

Room Information
Family Room, Formal Entry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Office, Retreat, Workshop

Fireplace Information
Fire Pit
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Carpet, Stone, Wood

Heating Information
Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating

Interior Features
Levels: One
Security Features: Automatic Gate
Spa Features: Heated, In Ground, Private
Has Spa

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Composition, Stone
Other Structures: Shed
Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Stone
Has Patio
Pool Features: Heated with Gas, In Ground
Has Sprinklers

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Lot-Level/Flat, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer
Lot Dimensions Source: Public Records

Property Information
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 2653317500
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs

School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union

Location Information
Other Subdivision Name: OLIVENHAIN
Directions: Willowspring east on Sierra Ridge Dr.take left on Sierra Ridge inlet to custom homes [Cross Street(s)]: Willowspring Drive
Road Surface Type: Paved

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,206
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: San Diego County
APN: 2653317500

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 23
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 11

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Eileen
List Agent Last Name: Drutman
Co-List Agent First Name: Gini
Co-List Agent Last Name: De Armas

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Real Living Lifestyles

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Nicole
Buyer Agent Last Name: Hazelton

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: ARG Abbott Realty Group

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Diegueno Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

La Costa Canyon High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 87° expected this year, 20 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

$3.17M – $3.84M

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Home values near 261 Sierra Ridge Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
307 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$2,651,741
233 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2146 Sq. Ft.	$2,686,668
266 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2146 Sq. Ft.	$1,970,634
218 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1698 Sq. Ft.	$1,789,413
234 Meadow Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2353 Sq. Ft.	$2,099,866
246 Meadow Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2733 Sq. Ft.	$2,249,129
227 Meadow Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2104 Sq. Ft.	$2,068,290

Address	Redfin Estimate
201 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3276 Sq. Ft.	$3,292,007
249 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2364 Sq. Ft.	$2,211,465
250 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2835 Sq. Ft.	$2,326,495
202 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2154 Sq. Ft.	$2,113,128
238 Meadow Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2631 Sq. Ft.	$2,174,900
235 Meadow Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$2,245,333
245 Meadow Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2652 Sq. Ft.	$2,286,696

Address	Redfin Estimate
217 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2364 Sq. Ft.	$2,345,647
265 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$2,217,734
234 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2443 Sq. Ft.	$2,104,727
263 Sierra Ridge Drive, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$3,260,050
242 Meadow Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2884 Sq. Ft.	$2,330,534
231 Meadow Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2368 Sq. Ft.	$2,327,201
241 Meadow Vista Way, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	$2,322,584

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