Listed by Elizabeth Raber•DRE #02072900• Keller Williams Realty
Contact: ElizabethRaber@kw.com
For sale
$4,299,000
Est. $28,728/mo —
8
bd
•
8 ba
•
5,601
sq ft
4305 Manchester Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
About this home
A Rare Encinitas Estate of Elegance, Scale & Endless Possibility~ An extraordinary expression of refined living, this updated 8-bedroom, 8-bathroom estate offers an exceptional combination of elegance, privacy, flexibility, and scale. Set on an expansive 0.75-acre parcel, the 5,601-square-foot residence is designed for those who appreciate gracious spaces, sophisticated finishes, and the freedom to live beautifully. From the moment you enter, the home reveals a sense of space and possibility rarely found in Encinitas. The lower level features a spacious private suite with a luxurious dual-sink bath, ideal for guests or extended family. Upstairs, six bedrooms each feature private baths, with four offering private sitting areas. One bedroom opens to an east-facing balcony, providing a peaceful setting to enjoy morning light and watch deer grazing across the way. The expansive grounds offer endless possibilities for creating your own outdoor retreat, entertaining spaces, gardens, recreation areas, or resort-style amenities. The generous property provides a rare opportunity to bring your vision to life while enjoying the tranquility and lifestyle of Encinitas. With its exceptional scale, elegant updates, private bedroom suites, and abundant outdoor space, this distinctive property offers a rare combination of luxury, comfort, and flexibility—truly a home designed for both gracious living and unforgettable gatherings. This is more than a residence—it is an opportunity to create an exceptional lifestyle in one of Southern California’s most desirable coastal communities. With its impressive scale, beautifully updated interiors, remarkable bedroom accommodations, expansive grounds, and extraordinary flexibility, this Encinitas estate offers a rare blend of luxury and livability.
Olivenhain, located between Rancho Santa Fe and Leucadia, is a semi-rural and equestrian Encinitas neighborhood with large-lot homes and winding country roads. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Olivenhain Meeting Hall on Rancho Santa Fe Road, where community gatherings and a quiet, pastoral streetscape set the tone. Architectural styles lean toward custom ranch homes, modern farmhouses, and gated estates framed by mature trees and split-rail fencing. Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve adds ridgeline trails and broad views that shape daily routines. Nearby, the San Dieguito Heritage Museum and the historic Olivenhain Meeting Hall anchor local history and events. The landscape reads as open and green, with a slower pace than the coastal blocks to the west.
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Offer insights
4305 Manchester Ave · $4,299,000
$4.31M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $4.31M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 28 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
French doors
Double-door entry
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
8 full bathrooms
2 bathrooms on the main level
Laundry & utility
Indoor individual laundry room
Washer and dryer included
Gas and electric dryer hookups
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Exterior features
Landscaped corner lot
Flat lot
Drip-system sprinklers
Views
No common walls
Home design
Two stories
Front entry on the first level
Parking
3-car garage
25 uncovered parking spaces
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community features include curbs, horse trails, biking, hiking, street lighting, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This very ornate, architecturally detailed estate home sits on nearly 3/4 acres & features 6 bedrooms each w/ their own full baths. Several rooms can be converted into bedrooms, game rooms, library, office. .. the opportunity is endless. The spacious gourmet kitchen features, granite counter tops, double oven center island sink & more. All bathrooms nicely upgraded. w/ travertine/tile showers. Oversized 2 car garage w/ a bathroom that could be converted into a granny flat. Buyers use your imagination! Neighborhoods: Olivenhain Equipment: Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Public Records
Jun 14, 2005
Sold
$640,000
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,284 (+5.3%)
$724,479 + $573,546
$1,298,025
2024
$14,514 (+3.0%)
$710,274 + $562,300
$1,272,574
2023
$14,086 (+1.4%)
$696,348 + $551,275
$1,247,623
2022
$13,898 (+1.1%)
$682,695 + $540,466
$1,223,161
2021
$13,752 (+2.3%)
$669,309 + $529,869
$1,199,178
2020
$13,449 (+1.9%)
$656,186 + $519,480
$1,175,666
2019
$13,191 (+2.2%)
$649,458 + $514,154
$1,163,612
2018
$12,905 (+3.2%)
$636,724 + $504,073
$1,140,797
2017
$12,505 (+3.5%)
$612,000 + $484,500
$1,096,500
2016
$12,083 (−26.5%)
$612,000 + $484,500
$1,096,500
2015
$16,444 (+5.5%)
$537,000 + $538,000
$1,075,000
2014
$15,582 (−1.9%)
$700,000 + $700,000
$1,400,000
2013
$15,876 (+2.8%)
$700,000 + $700,000
$1,400,000
2012
$15,450 (−25.0%)
$700,000 + $700,000
$1,400,000
2011
$20,601 (+0.4%)
$700,000 + $700,000
$1,400,000
2010
$20,523 (+0.6%)
$737,327 + $1,157,500
$1,894,827
2009
$20,408 (+4.2%)
$731,817 + $1,148,850
$1,880,667
2008
$19,587
$733,556 + $1,151,580
$1,885,136
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
6
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.72 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,601
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,601
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2591921600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
RR2
C/NRO
SCNC VIEW
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
Cultural/Natural Resources Overlay Zone
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
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, 22 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in Encinitas. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 4305 Manchester Ave
$4,237,292
$62K under list price of $4.30M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.7M to $5.1M.