Listed by Mary Heon•DRE #01043449• Coldwell Banker West
Contact: maryheonre@gmail.com
For sale
$2,995,000
Est. $19,811/mo —
5
bd
•
4.5 ba
•
4,029
sq ft
5116 White Emerald Dr, San Diego, CA 92130
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About this home
Priced to Sell!! Amazing Del Mar Summit Home ~ Spectacular Location ~ Exceptional Floor Plan. Perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Del Mar Summit community, this beautifully upgraded home offers the ideal blend of elegance, comfort, and modern convenience. Step inside to discover rich custom hardwood and tile flooring, soaring light-filled living spaces, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan that lives beautifully for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The expansive gourmet kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring a generous center island, upgraded cabinetry, abundant storage, a large walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances, and seamless flow into the spacious family room. Elegant formal living and dining rooms, recessed lighting throughout, and an oversized first-floor bonus room—perfect as an office, library, media room, or game room—provide exceptional flexibility. A desirable first-floor en-suite bedroom and bath offer ideal accommodations for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs, the impressive primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a spacious walk-in closet, luxurious soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower, and spa-inspired bath. Generously sized secondary bedrooms ensure comfort for family and guests alike. Additional highlights include three cozy fireplaces, owned solar with 24 panels, Tesla Wall Connectors, Ring® smart security, exterior surveillance cameras, one-touch electric blinds, Wi-Fi-controlled exterior lighting and irrigation, and a host of thoughtful smart-home upgrades. The private backyard is designed for year-round entertaining and relaxation, with plenty of room to gather while enjoying peaceful afternoons and watching colorful hot air balloons drift across the North County skies. Ideally located just minutes from premier shopping, dining, beautiful beaches, convenient freeway access, and award-winning schools, this exceptional residence offers the very best of coastal North County San Diego living. This is more than a home—it's a lifestyle. A true Del Mar Summit standout and an absolute must-see.
Torrey Hills, located between Carmel Valley and Sorrento Valley, is a residential and business San Diego neighborhood with canyon-edge streets and master-planned pockets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Torrey Hills Center area near Carmel Mountain Road and El Camino Real, where office campuses, coffee counters, and lunch spots set a weekday rhythm. Homes lean contemporary and Mediterranean-influenced, with tidy cul-de-sacs and view corridors toward open space. Trails and overlooks thread into Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, giving the streets a quiet, outdoors-forward feel. Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Torrey Pines Gliderport add a coastal backdrop for weekends. Nearby pillars such as The Lodge at Torrey Pines and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego anchor the broader North County coastal culture.
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Offer insights
5116 White Emerald Dr · $2,995,000
$2.96M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.96M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
37 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Two-story home
Formal entry
Walk-in closet
Walk-in pantry
Laundry room
Primary suite
Has fireplace (in primary bedroom, great room, and family room)
Main level has 2 bathrooms and 1 bedroom
Bedrooms
Primary suite
One bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Walk-in pantry
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Gas cooling
Zoned cooling
Exterior features
Front yard
Back yard
Located on a cul-de-sac
Has a view
Community curbs, street lighting and sidewalks
Home design
Single-family home (no common walls)
Two total stories
Entry on level 1
Zoning: R-1
Subdivision: Del Mar Summit
Parking
Attached garage
3 garage parking spaces (3 total parking spaces)
Construction
Year built (from assessor)
Utilities
Living area and lot details from assessor data
HOA & community
Del Mar Summit homeowners association
Monthly association fee
Association provides grounds maintenance
Other
Community has 20 units
Assessments: Unknown
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Beautiful custom home exudes quality & grandeur the moment you enter with volume ceilings, spacious hallways & dramatic curved staircase. Amenities include travertine floors with black granite inlay downstairs, Plantation Shutters throughout, wood laminate flooring upstairs, generous sized rooms, ” great room feel “for kitchen/family room. Chef's kitchen with plenty of counter space & storage, large walk-in pantry. Bedroom/bath down. Located in award winning school districts & convenient to all. Neighborhoods: Carmel Valley - Custom Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: , LL
SDMLS #150026735
Aug 19, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 27, 2015
Price Changed
$1,469,000
$365/sq ft
Jun 17, 2015
Price Changed
$1,499,000
$372/sq ft
May 31, 2015
Price Changed
$1,549,000
$384/sq ft
May 17, 2015
Listed
$1,578,000
$392/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 10, 2006
Sold
$1,050,000
$261/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 1996
Sold
$597,500
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 7, 1994
Sold
$590,000
$146/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,696 (+4.1%)
$965,976 + $844,018
$1,809,994
2024
$19,872 (+1.2%)
$947,036 + $827,469
$1,774,505
2023
$19,632 (+1.6%)
$928,467 + $811,245
$1,739,712
2022
$19,327 (+1.7%)
$910,262 + $795,339
$1,705,601
2021
$19,012 (+0.8%)
$892,414 + $779,745
$1,672,159
2020
$18,859 (+1.8%)
$874,916 + $764,456
$1,639,372
2019
$18,522 (+1.8%)
$865,945 + $756,618
$1,622,563
2018
$18,197 (+1.6%)
$848,966 + $741,783
$1,590,749
2017
$17,912 (+31.3%)
$816,000 + $712,980
$1,528,980
2016
$13,638 (+1.4%)
$816,000 + $712,980
$1,528,980
2015
$13,453 (+1.9%)
$565,878 + $622,466
$1,188,344
2014
$13,203 (+7.5%)
$546,460 + $601,106
$1,147,566
2013
$12,286 (−3.1%)
$546,460 + $601,106
$1,147,566
2012
$12,681 (+1.8%)
$496,000 + $546,000
$1,042,000
2011
$12,462 (+0.6%)
$533,331 + $586,664
$1,119,995
2010
$12,390 (−0.2%)
$522,874 + $575,161
$1,098,035
2009
$12,421 (+1.8%)
$518,967 + $570,863
$1,089,830
2008
$12,198
$520,200 + $572,220
$1,092,420
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,059 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1996
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,029
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,029
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
3043623700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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 89° expected this year, 19 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
San Diego, CA • 92130
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5116 White Emerald Dr
$2,933,795
$61K under list price of $3.00M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.2M to $3.4M.