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About this home
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS. .. Single level with ADU and panoramic 180 degree views of Olivenhain and RSF. .. .. .Pool, large grassy areas, boat or RV storage areas, sheds and plenty of room for a pickleball court and much more. .. .. . Once-in-a-Lifetime hilltop location waiting for a refresh (this is a FIXER) with unobstructed, sweeping views. Situated on a 1.55-acre estate lot, this opportunity offers a rare combination of elevation, privacy, and a large flat yard area, perfect for entertaining. Wake up to golden sunrises over one of the most dramatic view settings available in coastal North County. .. .. .. .Opportunity to renovate the existing single level 3,566 sf home and it's 720 sf ADU. .. .. .. Seller is finalizing plans for a total refresh of the layout to include 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths in the main house (ADU layout stays the same). .. .. .. .. .. plans could also include converting the current pool to be a pickleball court and adding a new pool on the view side of the property. .. .. .. For sale only for a limited time in as-is condition! Mature citrus and fruit trees already thrive on the lower terraced area — expand the orchard, plant grape vines and cultivate your own vineyard, or lay out garden beds and outdoor living space.
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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Market insights
293 Via Del Cerrito · $3,500,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 30 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.0%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$3,500,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,046,583. (70% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Living room fireplace
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Laundry & utility
Laundry in garage
Heating & cooling
Cooling; details not specified
Exterior features
Private in-ground pool
Flat lot
Lawn
View
No common walls
Home design
One story
Entry level: 1
Parking
Attached garage
2 garage spaces
2 parking spaces
Utilities
Mutual water company
HOA & community
2 units in community
Valley, foothills, and suburban community
Electricity and solar
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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
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
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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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Encinitas. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 293 Via Del Cerrito
$3,479,502
$20K under list price of $3.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.1M to $3.7M.