Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,004 sqft
1220 Swallowtail Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.18 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$689/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$60/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Location! Location! Location! This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Encinitas home is located on an 8,000 sq. ft. cul de sac lot in the desirable Quail Gardens neighborhood. Double entry doors lead into the light and bright living room/dining room, featuring vaulted ceilings, an abundance of windows and beautiful new hardwood floors. The kitchen is complete with gorgeous granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (refrigerator included), designer light fixture, breakfast bar and a garden window over the...Location! Location! Location! This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Encinitas home is located on an 8,000 sq. ft. cul de sac lot in the desirable Quail Gardens neighborhood. Double entry doors lead into the light and bright living room/dining room, featuring vaulted ceilings, an abundance of windows and beautiful new hardwood floors. The kitchen is complete with gorgeous granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (refrigerator included), designer light fixture, breakfast bar and a garden window over the sink with views to the lush backyard. The spacious family room, which adjoins the kitchen, has garden windows accentuating the feel of indoor/outdoor living, a cozy gas fireplace and French doors that lead out to the resort-style private backyard complete with a refreshing built-in pool, spa, firepit area, trellis covered patio, fruit trees and a grass lawn where there’s plenty of room for friends and family to enjoy. All the bedrooms are located upstairs, where you will find a remodeled secondary bathroom with new vanity, sink, tiled bath/shower and generously sized secondary bedrooms. The ample master bedroom has vaulted ceilings, westerly light for warm winter afternoons, shutters and a large walk-in closet. The master suite bath has dual sinks with a garden window above and a separate toilet/shower area. The attached 2 car garage has laundry hook ups, storage and wide side yards on each side. This home is in the Award-Winning Encinitas School District and is minutes to community parks, trails, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course or a short bike ride/walk to world class Encinitas beaches, restaurants and shopping! Check out the 3d virtual tour!

Listing Agent

  1. Katrina Butts

    Katrina Butts

    Listing Agent

    K West Real Estate Company

    DRE #00898630

Listing closed: 04/02/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: NDP2101848

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Median sold price

$1,625,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of K West Real Estate Company, Katrina Butts, DRE #00898630

Sold By eXp Realty of California, Inc, Megan Nichols, DRE #02089211

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$8,825 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,373

Property Taxes

$1,392

HOA Dues

$60

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Property Information for 1220 Swallowtail Court

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: None
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
  • Private Pool: No
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2004
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 254-573-66-00
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: Yes
  • View: No
  • View: No
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: $60.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Zoning: R1
  • Senior Community: No
  • Neighborhood: Encinitas
  • Parcel Number: 2545736600
  • Area: 92024 - Encinitas
  • Middle School: San Dieguito High School District
  • High School: San Dieguito High School District
  • High School District: San Dieguito Union
  • Directions: I5 to La Costa Blvd, head east, right on Saxony, left on Quail Hollow Dr, left on Swallowtail Ct.
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,964 SF
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 19262
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Foothills, Golf, Preserve/Public Land, Suburban, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Park
  • Number Of Units In Community: 156
  • Complex Name: Quail Gardens
  • Association Name: Quail Gardens
  • Association Phone: 760-918-8040
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Range
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Suite, Walk-In Closet
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Up, Master Suite, WalkInCloset
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room, Gas
  • Cooling: None
Exterior Features
  • Miscellaneous: Foothills, Preserve/Public Land, Suburban
  • View Description: None
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Description: In Ground
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Spa Features: In Ground
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Level with Street, Level, Park Nearby
  • Lot Location: Preserve/Public Land, Cul-De-Sac, Park Nearby
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 156
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Topography: Level
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 1220 Swallowtail Court

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 2, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2101848

$1,381,000—
Apr 2, 2021

Sold

CLAW #NDP2101848MR

$1,381,000—
Apr 2, 2021

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2101848

$1,381,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/02/2021

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2101848

$1,381,000
04/02/2021

Sold

CLAW #NDP2101848MR

$1,381,000
04/02/2021

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2101848

$1,381,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1220 Swallowtail Court

Taxable ValueLand$1,291,773Additions$232,959Total$1,524,732
Tax Record2025$16,705 ($1,392 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,004 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,004 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,964 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated1988ZoningR3CountySAN DIEGOAPN254-573-66-00

Schools near 1220 Swallowtail Court

This home is within Encinitas Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Capri Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Diegueno Middle School
Public7 to 8

La Costa Canyon High School
Public9 to 12

Sunset High (Continuation) School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1220 Swallowtail Court, Encinitas, CA 92024
$1,381,000
4
2,004
7,964
–
4
2.5
2,485
7,256
$395,000
4
2.5
2,485
9,893
$750,000
4
1,984
6,534
–
4
2
1,783
6,041
$800,000
5
3
2,279
7,029

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