16985 Via Cuesta Verde

5,263 Sq. Ft.
$950 / Sq. Ft.
5,263
Sq. Ft.
$950
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 16985 Via Cuesta Verde, a rare single-level Spanish Colonial on a large, 1.28 acre private corner lot in the prestigious Fairbanks Ranch community. This is the kind of home buyers wait for—single level, great layout, real privacy, and true resort-style living. Designed by Wolfe-Woods Architects, this 4-bedroom home (plus a formal office) offers 5.5 bathrooms and roughly 5,263 sq ft of light-filled living space. The current owners have completed several thoughtful updates, including remodeled...Welcome to 16985 Via Cuesta Verde, a rare single-level Spanish Colonial on a large, 1.28 acre private corner lot in the prestigious Fairbanks Ranch community. This is the kind of home buyers wait for—single level, great layout, real privacy, and true resort-style living. Designed by Wolfe-Woods Architects, this 4-bedroom home (plus a formal office) offers 5.5 bathrooms and roughly 5,263 sq ft of light-filled living space. The current owners have completed several thoughtful updates, including remodeled bathrooms, fresh interior paint, new carpet, upgraded LED recessed lighting, and a recently replaced water heater—creating a clean, neutral, truly move-in-ready feel throughout. Coffered ceilings, arched doorways, custom ironwork, marble fireplaces, and hardwood floors add warmth and character, while the kitchen and family room flow easily together under a dramatic ceiling and skylight with a walk-in pantry and high-end appliances. Outside, enjoy a sparkling pool and spa, private tennis court, plus owned solar and a large garage with full bath and plenty of space for everyday life. The covered wrap around patio includes a built in BBQ for outdoor cooking. Set within one of Rancho Santa Fe’s most sought-after guard-gated communities, Fairbanks Ranch offers an incredible lifestyle with access to a clubhouse, tennis courts, equestrian center, scenic walking trails, playgrounds, and peaceful lakes, all surrounded by beautifully maintained grounds. This turnkey, single-level home is perfectly situated in a community known for its privacy, exclusivity, and easy, resort-style living—one that buyers consistently seek out and love.
  1. Listed by Elyse Dittrich Stassel • DRE #01931225 • Brokerage DRE #01526483 • Nancarrow Realty Group
  2. Listed by Hannah Nancarrow-Woods • DRE #02005522 • Brokerage DRE #01526483 • Nancarrow Realty Group

Property Details for 16985 Via Cuesta Verde

View
None
Parking Spaces Total
3
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Central Air
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Public Records
Living Area
5263
Assessor Parcel Number
269-192-57-00
LISTING UPDATED: 02/06/2026 01:24 AM

Property Details for 16985 Via Cuesta Verde

StatusClosed
MLS #NDP2600233
Days on Market8
Taxes-
HOA Fees$2,800 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1986
Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,756 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Nancarrow Realty Group, Elyse Dittrich Stassel, DRE #01931225; Nancarrow Realty Group, Hannah Nancarrow-Woods, DRE #02005522

Sold By Luxury Coast Grp Barry Estates, Nicole Anderson, DRE #02202170; Luxury Coast Grp Barry Estates, Susie Mikolajewski, DRE #01130001

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Building Information for 16985 Via Cuesta Verde

Stories1Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,756 SF

Payment Calculator

$26,603 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$24,369

Property Taxes

$1,301

HOA Dues

$933

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Property Information for 16985 Via Cuesta Verde

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Pets Allowed: Call For Rules
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 009755
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Guard, Horse Trails, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Pickleball
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Sewer Assessments, Special Assessments
  • Community Features: Curbs, Horse Trails, Stable(s), Biking, Hiking, Lake, Park
  • Number Of Units In Community: 600
  • Complex Name: FBR Association
  • Complex Features: Horse Trails
  • Association Name: FBR Association
  • Association Phone: 858-682-3100
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Cooking, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Equipment: Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Room Type: Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: WalkInCloset
  • Water Heater Features: Instant Hot Water
  • Water Heater Type: Instant Hot Water
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace Rooms: Den, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Den, FP in Living Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Stone
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Stone
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Guard, Security System
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Guard, Security System
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Partial
  • Fencing: Partial
  • View Description: None
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: See Remarks
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Private
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Private
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground, Private
  • Spa Features: In Ground, Private
  • Spa Heat: Private, Private Below Ground
  • Tennis: Yes
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Paved, Sprinkler System, Up Slope from Street
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 600
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage: Garage
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 16985 Via Cuesta Verde

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2026

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2600233

$5,000,000
Feb 6, 2026

Sold

CLAW #NDP2600233MR

$5,000,000
Feb 6, 2026

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2600233

$5,000,000
Jan 16, 2026

Pending

CLAW #NDP2600233MR

Jan 16, 2026

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2600233

Jan 15, 2026

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2600233

Jan 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2600233

$4,495,000
Jan 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2600233MR

$4,495,000
Jan 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2600233

$4,495,000
Dec 21, 2020

Temporarily Off Market

SDMLS #NDP2000412

Dec 21, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2000412

$2,900,000
Nov 23, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685564551

$2,900,000

+0.2% / yr

Nov 9, 2020

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2000412

Nov 9, 2020

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2000412

Nov 9, 2020

Pending

CLAW #NDP2000412MR

Oct 30, 2020

Price Change

SDMLS #NDP2000412

$2,950,000
Oct 22, 2020

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2000412MR

$2,950,000
Oct 22, 2020

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2000412

$2,950,000
Oct 21, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2000412

Oct 7, 2020

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2000412

Sep 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2000412

$2,898,000
Sep 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2000412

$2,898,000
Sep 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2000412MR

$2,898,000
Apr 25, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #157374823

$2,825,000
Oct 5, 1999

Expired

SDMLS #981016090

Aug 30, 1998

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #981016090

$2,195,000
Aug 29, 1998

Expired

SDMLS #971013136

Aug 12, 1997

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #971013136

$2,095,000
Aug 1, 1997

Expired

SDMLS #961001830

Feb 1, 1996

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #961001830

$2,195,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2026

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2600233

$5,000,000
02/06/2026

Sold

CLAW #NDP2600233MR

$5,000,000
02/06/2026

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2600233

$5,000,000
01/16/2026

Pending

CLAW #NDP2600233MR

01/16/2026

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2600233

01/15/2026

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2600233

01/08/2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2600233

$4,495,000
01/08/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2600233MR

$4,495,000
01/08/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2600233

$4,495,000
12/21/2020

Temporarily Off Market

SDMLS #NDP2000412

12/21/2020

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2000412

$2,900,000
11/23/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #685564551

$2,900,000

+0.2% / yr

11/09/2020

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2000412

11/09/2020

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2000412

11/09/2020

Pending

CLAW #NDP2000412MR

10/30/2020

Price Change

SDMLS #NDP2000412

$2,950,000
10/22/2020

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2000412MR

$2,950,000
10/22/2020

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2000412

$2,950,000
10/21/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2000412

10/07/2020

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2000412

09/28/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2000412

$2,898,000
09/28/2020

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2000412

$2,898,000
09/28/2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2000412MR

$2,898,000
04/25/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #157374823

$2,825,000
10/05/1999

Expired

SDMLS #981016090

08/30/1998

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #981016090

$2,195,000
08/29/1998

Expired

SDMLS #971013136

08/12/1997

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #971013136

$2,095,000
08/01/1997

Expired

SDMLS #961001830

02/01/1996

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #961001830

$2,195,000

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

Public Records for 16985 Via Cuesta Verde

Taxable ValueLand$582,505Additions$717,730Total$1,300,235
Tax Record2025$15,615 ($1,301 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt5,263 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,263 SqFtLot Size55,756 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN269-192-57-00

Schools near 16985 Via Cuesta Verde

This home is within Solana Beach 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
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Earl Warren Middle School
Public7 to 8

Torrey Pines 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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Listing Courtesy of Nancarrow Realty Group, Elyse Dittrich Stassel, DRE #01931225; Nancarrow Realty Group, Hannah Nancarrow-Woods, DRE #02005522

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