18441 Via Ambiente

12,156 Sq. Ft.
$444 / Sq. Ft.
12,156
Sq. Ft.
$444
per Sq. Ft.

Description

LUXURY AUCTION: Bid Now through September 27 | Originally $11.975M | Current High Bid $3.25M | Showings by Appointment Arriving at the impressive iron-gated entry along the hand-chiseled cobblestone drive of The Castle at Cielo one is transported to a 15th century French Chateau. From the spectacular, panoramic 4-acre ocean view site, this 3-story fortress boasts soaring barrel and vaulted ceilings, magnificent wood and iron detail, biblical stone floors and multiple fireplaces. This 12,000 s.f....LUXURY AUCTION: Bid Now through September 27 | Originally $11.975M | Current High Bid $3.25M | Showings by Appointment Arriving at the impressive iron-gated entry along the hand-chiseled cobblestone drive of The Castle at Cielo one is transported to a 15th century French Chateau. From the spectacular, panoramic 4-acre ocean view site, this 3-story fortress boasts soaring barrel and vaulted ceilings, magnificent wood and iron detail, biblical stone floors and multiple fireplaces. This 12,000 s.f. masterpiece with 4 en-suite bedrooms, 5 full and 5 half baths, a billiard/game room, a theater, an office library, a subterranean wine cellar and a fully appointed and self-contained guest house provide awe-inspiring detail at every turn. The beauty of the authentic Italian mosaic-tiled pool and spa with swim-up bar and pool house, the 5-hole golf course, the serenity of the rose garden, the majestic lily pond with fish and the spacious covered loggia all contribute to the peaceful enjoyment of this unparalleled living experience. The impressive 11-car garage with motor court, the technology of a Crestron “smart home” and 100% solar power allow the modern convenience of energy-efficient operation. The 24-hour guard-gated community of Cielo ensures the privacy and peacefulness of this incomparable Castle.
  1. Listed by K. Ann Brizolis • DRE #751535 • Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty • 858-756-4328
  2. Listed by Laurie A. McClain • DRE #00900797 • Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Property Details for 18441 Via Ambiente

Area
Other (LCOTH)
Neighborhood
Cielo
Community
RANCHO SANTA FE
City Postal ID
RANCHO SANTA FE (92067)
Cross Street(s)
Camino Sin Puente
LISTING UPDATED: 10/29/2018 03:50 PM

Property Details for 18441 Via Ambiente

StatusSold
MLS #180045371
Days on Market50
Taxes-
HOA Fees$560 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2008
Lot Size4.01 AC / 174,675 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, K. Ann Brizolis, DRE #751535; Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Laurie A. McClain, DRE #00900797

Sold By Coldwell Banker Residential, Nina Wright, DRE #01327540

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Building Information for 18441 Via Ambiente

Stories3Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size4.01 AC / 174,675 SF

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$33,981 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$26,319

Property Taxes

$7,102

HOA Dues

$560

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Property Information for 18441 Via Ambiente

Summary Information
Property and Location
  • System ID: 180045371
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, Other
  • Attached Style: Other
  • Levels: 3 Story
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Street Number Numeric: 18441
  • Street Name: Via Ambiente
  • Complex Features: Tennis Courts, Exercise Room, Gated Community, On-Site Guard
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Jurisdiction: Unincorporated
  • Elementary School: Escondido Union School District
  • Middle School: Escondido Union School District
  • High School: Escondido Union High School District
  • Middle School URL: https://eusd.org/
  • High School URL: https://www.euhsd.org/
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
  • Parking Garage: Attached, Detached, Tandem
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 11
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 15
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner Fees: $560
  • Home Owner Total Fees: $6,720
  • Home Owners Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Gated Community, Other/Remarks, Security, Clubhouse Paid
  • Home Owner Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association: N&N Jaescke
  • Monthly Total Fees: $587
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Total Other Fees: $330
  • Other Fees: $27
  • Other Fee Type: Other/Remarks
  • Other Fees Reflect: Month
Supplement
  • Supplement: This 12,000 s.f. masterpiece with 4 en-suite bedrooms, 5 full and 5 half baths, a billiard/game room, a theater, an office library, a subterranean wine cellar and a fully appointed and self-contained guest house provide awe-inspiring detail at every turn. The beauty of the authentic Italian mosaic-tiled pool and spa with swim-up bar and pool house, the 5-hole golf course, the serenity of the rose garden, the majestic lily pond with fish and the spacious covered loggia all contribute to the peaceful enjoyment of this unparalleled living experience. The impressive 11-car garage with motor court, the technology of a Crestron “smart home” and 100% solar power allow the modern convenience of energy-efficient operation. The 24-hour guard-gated community of Cielo ensures the privacy and peacefulness of this incomparable Castle.
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Solar Panels, Other/Remarks, Built In Range, Double Oven, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Built-In, Gas Cooking
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Optional Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces(s): 4
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, FP in Master BR, Patio/Outdoors, Other/Remarks
  • Approximate Living Space: 10, 000 or more SqFt
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Searchable Rooms: Basement, Bedroom Entry Level, Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate, Exercise Room, Family Room, Library, MBR Entry Level, Office, Wine Cellar, Other/Remarks, Utility Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Home Theatre, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 30x26
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 20x19
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15x20
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 18x15
Interior Dimensions
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 19x17
  • Family Room Dimensions: 29x28
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 24x25
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23x27
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stone
  • Roof: Slate
  • Fencing: Full
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Square Footage: 12156
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • Total Stories: 3
  • Elevator: No
  • Pets: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Entry Only: Yes
  • Lot Size: 4+ to 10 AC
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
  • Topography: Other/Remarks
  • Zoning: R1
  • Assessors Parcel Num: 264-382-23-00
Utilities
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Property History for 18441 Via Ambiente

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 18, 2024

Sold

CLAW #NDP2309087MR

$7,300,000
Jan 18, 2024

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2309087

$7,300,000
Jan 18, 2024

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2309087

$7,300,000
Jan 10, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1525535959

$7,300,000

+5.9% / yr

Dec 12, 2023

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2309087

Dec 8, 2023

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2309087

Dec 8, 2023

Pending

CLAW #NDP2309087MR

Nov 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2309087

$7,995,000
Nov 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2309087MR

$7,995,000
Nov 27, 2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2309087

$7,995,000
Oct 26, 2018

Sold

SDMLS #180045371

$5,400,000
Oct 26, 2018

Sold

CLAW #180045371MR

$5,400,000
Oct 26, 2018

Sold

CRMLS #180045371

$5,400,000
Oct 3, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633187918

$5,400,000

+10.5% / yr

Oct 3, 2018

Pending

CRMLS #180045371

Oct 3, 2018

Pending

CLAW #180045371MR

Oct 3, 2018

Pending

SDMLS #180045371

Aug 13, 2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #180045371MR

$11,975,000
Aug 13, 2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180045371

$11,975,000
Aug 13, 2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180045371

$11,975,000
Jul 13, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160744307

$1,440,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/18/2024

Sold

CLAW #NDP2309087MR

$7,300,000
01/18/2024

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2309087

$7,300,000
01/18/2024

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2309087

$7,300,000
01/10/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1525535959

$7,300,000

+5.9% / yr

12/12/2023

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2309087

12/08/2023

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2309087

12/08/2023

Pending

CLAW #NDP2309087MR

11/27/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2309087

$7,995,000
11/27/2023

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2309087MR

$7,995,000
11/27/2023

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2309087

$7,995,000
10/26/2018

Sold

SDMLS #180045371

$5,400,000
10/26/2018

Sold

CLAW #180045371MR

$5,400,000
10/26/2018

Sold

CRMLS #180045371

$5,400,000
10/03/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633187918

$5,400,000

+10.5% / yr

10/03/2018

Pending

CRMLS #180045371

10/03/2018

Pending

CLAW #180045371MR

10/03/2018

Pending

SDMLS #180045371

08/13/2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #180045371MR

$11,975,000
08/13/2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180045371

$11,975,000
08/13/2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180045371

$11,975,000
07/13/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #160744307

$1,440,000

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

Public Records for 18441 Via Ambiente

Taxable ValueLand$3,060,000Additions$4,386,000Total$7,446,000
Tax Record2025$85,220 ($7,102 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt12,156 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt12,156 SqFtLot Size174,675 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN264-382-23-00

Schools near 18441 Via Ambiente

This home is within Escondido Union School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bernardo Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bear Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

San Pasqual High 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 Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, K. Ann Brizolis, DRE #751535; Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Laurie A. McClain, DRE #00900797

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