540 Cole Ranch Rd

1,821 Sq. Ft.
$1,315 / Sq. Ft.
1,821
Sq. Ft.
$1,315
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming Craftsman style home on 1/3 acre lot with beautiful country views in the heart of Olivenhain. This home was extensively remodeled in 2012 with reconfigured spaces, added square footage, new roof, new siding, new plumbing and electrical, all new windows and doors, new heater, water heater, whole house fan, and more. All new Marvin gliding wood windows, solid Douglas fir wood doors, walnut and bamboo flooring. Beautiful, lushly landscaped lot with mature trees, new sod, stone patio, solar...Charming Craftsman style home on 1/3 acre lot with beautiful country views in the heart of Olivenhain. This home was extensively remodeled in 2012 with reconfigured spaces, added square footage, new roof, new siding, new plumbing and electrical, all new windows and doors, new heater, water heater, whole house fan, and more. All new Marvin gliding wood windows, solid Douglas fir wood doors, walnut and bamboo flooring. Beautiful, lushly landscaped lot with mature trees, new sod, stone patio, solar heated pool with cover, raised firepit, detached two-car garage and attached garden shed. Additional large storage shed on side of home. Very functional, open floor plan with gourmet kitchen, featuring 36” gas stove/electric oven, Wolf Speed Oven, Bosch dishwasher, Samsung refrigerator, custom hickory butcher block countertops. Large pantry with laundry and sink off kitchen. Separate family room, home office with views and lots of built-in cabinets, spacious living room with large natural stone, wood burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Separate bedroom wing. Solar electric produces 15Kwh per day on average. 50 Amp outlet for charging cars. This pristine home is move-in ready.

Property Details for 540 Cole Ranch Road

Architectural Style
Craftsman
View
Hills
Parking Spaces Total
5
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Whole House / Attic Fan
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions
90' X 154"
LISTING UPDATED: 03/05/2025 11:11 PM

Property Details for 540 Cole Ranch Road

StatusClosed
MLS #NDP2501231
Days on Market6
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1968
Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,939 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Lauren McCauley Elliott, DRE #01844084; Compass, Debbie McCauley, DRE #00610710

Sold By Compass, Sander Harth, DRE #01916223

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Building Information for 540 Cole Ranch Road

Stories1Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,939 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,873 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,673

Property Taxes

$1,200

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 540 Cole Ranch Road

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: 42/83-85
  • Tax Tract Number: 000287
  • Tax Census Tract: 19376
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Horse Trails, Suburban, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Park
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Complex Features: Horse Trails
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas & Electric Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Gas & Electric Range, Ice Maker, Water Line to Refr
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Office, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Pantry
  • Rooms: Dining Area
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bathroom Features: Walk-in shower, Shower
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Water Heater Features: Electric
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Rooms: Fire Pit, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Fire Pit, FP in Living Room
  • Cooling: Whole House Fan
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Floor Coverings: Bamboo, Wood
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Partial
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Structures: Suburban
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Miscellaneous: Suburban
  • View Description: Hills
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Stone
  • Pool Features: Heated Passively, In Ground, Pool Cover, Private
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Pool Cover, Private, Space Heat Passive
  • Pool: Below Ground, Heated Passively, Pool Cover, Private
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground, Heated Passively, Pool Cover, Private
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: One
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry, 220 Volts
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage, Garage - 1 Car, Private
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 3
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Paved, Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Garage - Single Door, Private
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Craftsman/Bungalow
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 540 Cole Ranch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 5, 2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2501231MR

$2,395,000
Mar 5, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2501231

$2,395,000
Mar 5, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2501231

$2,395,000
Feb 17, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2501231

Feb 14, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552435357

$2,395,000

+5.8% / yr

Feb 12, 2025

Pending

CLAW #NDP2501231MR

Feb 12, 2025

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2501231

Feb 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2501231MR

$2,395,000
Feb 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2501231

$2,395,000
Feb 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2501231

$2,395,000
Jan 17, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #232377671

$920,000

-3.1% / yr

Jan 10, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #173651030

$980,000

+9.7% / yr

Dec 13, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #148477214

$887,000

+44.8% / yr

Dec 6, 2004

Withdrawn

SDMLS #41075729

Dec 6, 2004

Withdrawn

SDMLS #41048068

Dec 2, 2004

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #41075729

$980,000
Aug 2, 2004

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #41048068

$1,150,000
Jan 7, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #126531865

$628,000
Nov 7, 2003

Withdrawn

SDMLS #36025541

Nov 7, 2003

Withdrawn

CRMLS #36025541

$785,000
May 8, 2003

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #36025541

$797,950
May 8, 2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #36025541

$797,950
Dec 3, 2002

Withdrawn

SDMLS #26051677

Dec 3, 2002

Withdrawn

CRMLS #26051677

$847,750
Oct 7, 2002

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #26051677

$847,750
Oct 7, 2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26051677

$847,750
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/05/2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2501231MR

$2,395,000
03/05/2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2501231

$2,395,000
03/05/2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2501231

$2,395,000
02/17/2025

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2501231

02/14/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1552435357

$2,395,000

+5.8% / yr

02/12/2025

Pending

CLAW #NDP2501231MR

02/12/2025

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2501231

02/06/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2501231MR

$2,395,000
02/06/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2501231

$2,395,000
02/06/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2501231

$2,395,000
01/17/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #232377671

$920,000

-3.1% / yr

01/10/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #173651030

$980,000

+9.7% / yr

12/13/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #148477214

$887,000

+44.8% / yr

12/06/2004

Withdrawn

SDMLS #41075729

12/06/2004

Withdrawn

SDMLS #41048068

12/02/2004

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #41075729

$980,000
08/02/2004

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #41048068

$1,150,000
01/07/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #126531865

$628,000
11/07/2003

Withdrawn

SDMLS #36025541

11/07/2003

Withdrawn

CRMLS #36025541

$785,000
05/08/2003

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #36025541

$797,950
05/08/2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #36025541

$797,950
12/03/2002

Withdrawn

SDMLS #26051677

12/03/2002

Withdrawn

CRMLS #26051677

$847,750
10/07/2002

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #26051677

$847,750
10/07/2002

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #26051677

$847,750

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

Public Records for 540 Cole Ranch Road

Taxable ValueLand$814,376Additions$447,984Total$1,262,360
Tax Record2025$14,396 ($1,200 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,821 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,821 SqFtLot Size13,873 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN265-021-48-00

Schools near 540 Cole Ranch Road

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
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Diegueno Middle School
Public7 to 8

La Costa Canyon High School
Public9 to 12

San Dieguito High Academy
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 Compass, Lauren McCauley Elliott, DRE #01844084; Compass, Debbie McCauley, DRE #00610710

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