656 Windmill Ranch Road
Description
Newer upgrades, including pool/spa coping & deck, carpet, granite...Charming Spanish style home on 1/2 ac on small cul-de-sac street in the heart of Olv. Great easy in/out access.All single story living, except master that is up. Two bedroom suites down + playroom or office & bonus room with full bath, fireplace & bar(could be converted to a bedroom). Home opens to center atrium with stone waterfall and room for table/chairs. Nice yard w/pool, spa, BBQ, grassy area, dog run and pretty country setting.
Newer upgrades, including pool/spa coping & deck, carpet, granite kitchen, flooring. Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary, Diegueno JHS & La Costa Canyon HS are all close by. Horse trails throughout the community for great walking. Close to shopping, fine restaurants and beaches. Buyer to verify room sizes and square footage....2 rooms are irregular shaped
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$3,225,000
Avg days on market
32
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Encinitas, CA
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Location
Sold By RE/MAX By The Sea, M.A. Bowden, DRE #01247322
$8,023 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$6,646
$1,377
$0
1Property Information for 656 Windmill Ranch Road
Property Details
- MLS Type: Residential / Detached / Fee Simple
- County: San Diego County
- Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
- Neighborhood: Olivenhain
- Community: OLIVENHAIN
- View Description: Greenbelt
- City Postal ID: ENCINITAS (92024)
- Cross Street(s): El Camino Del Norte
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1990
- Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Summary Information
- System ID: 120049587
- Class: RESIDENTIAL
- Residential Styles: Detached
- Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
- Levels: 2 Story
- Year Built: 1990
- Age Restrictions: N/K
- Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
- Market Area: Coastal North
- Directions To Property: RSF Rd., to El Camino Del Norte to Windmill Ranch
- Elementary School: Encinitas Union School District
- Middle School: San Dieguito High School District
- High School: San Dieguito High School District
- Middle School URL: http://www.sduhsd.net/
- High School URL: http://www.sduhsd.net/
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial)
- Parking Garage: Attached
- Parking Non-Garage: Uncovered, Driveway
- Parking Garage Spaces: 2
- Number of Parking Spaces: 2
- Home Owner Fees: $0
- Home Owner Total Fees: $0
- Monthly Total Fees: $0
- CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
- Total CFD MRFees: $0
- Total Other Fees: $0
- Other Fees: $0
- Virtual Tour Link: http://www.previewfirst.com/mls/40354
- Supplement: Newer upgrades, including pool/spa coping & deck, carpet, granite kitchen, flooring. Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary, Diegueno JHS & La Costa Canyon HS are all close by. Horse trails throughout the community for great walking. Close to shopping, fine restaurants and beaches. Buyer to verify room sizes and square footage....2 rooms are irregular shaped
Interior and Exterior Features
- Heat Equipment: Zoned Areas, Forced Air Unit
- Water Heater Type: Propane
- Heat Source: Propane
- Laundry Location: Laundry Room
- Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Vacuum/Central
- Laundry Utilities: Electric, Propane
- Optional Bedrooms: 1
- Fireplaces(s): 1
- Fireplace: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room
- Floor Coverings: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Approximate Living Space: 3, 000 to 3, 999 SqFt
- Interior Walls: Drywall
- Sub-Flooring: Slab on Grade
- Bedrooms Count: 3
- Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Den, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Optional Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 23X13
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13X12
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15X11
- Dining Room Dimensions: 16X15
- Extra Room 1 Dimensions: 21X16
- Extra Room 2 Dimensions: 19X15
- Family Room Dimensions: 0
- Kitchen Dimensions: 17X16
- Living Room Dimensions: 20X17
- Exterior: Stucco
- Roof: Tile/Clay
- Fencing: Full
- Security: Eqpt Owned
- Pool: Below Ground, Private
- Pool Heat: Propane
- Spa Heat: Propane
- Patio: Balcony, Slab
- Guest House: N/K
- Square Footage: 3709
Property Information
- Total Stories: 2
- Elevator: No
- Pets: Yes
- Residential Unit Location: Detached
- Entry Only: No
- Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
- Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
- Frontage: N/K
- Additional Property Use: N/K
- Boat Facilities: No/Unknown
- Topography: Slope Gentle
- Site: Cul-De-Sac, Street Paved
- Zoning: R1
- Assessors Parcel Num: 264-172-38-00
- Miscellaneous: Dog Run, Horse Allowed
- Water: Meter on Property
- Water District: OLIVENHAIN MUNICAL WATER DISTRI
- Water District URL: www.olivenhain.com
- Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
- Irrigation: Drip, Sprinklers
Property History for 656 Windmill Ranch Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2013 | Sold SDMLS #120049587 | $1,245,000 | — |
| Jan 14, 2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #346116458 | $1,245,000 | — |
| Jan 8, 2013 | Pending SDMLS #120049587 | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #120049587 | $1,295,000 | — |
| Jul 1, 2009 | Withdrawn SDMLS #90029094 | — | — |
| May 19, 2009 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #90029094 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2013 | Sold SDMLS #120049587 | $1,245,000 |
| 01/14/2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #346116458 | $1,245,000 |
| 01/08/2013 | Pending SDMLS #120049587 | — |
| 10/01/2012 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #120049587 | $1,295,000 |
| 07/01/2009 | Withdrawn SDMLS #90029094 | — |
| 05/19/2009 | Listed (Active) SDMLS #90029094 | $1,350,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 656 Windmill Ranch Road
Taxable Value
Land
$879,233Additions
$684,545Tax Record
2025
$16,528 ($1,377 / month)Home Facts
Beds
4Baths
2.5Total Finished SqFt
3,709 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
3,709 SqFtLot Size
21,780 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
1991Year Renovated
1991Zoning
RR2County
SAN DIEGOAPN
264-172-38-00Schools near 656 Windmill Ranch Road
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 656 Windmill Ranch Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 | $1,245,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,709 | 21,780 |
$1,067,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,201 | 27,443 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,201 | 45,738 | |
$1,649,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,577 | 49,222 | |
$2,750,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,968 | 47,480 | |
– | 4 | 4 | 4,867 | 64,904 | |
– | 2 | 2.5 | 3,066 | 64,469 | |
$1,775,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,380 | 67,953 | |
– | 1 | 1 | 1,380 | 34,848 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,900 | 25,265 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,906 | 26,136 | |
$1,725,000 | 6 | 4 | 4,058 | 41,817 | |
$1,775,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,676 | 42,688 | |
$1,878,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,702 | 25,700 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,773 | 50,094 | |
– | 4 | 5 | 5,695 | 56,628 |
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