8976 Via Rancho Cielo

3,963 Sq. Ft.
$782 / Sq. Ft.
3,963
Sq. Ft.
$782
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Heavenly Views! Nested high at the top of Upper Cielo's hill top is this Santa Barbara exterior, beautiful, single level home! Its great room features soaring ceilings and pocket doors that open to the covered patio for ideal indoor, outdoor living. At night, the twinkling lights from the city, come through the family room's glass pocket doors as well as the glass sliding doors of the spacious master bedroom. Its backyard's steps lead to a fire pit with a glass wall and seating area that's perfectly...Heavenly Views! Nested high at the top of Upper Cielo's hill top is this Santa Barbara exterior, beautiful, single level home! Its great room features soaring ceilings and pocket doors that open to the covered patio for ideal indoor, outdoor living. At night, the twinkling lights from the city, come through the family room's glass pocket doors as well as the glass sliding doors of the spacious master bedroom. Its backyard's steps lead to a fire pit with a glass wall and seating area that's perfectly facing Lake Hodges, the Santa Rosa mountain range and most of Escondido. This lot was in the original model home brochure handout! Amazing large open plan kitchen features modern Kitchen-Aid appliances, a walk-in pantry, a built-in wine refrigerator and an expansive quartz-top island for informal meals. Lots of cabinets and storage space. Next to the kitchen is a walled Arts & Crafts room with lots of shelves and storage space as well. The master bedroom with marble flooring features views to the North-West as well as his and hers separate bathrooms and his and hers walk-in closets. The home office features a custom built-in T shaped desk for two with plenty of drawers and cabinets for storage. The 3 car garage features custom enclosed cabinets and a whole-house PureartH20 water filtration system and modern Navien tankless heaters.. All bedrooms feature full en-suite bathrooms and custom closets from California closets. Outside, you will find a large and level fenced-in back yard. A built-in pergola with a swing bench seat sits next to a modular tile sports court. A built in barbecue with marble counter top cooking area is next to the covered patio with a built in fireplace and a 55" flat screen tv. Cielo is a private gated community in the hills overlooking Rancho Santa Fe, the Olivenhain reservoir and Lake Hodges. In addition, Cielo is a certified Fire-Wise community.
  1. Listed by Cecilia Benevich • DRE #01494261 • Brokerage DRE #01522500 • SB REAL ESTATE • 949-212-8320

Property Details for 8976 Via Rancho Cielo

Architectural Style
Mediterranean, Spanish
View
Canyon, City Lights, Hills, Lake, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Valley, Water
Parking Spaces Total
3
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air, Zoned
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Public Records
LISTING CLOSED: 06/04/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 8976 Via Rancho Cielo

StatusClosed
MLS #CV25030175
Days on Market107
Taxes-
HOA Fees$730 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2015
Lot Size0.64 AC / 27,878 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of SB REAL ESTATE, Cecilia Benevich, DRE #01494261

Sold By eXp Realty of California, Inc., Thomas Lux, DRE #01442544

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Building Information for 8976 Via Rancho Cielo

Stories1Year Built2015Building Size-Lot Size0.64 AC / 27,878 SF

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$18,292 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,757

Property Taxes

$1,805

HOA Dues

$730

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Property Information for 8976 Via Rancho Cielo

Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Pets Allowed: Call For Rules, Yes
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Cash
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 014920
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 85
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: Parking
  • Disability Access: Other Main Level Modifications
  • Association Amenities: Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Picnic Area, Playground, Dog Park, Sport Court, Other Courts, Clubhouse, Meeting Room, Maintenance Grounds, Pets Permitted, Management, Guard, Security
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Park, Street Lights, Valley
  • Community: RANCHO SANTA FE
  • Complex Name: Rancho Cielo
  • Association Name: Rancho Cielo
  • Association Phone: 8587590970
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Barbecue, Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, 6 Burner Stove, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Freezer, Gas Stove, Barbecue, Gas Range, Water Purifier
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Storage, Wired for Sound
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Rooms: Breakfast Bar, Enclosed Glass Porch, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Private Sport Court
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Closet in bathroom, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Jetted Tub, Main Floor Full Bath, Privacy toilet door, Quartz Counters, Separate tub and shower, Walk-in shower
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Walk-In Pantry
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Water Heater Features: Gas, Instant Hot Water
  • Water Heater Type: Gas, Instant Hot Water, High Eff. Water Heater
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Outside, Patio, Fire Pit
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room, Fire Pit, Patio
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room, Patio/Outdoors, Fire Pit
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Stone, Tile
  • Floor Coverings: Stone, Tile
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors, Mirror Closet Door(s), Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes
  • Security Features: 24 Hour Security, Gated with Attendant, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated Community, Gated with Guard, Guarded, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • Security: Gated Community, On Site Guard, Security System, 24 Hour Security, Gated with Guard, Wired for Alarm System
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Barbecue Private, Lighting
  • Roof: Clay, Fire Retardant, Tile
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
  • Fencing: Stucco Wall, Wrought Iron
  • Structures: Foothills, Valley
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Sport Court Private
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Miscellaneous: Foothills, Valley
  • View Description: Canyon, City Lights, Hills, Lake, Panoramic, Valley, Water
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Enclosed Glass Porch, Patio, Patio Open, Stone
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool: Community/Common
  • Pool Heat: Community/Common
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
  • Tennis Court: Private Sport Court
Green Info
  • Walk Score: 0
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Lawn, Level, Paved, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: Standard
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage - 1 Car, Private
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage - Single Door
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage: Garage - Single Door
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Private
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Rancho Santa Fe
  • Builders Tract Code: Rancho Santa Fe
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 8976 Via Rancho Cielo

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2025

Sold

CLAW #CV25030175MR

$3,100,000
Jun 4, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #CV25030175

$3,100,000
Jun 4, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #CV25030175

$3,100,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2025

Sold

CLAW #CV25030175MR

$3,100,000
06/04/2025

Sold

SDMLS #CV25030175

$3,100,000
06/04/2025

Sold

CRMLS #CV25030175

$3,100,000

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

Public Records for 8976 Via Rancho Cielo

Taxable ValueLand$2,142,000Additions$1,020,000Total$3,162,000
Tax Record2025$21,661 ($1,805 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,184 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,184 SqFtLot Size27,878 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2016Year Renovated2016ZoningRRCountySAN DIEGOAPN264-671-39-00

Schools near 8976 Via Rancho Cielo

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

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