901 Highland Ave

4,379 Sq. Ft.
$1,734 / Sq. Ft.
4,379
Sq. Ft.
$1,734
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Historically Designated Del Mar Masterpiece, "Casa Chévere" boasts timeless elegance on over half an acre of breathtaking private grounds. Lush landscaping highlighted by an extraordinarily enchanting tree, serene rose gardens, fruit trees, sparkling pool/spa, pond, fountains and outdoor fireplace. Restoration of original wood floors/beams, coupled with the modern architecture of Bokal & Sneed blends beautifully. Ocean views, detached guest house, parking for 10+ cars. West of I-5, walk to village/beach.Historically Designated Del Mar Masterpiece, "Casa Chévere" boasts timeless elegance on over half an acre of breathtaking private grounds. Lush landscaping highlighted by an extraordinarily enchanting tree, serene rose gardens, fruit trees, sparkling pool/spa, pond, fountains and outdoor fireplace. Restoration of original wood floors/beams, coupled with the modern architecture of Bokal & Sneed blends beautifully. Ocean views, detached guest house, parking for 10+ cars. West of I-5, walk to village/beach.
  1. Listed by Lindsay Dunlap • DRE #01914054 • Brokerage DRE #01527365 • Compass • 760-533-2326

Property Details for 901 Highland Avenue

Architectural Style
Mediterranean/Spanish, Modern
Community
DEL MAR
View
Evening Lights, Ocean, Parklike, Pool, Water, Trees/Woods
Parking Garage
Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces
3.0
Area Zip
DEL MAR (92014)
Standard Status
Closed
LISTING UPDATED: 07/01/2025 12:46 AM

Property Details for 901 Highland Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #200007063
Days on Market15
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,086 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Lindsay Dunlap, DRE #01914054

Sold By Rancho Real Estate Company, Catryn T Fowler, DRE #02040922

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Building Information for 901 Highland Avenue

Stories2Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,086 SF

Payment Calculator

$44,376 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$37,012

Property Taxes

$7,364

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 901 Highland Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -117.260244, 32.95407
  • Latitude: 32.95407
  • Longitude: -117.260244
  • Directions: Camino Del Mar to top of 9th Avenue. Cross Street: 9th.
  • MLS Area Major: Coastal North
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Del Mar Union School District
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 12.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 9.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 4379.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 4379
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Drip System
  • Lot Size Area: 0.53
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size:
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Prop Restrictions Known: Coastal Commission
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Year Built: 1927
Farm Information
  • Irrigation Source: Automatic, Drip
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Full, Gate, New Condition, Wrought Iron
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, Patio/Outdoors, Other/Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Stone/Tile
  • Pool Features: Below Ground, Lap, Private
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground, Lap, Private
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • Other Structures: Detached
  • Security Features: Eqpt Owned, Card/Code Access, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Structures: Detached
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Washer, Water Filtration, Water Softener, 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Beamed Ceilings, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Copper Plumbing Full, Crown Moldings, Home Automation System, Kitchen Island, Kitchenette, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Track Lighting, Kitchen Open to Family Rm, Furnished
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Room Type: Basement, Main Floor Bedroom, Bonus Room, Den, Exercise Room, Family Room, Attic, Formal Entry, Great Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Media Room, Office, Wine Cellar, Game Room, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private Below Ground, Yes
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 5.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 30x15
  • Bed2Area: 13x12
  • Bed3Area: 12x9
  • Bed4Area: 15x13
  • Dining Room Area: 15x12
  • Family Room Area: 22x18
  • Kitchen Area: 29x16
  • Living Room Area: 28x17
  • Ext1Area: 28x17
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 901 Highland Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2020

Expired

CRMLS #180020117

$8,488,000
Mar 24, 2020

Sold

SDMLS #200007063

$7,594,000
Mar 24, 2020

Sold

CLAW #200007063SD

$7,594,000
Mar 24, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #200007063

$7,594,000
Feb 26, 2020

Pending

CLAW #200007063SD

Feb 26, 2020

Pending

CRMLS #200007063

Feb 26, 2020

Pending

SDMLS #200007063

Feb 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #200007063

$7,888,000
Feb 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #200007063

$7,888,000
Feb 11, 2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #200007063SD

$7,888,000
May 15, 2018

Withdrawn

CRMLS #180020117

May 15, 2018

Expired

CLAW #180020117SD

$8,488,000
May 15, 2018

Expired

SDMLS #180020117

Apr 20, 2018

Withdrawn

SDMLS #180002204

Apr 20, 2018

Withdrawn

CRMLS #180002204

$8,488,000
Apr 18, 2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #180020117SD

$8,488,000
Apr 18, 2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180020117

$8,488,000
Apr 18, 2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180020117

$8,488,000
Jan 12, 2018

Expired

CRMLS #170048776

$8,488,000
Jan 12, 2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180002204

$6,999,000
Jan 12, 2018

Expired

SDMLS #170048776

Jan 12, 2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180002204

$6,999,000
Jan 11, 2018

Expired

CLAW #170048776SD

$8,488,000
Sep 15, 2017

Listed (Active)

CLAW #170048776SD

$8,488,000
Sep 15, 2017

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #170048776

$8,488,000
Sep 15, 2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #170048776

$8,488,000
Aug 23, 2012

Sold

SDMLS #120008085

$5,300,000
Aug 1, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #336113862

$5,215,000
Aug 1, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #345017063

$5,215,000
Jul 27, 2012

Pending

SDMLS #120008085

Feb 12, 2012

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #120008085

$5,595,000
Feb 3, 2012

Expired

SDMLS #100043449

Jul 20, 2010

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #100043449

$5,950,000
Dec 31, 2008

Expired

SDMLS #80044495

Jun 22, 2008

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #80044495

$6,650,000
Jun 15, 2008

Expired

SDMLS #71052257

Jun 29, 2007

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #71052257

$6,900,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2020

Expired

CRMLS #180020117

$8,488,000
03/24/2020

Sold

SDMLS #200007063

$7,594,000
03/24/2020

Sold

CLAW #200007063SD

$7,594,000
03/24/2020

Sold

CRMLS #200007063

$7,594,000
02/26/2020

Pending

CLAW #200007063SD

02/26/2020

Pending

CRMLS #200007063

02/26/2020

Pending

SDMLS #200007063

02/11/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #200007063

$7,888,000
02/11/2020

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #200007063

$7,888,000
02/11/2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #200007063SD

$7,888,000
05/15/2018

Withdrawn

CRMLS #180020117

05/15/2018

Expired

CLAW #180020117SD

$8,488,000
05/15/2018

Expired

SDMLS #180020117

04/20/2018

Withdrawn

SDMLS #180002204

04/20/2018

Withdrawn

CRMLS #180002204

$8,488,000
04/18/2018

Listed (Active)

CLAW #180020117SD

$8,488,000
04/18/2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180020117

$8,488,000
04/18/2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180020117

$8,488,000
01/12/2018

Expired

CRMLS #170048776

$8,488,000
01/12/2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180002204

$6,999,000
01/12/2018

Expired

SDMLS #170048776

01/12/2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180002204

$6,999,000
01/11/2018

Expired

CLAW #170048776SD

$8,488,000
09/15/2017

Listed (Active)

CLAW #170048776SD

$8,488,000
09/15/2017

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #170048776

$8,488,000
09/15/2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #170048776

$8,488,000
08/23/2012

Sold

SDMLS #120008085

$5,300,000
08/01/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #336113862

$5,215,000
08/01/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #345017063

$5,215,000
07/27/2012

Pending

SDMLS #120008085

02/12/2012

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #120008085

$5,595,000
02/03/2012

Expired

SDMLS #100043449

07/20/2010

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #100043449

$5,950,000
12/31/2008

Expired

SDMLS #80044495

06/22/2008

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #80044495

$6,650,000
06/15/2008

Expired

SDMLS #71052257

06/29/2007

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #71052257

$6,900,000

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

Public Records for 901 Highland Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$6,555,312Additions$1,749,832Total$8,305,144
Tax Record2025$88,371 ($7,364 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt4,379 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,379 SqFtLot Size23,086 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN300-251-27-00

Schools near 901 Highland Avenue

This home is within San Dieguito Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Del Mar Heights Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Del Mar Hills Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Earl Warren Middle School
Public7 to 8

Torrey Pines 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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