1243 Crest Dr

3,658 Sq. Ft.
$981 / Sq. Ft.
3,658
Sq. Ft.
$981
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Natural meets exceptional on Crest Drive at this private Hacienda-style estate on a 29,600 sqft lot. Tucked in a pastoral canyon, this 4BD, 3.5BA single-level is awash in natural beauty w/ pastel bluffs & native landscape, recalling an earlier time. Kick back on the rambling property with arched doorways, Saltillo floors, wraparound porches and endless outdoor spaces. The kitchen & family room open onto the bluff-side patio & kiva; The primary bedroom features an adobe fireplace and French doors....Natural meets exceptional on Crest Drive at this private Hacienda-style estate on a 29,600 sqft lot. Tucked in a pastoral canyon, this 4BD, 3.5BA single-level is awash in natural beauty w/ pastel bluffs & native landscape, recalling an earlier time. Kick back on the rambling property with arched doorways, Saltillo floors, wraparound porches and endless outdoor spaces. The kitchen & family room open onto the bluff-side patio & kiva; The primary bedroom features an adobe fireplace and French doors. A detached guest casita has a full kitchen and fireplace. Fun feature: A donkey barn.
  1. Listed by Rande Turner • DRE #00857729 • Brokerage DRE #01767484 • Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty • 858-945-8896
  2. Listed by Melissa James • DRE #02041041 • Brokerage DRE #01767484 • Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty • 858-280-6068

Property Details for 1243 Crest Drive

Architectural Style
Ranch
Community
ENCINITAS
View
Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Parklike, Valley/Canyon, Bluff, City Lights
Parking Garage
Attached
Garage Spaces
2.0
Area Zip
ENCINITAS (92024)
Standard Status
Closed
LISTING UPDATED: 06/27/2025 02:39 AM

Property Details for 1243 Crest Drive

StatusSold
MLS #240021773
Days on Market146
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1987
Lot Size0.68 AC / 29,620 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Rande Turner, DRE #00857729; Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Melissa James, DRE #02041041

Sold By Compass, Tracie Kersten, DRE #01137669

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Building Information for 1243 Crest Drive

Stories1Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size0.68 AC / 29,620 SF

Payment Calculator

$20,707 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$17,497

Property Taxes

$3,210

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1243 Crest Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -117.261924, 33.035488
  • Latitude: 33.035488
  • Longitude: -117.261924
  • Directions: From the 5 freeway exit Santa Fe Drive and head East. Turn Right on Crest Drive. Private drive is on the right hand side of the street. Home is at the bottom of the street. Cross Street: Santa Fe Drive.
  • MLS Area Major: Coastal North
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • Frontage Type: Canyon, Open Space
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Total: 8.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 6.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3658.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 3658
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Size Area: 0.68
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 29620.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size:
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Prop Restrictions Known: None Known
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ADUYes No: Yes
  • Year Built: 1987
Farm Information
  • Irrigation Source: Automatic
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Installed
  • Heat Source: Electric, Natural Gas, Solar
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Construction Materials: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Fire Pit
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Roof: Composition
  • Other Structures: Detached
  • Structures: Detached
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Solar Panels, Washer, Freezer, Ice Maker, Counter Top
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Cooling: N/K
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Gas
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Great Room, Retreat, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Private Below Ground, Heated
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 4.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 19x17
  • Bed2Area: 11x12
  • Bed3Area: 11x12
  • Bed4Area: 11x12
  • Dining Room Area: 17x11
  • Family Room Area: 15x19
  • Kitchen Area: 18x11
  • Living Room Area: 17x22

Property History for 1243 Crest Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 26, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #240021773

$3,590,000
Feb 26, 2025

Sold

CLAW #240021773SD

$3,590,000
Feb 26, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #240021773SD

$3,590,000
Feb 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551899471

$3,590,000
Feb 7, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #240021773SD

Feb 6, 2025

Pending

CLAW #240021773SD

Feb 6, 2025

Pending

SDMLS #240021773

Jan 31, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #240021773SD

$3,540,000
Jan 30, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #240021773SD

$3,540,000
Dec 13, 2024

Price Change

CLAW #240021773SD

$3,650,000
Dec 12, 2024

Price Change

CRMLS #240021773SD

$3,650,000
Sep 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #240021773

$3,995,000
Sep 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #240021773SD

$3,995,000
Sep 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #240021773SD

$3,995,000
Dec 29, 2019

Withdrawn

SDMLS #190052937

Dec 29, 2019

Withdrawn

CRMLS #190052937

$2,395,000
Oct 2, 2019

Price Change

SDMLS #190052937

$2,395,000
Sep 25, 2019

Expired

CRMLS #190040855

$2,495,000
Sep 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #190052937

$2,495,000
Sep 25, 2019

Expired

SDMLS #190040855

Sep 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #190052937

$2,495,000
Aug 10, 2019

Price Change

SDMLS #190040855

$2,495,000
Aug 10, 2019

Price Change

CRMLS #190040855

$2,495,000
Jul 24, 2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #190040855

$2,595,000
Jul 24, 2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #190040855

$2,595,000
Jul 22, 2019

Expired

CRMLS #190018713

$2,595,000
Jul 22, 2019

Expired

SDMLS #190018713

Jun 8, 2019

Price Change

CRMLS #190018713

$2,595,000
May 4, 2019

Price Change

CRMLS #190018713

$2,695,000
Apr 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #190018713

$2,795,000
Apr 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #190018713

$2,795,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/26/2025

Sold

SDMLS #240021773

$3,590,000
02/26/2025

Sold

CLAW #240021773SD

$3,590,000
02/26/2025

Sold

CRMLS #240021773SD

$3,590,000
02/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1551899471

$3,590,000
02/07/2025

Pending

CRMLS #240021773SD

02/06/2025

Pending

CLAW #240021773SD

02/06/2025

Pending

SDMLS #240021773

01/31/2025

Price Change

CLAW #240021773SD

$3,540,000
01/30/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #240021773SD

$3,540,000
12/13/2024

Price Change

CLAW #240021773SD

$3,650,000
12/12/2024

Price Change

CRMLS #240021773SD

$3,650,000
09/13/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #240021773

$3,995,000
09/13/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #240021773SD

$3,995,000
09/13/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #240021773SD

$3,995,000
12/29/2019

Withdrawn

SDMLS #190052937

12/29/2019

Withdrawn

CRMLS #190052937

$2,395,000
10/02/2019

Price Change

SDMLS #190052937

$2,395,000
09/25/2019

Expired

CRMLS #190040855

$2,495,000
09/25/2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #190052937

$2,495,000
09/25/2019

Expired

SDMLS #190040855

09/25/2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #190052937

$2,495,000
08/10/2019

Price Change

SDMLS #190040855

$2,495,000
08/10/2019

Price Change

CRMLS #190040855

$2,495,000
07/24/2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #190040855

$2,595,000
07/24/2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #190040855

$2,595,000
07/22/2019

Expired

CRMLS #190018713

$2,595,000
07/22/2019

Expired

SDMLS #190018713

06/08/2019

Price Change

CRMLS #190018713

$2,595,000
05/04/2019

Price Change

CRMLS #190018713

$2,695,000
04/05/2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #190018713

$2,795,000
04/05/2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #190018713

$2,795,000

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

Public Records for 1243 Crest Drive

Taxable ValueLand$3,060,000Additions$510,000Total$3,570,000
Tax Record2025$38,516 ($3,210 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,578 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,578 SqFtLot Size29,620 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1980ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN262-012-51-00

Schools near 1243 Crest Drive

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
Ocean Knoll Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Oak Crest Middle School
Public7 to 8

La Costa Canyon High School
Public9 to 12

Sunset High (Continuation) 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, Rande Turner, DRE #00857729; Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Melissa James, DRE #02041041

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