Luxury North County Insights 01/15/26 ... From Prentiss... always edit 3 sections

Luxury Real Estate. Local and Trusted Expertise.

Inside the Market

with Prentiss Van Den Berg

Distinctive properties & market insights

Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, and beyond

This month's

top of the market...

Each month, I feature a home from the highest tier of the market as a lens into

how today’s rarefied few

live, design, and invest

$85,000,000

An ultra-luxury home in the desert

The Madison Club

53770 Ross Avenue

La Quinta, CA

35,000+ square feet

Explore the property

Local Market Perspective

Here’s what’s happening* in our backyard...

Demand is absorbing supply quickly and well-positioned homes are moving decisively

New Listings ⬆

Closed Sales ⬆

Days on Market until Sale ⬇

Average Sales Price $6,293,242

Inventory of Homes for Sale ⬇

*Percent Change in Rancho Santa Fe from December 2025

provided by North San Diego County Association of Realtors

Want insights specific to your neighborhood?

An example of what’s available now in one of our most sought-after enclaves:

The Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe

Outdoor San Diego living all year long

Nestled down a private, gated drive, this light-filled Santa Barbara style estate boasts 180 degrees of breathtaking views and privacy on 3+ usable acres.

Only 10 minutes to the beaches of Del Mar, with covered outdoor areas and a southern exposure, this home provides enrollment in esteemed R. Roger Rowe School and allows for Social Membership with RSF HOA Facilities.

Available for lease for 31 days or more

5 bedrooms 6 baths 6000 SF $29,000

17140 El Mirador

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Compass Private Exclusives

where homes are shared quietly with qualified buyers before public marketing—often preserving leverage, pricing power, and privacy.

A limited number of off-market opportunities are currently available.

If there’s a specific neighborhood, price point, or lifestyle you’re curious about, I’m happy to tailor these insights for you.

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Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California operating under multiple entities. License Numbers 01991628, 01527235, 01527365. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.