First time on the market in over 40 years, this Whispering Palms residence presents an exceptional opportunity to create your ideal home. Set on a spacious 7,800+ sqft lot, the property offers a functional layout, great natural light, and tremendous potential for renovation or reimagining. The home features a well-designed floor plan with a generous living room highlighted by vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, an adjacent dining room, and a bright kitchen that opens to the spacious family room. The entry level also includes a primary suite, den, and powder room, offering flexibility for everyday living. Upstairs, a loft, two additional bedrooms, and a full bath provide comfortable separation of space. The main living areas open to an expansive, sun-filled patio designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living. With ample space for large-scale entertaining, alfresco dining, and gatherings, the large backyard offers both privacy and the perfect setting to create a true outdoor retreat. In original condition and ready for updates, this home is an ideal canvas in a highly desirable community. Ideally located within the Solana Beach School District, just moments from the La Valle Club, with convenient access to shopping, freeways, and only minutes to the beach.
For sale
Listing Provided by: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$2,350,000
16138 Via Madera Circa E, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
3beds
2,901sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$810/sqft
$8/mo HOA
What's special
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Listing Provided by:
Heather Manion DRE #00798625 858-756-3007,
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty,
Holly Manion DRE #00646025 858-395-5287,
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2603782
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Cooling
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Laundry: See Remarks
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,901 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 7,405.2 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3021406900
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Other
- HOA fee: $100 annually
- HOA name: The Greens of Whispering Palms
Location
- Region: Rancho Santa Fe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $810/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $615,316
- Annual tax amount: $7,480
- Date on market: 4/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000$810/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,480 +4.2% | $615,316 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,181 +3.3% | $603,252 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,949 +2.7% | $591,425 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,767 +2.7% | $579,829 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,591 +0.8% | $568,461 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,542 +12.5% | $562,633 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,815 -7.4% | $551,602 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,276 +1.6% | $540,787 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,176 +5.9% | $530,184 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,833 +1.5% | $519,789 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $5,745 +2% | $511,982 +2% |
| 2014 | $5,633 | $501,954 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $499,686 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $489,889 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $480,285 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $476,696 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $477,829 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $468,461 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $459,277 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $450,272 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $441,444 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $432,789 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $424,857 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $416,528 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $408,362 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$13,909/mo
Principal & interest
$11610
Property taxes
$2291
HOA Fees
$8
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92091
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Solana Santa Fe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Earl Warren Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 10/10Torrey Pines High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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- California
- San Diego County
- Rancho Santa Fe
- 92091
- 16138 Via Madera Circa E






