Charming Craftsman style home on 1/3 acre lot with beautiful country views in the heart of Olivenhain. This home was extensively remodeled in 2012 with reconfigured spaces, added square footage, new roof, new siding, new plumbing and electrical, all new windows and doors, new heater, water heater, whole house fan, and more. All new Marvin gliding wood windows, solid Douglas fir wood doors, walnut and bamboo flooring. Beautiful, lushly landscaped lot with mature trees, new sod, stone patio, solar heated pool with cover, raised firepit, detached two-car garage and attached garden shed. Additional large storage shed on side of home. Very functional, open floor plan with gourmet kitchen, featuring 36” gas stove/electric oven, Wolf Speed Oven, Bosch dishwasher, Samsung refrigerator, custom hickory butcher block countertops. Large pantry with laundry and sink off kitchen. Separate family room, home office with views and lots of built-in cabinets, spacious living room with large natural stone, wood burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Separate bedroom wing. Solar electric produces 15Kwh per day on average. 50 Amp outlet for charging cars. This pristine home is move-in ready.
Sold for $2,395,000
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Listed by: Compass • Lauren McCauley Elliott • Contact: 760-567-0505
Bought with: Compass
$2,395,000
540 Cole Ranch Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
3beds
1,821sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
0.32 Acres Lot
$2,397,200 Zestimate®
$1,315/sqft
$6,898 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,397,200
$2.18M - $2.61M
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Craftsman style homeMature treesNew roofGourmet kitchenBeautiful country viewsBuilt-in bookshelvesHome office with views
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Listed by:
Lauren McCauley Elliott DRE #01844084 lauren@laurenmccauley.net,
Compass,
Debbie McCauley DRE #00610710 760-505-2001,
Compass
Bought with:
Sander Harth, DRE #01916223
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2501231
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Pantry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Separate Shower, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Bamboo, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,821 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Concrete, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Paved, Private, Garage Faces Rear
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Stone
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated Passively, In Ground, Pool Cover, Private
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 90' x 154"
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2650214800
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Horse Trails, Park, Suburban
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Encinitas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,315/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,262,360
- Annual tax amount: $14,396
- Date on market: 2/6/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2025 | Sold | $2,395,000$1,315/sqft |
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| 2/18/2025 | Pending sale | $2,395,000$1,315/sqft |
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| 2/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+160.3%$1,315/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #NDP2501231 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2008 | Sold | $920,000-6.1%$505/sqft |
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| 2/2/2006 | Sold | $980,000+10.5%$538/sqft |
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| 12/20/2004 | Sold | $887,000+41.2%$487/sqft |
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| 1/7/2004 | Sold | $628,000$345/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,396 +3.9% | $1,262,360 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,852 +2.7% | $1,237,608 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,490 -1.9% | $1,213,342 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,752 +18.5% | $1,189,552 +13.3% |
| 2021 | $11,602 +3.5% | $1,050,000 +5% |
| 2020 | $11,212 +13.6% | $1,000,000 +6.4% |
| 2019 | $9,874 -2.3% | $940,000 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $10,105 +5.6% | $900,000 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $9,570 +1.2% | $850,000 |
| 2016 | $9,456 +5.9% | $850,000 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $8,932 +0.9% | $800,000 |
| 2014 | $8,851 | $800,000 +45.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $550,000 -8.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $600,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $600,000 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $625,000 -26.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $850,000 -16.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,019,592 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $999,600 +10.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $904,740 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $887,000 +173.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $323,867 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $317,932 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $311,699 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $305,588 |
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Neighborhood: 92024
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- 9/10Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.1 mi
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