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Associate Broker 00859218
Team Cairncross is an award winning San Diego based real estate team with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties that specializes in representing sellers, buyers, and developers in San Diego’s coastal neighborhoods. Led by associate broker Steve Cairncross, a San Diego beach native with over 40 years of full-time experience, the team carries on a family tradition of real estate brokerage that dates back to 1965 with the founding of...
Specialties
42 Years of experienceBuyer's AgentListing AgentRelocationLuxury HomesNew Construction
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Team sales and listings (1,312)
This map and property list shows the most recent 100 sales and 100 listings
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Sold (1,302)
- $4,075,000
- 4 bd
- 4 ba
- 3,042 sqft
1621 Collingwood Dr, San Diego, CA 92109Sold 2 days agoBuyer
- $1,663,800
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,808 sqft
2808 Dove St, San Diego, CA 92103Sold 6 days agoBuyer
- $785,000
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,258 sqft
1658 Boyle Ave, Escondido, CA 92027Sold 16 days agoSeller
- $1,840,000
- 3 bd
- 3 ba
- 2,486 sqft
1547 Caminito Solidago, La Jolla, CA 92037Sold 1 month agoBuyer
- $1,050,000
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 973 sqft
3635 Tomahawk Ln, San Diego, CA 92117Sold 1 month agoSeller
For sale (10)
- $699,000
- 2 bd
- 1 ba
- 894 sqft
1601 Kettner Blvd Unit 18, San Diego, CA 92101House for SalePrivate balcony
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - $3,295,000
- 3 bd
- 4 ba
- 3,624 sqft
4120 Bayard St, San Diego, CA 92109House for SaleFun-filled backyard
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - $3,295,000
- 3 bd
- 3 ba
- 1,745 sqft
3268 Bayside Walk, San Diego, CA 92109House for SaleContemporary style
- $1,749,999
- 3 bd
- 2 ba
- 1,949 sqft
2925 Fried Ave, San Diego, CA 92122House for SaleOpen: Tue 3-6pm (6/16)
- $2,495,000
- 26,284 bd
- 13,142 ba
- 6,028 sqft
2801-7 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92103House for SalePrice cut: $80,000 (6/16)
Team reviews (329)
Reviews represent all team members.
- 5.0
- 4/15/2026
- • Ty
Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2026 in Ivey ranch rancho del oro, Oceanside, CA.
Review for: Matthew ToveyMatt helped us buy a house years ago and just recently helped us sell our house. He helped us through the entire process with no issues and made some minor issues go away...Matt helped us buy a house years ago and just recently helped us sell our house. He helped us through the entire process with no i...5.0- 4/13/2026
- • Joshua Nelson
Sold a Townhouse home in 2026 in La jolla, La jolla, CA.
Review for: Matthew ToveyMatt is VERY good at what he does! I was not an easy seller for him, that is for sure. Matt always remained calm, rational and focused on the the outcome - selling my to...Matt is VERY good at what he does! I was not an easy seller for him, that is for sure. Matt always remained calm, rational and fo... - 5.0
- 3/2/2026
- • user5158691
Sold a Condo home in 2026 in Mission beach, San diego, CA.
Review for: Steve CairncrossSteve and his team did a fantastic job selling our property in south mission beach during a challenging time in the market. We were very pleased with the service, expert...Steve and his team did a fantastic job selling our property in south mission beach during a challenging time in the market. We we...5.0- 1/22/2026
- • Jamie Combs
Bought and sold a Townhouse home in 2025 in Pacific beach, San diego, CA.
Review for: Patrick CairncrossPatrick was outstanding from start to finish. We both bought and sold our home with him in San Diego, and the entire process was smooth, strategic, and stress-free. Patri...Patrick was outstanding from start to finish. We both bought and sold our home with him in San Diego, and the entire process was s... - 5.0
- 1/21/2026
- • Brian Sorokin
Sold a home in 2026 in La jolla, La jolla, CA.
Review for: Steve CairncrossSteve was a true professional and someone I have worked with for many years . Our home had specific challenges that was perfect for a specific buyer . Steve sourced our b...Steve was a true professional and someone I have worked with for many years . Our home had specific challenges that was perfect fo...5.0- 1/9/2026
- • user68133593
Sold a Single Family home in 2025 in La jolla, La jolla, CA.
Review for: Steve CairncrossAfter first meeting Steve and using him as my realtor about 25 years ago, I have chosen him to represent me on multiple real estate transactions since. He is extremely kn...After first meeting Steve and using him as my realtor about 25 years ago, I have chosen him to represent me on multiple real estat... - 5.0
- 1/7/2026
- • Gina Hurlbut
Bought a Townhouse home in 2026 in La jolla, La jolla, CA.
Review for: Steve CairncrossSteve is an excellent Realtor and he has a terrific office team. He grew up in San Diego and knows the area well. He assisted my husband and I in the purchase of a town...Steve is an excellent Realtor and he has a terrific office team. He grew up in San Diego and knows the area well. He assisted my...5.0- 12/30/2025
- • Bryton Benda
Bought a Condo home in 2025 in Rancho carrillo, Carlsbad, CA.
Review for: Matthew ToveyThis was our first time going through the buying process and Tovey made it so easy and enjoyable! He was super knowledgeable about the areas we were looking in, along wit...This was our first time going through the buying process and Tovey made it so easy and enjoyable! He was super knowledgeable about... - 5.0
- 11/7/2025
- • robinkdishon
Sold a Single Family home in 2025 in Point loma heights, San diego, CA.
Review for: Lisa PerichLisa impressed us from our very first meeting with her, when she displayed in-depth knowledge of our local market as well as a professional, positive attitude. As home se...Lisa impressed us from our very first meeting with her, when she displayed in-depth knowledge of our local market as well as a pro...5.0- 10/29/2025
- • zuser20170915110150612
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Rancho penasquitos, San diego, CA.
Review for: Matthew ToveyMatt Tovey is simply the best. He negotiated an amazing seller credit that was nearly six figures and made homeownership possible for me and my wife. Thanks to him, we go...Matt Tovey is simply the best. He negotiated an amazing seller credit that was nearly six figures and made homeownership possible ...








