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  • Listed by: Compass • Orva Harwood • Contact: orva@harwoodre.com
    Price cut: $310K (6/24)
    $7,790,000

    20780-20784 Fortuna Del Norte, Escondido, CA 92029

    16beds
    11,272sqft
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    $51,596/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1999
    5 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $691/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Integrated waterfall jacuzziCompletely self-sufficient one-bedroom-style homeCompletely private oasisCommanding panoramic viewsTwo detached casitasJack-and-jill style bedrooms
    Set atop a quiet hillside in the Elfin Forest community of San Diego, this gated California Mediterranean style dual-estate presents the rare opportunity to own the end of the cul de sac commanding panoramic views. These estates are designed to fully unwind and reconnect with nature in a completely private oasis. At Fortuna Del Norte, the noise of the outer world melts away into your very own serene hillside, yet its very Western location lends itself to all the conveniences of modern life being only five minutes away from the vibrant shops, dining and groceries in the San Elijo Village and a relaxing drive through the hills to some of the best beaches in Southern California right here in North County San Diego. This combined 5-acre estate enjoys broad views overlooking miles of protected coastal chaparral and the trail system of Sage Hill Nature Reserve, spanning a wide swath of San Diego as far as the La Jolla skyline. Such a setting provides the ultimate feeling of privacy and serenity with the additional benefit of limited neighboring development from the adjacent reserve. Live almost entirely off the grid with a well tapped into a natural aquifer providing an abundance of natural clean water for the property–regardless of drought status–and enough land to opt out of the main power grid by installing solar farms to power the estate independently. Fortuna Del Norte also includes two detached casitas: one complete with Jack-and-Jill style bedrooms close to the main residence for the ultimate guest experience and another out of view of the main residence as a completely self-sufficient one-bedroom-style home situated perfectly for rental income or multigenerational living. The combined two-parcel estates are equipped for full equestrian use, a luxurious heated swimming pool on each property–one of which paired with an integrated waterfall jacuzzi, a lighted tennis court with a panoramic view, a wide variety of mature citrus and fruit trees, and lush landscaping throughout the grounds. Each property is also located within the attendance area of the R. Roger Rowe K-8 public school district of Rancho Santa Fe with designated access to a private gated back road leading directly to Rancho Santa Fe. Fortuna Del Norte presents a rare opportunity for the ultimate gated estate offering privacy, acreage, panoramic views and resort-style living in one of North County's most majestic and sought after hillside communities of the Enchanted Elfin Forest.
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    Listed by:

    Orva Harwood DRE #00761267 orva@harwoodre.com,

    Compass,

    Anthony Mendoza DRE #02235587 760-975-1212,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2604894MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 16
      • Bathrooms: 12
      • Full bathrooms: 12
      • Main level bathrooms: 7
      • Main level bedrooms: 12
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bathroom, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Converted Bedroom, Den, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Pantry, Retreat, Recreation, Workshop
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Main Level Primary
      Bedroom
      • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Jack and Jill Bath, Loft, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Decorative, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Multi-Sided, Outside, Raised Hearth, See Through, Wood Burning
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 11,272 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 27
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      • Uncovered spaces: 24
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: Front Door
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Propane Heat, Private, Waterfall
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Canyon, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Ocean
      Lot
      • Size: 5 Acres
      • Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Horse Property, Landscaped, Orchard(s), Rectangular Lot, Ranch, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Yard
      Details
      • Additional parcels included: 20784 APN is 6790600800; 20780 APN is 6790600900
      • Parcel number: 6790600800
      • Zoning: R1
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Horses can be raised: Yes
      • Horse amenities: Riding Trail

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Year built: 1999

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Hiking, Horse Trails, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Preserve/Public Land, Rural
      Location
      • Region: Escondido

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $691/sqft
      • Date on market: 5/21/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 63 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,746/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/24/2026Listed for rent$50,000$4/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NDP2606034 Report a problem
        6/24/2026Price change$7,790,000-3.8%$691/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NDP2604894 Report a problem
        5/21/2026Listed for sale$8,100,000$719/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NDP2604894 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Elfin Forest

        Getting around

        2 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        0 / 100
        No Nearby Transit
        1 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: R. Roger Rowe
        • High: La Costa Canyon

        Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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