One foot in the ranch and one foot in the sand—this custom Olivenhain estate offers peaceful, open-space living just minutes from Encinitas beaches and coastal amenities. Positioned to capture southeast-facing morning light, the home is filled with natural brightness and a calm, serene atmosphere throughout the day. The residence offers 4,774 square feet with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, featuring cherry hardwood floors, raised hearth brick fireplaces, electronically operated skylights that enhance light and comfort at the touch of a button. Anchoring the main living space, the expansive kitchen offers a highly functional layout with two gas ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and dual dishwashers, providing both scale and efficiency for serious cooking and entertaining. Designed with comfort, flexibility, and privacy in mind, the residence offers two ensuite bedrooms on the main floor and three additional ensuite bedrooms on the second level—ideal for multigenerational living, hosting, or remote work lifestyles. One entry-level suite opens through double doors to the pool patio and garden, offering an inviting indoor–outdoor retreat. Outdoors, a custom infinity-edge pool anchors the private grounds, creating a resort-style setting surrounded by mature landscaping and open skies. Additional highlights include owned solar panels and an electric vehicle charging station. Situated on 0.6 acres with no HOA, this is a private and thoughtfully designed home offering serenity, and coastal proximity.
Pending
$3,975,000
516 Whisper Wind Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
5beds
4,774sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
0.59 Acres Lot
$3,929,100 Zestimate®
$833/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Raised hearth brick fireplacesMature landscapingExpansive kitchenOpen skiesResort-style settingPrivate groundsElectronically operated skylights
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Listed by:
James M Chambers DRE #01965798 858-790-9222,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 2600855
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Heating
- Zoned Areas, Fireplace, Forced Air Unit, High Efficiency
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Solar Panels, Washer, Energy Star Appliances, Freezer, Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Vented Exhaust Fan, Barbecue, Water Line to Refr, Gas Range, Water Purifier, Counter Top
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Partially Carpeted
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room, Patio/Outdoors, Den, Masonry, Raised Hearth
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,774
- Total interior livable area: 4,774 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Below Ground, Private, Heated, Waterfall, Negative Edge/Inf Pool
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Full,Gate,Masonry,Good Condition
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic, Pool, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2653904300
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom Built,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Lap Siding
- Roof: Concrete,Mixed,Flat Tile,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
- Water: Meter on Property, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: OLIVENHAIN
Location
- Region: Encinitas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $833/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,062,643
- Annual tax amount: $23,316
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$3,929,100
$3.61M - $4.24M
$9,139/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2026 | Pending sale | $3,975,000$833/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Price change | $3,975,000-6%$833/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Price change | $4,227,000-4.5%$885/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,427,000+185.6%$927/sqft |
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| 5/19/2009 | Sold | $1,550,000-11.4%$325/sqft |
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| 4/14/2009 | Price change | $1,750,000-2.5%$367/sqft |
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| 12/8/2008 | Price change | $1,795,000-10%$376/sqft |
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| 8/2/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$418/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,316 +3.4% | $2,062,643 +2% |
| 2024 | $22,543 +2.4% | $2,022,200 +2% |
| 2023 | $22,023 +2.5% | $1,982,550 +2% |
| 2022 | $21,489 +1% | $1,943,678 +2% |
| 2021 | $21,283 -0.1% | $1,905,567 +1% |
| 2020 | $21,310 +9.3% | $1,886,028 +2% |
| 2019 | $19,494 -4.7% | $1,849,048 +2% |
| 2018 | $20,460 -48.2% | $1,812,793 +2% |
| 2017 | $39,490 +1.8% | $1,777,249 +2% |
| 2016 | $38,784 +1.1% | $1,742,402 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $38,362 +108.1% | $1,716,231 +2% |
| 2014 | $18,431 | $1,682,613 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,675,010 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,642,168 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,609,969 +4.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,546,326 +61.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $958,702 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $939,905 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $921,476 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $903,409 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $885,696 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $868,330 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $852,417 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $835,704 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $819,319 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92024
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Diegueno Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10La Costa Canyon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Encinitas Union School District
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