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Elfin Forest, CA

$3,795,000

20780 Fortuna Del Norte, Elfin Forest, CA
8
Beds
6
Baths
5,581
Sq Ft
1995
Built
170
Days listed

About this home

Set atop a quiet hillside in the Elfin Forest community of San Diego, this gated California Mediterranean style estate is situated on 2.5 gently sloped acres and enjoys broad views overlooking miles of protected coastal chaparral and the trail system of Sage Hill Nature Reserve. This elevated outlook spans a wide swath of San Diego, with views 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. 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. The estate includes a heated swimming pool, a lighted tennis court, expansive lawn areas, a playground structure and mature landscaping throughout the grounds. The property also features a variety of established citrus trees. With its acreage, layout and access to a vast system of trails, the estate also offers ideal equestrian opportunity. Despite the feeling of remote, natural privacy, the estate is conveniently located approximately 8 minutes from the shops, dining and services of the vibrant San Elijo Village and within a lovely winding drive to some of the very best beaches in Southern California in North County San Diego. The 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 directly to the Village of Rancho Santa Fe. Fortuna Del Norte presents a rare opportunity for a private gated estate offering acreage, panoramic views, resort-style living in one of North County's most majestic and sought after hillside communities of the Enchanted Elfin Forest.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
6 full
Living area
5,581 sq ft
Interior features
Attic, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
Fireplace
Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Room
Levels
Two
Exterior & lot
Lot size
2.5 acres (108,900 sq ft)
Pool
In Ground, Pool Cover
View
Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic, Valley, Trees Woods
Year built
1995
Parking spaces
12
Community
Area
92029 - Escondido
County
San Diego
Community features
Biking, Hiking, Stables, Mountainous, Rural
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
170
Listed
2026-01-31
Original price
$4,200,000
Terms
Conventional
Parcel #
6790600900
MLS #
NDP2601241
Listed by
Orva Harwood · Compass

Location

Price history

Listed
$4,200,000 · 2026-01-31
Price reduced
$3,795,000 (−$405,000)
Days on market
170
Current price
$3,795,000
Financing

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$23,807
$19,190 principal & interest · $4,617 taxes & insurance
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