4580 El Mirlo Rancho Santa Fe, CA — $5,500,000

4580 El Mirlo | Rancho Santa Fe (92091) West Rancho Santa Fe

$5,500,000 | 7 Beds | 6 Baths (6 Full) | 5,337 Sq. Ft.

The quintessential Rancho Santa Fe Hacienda, reimagined as a private compound. Tucked behind a sweeping circular motor court on approx. 2 private acres, this property unites timeless architecture, estuary views, and three distinct residences in one extraordinary setting. The main residence (approx. 3,170 sf) offers 4 bedrooms, an office, 3 full baths, a 3-car garage, a soaring beamed chapel ceiling and an oversized tiled fireplace in the living room. The primary suite features a private courtyard, his-and-hers closets, and a spa-inspired bath with skylight. An attached caretaker’s apartment with private entrance is approx. 456sf. It includes a kitchenette with electric cooktop & refrigerator a gorgeous walk in shower Bathroom with quartz countertops throughout, and private patio-remodeled in 2026. The permitted guest house (approx. 1,711 sf) is a home of its own (but can easily be attached to the main home if desired). It boasts vaulted ceilings, travertine floors, gorgeous primary suite with views out to the estuary, a covered Jacuzzi off living room patio and its own driveway with 2-car garage. Zoning may allow an additional ADU of approx. 1,200 sf and a barn or building of up to approx. 4,000 sf, subject to buyer verification and approvals. Custom solid wood doors, new paint inside and out, termite clearance, leased solar, and two Tesla chargers. The Guest House/ADU has potential to be sold as its own parcel if desired. Additionally, the homes are connected under roof in a hallway (visible from aerial) that is currently walled off but could easily be opened up. Located in Western Rancho Santa Fe with easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, the beach, and schools of nearby Encinitas and Rancho Santa Fe. CRMLS NDP2609584

Directions to property: I-5 to Encinitas Blvd. East. Left on El Mirlo, immediate left on 1st driveway/street on left drive up it 200feet. 1st house on left. circular drive takes you right up to front door entry.

MLS Listing ID: 
CRMLS NDP2609584
Purchase
Community Information
School District: 
San Dieguito Union
Association Fee: 
$0
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Spanish
Stories: 
1
Year Built: 
1980
Living Area: 
5,337
Interior: 
Beamed Ceilings, Sunken Living Room, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters
Fireplaces: 
Electric, Wood Burning, G
Construction
Energy Information: 
Solar
Porch: 
Front Porch, Patio Open, Patio, Rear Porch
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Bedrooms: 
7
Total Bathrooms: 
6
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
6
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
0
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Fireplace(s), Propane, Forced Air, Central
Cooling System: 
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
2
Lot Size (Area): 
87,120
View: 
Trees/Woods, Courtyard, Panoramic
Lot Features
Garage: 
5
Pool: 
None
Fence: 
Chain Link
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
2591910900
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Date/Time: 
10/12/2026
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
10/15/2026
Status Change Date/Time: 
10/14/2026
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Disclosures: 
Trust/Conservatorship, Easements, Accessory Dwelling Unit
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Agent Name: 
Elizabeth Papalia
Listing Co-Agent Name: 
John Finley
Listing Office Name: 
eXp Realty of California, Inc
Listing Co-Office Name: 
eXp Realty of California, Inc

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