For Sale: 16238 Via Del Alba, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. 3-bedroom 2-bath, 2850 sf, 1975 Covenant $3,995,000 begin new search
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Overview

Classic & timeless Herb Turner masterpiece lookout home (Google 'Herb Turner architect'). Incredibly private & quiet location within the Covenant with STUNNING VIEWS & massive (2bed/2bath) detached guesthouse with phenomenal rental income potential. Sun-kissed southwest orientation, expansive view deck off main floor, specimen palms, avocado trees, & citrus. Home, built in 1975, has 3 beds, 2 baths and a toilet and shower in garage and is in original/vintage condition and impeccably maintained. Guest House was built in 1991 and has excellent separation from main house. 2015 Engineering report, 2015 Property Inspection Report, 2015 Roofing Inspection, 2026 Septic inspection & certification, and 2026 Prelim Title Report available for you under the "Documents Tab". Please provide to your clients before showing. Propose clients reviewing reports before scheduling a showing. Come armed knowing as much about the home as everyone else in the room. 2,850sf represents Tax Assessor square feet and true square feet of main home and guest house unknown. Buyer encouraged to verify all information and complete their own due diligence before removing contingencies. Buyer to pay $.15 per every $100 of assessed value. $525 HOA fee represents the approximate Association fee that would be paid monthly at this existing list price although RSF Association fees are paid not monthly but bi-annually (similar to property taxes). Herb Turner eventually began studying architecture with esteemed architect John Lloyd Wright, son of legend Frank Lloyd Wright, as his apprentice. That led to a long career as an architect who championed the green building process long before it became trendy. Turner called this “Terramonics,” a holistic approach to architecture and landscape that emphasizes the interaction between interior and exterior spaces. “He always looked at the landscape first and then designed in a way that was sensitive to the environment,” said Danielle Susalla, director of exhibitions and communications at the Oceanside Museum of Art, where Turner’s work was featured. “He was sensitive to the terrain, directional light and even the water runoff. He would always recommend to clients that they buy the property with the best view and he would make the building fit the space.”

Address 16238 Via Del Alba

Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $3,995,000
Original Price $4,125,000
On Market Date Sep 11, 2026
Special Listing ConditionsStandard
Senior CommunityNo
Previous List Price$4,125,000
Price per Sq Ft$1,401.75
Property TypeResidential
Lease ConsideredNo
Rooms
RoomsMain Floor Primary Bedroom
Square Footage 2,850 sq ft (Assessor)
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full
Bedrooms on Main Level1
Bathrooms on Main Level1
LevelsTwo
Fireplace FeaturesFree Standing, Living Room
Laundry LocationIn Kitchen
Building & Exterior
Year Built1975
Year Built SourceSeller
Property StyleSingle Family Residence
Attached PropertyNo
Common WallsNo Common Walls
Stories2
Entry Level2
Entry Location2
Units in Complex1,740
Fire SprinklersNo
ViewPasture, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Hills, Panoramic
Lot Size108,900 sq ft (Assessor)
Lot FeaturesLot Over 40000 Sqft
Fenced YardNo
Pool FeaturesIn Ground
Private PoolYes
Parking
Total Parking Spaces3
Garage Spaces3
Attached GarageYes
HOA & Building Amenities
HOA Fee$525.00 per month
Homeowners AssociationYes
AssessmentsNone
Association AmenitiesHorse Trails, Clubhouse, Security
Community FeaturesHorse Trails
Utilities
CoolingNone
Location & Schools
NeighborhoodCovenant
MLS Area92067 - Rancho Santa Fe
DirectionsCalzada Del Bosque then east on Via Del Alba.
High School DistrictSan Dieguito Union
Listing History
Timeline Notes
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Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 2681510900
Zoning Single-family residential
Geographic Areas

Community College District: Mira Costa CC

High School: Canyon Crest Academy

High School: San Dieguito Academy

High School: Torrey Pines

Middle School: Rancho Santa Fe MS

School District: Rancho Santa Fe SD

Zip Code: 92067

Highway Locator

West of I-15

East of I-5

North of I-8

North of SR-52

North of SR-56

South of SR-78

Ocean Distance 3.9 miles
Tax Model
Tract Num171.06
Monthly Payment Calculator
Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR North San Diego County
MLS Number NDP2608568
Courtesy of Broker Chaco, Willis Allen Real Estate
Listing Agent Chaco Clotfelter & Cutter Clotfelter
chaco@brokerchaco.com
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