The most significant residential sale in recent San Diego history closed Monday, May 12. Represented by Global Real Estate Advisor Linda Sansone of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, 5631 El Camino Del Norte in Rancho Santa Fe officially sold for $17.5 million —making it the highest-priced home sale in San Diego County in 2025, per MLS data, a news release stated.
Located in the exclusive Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe, this sale not only establishes a new benchmark in the market but also reflects broader trends shaping California’s high-net-worth real estate landscape—from legacy property design to ultra-private living.In addition to the record sale price other defining features of the sale include:• Rare land: One of just 27 properties in the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant with over nine acres—an increasingly scarce asset.• Timeless design: Custom-built by the seller in 2021, the home was designed to feel like it’s been part of the Rancho Santa Fe landscape for decades.• Event-ready amenities: The equestrian barn doubles as an event space, having hosted private dinners and charity galas.
This record-setting sale underscores the strength of the luxury housing market, where demand for turnkey, ultra-private estates continues to outpace broader trends, echoing insights recently reported by Mansion Global, according to the news release. Rancho Santa Fe “remains a standout for both elevated living and long-term investment,” the news release stated.
