Compass Est. North County · 2014
A coastal real-estate practice

Sarah Mitchell

“Helping families find home in North County since 2014”

Practicing across

  • Encinitas
  • Carlsbad
  • Del Mar
  • Solana Beach
  • Cardiff

Featured
Properties

Hand-selected properties across North County's most sought-after coastal communities.

  • 2847 Requeza Street in Leucadia, Encinitas
    Active
    $2.4M Leucadia

    2847 Requeza Street
    Encinitas, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3.5 ba
    Square footage
    2,840 sf

    Crisp contemporary with ocean-glimpse views from the rooftop deck. Open-plan great room, chef's kitchen with Thermador suite, and a primary suite that feels like a retreat.

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  • 688 Neptune Avenue in Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
    Active
    $3.0M Moonlight Beach

    688 Neptune Avenue
    Encinitas, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3 ba
    Square footage
    2,450 sf

    Rare bluff-top position with panoramic ocean views from every principal room. Walk to Moonlight Beach and downtown Encinitas. Light-drenched interiors and a chef's kitchen to dream in.

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  • 1240 Hermes Avenue in Leucadia, Encinitas
    Active
    $1.9M Leucadia

    1240 Hermes Avenue
    Encinitas, CA

    Bedrooms
    3 bd
    Bathrooms
    2.5 ba
    Square footage
    2,080 sf

    Bohemian-modern in classic Leucadia. Walk to Coast Highway 101 cafés and Beacon's Beach. Open plan, vaulted ceilings, and a yard built for outdoor living.

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  • 475 Cornish Drive in Old Encinitas, Encinitas
    Active
    $3.3M Old Encinitas

    475 Cornish Drive
    Encinitas, CA

    Bedrooms
    5 bd
    Bathrooms
    4 ba
    Square footage
    3,240 sf

    Coastal modern dream home four blocks from Swami's. Five bedrooms, soaring great room, and a pool-and-spa courtyard with full outdoor kitchen.

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  • 1815 Avocado Avenue in Olivenhain, Encinitas
    Active
    $2.8M Olivenhain

    1815 Avocado Avenue
    Encinitas, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3 ba
    Square footage
    3,120 sf

    Half-acre Olivenhain estate with mature landscaping, pool, and a barn-style structure perfect for studio or guest house. The peace of Olivenhain, the schools of Encinitas.

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  • 3521 Triton Street in Terramar, Carlsbad
    Active
    $3.2M Terramar

    3521 Triton Street
    Carlsbad, CA

    Bedrooms
    5 bd
    Bathrooms
    4 ba
    Square footage
    3,620 sf

    Architecturally stunning coastal modern steps from the beach. Walls of glass capture endless Pacific views. Sub-Zero/Wolf kitchen, resort pool, and a rare three-car garage.

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  • 7240 Surfside Lane in Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad
    Active
    $1.3M Bressi Ranch

    7240 Surfside Lane
    Carlsbad, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3 ba
    Square footage
    2,700 sf

    Impeccably maintained Bressi Ranch home with premium lot backing to open space. Gourmet kitchen, downstairs bedroom/bath, and a backyard built for California living.

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  • 4820 Park Drive in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad
    Active
    $2.1M Carlsbad Village

    4820 Park Drive
    Carlsbad, CA

    Bedrooms
    3 bd
    Bathrooms
    2.5 ba
    Square footage
    2,240 sf

    Carlsbad Village walkable retreat — five blocks to the beach, three to the Coaster. Single-level living, vaulted ceilings, and a private resort-feel backyard with spa.

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  • 6210 Paseo Carolina in La Costa, Carlsbad
    Active
    $1.7M La Costa

    6210 Paseo Carolina
    Carlsbad, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3 ba
    Square footage
    2,980 sf

    La Costa family home with golf-course views, pool, and a primary wing that feels like a private retreat. Top-rated Encinitas Union schools.

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  • 4128 Sunnyhill Drive in Olde Carlsbad, Carlsbad
    Active
    $1.4M Olde Carlsbad

    4128 Sunnyhill Drive
    Carlsbad, CA

    Bedrooms
    3 bd
    Bathrooms
    2 ba
    Square footage
    1,880 sf

    Under contract in 5 days. Charming Olde Carlsbad single-story with ocean glimpse, gorgeous mid-century lines, and walking distance to Magee Park.

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  • 448 Ocean View Avenue in Olde Del Mar, Del Mar
    Active
    $3.9M Olde Del Mar

    448 Ocean View Avenue
    Del Mar, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    4.5 ba
    Square footage
    3,100 sf

    Timeless Del Mar coastal cottage reimagined for modern living. Vaulted beamed ceilings, handcrafted cabinetry, and a garden courtyard that captures the California indoor-outdoor ideal.

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  • 2200 Stratford Court in North Del Mar, Del Mar
    Active
    $6.2M North Del Mar

    2200 Stratford Court
    Del Mar, CA

    Bedrooms
    5 bd
    Bathrooms
    5 ba
    Square footage
    4,400 sf

    Estate-scale North Del Mar with whitewater views, infinity pool, and a primary suite that opens to a private terrace. The whole package.

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  • 127 7th Street in Beach Colony, Del Mar
    Active
    $5.0M Beach Colony

    127 7th Street
    Del Mar, CA

    Bedrooms
    3 bd
    Bathrooms
    3 ba
    Square footage
    2,460 sf

    Walk-to-everything Beach Colony beauty — three blocks to the sand, two to the village. Sleek modern bones, deck off every bedroom, rooftop ocean view.

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  • 14210 Caminito Vistana in Del Mar Mesa, Del Mar
    Active
    $2.8M Del Mar Mesa

    14210 Caminito Vistana
    Del Mar, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3.5 ba
    Square footage
    3,280 sf

    Mesa lifestyle home backing to open space with trail access. Open plan, pool/spa, and the rare combination of newer construction with Del Mar schools.

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  • 102 24th Street in Olde Del Mar, Del Mar
    Active
    $8.4M Olde Del Mar

    102 24th Street
    Del Mar, CA

    Bedrooms
    5 bd
    Bathrooms
    5.5 ba
    Square footage
    4,800 sf

    New-construction Olde Del Mar showpiece — corner lot, ocean views to the west, and finishes specified by a top La Jolla design firm.

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  • 112 Rios Avenue in Solana Beach Village, Solana Beach
    Active
    $1.9M Solana Beach Village

    112 Rios Avenue
    Solana Beach, CA

    Bedrooms
    3 bd
    Bathrooms
    2.5 ba
    Square footage
    1,980 sf

    A gem in the heart of Solana Beach, walking distance to Fletcher Cove. Single-level design, soaring ceilings, and a beautifully landscaped private yard perfect for entertaining.

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  • 745 Sandy Hill Court in Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach
    Active
    $2.6M Lomas Santa Fe

    745 Sandy Hill Court
    Solana Beach, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3 ba
    Square footage
    2,840 sf

    Lomas Santa Fe estate with country-club proximity and golf-course peeks. Open plan, pool, and Solana Beach School District top-tier draw.

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  • 244 Pacific Avenue in Eden Gardens, Solana Beach
    Active
    $2.3M Eden Gardens

    244 Pacific Avenue
    Solana Beach, CA

    Bedrooms
    3 bd
    Bathrooms
    2.5 ba
    Square footage
    2,140 sf

    Sun-drenched Eden Gardens contemporary with rooftop terrace, walking distance to the Cedros Design District and Train Station.

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  • 180 Surfsong Court in Del Mar Bluffs, Solana Beach
    Active
    $3.8M Del Mar Bluffs

    180 Surfsong Court
    Solana Beach, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    4 ba
    Square footage
    3,120 sf

    Bluff-adjacent Mediterranean with private path to the sand. Pool, outdoor fireplace, and ocean views from the primary suite balcony.

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  • 512 Marview Drive in Coastal Heights, Solana Beach
    Active
    $1.6M Coastal Heights

    512 Marview Drive
    Solana Beach, CA

    Bedrooms
    3 bd
    Bathrooms
    2 ba
    Square footage
    1,680 sf

    Updated ocean-view single-story on a quiet hilltop street. Open kitchen, refinished hardwoods, and a low-maintenance backyard with patio.

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  • 1820 Montgomery Avenue in Composer District, Cardiff
    Active
    $2.2M Composer District

    1820 Montgomery Avenue
    Cardiff, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3 ba
    Square footage
    2,420 sf

    Cardiff Composer District beach bungalow with a modern soul. Walk to Cardiff Reef and Seaside Market. Vaulted living, designer kitchen, sunset deck.

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  • 532 Cornish Drive in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Cardiff
    Active
    $1.8M Cardiff-by-the-Sea

    532 Cornish Drive
    Cardiff, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3 ba
    Square footage
    2,240 sf

    Sun-soaked Cardiff family home with refinished hardwoods, updated kitchen, and a private flat backyard with citrus trees. Top-rated Cardiff schools.

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  • 2210 Mozart Drive in Composer District, Cardiff
    Active
    $3.0M Composer District

    2210 Mozart Drive
    Cardiff, CA

    Bedrooms
    5 bd
    Bathrooms
    4 ba
    Square footage
    3,280 sf

    Newer-construction Cardiff classic. Five bedrooms, three-car garage, ocean glimpse from the rooftop deck, and a backyard with pool and outdoor kitchen.

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  • 725 Birmingham Drive in Composer District, Cardiff
    Active
    $1.5M Composer District

    725 Birmingham Drive
    Cardiff, CA

    Bedrooms
    3 bd
    Bathrooms
    2 ba
    Square footage
    1,640 sf

    Charming Cardiff single-story walkable to the beach and the Seaside coffee shop. Updated kitchen and baths, sunny living room, mature ficus shade.

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  • 1804 San Elijo Avenue in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Cardiff
    Active
    $3.6M Cardiff-by-the-Sea

    1804 San Elijo Avenue
    Cardiff, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    4 ba
    Square footage
    2,980 sf

    Direct ocean-view contemporary on San Elijo with deeded beach access. Roof deck with whitewater views, designer finishes, and a true forever home.

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  • 7240 Vista del Mar Avenue in Bird Rock, La Jolla
    Active
    $4.3M Bird Rock

    7240 Vista del Mar Avenue
    La Jolla, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    4 ba
    Square footage
    3,180 sf

    Bird Rock contemporary three blocks from Windansea. Open glass walls, primary suite with ocean view, and a private yard with pool and outdoor kitchen.

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  • 5710 La Jolla Mesa Drive in Muirlands, La Jolla
    Active
    $6.9M Muirlands

    5710 La Jolla Mesa Drive
    La Jolla, CA

    Bedrooms
    5 bd
    Bathrooms
    5 ba
    Square footage
    4,640 sf

    Muirlands estate with panoramic ocean and city views, infinity pool, and a primary wing that floats above the water. Privacy and Pacific from every room.

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  • 1640 Coast Walk in Village, La Jolla
    Active
    $8.8M Village

    1640 Coast Walk
    La Jolla, CA

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    4.5 ba
    Square footage
    3,900 sf

    Coast Walk masterpiece with whitewater Pacific views and a private path down to the cove. Architect-designed, every finish considered, every view captured.

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  • 925 Country Club Drive in Country Club, La Jolla
    Active
    $5.3M Country Club

    925 Country Club Drive
    La Jolla, CA

    Bedrooms
    5 bd
    Bathrooms
    4.5 ba
    Square footage
    4,120 sf

    Country Club traditional with mature gardens, pool, and a layout calibrated for family life and entertaining at scale. Steps to the LJCC.

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  • 328 Prospect Street in Village, La Jolla
    Active
    $3.6M Village

    328 Prospect Street
    La Jolla, CA

    Bedrooms
    3 bd
    Bathrooms
    3 ba
    Square footage
    2,280 sf

    In the heart of the Village — walk to dinner, walk to the Cove. Three-story contemporary with elevator, rooftop deck, and three primary-suite-quality bedrooms.

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Sarah Mitchell, North County Coastal Specialist

Sarah Mitchell

North County Coastal Specialist

A North County native, Sarah Mitchell has spent the last eleven years guiding buyers and sellers through San Diego's most coveted coastal communities — from the surf breaks of Encinitas to the bluffs of Del Mar. Her deep roots in the area give her an insider perspective that no algorithm can replicate.

Before real estate, Sarah spent a decade in architecture, a background that shapes how she evaluates every property she touches — from the bones of a craftsman bungalow to the light in a brand-new build. She brings a discerning eye and a calm demeanor to every negotiation, consistently closing above asking price in a market where that takes real skill.

Sarah's philosophy is simple: she works for you, not for the transaction. That means honest counsel over easy flattery, and long-term relationships over quick commissions. Her clients often describe her as the one person they trust without question in an industry full of noise.

When she's not out with clients, you'll find Sarah paddleboarding off Moonlight Beach, hiking the Batiquitos Lagoon trail, or exploring the farmers markets that make this corner of California so worth calling home.

Credentials & Designations

  • California Department of Real Estate License #02134567
  • Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)
  • Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
  • Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
  • Top 1% Producer — San Diego Association of REALTORS®

DRE #02134567 · Brokered by Compass

What Clients
Say

  • Sarah found us our dream home in three weeks — in this market, that's nothing short of a miracle. She knew every property before it hit Zillow and negotiated a price we couldn't believe. We tell everyone: if you're serious about North County, call Sarah first.
    James & Lauren Huang

    Bought in Encinitas

  • We listed on a Thursday. By Sunday we had six offers, all over asking. Sarah priced it perfectly and ran a masterclass of a process — from the staging consultation to the final walkthrough. Net result: we walked away with $180K more than we expected.
    Meghan Torres

    Sold in Del Mar

  • As a first-time buyer coming in from out of state, I needed someone I could trust completely. Sarah was that person. Patient, knowledgeable, always available. She turned what I expected to be a stressful process into one of the best experiences of my adult life.
    Dr. Alan Patel

    Bought in Carlsbad

The mornings, the trails, the tide pools
— this is what you're buying.

Sunrise surfers paddling out off the Encinitas coast

Moonlight Beach, 6:42 AM

Encinitas

Coastal bluffs above the Pacific in Del Mar

Torrey Pines bluff trail

Del Mar

Village street life in Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village

Sat. mornings

Solana Beach shoreline at golden hour

Fletcher Cove

Solana Beach

Most of my clients didn't move here for a house. They moved here for the morning. The house just needs to fit around it — and that's the part I help with. — Sarah Mitchell

Track Record

Recent
Sales

A selection of recently closed transactions — every address representing a family's next chapter.

  • 1024 Swami's Court, Encinitas
    Sold
    Over asking
    $2.1M March 2025

    1024 Swami's Court

    Swami's, Encinitas

    Bedrooms
    3 bd
    Bathrooms
    2 ba
    Square footage
    1,840 sf
  • 532 Cornish Drive, Cardiff
    Sold
    Over asking
    $1.8M February 2025

    532 Cornish Drive

    Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Cardiff

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3 ba
    Square footage
    2,240 sf
  • 2900 Highland Drive, Del Mar
    Sold
    $4.2M January 2025

    2900 Highland Drive

    North Del Mar, Del Mar

    Bedrooms
    5 bd
    Bathrooms
    5 ba
    Square footage
    4,100 sf
  • 88 Crest Drive, Carlsbad
    Sold
    Over asking
    $1.5M December 2024

    88 Crest Drive

    La Costa, Carlsbad

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3 ba
    Square footage
    2,560 sf
  • 1576 Caminito Carmel, Solana Beach
    Sold
    Over asking
    $2.7M November 2024

    1576 Caminito Carmel

    Solana Beach, Solana Beach

    Bedrooms
    4 bd
    Bathrooms
    3.5 ba
    Square footage
    3,020 sf
  • 320 Glaucus Street, Encinitas
    Sold
    $1.9M October 2024

    320 Glaucus Street

    Leucadia, Encinitas

    Bedrooms
    3 bd
    Bathrooms
    2 ba
    Square footage
    2,010 sf
A North County Almanac

The numbers behind the
coast I work.

Not awards. Not closed-loan totals. The small facts that decide whether you'll love living here.

Median time on market
11days
for Sarah's coastal listings, 2024
Closed above asking
71%
of seller representations, last 24 months
Ocean-view inventory
2.4%
of active listings county-wide
Avg sunny days
266/yr
Encinitas weather almanac, 30-yr mean
Schools rated 8+
18of 23
in San Dieguito Union HSD, GreatSchools
Surfable days/yr
240+
south-facing Cardiff & Swami's, NOAA

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