Danielle Short & Associates | Rancho Santa Fe Realtor

“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.”

– Franklin D. Roosevelt

Meet Danielle Short

Connect with Danielle Short today to begin viewing exclusive listings of the finest residences in the area, from Rancho Santa Fe estates to oceanfront Del Mar homes that have been called home by the most affluent residents of San Diego. Whatever your needs, rely on the expertise of Danielle Short and the resources of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices to ensure that you get the most out of your luxury investment. Learn more about the area, the firm’s top quality services and to begin your search for Rancho Santa Fe and North County San Diego real estate.

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Awards & Honors

Since 1997, Luxury Property Specialist Danielle Short has devoted herself to serving the San Diego North County Coastal luxury real estate market in destinations ranging from Rancho Santa Fe to La Jolla for high-end clientele including celebrities and entrepreneurs.

30 YEARS

Of Sales and Marketing Experience

ADVISOR

Luxury Collection Real Estate Advisor Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California Properties

Top Producer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties San Diego County

Top 50

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties San Diego County

#1

Agent in the Coldwell Banker Rancho Santa Fe Office 2016 -2019

Top 1%

Internationally for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Top 50

Agents Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty Rancho Santa Fe

TOP PRODUCER

Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty San Diego County

Featured Listings

For Sale

Aerial view of a large home with a swimming pool and palm-lined grounds at dusk.

$6,898,000

5860 Calle Camposeco, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

6 BEDS
12 BATHS
9,944 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

Tan stucco home entrance beneath a tile awning, shaded by a mature tree and surrounded by hedges.

Open House: 10/17/2026, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

$1,590,000

3821 Creststone Pl., San Diego, CA 92130

3 BEDS
3 BATHS
1,604 Sq.Ft.

Coming Soon

Two-story stucco home framed by palm trees, with a curved pool, spa, and furnished patios.

$1,399,000

1163 Masterpiece Dr., Oceanside 92057

5 BEDS
3 BATHS
2,704 Sq.Ft.

Coming Soon

Village Park, Danielle Short & Associates

$1,198,000

108 Countrywood Lane, Encinitas, CA 92024

3 BEDS
3 BATHS
1,459 Sq.Ft.

Pocket Listing

Rendered two-story residence with a curved stone facade, gray tiled roofs, and a landscaped lot.

$680,000

827 Eucalyptus Woods Rd. Unit R006, San Marcos, CA 92069

For Sale

Aerial view of brush-covered land outlined in red, with winding dirt roads and hills beyond.

$385,000

2106 Coulter Lane Unit 09393, Julian, CA 92036

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We couldn't have asked for a better agent! Danielle is the perfect balance of professional and personable. She helped us in both the buying and selling process and it was a positive and beneficial process both times. She has my highest recommendation.

— Encintas Seller

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Danielle has been extraordinary in her marketing for property. She has gotten several interested buyers and done so much research for us. We are extremely impressed by her professionalism and effort. We are very confident that she will generate a sale for our lot.

— Seller

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Danielle. We lucked out finding her on an online website and she turned out to be the most valuable asset we had in a less then ideal transaction. Her years of experience served us well and we are very happy.

— Buyer

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Recent Blog Posts

Meet our team.

Cream stucco home with a clay-tile eave, recessed oak-and-glass entry and limestone path beside a strawberry tree and Cleveland sage.

Surf Del Mar, Day by Day: Where the Village's Own Surf Story Shows Up This October

October 8, 2026

Stepped stone garden with a dusty path, potted olive, and dry chaparral slope dotted with oak trees.

Which Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trails Are Open During the Heat Watch

August 27, 2026

Arched cream-stucco entry with a dark oak door, limestone steps, and an olive tree.

How Santaluz's Mello-Roos Tax Is Calculated—and What Buyers Should Check

October 1, 2026

Coastal cottage entry with a black door, cedar boardwalk, fieldstone wall, and wind-shaped native plants.

Solana Beach's Coastal Rail Trail Extension and Highway 101 Lane Reduction

August 20, 2026

Great-room kitchen with a quartzite island, wrought-iron pendants, reclaimed beams, and open French doors.

The Stone Brand Isn't Going Anywhere. Its Escondido Home Is.

September 24, 2026

Mediterranean estate with a pool, three-arched loggia, olive tree, cypress trees, and magenta bougainvillea.

Del Sur's Two Front Doors, and the One That Doesn't Fit Either

September 10, 2026

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Located in the prestigious village of Rancho Santa Fe, Danielle is a Luxury Estate Specialist, trained in marketing and selling high-end luxury homes. The firm will offer the personal and professional attention you require, all the while maintaining and respecting your privacy and treating your transaction with the utmost integrity.

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