Straight from the pages of a storybook, this beautifully reimagined La Costa home is equal parts charming with the ease of modern amenities. A crisp white exterior, whitewashed brick, and fresh landscaping create undeniable curb appeal with peak ocean views from the front of the house. No detail has been overlooked. Thoughtful upgrades include hardwood floors, solid oak doors, a stunning new kitchen with Forno appliances, beautifully renovated baths, new windows and doors, and spaces designed for easy living. With 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths, a designated office or 4th Bedroom option and 2 family rooms, the lay out offers comfort and versatility in equal measure. Set in a beloved neighborhood with long term neighbors and located near top rated schools, green parks, shopping, dining, and just five miles to the beach—this is La Costa living at its finest!
Est. $5,542 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3116 Del Rey Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #NDP2604952
Jun 19, 2026
Sold
$1,875,000
$852/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Pending
—
May 22, 2026
Listed
$1,789,000
$813/sq ft
May 21, 2026
Coming Soon
$1,789,000
$813/sq ft
CRMLS #NDP2601581
Mar 9, 2026
Sold
$1,341,000
$610/sq ft
Feb 27, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 20, 2026
Listed
$1,199,000
$545/sq ft
Feb 18, 2026
Coming Soon
$1,199,000
$545/sq ft
Tucked onto a private 5,460 sqft corner lot in the heart of La Costa, this 2,200 sqft home presents a rare opportunity. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, the light-filled interior provides generous living spaces and a layout ready to be reimagined for today’s lifestyle. Lovingly maintained with some major components updated over the years (furnace, water heater, landscaping), it offers the opportunity to thoughtfully update and design a home that truly reflects your own style. The lot, the natural light, and the overall feel set the stage for something truly special. Located close to top-rated schools, shopping, dining, parks, hiking trails, and tennis courts, this is a home with exceptional potential, a next chapter waiting to be written, and a rare chance to make your mark in one of La Costa’s most desirable neighborhoods – Corona La Costa.
Public Records
Feb 24, 1998
Sold
$240,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 13, 1983
Sold
$52,500
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 6, 1981
Sold
$99,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,840 (+4.5%)
$1,224,000 + $229,500
$1,453,500
2024
$4,631 (+3.4%)
$144,103 + $238,931
$383,034
2023
$4,479 (+2.7%)
$141,278 + $234,247
$375,525
2022
$4,360 (+2.0%)
$138,508 + $229,654
$368,162
2021
$4,275 (+1.9%)
$135,793 + $225,151
$360,944
2020
$4,194 (+1.9%)
$133,131 + $220,737
$353,868
2019
$4,116 (+1.5%)
$131,766 + $218,474
$350,240
2018
$4,056 (+1.6%)
$129,183 + $214,191
$343,374
2017
$3,991 (+3.0%)
$124,167 + $205,875
$330,042
2016
$3,875 (+2.1%)
$124,167 + $205,875
$330,042
2015
$3,796 (+2.6%)
$121,733 + $201,839
$323,572
2014
$3,700 (−0.4%)
$117,557 + $194,914
$312,471
2013
$3,715 (+4.9%)
$117,557 + $194,914
$312,471
2012
$3,540 (+1.8%)
$117,026 + $194,034
$311,060
2011
$3,478 (+2.8%)
$114,732 + $190,230
$304,962
2010
$3,385 (+0.5%)
$112,483 + $186,500
$298,983
2009
$3,367 (+2.6%)
$111,643 + $185,107
$296,750
2008
$3,282
$111,909 + $185,547
$297,456
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
2,200
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2232901000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
P-C
Planned Community Zone
The intent and purpose of the P-C, planned community zone, is to: Provide a method for and to encourage the orderly implementation of the general plan and any applicable specific plans by the comprehensive planning and development of large tracts of land under unified ownership or developmental control so that the entire tract will be developed in accord with an adopted master plan to provide an environment of stable and desirable character; Provide a flexible regulatory procedure to encourage creative and imaginative planning of coordinated communities involving a mixture of residential densities and housing types, open space, community facilities, both public and private and, where appropriate, commercial and industrial areas; Allow for the coordination of planning efforts between developer and city to provide for the orderly development of all necessary public facilities to insure their availability concurrent with need; Provide a framework for the phased development of an approved master planned area to provide some assurance to the developer that later development will be acceptable to the city; provided such plans are in accordance with the approved planned community master plan; and Ensure that all new and, as appropriate, existing master plans reserve a site or sites for community facilities uses which benefit the community as a whole by satisfying social/religious/human service needs pursuant to Chapter 21.25 of the code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Feb 9, 2026 • Active
Fire-construction residential - ab 38
Fire sprinkler
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, See Remarks, Laundry, Office, Living Room, Walk-In Pantry, Family Room, Formal Entry, All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
Dining Room, Family Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Main
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Patio Home, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Park Nearby, Garden, Front Yard, Back Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 2232901000
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: See Remarks
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 209
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Corona La Costa
Association Fee: $96
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Amenities: Call for Rules
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban, Park
School Information
Elementary School: La Costa Heights
Middle Or Junior School: Oak Crest
High School: La Costa Canyon
High School District: Encinitas Union
Elementary School 2: LCHELE
Middle Or Junior School 2: OKCMID
High School 2: LCCHS
Location Information
Latitude: 33.08814400
Longitude: -117.24038200
Directions: La Costa Ave to Cadencia to Del Rey
Zoning: NA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,200
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: San Diego County
APN: 2232901000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 6
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 6
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Khaki
List Agent Last Name: Wennstrom
Co-List Agent First Name: Corinne
Co-List Agent Last Name: St. John
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Compass
Co-List Office Name: Compass
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Sun
Buyer Agent Last Name: Greene
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Real Broker
Around this home
Schools
La Costa Heights Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
7/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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