PEACEFUL and QUIET home set back from street with a deep,private,enclosed front garden and outdoor dining area.This soulful and whimsical artist's retreat is an ingenious custom-build by architect David Lorimer.As the owner's primary home, it also rents impressively as a summer vacation home for $600-700 per night and is booked solid. With master suite and back yard ocean views, sundeck/pool/spa, gourmet kitchen (with fireplace!),this is a wonderful beachy family or vacation home with impressive income.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
7,300 sq ftLot Size
$1,099Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Gaby Preston•DRE #01341703• Schoolhouse Realty
•858-229-2293 (agent)
•gaby@schoolhouserealty.com (agent)
Bought with Michael Arya•DRE #01148874• Michael Arya
Don't let the address put you off. Home sits back from road & is oriented to the back of the lot. There is also a walled in area between the house and the road. Priced to sell!Designed by David lorimer and quality built by the owner. One br is currently being used as an office. Rooms are genrously sized. Good Ocean views!
SDMLS #46005841
Jun 7, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Feb 3, 2004
Listed
$1,699,876
$593/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1974
Sold
$19,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,213 (+5.0%)
$1,375,414 + $312,590
$1,688,004
2024
$17,338 (+2.3%)
$1,348,446 + $306,461
$1,654,907
2023
$16,954 (+1.6%)
$1,322,006 + $300,452
$1,622,458
2022
$16,680 (+3.8%)
$1,296,085 + $294,561
$1,590,646
2021
$16,064 (−0.9%)
$1,270,672 + $288,786
$1,559,458
2020
$16,204 (+2.0%)
$1,245,757 + $283,124
$1,528,881
2019
$15,884 (+4.6%)
$1,232,984 + $280,221
$1,513,205
2018
$15,180 (+1.9%)
$1,208,808 + $274,727
$1,483,535
2017
$14,892 (+2.9%)
$1,161,869 + $264,060
$1,425,929
2016
$14,475 (+1.5%)
$1,161,869 + $264,060
$1,425,929
2015
$14,257 (+0.2%)
$1,139,088 + $258,883
$1,397,971
2014
$14,232 (−1.1%)
$1,008,474 + $367,671
$1,376,145
2013
$14,392 (+5.8%)
$1,008,474 + $367,671
$1,376,145
2012
$13,602 (+2.0%)
$1,003,917 + $366,010
$1,369,927
2011
$13,339 (+0.6%)
$984,233 + $358,834
$1,343,067
2010
$13,255 (−0.3%)
$964,935 + $351,799
$1,316,734
2009
$13,293 (−5.9%)
$957,724 + $349,170
$1,306,894
2008
$14,130
$960,000 + $350,000
$1,310,000
Tax history for 2238 Del Mar Heights Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,213 (+5.0%)
$1,375,414 + $312,590
$1,688,004
2024
$17,338 (+2.3%)
$1,348,446 + $306,461
$1,654,907
2023
$16,954 (+1.6%)
$1,322,006 + $300,452
$1,622,458
2022
$16,680 (+3.8%)
$1,296,085 + $294,561
$1,590,646
2021
$16,064 (−0.9%)
$1,270,672 + $288,786
$1,559,458
2020
$16,204 (+2.0%)
$1,245,757 + $283,124
$1,528,881
2019
$15,884 (+4.6%)
$1,232,984 + $280,221
$1,513,205
2018
$15,180 (+1.9%)
$1,208,808 + $274,727
$1,483,535
2017
$14,892 (+2.9%)
$1,161,869 + $264,060
$1,425,929
2016
$14,475 (+1.5%)
$1,161,869 + $264,060
$1,425,929
2015
$14,257 (+0.2%)
$1,139,088 + $258,883
$1,397,971
2014
$14,232 (−1.1%)
$1,008,474 + $367,671
$1,376,145
2013
$14,392 (+5.8%)
$1,008,474 + $367,671
$1,376,145
2012
$13,602 (+2.0%)
$1,003,917 + $366,010
$1,369,927
2011
$13,339 (+0.6%)
$984,233 + $358,834
$1,343,067
2010
$13,255 (−0.3%)
$964,935 + $351,799
$1,316,734
2009
$13,293 (−5.9%)
$957,724 + $349,170
$1,306,894
2008
$14,130
$960,000 + $350,000
$1,310,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
2,865
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
3002974200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RS-1-6
CHLOZ
TORREY PINES
N-APP-2
PIOZ- COASTAL-IMPACT
Residential-Single Unit Zone
The purpose of the RS zones is to provide appropriate regulations for the development of single dwelling units that accommodate a variety of lot sizes and residential dwelling types and which promote neighborhood quality, character, and livability. It is intended that these zones provide for flexibility in development regulations that allow reasonable use of property while minimizing adverse impacts to adjacent properties.
Zone overlays
Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone
N-APP-2
Parking Impact Overlay - Coastal Impact Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Type: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio/Outdoors, Other (See Remarks)
Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Heating & Cooling
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Laundry Room
Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
Room Information
Dining Room Dimensions: 10 x 11
Family Room Dimensions: 14 x 21
Kitchen Dimensions: 14 x 20
Living Room Dimensions: 18 x 18
Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Den, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Finished Attic, Library, Master Retreat, Optional Bedrooms
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction: Wood
Fencing: Gate, Partial
Patio: Awning-Covered Porch, Balcony, Brick, Deck
Building Information
Year Built: 1976
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool Type: Below Ground
Property Information
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Record
Known Restrictions: Coastal Commission
Unit Location: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
View: Ocean
Land Information
Topography: Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Connected
Water Information
Meter on Property
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,865
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: San Diego County
APN: 3002974200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
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Schools
Del Mar Heights Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Earl Warren Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
8/10
Torrey Pines High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 86° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.99M – $3.62M
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