Wonderfully located duplex. Close to everything: Beach, Medical, shopping and freeway. Under rented at present. Floor Area Ratio leaves plenty of room to expand size of each unit. This is an ideal property for those wanting to live in one and rent out the other. Excellent schools as well within walking distance. Neighborhoods: Enc Exterior: Wood/Stucco Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Unit # for Unit 1: A Unit # for Unit 2: B Unit 1 Parking Spaces: 4 Unit 2 Parking Spaces: 4 Number of Furnished Units: 0 Topography: LL, GSL
Multi-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
Listed by John Cote•DRE #01041490• The John Cote Company
Bought with Brenda Hand•DRE #01516362• KCH Realty & Mortgage
Wonderfully located duplex. Close to everything: Beach, Medical, shopping and freeway. Under rented at present. Floor Area Ratio leaves plenty of room to expand size of each unit. This is an ideal property for those wanting to live in one and rent out the other. Excellent schools as well within walking distance.
CRMLS #110057006
Jan 25, 2012
Sold
$410,000
Oct 12, 2011
Listed
$416,900
Bank Owned! Best value multi-dwelling property in Encinitas. 2 houses on 1 lot. Main: Large 1 bedroom / 1bathroom, Back House: 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom. Both homes have fireplaces, kitchen, living areas, laundry and private yards. Private location. Tons of potential!! [Supplement]: Buyer to verify all information contained in MLS
SDMLS #1
Nov 28, 2011
Price Changed
$416,900
Nov 1, 2011
Price Changed
$433,900
Public Records
Jun 29, 2004
Sold
$645,000
CRMLS #41007089
Apr 27, 2004
Sold
$619,000
Feb 9, 2004
Listed
$695,000
CRMLS #41006839
Apr 27, 2004
Sold
$619,000
Feb 7, 2004
Listed
$695,000
CRMLS #981008930
Jul 1, 1998
Sold
$200,000
May 20, 1998
Listed
$199,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,030 (+3.6%)
$649,714 + $153,230
$802,944
2024
$8,714 (+2.4%)
$636,975 + $150,226
$787,201
2023
$8,506 (+2.8%)
$624,486 + $147,281
$771,767
2022
$8,272
$612,242 + $144,394
$756,636
2021
$8,264 (+0.4%)
$600,238 + $141,563
$741,801
2020
$8,232 (+2.0%)
$588,469 + $138,788
$727,257
2019
$8,072 (+2.2%)
$582,435 + $137,365
$719,800
2018
$7,896 (+2.3%)
$571,015 + $134,672
$705,687
2017
$7,721 (+4.1%)
$548,843 + $129,444
$678,287
2016
$7,418 (+1.1%)
$548,843 + $129,444
$678,287
2015
$7,338 (+50.3%)
$538,082 + $126,906
$664,988
2014
$4,883 (−0.6%)
$379,113 + $40,985
$420,098
2013
$4,915 (+4.6%)
$379,113 + $40,985
$420,098
2012
$4,698 (−33.5%)
$377,400 + $40,800
$418,200
2011
$7,066 (−0.3%)
$370,000 + $40,000
$410,000
2010
$7,089 (−0.3%)
$565,000 + $80,000
$645,000
2009
$7,107 (−7.8%)
$565,000 + $80,000
$645,000
2008
$7,705
$565,000 + $80,000
$645,000
Tax history for 1040 Gardena Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,030 (+3.6%)
$649,714 + $153,230
$802,944
2024
$8,714 (+2.4%)
$636,975 + $150,226
$787,201
2023
$8,506 (+2.8%)
$624,486 + $147,281
$771,767
2022
$8,272
$612,242 + $144,394
$756,636
2021
$8,264 (+0.4%)
$600,238 + $141,563
$741,801
2020
$8,232 (+2.0%)
$588,469 + $138,788
$727,257
2019
$8,072 (+2.2%)
$582,435 + $137,365
$719,800
2018
$7,896 (+2.3%)
$571,015 + $134,672
$705,687
2017
$7,721 (+4.1%)
$548,843 + $129,444
$678,287
2016
$7,418 (+1.1%)
$548,843 + $129,444
$678,287
2015
$7,338 (+50.3%)
$538,082 + $126,906
$664,988
2014
$4,883 (−0.6%)
$379,113 + $40,985
$420,098
2013
$4,915 (+4.6%)
$379,113 + $40,985
$420,098
2012
$4,698 (−33.5%)
$377,400 + $40,800
$418,200
2011
$7,066 (−0.3%)
$370,000 + $40,000
$410,000
2010
$7,089 (−0.3%)
$565,000 + $80,000
$645,000
2009
$7,107 (−7.8%)
$565,000 + $80,000
$645,000
2008
$7,705
$565,000 + $80,000
$645,000
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,476
Year built
1975
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
San Diego County
APN
2582724700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R11
Residential 11 Zone
Residential 11 is intended to provide for a variety of residential development types found within the coastal areas, ranging from single-family detached units to single-family attached units, such as condominiums, townhouses, and senior housing. The minimum lot size is 3,950 net square feet and the maximum density is 11 units per net acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Interior
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Has Appliances
Interior Features
Levels: One
Unit Type 1 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 10543250
Listing Key Numeric: 363273094
Actual Rent: $1,150
Total # of Baths: 1
Total # of Beds: 2
Unit Type 2 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 10543251
Listing Key Numeric: 363273094
Actual Rent: $1,400
Total # of Baths: 1
Total # of Beds: 1
Unit Type 3 Information
Listing Key Numeric: 363273094
Unit Key Numeric: 10543252
Unit Type 4 Information
Listing Key Numeric: 363273094
Unit Key Numeric: 10543253
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units With Refrigerator: 2
# of Units With Range: 2
# of Units With Patio: 2
# of Units With Dishwasher: 2
Net Operating Income: $22,180
Gross Scheduled Income: $30,600
# Of Buildings: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Total # of Units: 2
Parcel Number: 2582724700
Total # of Stories: 1
Walk Score: 62
Financial
Lease / Rental Details
Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas
Location
Homeowners Association
Association Name: 0
Location Information
Latitude: 33.03895300
Longitude: -117.27959100
Other Subdivision Name: Encinitas
Directions: Santa Fe to Gardena Rd. CrossStreet: Santa Fe
Subdivision Name: Encinitas
Zoning: R11
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,476
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: San Diego County
APN: 2582724700
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 56
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 56
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: John
List Agent Last Name: Cote
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: The John Cote Company
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Brenda
Buyer Agent Last Name: Hand
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: KCH Realty & Mortgage
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Ocean Knoll Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Encinitas, CA • 92024
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
7.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.50M – $1.82M
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