West of the 5! This unique and very private home has been beautifully remodeled with a new kitchen, baths, windows, and flooring throughout! Huge permitted studio above the detached garage is perfect for extra income, in laws, or teenager! Tons of character, a large inviting and open floorplan with 2 bedrooms upstairs, 1 down. Large wood deck surrounds home, and a basement that is a perfect place for a workshop, cellar, etc...Great location, close to everything that Leucadia and Encinitas has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
9,900 sq ftLot Size
$948Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Gregory Kirk•DRE #01970329• Bluewater Properties
•858-213-9949 (agent)
•gregkirk13@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Laila Coucouroux•DRE #01433600• Laila Coucouroux
Upgraded 2-story house that faces the 5 freeway. Detached garage has an upstairs 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom granny flat. Main house has 3 bedrooms (1 downstairs and 2 upstairs) and 2 bathrooms. New flooring throughout with updated kitchen and...
bathrooms. Open floorplan with high ceilings throughout.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Doi
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1224 Orpheus Ave
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #190036508
Sep 8, 2019
Sold
$911,000
$485/sq ft
Aug 2, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 25, 2019
Price Changed
$929,900
$495/sq ft
Jul 2, 2019
Listed
$929,900
$495/sq ft
Jul 2, 2019
Listed
$939,900
$500/sq ft
West of the 5! This unique and very private home has been beautifully remodeled with a new kitchen, baths, windows, and flooring throughout! Huge permitted studio above the detached garage is perfect for extra income, in laws, or teenager! Tons of character, a large inviting and open floorplan with 2 bedrooms upstairs, 1 down. Large wood deck surrounds home, and a basement that is a perfect place for a workshop, cellar, etc...Great location, close to everything that Leucadia and Encinitas has to offer! Neighborhoods: Leucadia Equipment: Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: GSL
Public Records
Feb 22, 2019
Sold
$671,826
$358/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 26, 2005
Sold
$750,000
$399/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 15, 2002
Sold
$335,000
$178/sq ft
SDMLS #11011925
Dec 30, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2001
Listed
$385,000
$205/sq ft
SDMLS #971007841
Oct 31, 1997
Listing Removed
—
May 12, 1997
Listed
$219,500
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1984
Sold
$150,500
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,836 (+3.7%)
$697,197 + $319,034
$1,016,231
2024
$10,451 (+2.3%)
$683,527 + $312,779
$996,306
2023
$10,212 (+2.0%)
$670,125 + $306,647
$976,772
2022
$10,008 (+1.3%)
$656,986 + $300,635
$957,621
2021
$9,881 (+1.3%)
$644,104 + $294,741
$938,845
2020
$9,757 (+14.3%)
$631,475 + $288,962
$920,437
2019
$8,536 (−13.9%)
$625,000 + $286,000
$911,000
2018
$9,919 (+27.1%)
$616,000 + $184,000
$800,000
2017
$7,802 (+5.7%)
$563,000 + $167,000
$730,000
2016
$7,384 (+2.8%)
$563,000 + $167,000
$730,000
2015
$7,181
$540,000 + $160,000
$700,000
2014
$7,181 (−1.5%)
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2013
$7,294 (+3.5%)
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2012
$7,048
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2011
$7,047
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2010
$7,048
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2009
$7,046 (−12.6%)
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2008
$8,064
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
Tax history for 1224 Orpheus Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,836 (+3.7%)
$697,197 + $319,034
$1,016,231
2024
$10,451 (+2.3%)
$683,527 + $312,779
$996,306
2023
$10,212 (+2.0%)
$670,125 + $306,647
$976,772
2022
$10,008 (+1.3%)
$656,986 + $300,635
$957,621
2021
$9,881 (+1.3%)
$644,104 + $294,741
$938,845
2020
$9,757 (+14.3%)
$631,475 + $288,962
$920,437
2019
$8,536 (−13.9%)
$625,000 + $286,000
$911,000
2018
$9,919 (+27.1%)
$616,000 + $184,000
$800,000
2017
$7,802 (+5.7%)
$563,000 + $167,000
$730,000
2016
$7,384 (+2.8%)
$563,000 + $167,000
$730,000
2015
$7,181
$540,000 + $160,000
$700,000
2014
$7,181 (−1.5%)
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2013
$7,294 (+3.5%)
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2012
$7,048
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2011
$7,047
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2010
$7,048
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2009
$7,046 (−12.6%)
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
2008
$8,064
$525,000 + $155,000
$680,000
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,900 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,879
Year built
1978
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
San Diego County
APN
2543822400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
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H_IBOZ
Residential 3 Zone
Residential 3 is intended to provide for single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 14,500 net square feet and maximum densities of three units per net acre, as a rural to suburban transition. One primary dwelling is permitted on each legal lot. Single-family units may be attached to other single-family units provided each unit is located on a separate legal lot with approval of a PRD.
Zone overlays
Scenic Visual Corridor overlay zone
Hillside/Inland Bluff Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Agriculture-Pastureland
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces: 2
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Detached
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16x11
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 17 x 18
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Information: Unknown
Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven
Drywall Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heat Source: Electric
Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Closet(Full Sized)
Laundry Utilities: Electric
Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 1,879
Dining Room Dimensions:
Family Room Dimensions:
Kitchen Dimensions: 16 x 15
Living Room Dimensions: 23 x 14
Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction: Wood
Fencing: Partial
Patio: Deck
Building Information
Year Built: 1978
# of Stories: 2
Total Stories: 2
Roof: Metal
Property Information
# of Stories: 2
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Record
Pets Allowed
Sign on Property: Yes
Lot Information
# of Acres (Approximate): 0.23
Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
Land Information
Topography: Gentle Slope
Financial
Lease / Rental Information
Pets Allowed
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Connected
Water Information
Meter on Property
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,879
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,900 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: San Diego County
APN: 2543822400
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
LVT Date: 2019-07-02
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Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 85° expected this year, 17 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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$1.69M – $2.05M
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