Best deal in Leucadia, and west of I-5! Gorgeous coastal 4 bedroom, 3 bath, single story beach house, just one mile to the beach. Updated with hardwood floors, remodeled bathrooms, and a redesigned kitchen with beautiful quartz counters, newer cabinets and appliances, breakfast bar seating, designer pendant lights, and lots of storage space. Newer combined laundry room and mudroom, and spacious 2-car garage with storage. Enjoy the sunshine from the fully enclosed and gated outdoor spaces with lovely, lush, grassy areas, a welcoming front porch, and a backyard with a built-in barbecue, room for outdoor dining, and steps up to the terrace with even more space to entertain. Minutes to downtown Leucadia’s top shops, restaurants, and beaches. No HOA or Mello roos!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
9,558 sq ftLot Size
$1,107Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Neda Nourani•DRE #01441652• Compass
Bought with Jessica Schatz•DRE #02044875• Real Broker
This is an east facing single story home that has been completely upgraded throughout. There appear to be a newer addition that is a large master suite. The living area and kitchen make a great room. The kitchen features include soft closing cabinets...
, a five burner gas range and stainless steel fridge. The laundry room is off the kitchen. This home faces and has views of the I-5 with noticeable traffic noise.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Gigi Grant
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1280 Orpheus Ave
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #NDP2302305
May 16, 2023
Sold
$1,675,000
$882/sq ft
Apr 26, 2023
Pending
—
Apr 19, 2023
Price Changed
$1,700,000
$895/sq ft
Mar 30, 2023
Listed
$1,800,000
$947/sq ft
SDMLS #180000352
Feb 21, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Feb 21, 2018
Sold
$1,018,800
$536/sq ft
Jan 17, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 17, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jan 2, 2018
Listed
$1,075,000
$566/sq ft
+18
Beautifully remodeled Single-story beach house west of I-5 in Leucadia! This Ranch-style 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom stunner is just blocks to Beacons, shops and restaurants on the 101 & in a great school district. Professionally designed gourmet kitchen with large breakfast bar, custom maple cabinets, quartz countertops, and commercial grade KitchenAid appliances. Wire brushed hickory hardwood flooring throughout! New spacious master suite addition with views, luxurious spa-like bath (see supplement) Neighborhoods: Leucadia Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed Topography: GSL
SDMLS #170058127
Dec 12, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Nov 30, 2017
Price Changed
$1,099,500
$579/sq ft
Nov 10, 2017
Listed
$1,160,000
$611/sq ft
SDMLS #170052816
Nov 10, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2017
Listed
$899,000
$473/sq ft
SDMLS #160053566
Dec 29, 2016
Sold
$676,000
$356/sq ft
Dec 10, 2016
Pending
—
Nov 30, 2016
Price Changed
$739,999
$389/sq ft
Nov 3, 2016
Price Changed
$749,000
$394/sq ft
Oct 14, 2016
Price Changed
$750,000
$395/sq ft
Sep 30, 2016
Listed
$770,000
$405/sq ft
CRMLS #90028604
Jul 10, 2009
Sold
$436,000
$229/sq ft
May 16, 2009
Listed
$410,000
$216/sq ft
SDMLS #76051155
Nov 12, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2007
Listed
$619,000
$326/sq ft
CRMLS #61095921
Apr 13, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Nov 14, 2006
Listed
$700,000
$368/sq ft
SDMLS #1
Feb 19, 2007
Price Changed
$700,000
$368/sq ft
Jan 31, 2007
Price Changed
$725,000
$382/sq ft
CRMLS #11005301
May 2, 2001
Sold
$307,000
$162/sq ft
Mar 23, 2001
Listed
$309,000
$163/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 22, 1989
Sold
$187,500
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 21, 1985
Sold
$114,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,756 (+3.3%)
$1,485,691 + $291,832
$1,777,523
2024
$18,163 (+54.4%)
$1,456,560 + $286,110
$1,742,670
2023
$11,761 (+2.0%)
$1,428,000 + $280,500
$1,708,500
2022
$11,527 (+1.3%)
$847,575 + $266,629
$1,114,204
2021
$11,380 (+1.3%)
$830,956 + $261,401
$1,092,357
2020
$11,237 (+2.1%)
$814,663 + $256,276
$1,070,939
2019
$11,003 (+28.4%)
$806,310 + $253,649
$1,059,959
2018
$8,569 (+18.4%)
$790,500 + $248,676
$1,039,176
2017
$7,240 (+45.6%)
$536,459 + $139,541
$676,000
2016
$4,972 (+1.4%)
$536,459 + $139,541
$676,000
2015
$4,901 (+2.0%)
$377,277 + $98,135
$475,412
2014
$4,806 (+0.9%)
$364,331 + $94,768
$459,099
2013
$4,763 (+3.5%)
$364,331 + $94,768
$459,099
2012
$4,603 (+2.0%)
$355,577 + $92,490
$448,067
2011
$4,512 (+0.7%)
$355,577 + $92,490
$448,067
2010
$4,479 (+21.4%)
$348,605 + $90,677
$439,282
2009
$3,689 (+2.2%)
$346,000 + $90,000
$436,000
2008
$3,611
$167,400 + $191,823
$359,223
Tax history for 1280 Orpheus Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,756 (+3.3%)
$1,485,691 + $291,832
$1,777,523
2024
$18,163 (+54.4%)
$1,456,560 + $286,110
$1,742,670
2023
$11,761 (+2.0%)
$1,428,000 + $280,500
$1,708,500
2022
$11,527 (+1.3%)
$847,575 + $266,629
$1,114,204
2021
$11,380 (+1.3%)
$830,956 + $261,401
$1,092,357
2020
$11,237 (+2.1%)
$814,663 + $256,276
$1,070,939
2019
$11,003 (+28.4%)
$806,310 + $253,649
$1,059,959
2018
$8,569 (+18.4%)
$790,500 + $248,676
$1,039,176
2017
$7,240 (+45.6%)
$536,459 + $139,541
$676,000
2016
$4,972 (+1.4%)
$536,459 + $139,541
$676,000
2015
$4,901 (+2.0%)
$377,277 + $98,135
$475,412
2014
$4,806 (+0.9%)
$364,331 + $94,768
$459,099
2013
$4,763 (+3.5%)
$364,331 + $94,768
$459,099
2012
$4,603 (+2.0%)
$355,577 + $92,490
$448,067
2011
$4,512 (+0.7%)
$355,577 + $92,490
$448,067
2010
$4,479 (+21.4%)
$348,605 + $90,677
$439,282
2009
$3,689 (+2.2%)
$346,000 + $90,000
$436,000
2008
$3,611
$167,400 + $191,823
$359,223
*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
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,900
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2543822000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
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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 / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built In Range, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range/Stove Hood
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: West
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 2543822000
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs
School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union
Location Information
Latitude: 33.07190600
Longitude: -117.29548800
Directions: Exit I-5 Leucadia Blvd > West on Leucadia Blvd > North on Orpheus Ave > Property is on the right. Parking is available just south of the property on the east side of the street.
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,900
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2000
County: San Diego County
APN: 2543822000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 27
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Neda
List Agent Last Name: Nourani
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Compass
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jessica
Buyer Agent Last Name: Schatz
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Real Broker
Around this home
Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
9/10
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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
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
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$2.00M – $2.42M
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