* * Encinitas' HOTTEST BUY OF THE YEAR! * * Privately gated and fully fenced, this single-story home is located west of I-5 in a prime coastal location; Leucadia! Just a 5-minute drive to the beach, vibrant shops, cafés, and local favorites along Highway 101. Enjoy upgraded features including OWNED Tesla SOLAR system, open floorpan, stainless steel kitchen appliances w/ walk-in pantry, double ovens, French doors leading to various & plentiful yard spaces and a half pipe at the upper lot —perfect for skate enthusiasts. The spacious lot offers endless possibilities: garden, entertain, add an ADU or detached structure, or simply relax after a morning surf. Ideal for visionaries, active families, or buyers looking to customize their home and make it their own coastal retreat. Property is being sold as-is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$1,572Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sue De Legge•DRE #01304408• Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listed by Gina De Legge Habchi•DRE #01746528• Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Contact: sdelegge@gmail.com
Bought with Martina McKinney•DRE #02053849• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Located West of I-5 but the home is very close to the freeway with no real sound barrier. Upgraded dual-pane windows help decrease the noise when inside the house. Smaller yard needs TLC and landscaping and it appears there is more potential usable...
land above the back retaining wall.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Seller will entertain offers btwn $574,990 - $599,990. Cute as a button home just west of hwy 5 and minutes to Beacon's Beach in Leucadia. Updated in 2006, this home boasts newer dual pane windows, laminate wood floors in kitchen, living room and hallway. New carpet in bedrooms installed 5/2/2014. Granite kitchen counters, newer cabinets, stainless steel dishwasher, oven, stove. Recessed lighting, surround sound speakers in living room, tile flooring in bathrooms. Fridge/wsher/dryer included. Neighborhoods: Leucadia Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Washer Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed Topography: GSL
SDMLS #130034556
Oct 5, 2013
Listing Removed
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Aug 26, 2013
Price Changed
$629,900
$608/sq ft
Jul 11, 2013
Price Changed
$649,000
$626/sq ft
Jul 2, 2013
Listed
$699,000
$675/sq ft
SDMLS #61055615
Sep 18, 2006
Listing Removed
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Sep 18, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jun 29, 2006
Listed
$769,888
$743/sq ft
Jun 29, 2006
Listed
$769,888
$743/sq ft
SDMLS #66049060
Jun 27, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jun 8, 2006
Listed
$834,000
$805/sq ft
CRMLS #61000470
Mar 2, 2006
Sold
$653,000
$630/sq ft
Jan 3, 2006
Listed
$675,000
$652/sq ft
SDMLS #51061226
Dec 31, 2005
Listing Removed
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Dec 31, 2005
Listing Removed
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Aug 23, 2005
Listed
$690,000
$666/sq ft
Aug 23, 2005
Listed
$690,000
$666/sq ft
SDMLS #31049981
Jan 8, 2004
Listing Removed
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Jan 8, 2004
Listing Removed
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Sep 6, 2003
Listed
$499,000
$482/sq ft
Sep 6, 2003
Listed
$499,000
$482/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 1991
Sold
$178,000
$172/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 12, 1980
Sold
$85,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,511 (+3.7%)
$1,046,638 + $173,362
$1,220,000
2024
$8,208 (+2.4%)
$678,538 + $112,391
$790,929
2023
$8,019 (+2.0%)
$665,234 + $110,188
$775,422
2022
$7,858 (+7.6%)
$652,191 + $108,028
$760,219
2021
$7,300 (+1.3%)
$639,403 + $105,910
$745,313
2020
$7,208 (+2.1%)
$583,911 + $96,719
$680,630
2019
$7,059 (+2.0%)
$577,924 + $95,728
$673,652
2018
$6,919 (+1.8%)
$566,593 + $93,851
$660,444
2017
$6,793 (+3.4%)
$544,593 + $90,207
$634,800
2016
$6,572 (+1.4%)
$544,593 + $90,207
$634,800
2015
$6,480 (+7.5%)
$533,915 + $88,439
$622,354
2014
$6,030 (−9.4%)
$489,000 + $81,000
$570,000
2013
$6,656 (+20.2%)
$489,000 + $81,000
$570,000
2012
$5,538
$532,000 + $88,000
$620,000
2011
$5,537
$457,000 + $76,000
$533,000
2010
$5,537 (−8.0%)
$457,000 + $76,000
$533,000
2009
$6,019 (−14.4%)
$457,000 + $76,000
$533,000
2008
$7,029
$497,000 + $83,000
$580,000
Tax history for 1374 Orpheus Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,511 (+3.7%)
$1,046,638 + $173,362
$1,220,000
2024
$8,208 (+2.4%)
$678,538 + $112,391
$790,929
2023
$8,019 (+2.0%)
$665,234 + $110,188
$775,422
2022
$7,858 (+7.6%)
$652,191 + $108,028
$760,219
2021
$7,300 (+1.3%)
$639,403 + $105,910
$745,313
2020
$7,208 (+2.1%)
$583,911 + $96,719
$680,630
2019
$7,059 (+2.0%)
$577,924 + $95,728
$673,652
2018
$6,919 (+1.8%)
$566,593 + $93,851
$660,444
2017
$6,793 (+3.4%)
$544,593 + $90,207
$634,800
2016
$6,572 (+1.4%)
$544,593 + $90,207
$634,800
2015
$6,480 (+7.5%)
$533,915 + $88,439
$622,354
2014
$6,030 (−9.4%)
$489,000 + $81,000
$570,000
2013
$6,656 (+20.2%)
$489,000 + $81,000
$570,000
2012
$5,538
$532,000 + $88,000
$620,000
2011
$5,537
$457,000 + $76,000
$533,000
2010
$5,537 (−8.0%)
$457,000 + $76,000
$533,000
2009
$6,019 (−14.4%)
$457,000 + $76,000
$533,000
2008
$7,029
$497,000 + $83,000
$580,000
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,036
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2543704700
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
Hillside/Inland Bluff Overlay Zone
Scenic Visual Corridor 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
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central, Electric
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, See Remarks
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Levels: One
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Down Slope from Street, Front Yard, Gentle Slope, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2543704700
Total # of Stories: 1
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: See Remarks
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Park
School Information
High School District: Encinitas Union
Location Information
Latitude: 33.07374600
Longitude: -117.29577600
Directions: See maps
Zoning: Residential
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,036
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: San Diego County
APN: 2543704700
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026