This cozy beach 2BR+den/3 BA bungalow is light filled with high wood ceilings, fireplace, breakfast room off kitchen and private backyard. Detached studio is connected to 1 car garage. Close to beach, restaurants, downtown Encinitas, shops, farmer's market & train station.
Buyer to verify zoning, lot size and home square footage before close of escrow. Home is being sold "AS IS". Seller will not do any repairs. Studio was used as a non-conforming rental in previous ownership.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
$1,364Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Rande Turner•DRE #00857729• Ranch and Coast Real Estate
•858-945-8896 (agent)
•Rande@RandeTurner.com (agent)
Listed by Erin Rousey•DRE #01923882• Ranch and Coast Real Estate
Bought with Colleen Hensley•DRE #01196292• Keller Williams Realty
The quintessential Beach Cottage Bungalow in prime, walk to beach and town location! Charming 2 br. home + den, cozy eat-in kitchen with vintage gas range, plus darling efficiency studio rental(non-conforming & previously existing prior to present owner). Magical garden previously featured in Better Homes & Gardens' 'Country Gardens' issue, with charming little nooks & dining areas perfect for tea with Mr. Rabbit! Charming inside & out! Needs TLC: home being sold "as is"
Charming home being sold "as is": seller not to be responsible for repairs, nor will seller provide P & DR clearance. Square footage used in listing from previous appraisal done on property. Seller does not warrant that all of represented square footage is permitted. All of existing square footage, & non-conforming studio were existing when last owner purchased home. Being sold by trustee of estate, no probate required. Previous owner passed away peacefully at home under hospice care & surrounded by friends. Buyer to confirm zoning, lot & home square footage, & existing permitted structures prior to writing contract. Call listing agent for appt. to show. Home is occupied and agents MUST HAVE confirmed appt. with listing agent prior to using LB! DO NOT SHOW STUDIO without a separate appt! Studio to only be shown to pre-qualified & seriously interested parties as it is also occupied. City of Enc. says lot zoned for one living unit: buyer to confirm zoning and building regulations prior to writing contract.
Public Records
Dec 23, 1987
Sold
$179,000
$143/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 21, 1984
Sold
$125,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,304 (+4.1%)
$861,961 + $59,896
$921,857
2024
$9,895 (+2.9%)
$845,060 + $58,722
$903,782
2023
$9,620 (+2.4%)
$828,491 + $57,571
$886,062
2022
$9,395 (+1.6%)
$812,247 + $56,443
$868,690
2021
$9,242 (+1.6%)
$796,321 + $55,337
$851,658
2020
$9,096 (+2.1%)
$780,707 + $54,252
$834,959
2019
$8,913 (+2.0%)
$772,702 + $53,696
$826,398
2018
$8,741 (+1.8%)
$757,551 + $52,644
$810,195
2017
$8,588 (+3.2%)
$728,136 + $50,600
$778,736
2016
$8,318 (−7.0%)
$728,136 + $50,600
$778,736
2015
$8,940 (+11.2%)
$713,859 + $49,608
$763,467
2014
$8,041 (+150.9%)
$657,013 + $77,987
$735,000
2013
$3,205 (+5.1%)
$657,013 + $77,987
$735,000
2012
$3,051 (+1.9%)
$248,697 + $29,520
$278,217
2011
$2,995 (+0.7%)
$243,821 + $28,942
$272,763
2010
$2,975 (+0.6%)
$239,041 + $28,375
$267,416
2009
$2,957 (+2.8%)
$237,255 + $28,163
$265,418
2008
$2,878
$237,819 + $28,230
$266,049
Tax history for 142 Union St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,304 (+4.1%)
$861,961 + $59,896
$921,857
2024
$9,895 (+2.9%)
$845,060 + $58,722
$903,782
2023
$9,620 (+2.4%)
$828,491 + $57,571
$886,062
2022
$9,395 (+1.6%)
$812,247 + $56,443
$868,690
2021
$9,242 (+1.6%)
$796,321 + $55,337
$851,658
2020
$9,096 (+2.1%)
$780,707 + $54,252
$834,959
2019
$8,913 (+2.0%)
$772,702 + $53,696
$826,398
2018
$8,741 (+1.8%)
$757,551 + $52,644
$810,195
2017
$8,588 (+3.2%)
$728,136 + $50,600
$778,736
2016
$8,318 (−7.0%)
$728,136 + $50,600
$778,736
2015
$8,940 (+11.2%)
$713,859 + $49,608
$763,467
2014
$8,041 (+150.9%)
$657,013 + $77,987
$735,000
2013
$3,205 (+5.1%)
$657,013 + $77,987
$735,000
2012
$3,051 (+1.9%)
$248,697 + $29,520
$278,217
2011
$2,995 (+0.7%)
$243,821 + $28,942
$272,763
2010
$2,975 (+0.6%)
$239,041 + $28,375
$267,416
2009
$2,957 (+2.8%)
$237,255 + $28,163
$265,418
2008
$2,878
$237,819 + $28,230
$266,049
*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
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1949
Sq. Ft.
1,203
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2560900900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R8
Residential 8 Zone
Residential 8 is intended to provide for suburban single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 5,400 net square feet and maximum densities of eight units per net acre. 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.
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: 1
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Detached
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Optional Bedrooms: 1
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 10X8
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 9 x 8
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13 x 8
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 1
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Living Room
Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Closet(Stacked)
Laundry Utilities: Electric
Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 1,250
Extra Room 1 Dimensions: 15 x 6
Dining Room Dimensions:
Family Room Dimensions:
Kitchen Dimensions: 12 x 6
Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom on Entry Level, Dining Area
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction: Wood
Fencing: Gate, Partial
Building Information
Year Built: 1948
Roof: Other (See Remarks)
Property Information
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
Known Restrictions: Coastal Commission
Sign on Property: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Title Company
West of I-5
Land Information
Topography: Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Connected
Water Information
Meter on Property
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,203
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1949
County: San Diego County
APN: 2560900900
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Off Market Status Date: 2014-07-18
Around this home
Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.62M – $1.96M
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