This bright and inviting south west facing home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and Southern California living just minutes from world-class beaches, vibrant downtown Encinitas, and top-rated schools. Step inside to an open and airy floor plan, featuring thoughtfully contemporary designed living spaces ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The upgraded kitchen boasts modern finishes with designer gold back splash tiles and Latitude custom made frameless European style cabinets, ample storage, a GE wine cooler or BOSCH counter depth refrigerator and a generous island with Legande flip up electrical & USB outlets that flows effortlessly into the dining/living areas or out to the back yard through 5 panel La Cantina door. It also offers paid TESLA solar with upgraded amperage panel box. The spacious primary suite provides a peaceful escape and plenty of closet space with a well-appointed en-suite bath with designer brand Graff hardwares, rain shower head and Bainultra bathtub. Outdoors, enjoy a private backyard with a Native Trails masonite sink and additional hot and cold water outlet for outdoor shower hook up, designed for year-round living with a contemporary solid aluminum patio cover The property offers low-maintenance landscaping surrounded with polished black river rocks. With its prime Encinitas location, thoughtful updates such as a new rerouted plumbing throughout, PENTAIR Pelican Water Filter and Water Softener Alternative Combo System, new designer garage door, or a brand new Texcoat exterior paint to the timeless charm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$1,199Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kimberly La Bore•DRE #02202755• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
•619-889-4475 (agent)
•Kimberlee.LaBore@TheWBGroup.com (agent)
Bought with Nick Emerson•DRE #01897169• Keller Williams La Jolla
Home is renovated with a black and gold color scheme and attention to detail. Bedroom flooring is laminate; the remainder is black marble. Large kitchen has accordion doors to the backyard.
10 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Trinaise Abbott
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1517 Shields Ave
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 16, 2026
Sold
$1,875,000
$1,025/sq ft
SDMLS #260004076
Apr 16, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 16, 2026
Sold
$1,875,000
$1,025/sq ft
Feb 20, 2026
Listed
$1,895,000
$1,036/sq ft
SDMLS #250045584
Jan 20, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Dec 12, 2025
Listed
$1,799,999
$984/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 1982
Sold
$115,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,243 (+5.1%)
$90,503 + $157,338
$247,841
2024
$3,087 (−74.3%)
$88,729 + $154,253
$242,982
2023
$12,024 (+2.3%)
$86,990 + $151,229
$238,219
2022
$11,752 (+319.2%)
$957,168 + $135,252
$1,092,420
2021
$2,803 (+2.3%)
$938,400 + $132,600
$1,071,000
2020
$2,740 (+1.9%)
$81,974 + $142,507
$224,481
2019
$2,689 (+1.3%)
$81,134 + $141,046
$222,180
2018
$2,655 (+1.6%)
$79,544 + $138,281
$217,825
2017
$2,612 (+2.9%)
$76,456 + $132,912
$209,368
2016
$2,539 (+2.5%)
$76,456 + $132,912
$209,368
2015
$2,476 (+3.0%)
$74,957 + $130,306
$205,263
2014
$2,404 (−1.8%)
$72,386 + $125,835
$198,221
2013
$2,448 (+4.6%)
$72,386 + $125,835
$198,221
2012
$2,340 (+1.7%)
$72,059 + $125,267
$197,326
2011
$2,300 (+0.6%)
$70,647 + $122,811
$193,458
2010
$2,286 (+0.9%)
$69,262 + $120,403
$189,665
2009
$2,266 (+2.8%)
$68,745 + $119,504
$188,249
2008
$2,204
$68,909 + $119,788
$188,697
Tax history for 1517 Shields Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,243 (+5.1%)
$90,503 + $157,338
$247,841
2024
$3,087 (−74.3%)
$88,729 + $154,253
$242,982
2023
$12,024 (+2.3%)
$86,990 + $151,229
$238,219
2022
$11,752 (+319.2%)
$957,168 + $135,252
$1,092,420
2021
$2,803 (+2.3%)
$938,400 + $132,600
$1,071,000
2020
$2,740 (+1.9%)
$81,974 + $142,507
$224,481
2019
$2,689 (+1.3%)
$81,134 + $141,046
$222,180
2018
$2,655 (+1.6%)
$79,544 + $138,281
$217,825
2017
$2,612 (+2.9%)
$76,456 + $132,912
$209,368
2016
$2,539 (+2.5%)
$76,456 + $132,912
$209,368
2015
$2,476 (+3.0%)
$74,957 + $130,306
$205,263
2014
$2,404 (−1.8%)
$72,386 + $125,835
$198,221
2013
$2,448 (+4.6%)
$72,386 + $125,835
$198,221
2012
$2,340 (+1.7%)
$72,059 + $125,267
$197,326
2011
$2,300 (+0.6%)
$70,647 + $122,811
$193,458
2010
$2,286 (+0.9%)
$69,262 + $120,403
$189,665
2009
$2,266 (+2.8%)
$68,745 + $119,504
$188,249
2008
$2,204
$68,909 + $119,788
$188,697
*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
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
1,830
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2594021100
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/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 4
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Solar
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Storage
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Full
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1830.0
# of Stories Total: 1
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size : 4,000-7,499 SF
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Location Information
Subdivision Name: ENCINITAS
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,830
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1974
County: San Diego County
APN: 2594021100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Around this home
Schools
Park Dale Lane Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 87° 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Encinitas. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
6.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$2.09M – $2.52M
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