1530 Orpheus Ave is a 1,518 square foot house on a 0.43 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 31, 2013 for $522,000. Based on Redfin's Encinitas data, we estimate the home's value is $1,751,250.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$1,154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,751,250
$1.2M since sold in October 2013$9,000 since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 28.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.44M) of 6 comparable homes.
Recently updated home with modern feel and touches. Steep and narrow driveway that leads up to home from the Orpheus. The homes faces 15 freeway and receives noise even when windows are closed. Large basement area where laundry is located, lots of...
storage.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Troy King
Redfin Associate agent
Contemporary upgrades throughout, only a few hundred feet from 5 freeway, noticeable road noise for most. Smallest bedroom of the 4 will not accommodate much more than a moderate sized bed or desk. Homes are spread out, more room than usual between...
you and your neighbors.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Troy King
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1530 Orpheus Ave
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #150032852
Aug 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 14, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 16, 2015
Listed
$679,000
$447/sq ft
SDMLS #140027676
Aug 25, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 31, 2014
Price Changed
$694,900
$458/sq ft
Jul 16, 2014
Price Changed
$695,000
$458/sq ft
Jul 10, 2014
Price Changed
$696,000
$458/sq ft
Jul 3, 2014
Price Changed
$697,000
$459/sq ft
Jun 20, 2014
Price Changed
$698,000
$460/sq ft
May 23, 2014
Listed
$699,000
$460/sq ft
SDMLS #140003092
May 15, 2014
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2014
Price Changed
$748,300
$493/sq ft
May 9, 2014
Price Changed
$748,400
$493/sq ft
May 2, 2014
Price Changed
$748,500
$493/sq ft
Apr 22, 2014
Price Changed
$748,600
$493/sq ft
Apr 10, 2014
Price Changed
$748,700
$493/sq ft
Apr 4, 2014
Price Changed
$748,800
$493/sq ft
Mar 26, 2014
Price Changed
$748,900
$493/sq ft
Mar 19, 2014
Price Changed
$749,000
$493/sq ft
Feb 27, 2014
Price Changed
$768,600
$506/sq ft
Feb 20, 2014
Price Changed
$768,700
$506/sq ft
Feb 13, 2014
Price Changed
$768,800
$506/sq ft
Feb 6, 2014
Price Changed
$768,900
$507/sq ft
Jan 20, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2014
Listed
$769,000
$507/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 2013
Sold
$522,000
$344/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 11, 1975
Sold
$55,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,962 (+3.7%)
$575,166 + $77,516
$652,682
2024
$6,715 (+2.3%)
$563,889 + $75,997
$639,886
2023
$6,561 (+2.0%)
$552,833 + $74,507
$627,340
2022
$6,431 (+1.3%)
$541,994 + $73,047
$615,041
2021
$6,349 (+1.3%)
$531,367 + $71,615
$602,982
2020
$6,270 (+2.1%)
$520,949 + $70,211
$591,160
2019
$6,140 (+2.0%)
$515,608 + $69,492
$585,100
2018
$6,018 (+1.8%)
$505,499 + $68,130
$573,629
2017
$5,909 (+3.4%)
$485,871 + $65,486
$551,357
2016
$5,716 (+1.4%)
$485,871 + $65,486
$551,357
2015
$5,636 (+2.0%)
$476,345 + $64,202
$540,547
2014
$5,527 (+416.4%)
$460,000 + $62,000
$522,000
2013
$1,070 (+5.3%)
$460,000 + $62,000
$522,000
2012
$1,017 (+2.0%)
$37,508 + $57,201
$94,709
2011
$997 (+0.7%)
$36,773 + $56,080
$92,853
2010
$990 (+7.6%)
$36,052 + $54,981
$91,033
2009
$920 (+2.2%)
$35,783 + $54,571
$90,354
2008
$900
$35,869 + $54,701
$90,570
Tax history for 1530 Orpheus Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,962 (+3.7%)
$575,166 + $77,516
$652,682
2024
$6,715 (+2.3%)
$563,889 + $75,997
$639,886
2023
$6,561 (+2.0%)
$552,833 + $74,507
$627,340
2022
$6,431 (+1.3%)
$541,994 + $73,047
$615,041
2021
$6,349 (+1.3%)
$531,367 + $71,615
$602,982
2020
$6,270 (+2.1%)
$520,949 + $70,211
$591,160
2019
$6,140 (+2.0%)
$515,608 + $69,492
$585,100
2018
$6,018 (+1.8%)
$505,499 + $68,130
$573,629
2017
$5,909 (+3.4%)
$485,871 + $65,486
$551,357
2016
$5,716 (+1.4%)
$485,871 + $65,486
$551,357
2015
$5,636 (+2.0%)
$476,345 + $64,202
$540,547
2014
$5,527 (+416.4%)
$460,000 + $62,000
$522,000
2013
$1,070 (+5.3%)
$460,000 + $62,000
$522,000
2012
$1,017 (+2.0%)
$37,508 + $57,201
$94,709
2011
$997 (+0.7%)
$36,773 + $56,080
$92,853
2010
$990 (+7.6%)
$36,052 + $54,981
$91,033
2009
$920 (+2.2%)
$35,783 + $54,571
$90,354
2008
$900
$35,869 + $54,701
$90,570
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R3
H_IBOZ
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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
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,518
Building Sq. Ft: 1,518
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: POR SEC 4-13-4W
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,700
Legal Lot Number: 2
Acres: 0.4293
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: 1 FAMILY RESIDENCE
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Good
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,518
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: San Diego County
APN: 2541400900
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
7 days above 85° expected this year, 20 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.66M – $2.01M
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