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Off market may 2015 for $3M

$5,965,743

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $19,375/mo

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2,012

sq ft

1672 NEPTUNE Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024

About this home

Once referred to as the "Castle on the Beach" and the origin of the name of the surf break below (Castles), this unique oceanfront home has so much charm and character. With breathtaking ocean views and 50’ of coastline, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is beautifully sited above the gorgeous sandy beach. Enjoy expansive ocean views from most rooms in the home, the oceanfront decks, patios and the large yard, with your own personal steps to the sand and surf break! One of the best lots on Neptune! Neighborhoods: Beach Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: , GSL, SSLP

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

9,583 sq ftLot Size

$2,965Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Debbie McCauley •DRE #00610710 • Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage

Listed by Lauren McCauley Elliott •DRE #01844084 • Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage

Bought with Scott Warren •DRE #00580262 • Willis Allen Real Estate

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•Source:CRMLS #140061449

Redfin Estimate

$5,965,743

$2.9M since sold in May 2015$124K since September

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This home's estimate is 162.9% higher than the average sale price ($2.27M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$3,675,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,101 sq ft
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eXp Realty of California, Inc
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$2,150,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,246 sq ft
308 Leeann Ln, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$2,265,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
815 Hermes Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$2,060,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,467 sq ft
1816 Wilton, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,800,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,210 sq ft
939 OCEAN VIEW Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,667,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,779 sq ft
1729 Gascony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Market trends in 92024, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.0%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$573 MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

6 days MoM

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121

7 MoM

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Sale history for 1672 NEPTUNE Ave

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #140061449

May 22, 2015

Sold

$3,025,000

$1,503/sq ft

Apr 20, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 1, 2015

Relisted

—

Mar 11, 2015

Pending

—

Nov 13, 2014

Listed

$3,595,000

$1,787/sq ft

+20

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$40,644 (+3.8%)

$3,616,363 + $175,250

$3,791,613

2024

$39,159 (+2.5%)

$3,545,454 + $171,814

$3,717,268

2023

$38,221 (+2.1%)

$3,475,936 + $168,446

$3,644,382

2022

$37,434 (+1.4%)

$3,407,781 + $165,144

$3,572,925

2021

$36,932 (+1.4%)

$3,340,962 + $161,906

$3,502,868

2020

$36,438 (+2.1%)

$3,275,453 + $158,732

$3,434,185

2019

$35,689 (+2.0%)

$3,241,868 + $157,105

$3,398,973

2018

$34,986 (+1.8%)

$3,178,302 + $154,025

$3,332,327

2017

$34,360 (+5.6%)

$3,054,886 + $148,045

$3,202,931

2016

$32,536 (+258.0%)

$3,054,886 + $148,045

$3,202,931

2015

$9,089 (+2.2%)

$2,994,987 + $76,143

$3,071,130

2014

$8,890 (−0.8%)

$663,018 + $152,149

$815,167

2013

$8,960 (+5.4%)

$663,018 + $152,149

$815,167

2012

$8,503 (+1.9%)

$660,022 + $151,462

$811,484

2011

$8,342 (+0.7%)

$647,081 + $148,493

$795,574

2010

$8,283

$634,394 + $145,582

$779,976

2009

$8,277 (+2.3%)

$629,653 + $144,494

$774,147

2008

$8,087

$631,149 + $144,838

$775,987

Tax history for 1672 NEPTUNE Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$40,644 (+3.8%)

$3,616,363 + $175,250

$3,791,613

2024

$39,159 (+2.5%)

$3,545,454 + $171,814

$3,717,268

2023

$38,221 (+2.1%)

$3,475,936 + $168,446

$3,644,382

2022

$37,434 (+1.4%)

$3,407,781 + $165,144

$3,572,925

2021

$36,932 (+1.4%)

$3,340,962 + $161,906

$3,502,868

2020

$36,438 (+2.1%)

$3,275,453 + $158,732

$3,434,185

2019

$35,689 (+2.0%)

$3,241,868 + $157,105

$3,398,973

2018

$34,986 (+1.8%)

$3,178,302 + $154,025

$3,332,327

2017

$34,360 (+5.6%)

$3,054,886 + $148,045

$3,202,931

2016

$32,536 (+258.0%)

$3,054,886 + $148,045

$3,202,931

2015

$9,089 (+2.2%)

$2,994,987 + $76,143

$3,071,130

2014

$8,890 (−0.8%)

$663,018 + $152,149

$815,167

2013

$8,960 (+5.4%)

$663,018 + $152,149

$815,167

2012

$8,503 (+1.9%)

$660,022 + $151,462

$811,484

2011

$8,342 (+0.7%)

$647,081 + $148,493

$795,574

2010

$8,283

$634,394 + $145,582

$779,976

2009

$8,277 (+2.3%)

$629,653 + $144,494

$774,147

2008

$8,087

$631,149 + $144,838

$775,987

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

2,012

Year built

1990

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2540400400

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

R11

Residential 11 Zone

Residential 11 is intended to provide for a variety of residential development types found within the coastal areas, ranging from single-family detached units to single-family attached units, such as condominiums, townhouses, and senior housing. The minimum lot size is 3,950 net square feet and the maximum density is 11 units per net acre.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Housing-Mobile home park

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Area

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room Information
Formal Entry, Great Room

Fireplace Information
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Carpet, Laminated

Heating Information
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating

Interior Features
Levels: Two

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Concrete
Fencing: Partial
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Sprinkler System

Property Information
Parcel Number: 2540400400
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Walk Score: 26

Location

Location Information
Latitude: 33.07590800
Longitude: -117.30971200
Other Subdivision Name: Beach
Directions: Hwy 101 to Grandview....property is all the way north on Neptune. Cross Street: Grandview.
Subdivision Name: Leucadia
Zoning: SFR

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,012
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: San Diego County
APN: 2540400400

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 156
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 156

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Debbie
List Agent Last Name: McCauley
Co-List Agent First Name: Lauren
Co-List Agent Last Name: McCauley Elliott

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage
Co-List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Scott
Buyer Agent Last Name: Warren

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Willis Allen Real Estate

Around this home

Schools

Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

Diegueno Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

9/10

La Costa Canyon High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi

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

5 days above 82° expected this year, 12 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

Encinitas, CA • 92024

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$5.67M – $6.86M

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Home values near 1672 NEPTUNE Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1657 Neptune Avenue #59, Encinitas, CA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3196 Sq. Ft.	$2,748,833
1679 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2102 Sq. Ft.	$2,050,889

Address	Redfin Estimate
1675 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2102 Sq. Ft.	$1,720,067
1683 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2102 Sq. Ft.	$1,762,183

Address	Redfin Estimate
1677 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2102 Sq. Ft.	$2,477,110
1685 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,841,200

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