Views! Views! Views! Sunrise one way and sunset over the ocean the other. This 3/2 twin home sits in the heart of seaside Leucadia, walking distance to Grandview beach, restaurants and shops. Light and bright with vaulted ceilings and views in every direction, this home has a distinctive urban feel with a laid-back beach vibe. 2 car garage. Huge, secluded garden designed by landscape architect, great for entertaining or quiet solitude. Rooftop deck with knock-out ocean views and the sound of crashing waves. Central kitchen offers a balcony and east-facing views and a walk-in pantry. The living room has fireplace and surround windows. New washer/dryer conveys and upgrades include fresh paint, new carpet, red oak solid hard wood floors and Restoration Hardware fixtures and artistic touches throughout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
$1,095Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rebecca Wood•DRE #01350142• Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
Back unit of duplex that has a mix of carpet, tile and wood. Downstairs entry has living area, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom and garage access with the laundry in the garage. Upstairs is main living area with dining area, living room with fireplace and...
high ceilings, kitchen with pantry and breakfast nook that leads out to balcony. The primary bedroom is also on the second floor with high ceilings and walk in closet. There is a roof top deck with ocean views accessed through narrow spiral staircase.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Mark Matsumoto
Redfin Associate agent
Unit with great natural light, windows facing east and west. Large and private side yard. Galley style kitchen but with a more open feel than most, updated counter tops. Some ocean views from second floor but great views from roof top deck. Deck is...
only accessed by a very narrow spiraling staircase.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Troy King
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 172 Avocado St
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #220010268
Sep 13, 2022
Sold
$1,900,000
$997/sq ft
Aug 17, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 23, 2022
Price Changed
$1,970,000
$1,034/sq ft
Apr 28, 2022
Listed
$1,995,000
$1,047/sq ft
SDMLS #140045047
Apr 27, 2015
Sold
$935,000
$491/sq ft
Apr 27, 2015
Sold
$935,000
$491/sq ft
Jan 29, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2014
Price Changed
$949,000
$498/sq ft
Sep 5, 2014
Price Changed
$998,400
$524/sq ft
Aug 15, 2014
Listed
$1,050,000
$551/sq ft
Aug 15, 2014
Listed
$949,000
$498/sq ft
+19
Llocated near Grandview Beach Access, this Cape Cod styled townhouse enjoys both quiet & privacy in a unique 2 unit condo complex. Tucked in an off-street location with a lush garden setting & large, private backyard. Home offers spectacular ocean vistas from its rooftop deck as wells as stunning eastern hillside views. Easterly views are also enjoyed from kitchen and living area as well as private deck off kitchen. Kitchen w granite counters, breakfast bar & eating area. Brazilian rosewood floors. Neighborhoods: Beach Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
SDMLS #80076348
Apr 20, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Nov 4, 2008
Listed
$895,000
$470/sq ft
Nov 4, 2008
Listed
$895,000
$470/sq ft
SDMLS #1
Jan 17, 2009
Price Changed
$895,000
$470/sq ft
CRMLS #971006194
Jun 19, 1997
Sold
$280,000
$147/sq ft
Apr 14, 1997
Listed
$287,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 1988
Sold
$235,000
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,845 (+3.9%)
$1,750,993 + $265,302
$2,016,295
2024
$21,027 (+2.6%)
$1,716,660 + $260,100
$1,976,760
2023
$20,500 (+62.7%)
$1,683,000 + $255,000
$1,938,000
2022
$12,602 (+1.6%)
$1,650,000 + $250,000
$1,900,000
2021
$12,410 (+1.5%)
$958,159 + $197,294
$1,155,453
2020
$12,224 (+2.1%)
$939,372 + $193,426
$1,132,798
2019
$11,976 (+2.0%)
$929,740 + $191,443
$1,121,183
2018
$11,744 (+1.8%)
$911,510 + $187,690
$1,099,200
2017
$11,536 (+12.4%)
$876,116 + $180,402
$1,056,518
2016
$10,267 (+549.8%)
$876,116 + $180,402
$1,056,518
2015
$1,580 (+3.5%)
$771,590 + $177,668
$949,258
2014
$1,526 (+0.8%)
$45,976 + $73,181
$119,157
2013
$1,513 (+4.5%)
$45,976 + $73,181
$119,157
2012
$1,449 (+1.7%)
$45,769 + $72,851
$118,620
2011
$1,425 (+0.6%)
$44,872 + $71,423
$116,295
2010
$1,416 (+1.5%)
$43,993 + $70,023
$114,016
2009
$1,395 (+3.4%)
$43,665 + $69,500
$113,165
2008
$1,348
$43,769 + $69,666
$113,435
Tax history for 172 Avocado St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,845 (+3.9%)
$1,750,993 + $265,302
$2,016,295
2024
$21,027 (+2.6%)
$1,716,660 + $260,100
$1,976,760
2023
$20,500 (+62.7%)
$1,683,000 + $255,000
$1,938,000
2022
$12,602 (+1.6%)
$1,650,000 + $250,000
$1,900,000
2021
$12,410 (+1.5%)
$958,159 + $197,294
$1,155,453
2020
$12,224 (+2.1%)
$939,372 + $193,426
$1,132,798
2019
$11,976 (+2.0%)
$929,740 + $191,443
$1,121,183
2018
$11,744 (+1.8%)
$911,510 + $187,690
$1,099,200
2017
$11,536 (+12.4%)
$876,116 + $180,402
$1,056,518
2016
$10,267 (+549.8%)
$876,116 + $180,402
$1,056,518
2015
$1,580 (+3.5%)
$771,590 + $177,668
$949,258
2014
$1,526 (+0.8%)
$45,976 + $73,181
$119,157
2013
$1,513 (+4.5%)
$45,976 + $73,181
$119,157
2012
$1,449 (+1.7%)
$45,769 + $72,851
$118,620
2011
$1,425 (+0.6%)
$44,872 + $71,423
$116,295
2010
$1,416 (+1.5%)
$43,993 + $70,023
$114,016
2009
$1,395 (+3.4%)
$43,665 + $69,500
$113,165
2008
$1,348
$43,769 + $69,666
$113,435
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
1,905
Year built
1987
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
San Diego County
APN
2540223002
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
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
Flooring: Carpet
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Wood
Building Information
Entry Level: 1
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Redwood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Twinhome
Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Acres
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Location
Location Information
Directions: 101, W on Avocado (at Leucadia Donut Shoppe).
Subdivision Name: LEUCADIA
Community Information
Building Name: Beach
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,905
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: San Diego County
APN: 2540223002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
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Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
9/10
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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
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7 days above 85° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.98M – $2.40M
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