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Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
$883Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rafael Mendez•DRE #01482855• First Capital Realty
Listed by Mike Milano•DRE #00952924
Bought with Reene Faulstich•DRE #01467723• Keller Williams Realty
Priced to sell in Encinitas. This rare cul-de-sac lot boasts of many upgrades. Perfect family home with lots to offer. Do you work from home? 4th bdrm set up as office with afternoon breezes. [Supplement]: This little gem of a family home is priced to sell! It sits on a cul-de-sac lot, just a few houses away from the heart of a cul-de-sac park. This home boasts of lush tropical landcaping with accent lighting for that extra little touch. Enter into an open patio area with flagstone, perfect to enclose and gate off as private courtyard. This popular floorplan is very open with formal living & dining, functional kitchen layout, nook and family room with fireplace. Kitchen was recently remodeled with new custom cabinets, stunning granite with lots of precious counter space, stainless steel appliances and ample storage. New windows installed with plantation shutters downstairs and french doors from the dining to the serene patio and spa setting in the backyard, (yes the spa conveys!). Lots of little extras in this family friendly home located within walking distance of elementary school, middle school, park with tot lot and two tennis courts. Come and enjoy the good life! Encinitas! Buyer and buyer`s agent to verify all data/taxes/sf/B4COE.
CRMLS #21012226
May 24, 2002
Sold
$510,000
$235/sq ft
Mar 12, 2002
Listed
$528,876
$244/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 2002
Sold
$507,500
$234/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 1999
Sold
$345,000
$159/sq ft
CRMLS #991009322
Jun 5, 1999
Listing Removed
—
May 18, 1999
Listed
$355,900
$164/sq ft
CRMLS #991002479
May 18, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Feb 6, 1999
Listed
$359,900
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 30, 1986
Sold
$180,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 8, 1985
Sold
$162,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,222 (+4.2%)
$552,977 + $262,003
$814,980
2024
$8,853 (+2.9%)
$542,135 + $256,866
$799,001
2023
$8,603 (+2.4%)
$531,505 + $251,830
$783,335
2022
$8,399 (+1.7%)
$521,084 + $246,893
$767,977
2021
$8,259 (+1.6%)
$510,867 + $242,052
$752,919
2020
$8,127 (+2.0%)
$500,850 + $237,306
$738,156
2019
$7,964 (+1.8%)
$495,715 + $234,873
$730,588
2018
$7,825 (+1.8%)
$485,996 + $230,268
$716,264
2017
$7,689 (+3.2%)
$467,125 + $221,327
$688,452
2016
$7,451 (+1.8%)
$467,125 + $221,327
$688,452
2015
$7,320 (+2.3%)
$457,966 + $216,988
$674,954
2014
$7,152 (+8.7%)
$442,251 + $209,543
$651,794
2013
$6,579 (−3.8%)
$442,251 + $209,543
$651,794
2012
$6,842 (+1.9%)
$400,000 + $190,000
$590,000
2011
$6,713 (+0.7%)
$431,625 + $204,507
$636,132
2010
$6,666 (−2.0%)
$423,162 + $200,498
$623,660
2009
$6,805 (−17.6%)
$420,000 + $199,000
$619,000
2008
$8,261
$431,000 + $204,000
$635,000
Tax history for 1851 Avenida Josefa
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,222 (+4.2%)
$552,977 + $262,003
$814,980
2024
$8,853 (+2.9%)
$542,135 + $256,866
$799,001
2023
$8,603 (+2.4%)
$531,505 + $251,830
$783,335
2022
$8,399 (+1.7%)
$521,084 + $246,893
$767,977
2021
$8,259 (+1.6%)
$510,867 + $242,052
$752,919
2020
$8,127 (+2.0%)
$500,850 + $237,306
$738,156
2019
$7,964 (+1.8%)
$495,715 + $234,873
$730,588
2018
$7,825 (+1.8%)
$485,996 + $230,268
$716,264
2017
$7,689 (+3.2%)
$467,125 + $221,327
$688,452
2016
$7,451 (+1.8%)
$467,125 + $221,327
$688,452
2015
$7,320 (+2.3%)
$457,966 + $216,988
$674,954
2014
$7,152 (+8.7%)
$442,251 + $209,543
$651,794
2013
$6,579 (−3.8%)
$442,251 + $209,543
$651,794
2012
$6,842 (+1.9%)
$400,000 + $190,000
$590,000
2011
$6,713 (+0.7%)
$431,625 + $204,507
$636,132
2010
$6,666 (−2.0%)
$423,162 + $200,498
$623,660
2009
$6,805 (−17.6%)
$420,000 + $199,000
$619,000
2008
$8,261
$431,000 + $204,000
$635,000
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
2,167
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2551233600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R3
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.
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Attached
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
See Remarks
Fireplace Information
Fire Pit
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Tile
Fencing: None
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot-Level/Flat
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Property Information
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2551233600
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: RANCHO SANTA FE VISTA HOA
Association Fee: $90
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
School Information
High School District: Other
Location Information
Other Subdivision Name: ENCINITAS
Directions: [Cross Street(s)]: Avenida La Posta
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,167
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: San Diego County
APN: 2551233600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 58
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 58
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Rafael
List Agent Last Name: Mendez
Co-List Agent First Name: Mike
Co-List Agent Last Name: Milano
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: First Capital Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Reene
Buyer Agent Last Name: Faulstich
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
Around this home
Schools
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 87° expected this year, 18 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
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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
$1.82M – $2.20M
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