Phenomenal opportunity in the highly acclaimed community of Bridgewater! 4 BR'S, plus an additional bonus room & expansive main rooms in this light and bright home exuding charm throughout! Large chef's kitchen has walk in pantry, granite counters & some stainless steel appliances and opens to an oversized family room. Vaulted ceilings, carefree tile flooring, rich hardwood and neutraul carpeting throughout. Private back yard w/newer landscaping and fencing, new paint throughout...LOOSE THE MELLO ROOS!
Absolutely turn key and fresh! Additional upgrades include: new paint throughout interior of home, freshly painted cabinetry, new rear fencing, new thermostat, brand new water heater, recessed canned lighting in entry way and family room areas, electrical re-wiring in upstairs bathroom, all new ceiling fans, water filtration system, new powder bathroom toilet, new landscaping in rear and front yard, mounted family room flat screen television, upstairs bedroom conversion from a master bedroom retreat to a 4th bedroom with closet addition and copper plumbing throughout as disclosed by previous sellers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
7,190 sq ftLot Size
$794Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Katharina Thinnes•DRE #01301506• Real Living Lifestyles
•858-922-7355 (agent)
•katharina.thinnes@compass.com (agent)
Bought with Barbara Martin•DRE #00598938• Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage
Normal Sale! Spacious, light, bright and open floor plan, with custom granite counters, tiled and hardwood floors and carpeting, A/C. Spacious retreat off master with closet. Extra large bonus room/office upstairs or 4th bdm, spacious attic/storage hidden behind a hinged bookcase (the kids love this "secret room. )Upgrades include: Replumbed throughout w/ copper piping; Complete exterior repaint including stucco and trim. SDG & E Smart Meter. See supp [Supplement]: Large deck off master overlooks private back yard, sunny w/ big lawn, yet shaded under tall trees. Perfect for entertaining with lovely patio and varieties of flowering plants, shrubs and trees, w/ plantered herb-gardening area. Over the back-fence are more trees and a small equestrian park. Together this creates a unique and peaceful intersection of Olivenhain country and suburban homes. Bridgewater is a desirable neighborhood with wide street and mature landscaping, served by the highly rated Encinitas Union School DIstrict (K-6,) and the San Dieguito Unified High School DIstrict.
SDMLS #1
Aug 24, 2011
Price Changed
$748,000
$258/sq ft
Aug 11, 2011
Price Changed
$775,000
$268/sq ft
Aug 1, 2011
Price Changed
$795,000
$275/sq ft
Public Records
May 31, 2005
Sold
$845,000
$292/sq ft
CRMLS #51019472
May 31, 2005
Sold
$840,000
$290/sq ft
Mar 25, 2005
Listed
$875,000
$302/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 2002
Sold
$650,000
$225/sq ft
CRMLS #21025909
Jul 1, 2002
Sold
$649,900
$224/sq ft
May 25, 2002
Listed
$649,900
$224/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 1991
Sold
$344,000
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 1989
Sold
$364,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,174 (+4.0%)
$701,505 + $386,311
$1,087,816
2024
$11,702 (+2.8%)
$687,750 + $378,737
$1,066,487
2023
$11,388 (+2.3%)
$674,265 + $371,311
$1,045,576
2022
$11,130 (+2.3%)
$661,045 + $364,031
$1,025,076
2021
$10,884 (+1.5%)
$648,084 + $356,894
$1,004,978
2020
$10,718 (+2.1%)
$635,377 + $349,897
$985,274
2019
$10,502 (+1.7%)
$628,862 + $346,310
$975,172
2018
$10,327 (+1.2%)
$616,532 + $339,520
$956,052
2017
$10,205 (+3.2%)
$592,593 + $326,337
$918,930
2016
$9,887 (+1.7%)
$592,593 + $326,337
$918,930
2015
$9,723 (+2.3%)
$580,974 + $319,939
$900,913
2014
$9,509 (+14.6%)
$561,039 + $308,961
$870,000
2013
$8,297 (+5.3%)
$561,039 + $308,961
$870,000
2012
$7,878 (−5.3%)
$480,171 + $264,428
$744,599
2011
$8,319
$470,756 + $259,244
$730,000
2010
$8,320 (+0.3%)
$503,000 + $277,000
$780,000
2009
$8,294 (−12.3%)
$503,000 + $277,000
$780,000
2008
$9,459
$503,000 + $277,000
$780,000
Tax history for 1872 Orchard Wood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,174 (+4.0%)
$701,505 + $386,311
$1,087,816
2024
$11,702 (+2.8%)
$687,750 + $378,737
$1,066,487
2023
$11,388 (+2.3%)
$674,265 + $371,311
$1,045,576
2022
$11,130 (+2.3%)
$661,045 + $364,031
$1,025,076
2021
$10,884 (+1.5%)
$648,084 + $356,894
$1,004,978
2020
$10,718 (+2.1%)
$635,377 + $349,897
$985,274
2019
$10,502 (+1.7%)
$628,862 + $346,310
$975,172
2018
$10,327 (+1.2%)
$616,532 + $339,520
$956,052
2017
$10,205 (+3.2%)
$592,593 + $326,337
$918,930
2016
$9,887 (+1.7%)
$592,593 + $326,337
$918,930
2015
$9,723 (+2.3%)
$580,974 + $319,939
$900,913
2014
$9,509 (+14.6%)
$561,039 + $308,961
$870,000
2013
$8,297 (+5.3%)
$561,039 + $308,961
$870,000
2012
$7,878 (−5.3%)
$480,171 + $264,428
$744,599
2011
$8,319
$470,756 + $259,244
$730,000
2010
$8,320 (+0.3%)
$503,000 + $277,000
$780,000
2009
$8,294 (−12.3%)
$503,000 + $277,000
$780,000
2008
$9,459
$503,000 + $277,000
$780,000
*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
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,190 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,826
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2552241100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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.