Welcome to 1981 Avenida Joaquin located in the very desirable Rancho Santa Fe Vista community situated on a quite Cul de sac with one of the larger lots!! This well-maintained home offers 4 br and 2.5 ba. Freshly painted with hardwood floors and new carpet. All new stainless-steel appliances. Vaulted ceilings, lush tropical landscaping. This is the perfect home for a new family that is within walking distance to Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School, Diegueno Middle School and Sun Vista Park!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
7,111 sq ftLot Size
$842Price/Sq.Ft.
$127/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Timothy Walsh•DRE #00870457• Classic Realty
•619-246-3434 (agent)
•timothyhwalsh@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Colin Robertson•DRE #01908451• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $7,341 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1981 Avenida Joaquin
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #260009320
Jun 11, 2026
Sold
$1,825,000
$842/sq ft
Apr 29, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 19, 2026
Listed
$1,790,000
$826/sq ft
SDMLS #250040929
Nov 24, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Nov 4, 2025
Price Changed
$1,790,000
$826/sq ft
Aug 12, 2025
Listed
$1,825,000
$842/sq ft
CRMLS #991000208
Feb 1, 1999
Sold
$345,000
$159/sq ft
Jan 4, 1999
Listed
$358,500
$165/sq ft
WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER SELLER WILL HELP WITH BUYER'S CLOSING COSTS. DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD, GREAT SCHOOLS NEARBY. CUL DE SACS, TENNIS COURTS, MATURE TREES, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES FAMILY ROOM, DINING ROOM & MASTER BEDROOM FACE SOUTH USE SAVINGS FOR DIFFERENT COLOR CARPET IF YOU LIKE, SEE RM1
SDMLS #981016414
Dec 31, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 1998
Listed
$359,500
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 1995
Sold
$256,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 26, 1985
Sold
$172,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 4, 1984
Sold
$153,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,446 (+4.4%)
$215,574 + $336,080
$551,654
2024
$6,176 (+3.2%)
$211,348 + $329,491
$540,839
2023
$5,986 (+2.6%)
$207,204 + $323,031
$530,235
2022
$5,833 (+1.9%)
$203,142 + $316,698
$519,840
2021
$5,726 (+1.8%)
$199,159 + $310,489
$509,648
2020
$5,625 (+2.0%)
$195,254 + $304,401
$499,655
2019
$5,515 (+1.7%)
$193,252 + $301,280
$494,532
2018
$5,424 (+1.7%)
$189,463 + $295,373
$484,836
2017
$5,332 (+3.1%)
$182,107 + $283,904
$466,011
2016
$5,170 (+2.0%)
$182,107 + $283,904
$466,011
2015
$5,071 (+2.5%)
$178,537 + $278,338
$456,875
2014
$4,947 (−0.6%)
$172,412 + $268,788
$441,200
2013
$4,975 (+5.2%)
$172,412 + $268,788
$441,200
2012
$4,731 (+1.9%)
$171,633 + $267,574
$439,207
2011
$4,643 (+0.7%)
$168,268 + $262,328
$430,596
2010
$4,611 (+0.3%)
$164,969 + $257,185
$422,154
2009
$4,597 (+2.5%)
$163,737 + $255,263
$419,000
2008
$4,485
$164,126 + $255,870
$419,996
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
2,167
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2551223300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R3
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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
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 4
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Range
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Full
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2167.0
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size : 4,000-7,499 SF
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $127
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $127
Location Information
Subdivision Name: ENCINITAS
Community Information
Building Name: Rancho Santa Fe Vista
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,167
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: San Diego County
APN: 2551223300
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Around this home
Schools
Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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