Welcome home to this wonderful property in charming Old Encinitas packed with eco-friendly choices and spacious living areas. Enjoy coastal living with rural ambiance on a cherished street with other custom homes, just minutes from Moonlight Beach, the San Diego Botanical Gardens and downtown Encinitas and the 101. Situated on a generous lot, the property features owned solar plus rainwater and greywater capture systems, perfectly suited for the professionally designed backyard orchard. The gracious living room greets you with its soaring ceilings, wonderful light, Santos Mahogany wood flooring, and a view through the French doors to the incredible back yard. The family/music room offers a beautiful beehive fireplace and connects with one of the two en-suite bedrooms located downstairs, offering the potential for multi-generational living. Upstairs, you’ll find an amazing primary suite, and an equally large 4th bedroom suite, both with ocean views and oversized balconies. The expansive kitchen, which opens to the dining room, boasts Viking Professional, Sub Zero and Bosch stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a lovely view into the back yard. Wander through the rainwater irrigated orchard and you’ll see fig, lime, Meyer lemon, May Pride peach, multiple mature avocado trees and more, amongst drought tolerant native plantings and raised garden beds. The west-facing outdoor deck and grassy area are ideal for large gatherings or play, while the spa is a relaxing spot to enjoy sunsets throughout the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to live in the heart of Encinitas!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
10,555 sq ftLot Size
$881Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jim Hush•DRE #01438022• Coldwell Banker West
•619-573-0717 (agent)
•jim@jimhush.com (agent)
Contact: 619-573-0717
Bought with Andrew Appleby•DRE #02141307• Willis Allen Real Estate
•858-756-2444 (agent)
•andrewappleby@willisallen.com (agent)
Bought with Kerry Payne•DRE #01071814• Willis Allen Real Estate
Est. $8,992 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 224 Seeman Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #260006929
Apr 20, 2026
Sold
$2,890,000
$881/sq ft
Apr 5, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 25, 2026
Listed
$2,795,000
$852/sq ft
CRMLS #NDP2209881
Nov 8, 2022
Sold
$2,350,000
$717/sq ft
Oct 31, 2022
Pending
—
Oct 10, 2022
Contingent
—
Sep 28, 2022
Listed
$2,400,000
$732/sq ft
Welcome to 224 Seeman Drive, where you will be transported to a place of tranquility and serenity, ocean breezes, and lovely views. Stylistic highlights include high ceilings, exposed beams, flowing natural light, view decks, and a beautiful mix of hardwood and slate floors. A working kitchen with ample counter space, Sub-Zero fridge, double oven, and wet bar connect to the formal dining area, perfect for hosting and entertaining during the upcoming holiday season. The comfortable living room opens with double doors to the outdoor deck, bringing in the lush landscape, calming sounds of water, and refreshing ocean air. This home features four bedrooms, three of them master-sized, a home office, and 4 full baths. The primary master suite is located on the second floor with high ceilings, a fireplace, spacious bath, and a large ocean view deck with stairs that lead down to the spa. An additional master suite on the second floor, currently used as a home office, also has an en suite bath and private deck. There is a first-floor master suite with an attached den and fireplace, with doors that open to the backyard deck. The additional first floor bedroom could be used as an additional home office, gym, or guest bedroom. Your own peaceful oasis awaits, from the lovely gated front yard and inviting gardens, to the tropical and lush backyard, surrounded by lily and lotus ponds and mature palm trees. Additional features include a spa, a huge storage area under the left wing, a two-car garage with extra space used for a workbench, storage, and laundry, water filtration system and much more. Central to shops, restaurants, and schools. Less than 2 miles to the freeway, beaches, and downtown Encinitas.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,373 (+3.7%)
$1,995,071 + $498,767
$2,493,838
2024
$25,436 (+2.3%)
$1,955,952 + $488,988
$2,444,940
2023
$24,857 (+310.0%)
$1,917,600 + $479,400
$2,397,000
2022
$6,063 (+1.3%)
$1,880,000 + $470,000
$2,350,000
2021
$5,985 (+1.3%)
$128,371 + $446,726
$575,097
2020
$5,909 (+2.1%)
$125,854 + $437,967
$563,821
2019
$5,785 (+2.1%)
$124,564 + $433,477
$558,041
2018
$5,669 (+1.9%)
$122,122 + $424,978
$547,100
2017
$5,564 (+3.4%)
$117,381 + $408,477
$525,858
2016
$5,382 (+1.5%)
$117,381 + $408,477
$525,858
2015
$5,305 (+2.0%)
$115,080 + $400,468
$515,548
2014
$5,201 (−1.1%)
$111,132 + $386,727
$497,859
2013
$5,259 (+5.5%)
$111,132 + $386,727
$497,859
2012
$4,982 (+2.0%)
$110,630 + $384,980
$495,610
2011
$4,883 (+0.7%)
$108,461 + $377,432
$485,893
2010
$4,847 (−0.2%)
$106,335 + $370,032
$476,367
2009
$4,858 (+2.2%)
$105,541 + $367,267
$472,808
2008
$4,755
$105,792 + $368,140
$473,932
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
3,279
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2591311000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
RR2
Rural Residential 2 Zone
Rural Residential 2 is intended to provide for low density single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 21,500 net sq ft and maximum densities of 2 units per net acre, as a transition from the rural to the more suburban areas within the City. 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:
Equestrian facility
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: 6
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Zoned, Central Air, Electric, Gas
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Forced Air, Zoned, Electric, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Double Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater