Adorable beach home west of I-5 in desireable Leucadia. Remodeled kitchen and baths, including new appliances and fixtures. Private, tropical yard with built-in bbq. Walk to beach, restaurants, shopping and K-6 school. This one won't last! [Supplement]: Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all prior to COE. Seller to choose all services.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$994Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Carol Mohan•DRE #01447347• Real Living Lifestyles
Bought with John McGuiness•DRE #01720934• Riviera Realty Group, Inc.
Slr W-Entertain Offers Btwn $875,000-$950,000/West of I-5/Open & Bright Single Story Floor Plan/4 BDs- 2BA/ Extra-Large Family Room has Spanish Paver Tiles. Lushly Landscaped Yard W- Outdoor Kitchen w/ BBQ, Sink, Fridge, Gazebo & Spa. Perfet for enjoying ocean breezes & bright sunshine. Walk to charming Olde Encinitas, Coaster, Shopping & Restaurants.
CRMLS #31040791
Aug 26, 2003
Listing Removed
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Aug 26, 2003
Listing Removed
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Jul 21, 2003
Listed
$699,000
$315/sq ft
Jul 21, 2003
Listed
$699,000
$315/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 18, 1985
Sold
$150,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,725 (+4.1%)
$768,701 + $192,169
$960,870
2024
$10,302 (+2.8%)
$753,629 + $188,401
$942,030
2023
$10,017 (+2.4%)
$738,852 + $184,707
$923,559
2022
$9,785 (+1.6%)
$724,365 + $181,086
$905,451
2021
$9,627 (+1.6%)
$710,162 + $177,536
$887,698
2020
$9,477 (+2.1%)
$696,238 + $174,055
$870,293
2019
$9,286 (+1.8%)
$689,099 + $172,271
$861,370
2018
$9,122 (+1.1%)
$675,588 + $168,894
$844,482
2017
$9,021 (+3.2%)
$649,355 + $162,337
$811,692
2016
$8,739 (+1.7%)
$649,355 + $162,337
$811,692
2015
$8,591 (+2.3%)
$636,623 + $159,154
$795,777
2014
$8,401 (−0.8%)
$614,778 + $153,694
$768,472
2013
$8,465 (+5.4%)
$614,778 + $153,694
$768,472
2012
$8,035
$612,000 + $153,000
$765,000
2011
$8,034 (−12.1%)
$600,000 + $150,000
$750,000
2010
$9,144
$600,000 + $150,000
$750,000
2009
$9,140 (+259.1%)
$698,341 + $159,620
$857,961
2008
$2,545
$700,000 + $160,000
$860,000
Tax history for 240 Cereus St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,725 (+4.1%)
$768,701 + $192,169
$960,870
2024
$10,302 (+2.8%)
$753,629 + $188,401
$942,030
2023
$10,017 (+2.4%)
$738,852 + $184,707
$923,559
2022
$9,785 (+1.6%)
$724,365 + $181,086
$905,451
2021
$9,627 (+1.6%)
$710,162 + $177,536
$887,698
2020
$9,477 (+2.1%)
$696,238 + $174,055
$870,293
2019
$9,286 (+1.8%)
$689,099 + $172,271
$861,370
2018
$9,122 (+1.1%)
$675,588 + $168,894
$844,482
2017
$9,021 (+3.2%)
$649,355 + $162,337
$811,692
2016
$8,739 (+1.7%)
$649,355 + $162,337
$811,692
2015
$8,591 (+2.3%)
$636,623 + $159,154
$795,777
2014
$8,401 (−0.8%)
$614,778 + $153,694
$768,472
2013
$8,465 (+5.4%)
$614,778 + $153,694
$768,472
2012
$8,035
$612,000 + $153,000
$765,000
2011
$8,034 (−12.1%)
$600,000 + $150,000
$750,000
2010
$9,144
$600,000 + $150,000
$750,000
2009
$9,140 (+259.1%)
$698,341 + $159,620
$857,961
2008
$2,545
$700,000 + $160,000
$860,000
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
2,220
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2561001900
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.
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
Uncovered Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage, Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Fire Pit
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Brick, Carpet, Tile
Heating Information
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Spa Features: Heated, Private
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Drywall Walls, Stucco
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Brick
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot-Level/Flat, Sprinkler System
Lot Dimensions Source: Public Records
Property Information
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 2561001900
Total # of Stories: 1
Location
School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union
Location Information
Other Subdivision Name: LEUCADIA
Directions: Leucadia Blvd, South on Hygeia, R on Cereus [Cross Street(s)]: Hygeia
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,220
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1974
County: San Diego County
APN: 2561001900
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 41
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 41
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Carol
List Agent Last Name: Mohan
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Real Living Lifestyles
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: John
Buyer Agent Last Name: McGuiness
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Riviera Realty Group, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 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
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Estimated sale price
$2.10M – $2.54M
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