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Off Market Nov 2020 for $2.4M

$2,930,439

•

1,925

sq ft

243-45 3rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

About this home

Located just 2 blocks from Moonlight Beach with whitewater ocean views and in the heart of downtown Encinitas, this remarkable home is truly an incredible piece of real estate. Situated on a flat and usable 5,036 square foot lot (0.12 acres) beside State-owned property which will never be built-upon, 243-45 3rd Street is arguably the most unique opportunity in the coastal cities of San Diego this year. The main house is a 2 bedroom + bonus room and 2 full bathroom unit boasting ocean views from the living room and approximately 1,225 square feet. The attached guest house/granny flat is a 1 bedroom + bonus room and 1 full bathroom at approximately 700 square feet. Delightful charm make this a perfect opportunity for an owner-occupied buyer looking for rental income or looking to put a family member in a separate space. Or, a fabulous investment opportunity with multiple units (zoned R-15 Minor Multiple) on the coast in Encinitas. Act fast!

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

5,036 sq ftLot Size

$1,522Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Steve Ploetz •DRE #01723732 • Century 21 Affiliated

Bought with Steve Ploetz •DRE #01723732

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CRMLS #NDP2001713

Redfin Estimate

$2,930,439

$530K since sold in November 2020$207K since August

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This home's estimate is 50.4% lower than the average sale price ($5.91M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$5,750,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,980 sq ft
231 5Th St, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$4,595,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,217 sq ft
330 Neptune Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$11,150,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,219 sq ft
100 5Th St, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$3,717,730
D
3 beds3 baths2,575 sq ft
147 4Th St, Encinitas, CA 92024
HomeSmart Realty West
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$4,872,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,800 sq ft
498 Neptune, Encinitas, CA 92024
Walter Bert Shaffer, Broker
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$5,385,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,315 sq ft
629 Fourth St, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Market trends in 92024, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.6%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$142K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

3 days MoM

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23 MoM

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Sale history for 243-45 3rd

Date

Event

Price

CRMLS #NDP2001714

Nov 13, 2020

Sold

$2,400,000

$1,247/sq ft

Nov 4, 2020

Pending

—

Oct 24, 2020

Contingent

—

Oct 23, 2020

Listed

$2,500,000

$1,299/sq ft

Located just 2 blocks from Moonlight Beach with whitewater ocean views and in the heart of downtown Encinitas, this remarkable duplex is truly an incredible piece of real estate. Situated on a flat and usable 5,036 square foot lot (0.12 acres) beside State-owned property which will never be built-upon, 243-45 3rd Street is arguably the most unique opportunity in the coastal cities of San Diego this year. The front unit is a 2 bedroom + bonus room and 2 full bathroom unit boasting ocean views from the living room and approximately 1,225 square feet. The back unit is a 1 bedroom + bonus room and 1 full bathroom at approximately 700 square feet. Delightful charm make this a perfect opportunity for an owner-occupied buyer looking for rental income or looking to put a family member in a separate space. Or, a fabulous investment opportunity with multiple units (zoned R-15 Minor Multiple) on the coast in Encinitas. Act fast!

CRMLS #NDP2001713

Nov 13, 2020

Sold

$2,400,000

$1,247/sq ft

Nov 4, 2020

Pending

—

Oct 24, 2020

Contingent

—

Oct 23, 2020

Listed

$2,500,000

$1,299/sq ft

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

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Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

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Lot size

—

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2580510900

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Feb 25, 2026.

R15

Residential 15 Zone

Residential 15 is intended to provide for higher density residential development within the coastal areas including single-family units (attached and detached), duplex units, and senior housing, with a maximum density of 15 units per net acre. A duplex is a permitted use on lots of 5,000 square feet gross or greater that existed prior to adoption of this Code (March 23, 1989).

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Housing-Mobile home park

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 1

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Outside

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Guest/Maid's Quarters

Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace

Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Levels: One

Exterior

Exterior Features
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 2580510900
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor

Utilities

Utilities Information
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lighting

School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union

Location Information
Latitude: 33.04890000
Longitude: -117.29589200
Directions: I-5 to Encinitas Blvd go West. West of 101, turn Right (north) on 3rd Street. First house on Right
Zoning: R-15

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: San Diego County
APN: 2580510900

Home facts updated by county records on Feb 25, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 1
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 1

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Steve
List Agent Last Name: Ploetz

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Century 21 Award

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Steve
Buyer Agent Last Name: Ploetz

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Century 21 Award

Around this home

Schools

Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Diegueno Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

9/10

La Costa Canyon High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 84° expected this year, 17 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

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Estimated sale price

$2.78M – $3.37M

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Home values near 243-45 3rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 3rd St Apt 45, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$3,059,576
223 3rd St, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$3,897,152

Address	Redfin Estimate
237 3rd St, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1572 Sq. Ft.	$2,865,786
212 3rd St, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1803 Sq. Ft.	$1,807,287

Address	Redfin Estimate
227 3rd St Apt 29, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2723 Sq. Ft.	$3,278,250
214 3rd St, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$1,671,004

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