Live the California dream only steps from the sand at Moonlight Beach. Enjoy the quaint 4 bedroom 4 bath two story home while you plan for the construction of your new beach retreat. The 5,227 square foot level lot is walking distance to the heart of Old Encinitas with its restaurants, boutique shops, amazing library, and convenient Coaster Station.
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Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$2,100Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tom Cozens•DRE #01427067• First Team Real Estate
•760-230-6886 (agent)
Listed by Anne Heyligers•DRE #01096205• First Team Real Estate
Bought with Ross Burnett•DRE #01887780• Ross Burnett
•702-210-1944 (agent)
Source:SDMLS #150028512
Redfin Estimate
$4,334,815
$465K since sold in October 2026$147K since October
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This home's estimate is 21.1% lower than the average sale price ($5.49M) of 6 comparable homes.
Live the California dream only steps from the sand at Moonlight Beach. Enjoy the quaint 4 bedroom 4 bath two story home while you plan for the construction of your new beach retreat. The 5,227 square foot level lot is walking distance to the heart of Old Encinitas with its restaurants, boutique shops, amazing library, and convenient Coaster Station. Neighborhoods: Old Encinitas Equipment: Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,180 (+3.8%)
$2,414,943 + $385,127
$2,800,070
2024
$29,067 (+3.6%)
$2,367,592 + $377,576
$2,745,168
2023
$28,058 (+2.0%)
$2,321,169 + $370,173
$2,691,342
2022
$27,518 (+1.6%)
$2,275,656 + $341,347
$2,617,003
2021
$27,081 (+0.8%)
$2,231,036 + $334,654
$2,565,690
2020
$26,858 (+2.1%)
$2,187,291 + $328,093
$2,515,384
2019
$26,308 (+1.8%)
$2,164,864 + $324,729
$2,489,593
2018
$25,846 (+1.6%)
$2,122,416 + $318,362
$2,440,778
2017
$25,440 (+3.0%)
$2,040,000 + $306,000
$2,346,000
2016
$24,692 (+26.4%)
$2,040,000 + $306,000
$2,346,000
2015
$19,529 (+1,139.9%)
$2,000,000 + $300,000
$2,300,000
2014
$1,575 (−0.5%)
$40,126 + $57,180
$97,306
2013
$1,583 (+7.3%)
$40,126 + $57,180
$97,306
2012
$1,475 (+2.3%)
$39,945 + $56,922
$96,867
2011
$1,442
$39,162 + $55,806
$94,968
2010
$1,440 (+2.3%)
$38,395 + $54,712
$93,107
2009
$1,408 (+5.7%)
$38,109 + $54,304
$92,413
2008
$1,332
$38,200 + $54,434
$92,634
Tax history for 245 4th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,180 (+3.8%)
$2,414,943 + $385,127
$2,800,070
2024
$29,067 (+3.6%)
$2,367,592 + $377,576
$2,745,168
2023
$28,058 (+2.0%)
$2,321,169 + $370,173
$2,691,342
2022
$27,518 (+1.6%)
$2,275,656 + $341,347
$2,617,003
2021
$27,081 (+0.8%)
$2,231,036 + $334,654
$2,565,690
2020
$26,858 (+2.1%)
$2,187,291 + $328,093
$2,515,384
2019
$26,308 (+1.8%)
$2,164,864 + $324,729
$2,489,593
2018
$25,846 (+1.6%)
$2,122,416 + $318,362
$2,440,778
2017
$25,440 (+3.0%)
$2,040,000 + $306,000
$2,346,000
2016
$24,692 (+26.4%)
$2,040,000 + $306,000
$2,346,000
2015
$19,529 (+1,139.9%)
$2,000,000 + $300,000
$2,300,000
2014
$1,575 (−0.5%)
$40,126 + $57,180
$97,306
2013
$1,583 (+7.3%)
$40,126 + $57,180
$97,306
2012
$1,475 (+2.3%)
$39,945 + $56,922
$96,867
2011
$1,442
$39,162 + $55,806
$94,968
2010
$1,440 (+2.3%)
$38,395 + $54,712
$93,107
2009
$1,408 (+5.7%)
$38,109 + $54,304
$92,413
2008
$1,332
$38,200 + $54,434
$92,634
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ENCINITAS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,064
Building Sq. Ft: 2,064
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: LOT 11 BLK 26 TR 148
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Garage/Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,227
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 26
Acres: 0.12
Zoning Code: R2
County Use Description: VACANT RESIDENTIAL
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Good
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,064
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: San Diego County
APN: 2580530900
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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
7 days above 84° expected this year, 18 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
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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$4.12M – $4.99M
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