Beautiful rare Encinitas home right on the sand at Moonlight Beach. Enjoy the sunsets from the multiple patios. Views, views, views! Right next to the volleyball courts.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$3,552Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Jake May•DRE #01292626• RE/MAX Connections
•619-778-9778 (agent)
•jake@cox.net (agent)
Bought with Gary Martin•DRE #00962104• Gary Martin, Broker
Beautiful rare Encinitas home right on the sand at Moonlight Beach. Enjoy the sunsets from the multiple patios. Views, views, views! Right next to the volleyball courts. Neighborhoods: Moonlight Beach Equipment: Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
SDMLS #130052574
Jan 28, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jan 28, 2014
Listing Removed
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Oct 1, 2013
Listed
$4,900,000
$2,299/sq ft
Oct 1, 2013
Listed
$4,900,000
$2,299/sq ft
CRMLS #80073351
Dec 21, 2009
Sold
$3,750,000
$1,760/sq ft
Oct 27, 2008
Listed
$3,900,000
$1,830/sq ft
SDMLS #1
Sep 22, 2009
Price Changed
$3,900,000
$1,830/sq ft
Jul 30, 2009
Price Changed
$5,995,000
$2,813/sq ft
May 27, 2009
Price Changed
$6,995,000
$3,282/sq ft
SDMLS #31034734
Dec 31, 2003
Listing Removed
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Dec 31, 2003
Listing Removed
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Jun 23, 2003
Listed
$4,999,999
$2,346/sq ft
Jun 23, 2003
Listed
$4,999,999
$2,346/sq ft
SDMLS #21038515
Dec 31, 2002
Listing Removed
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Dec 31, 2002
Listing Removed
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Jul 31, 2002
Listed
$3,499,999
$1,642/sq ft
Jul 31, 2002
Listed
$3,499,999
$1,642/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 23, 1989
Sold
$940,000
$441/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1988
Sold
$940,000
$441/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 21, 1985
Sold
$450,000
$211/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$59,744 (+3.9%)
$5,148,724 + $490,351
$5,639,075
2024
$57,525 (+2.3%)
$5,047,769 + $480,737
$5,528,506
2023
$56,215 (+2.0%)
$4,948,794 + $471,311
$5,420,105
2022
$55,132 (+1.3%)
$4,851,759 + $462,070
$5,313,829
2021
$54,408 (+1.2%)
$4,756,627 + $453,010
$5,209,637
2020
$53,755 (+2.1%)
$4,663,360 + $444,128
$5,107,488
2019
$52,640 (+2.0%)
$4,615,543 + $439,575
$5,055,118
2018
$51,620 (+1.7%)
$4,525,043 + $430,956
$4,955,999
2017
$50,753 (+3.3%)
$4,349,331 + $414,222
$4,763,553
2016
$49,131 (+1.4%)
$4,349,331 + $414,222
$4,763,553
2015
$48,464 (+16.6%)
$4,264,050 + $406,100
$4,670,150
2014
$41,576 (+0.9%)
$3,685,430 + $263,245
$3,948,675
2013
$41,217 (+3.7%)
$3,685,430 + $263,245
$3,948,675
2012
$39,756 (+1.8%)
$3,596,882 + $256,919
$3,853,801
2011
$39,071 (+0.8%)
$3,596,882 + $256,919
$3,853,801
2010
$38,776 (+202.7%)
$3,526,355 + $251,882
$3,778,237
2009
$12,812 (+2.0%)
$3,500,000 + $250,000
$3,750,000
2008
$12,559
$967,539 + $258,004
$1,225,543
Tax history for 252 5th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$59,744 (+3.9%)
$5,148,724 + $490,351
$5,639,075
2024
$57,525 (+2.3%)
$5,047,769 + $480,737
$5,528,506
2023
$56,215 (+2.0%)
$4,948,794 + $471,311
$5,420,105
2022
$55,132 (+1.3%)
$4,851,759 + $462,070
$5,313,829
2021
$54,408 (+1.2%)
$4,756,627 + $453,010
$5,209,637
2020
$53,755 (+2.1%)
$4,663,360 + $444,128
$5,107,488
2019
$52,640 (+2.0%)
$4,615,543 + $439,575
$5,055,118
2018
$51,620 (+1.7%)
$4,525,043 + $430,956
$4,955,999
2017
$50,753 (+3.3%)
$4,349,331 + $414,222
$4,763,553
2016
$49,131 (+1.4%)
$4,349,331 + $414,222
$4,763,553
2015
$48,464 (+16.6%)
$4,264,050 + $406,100
$4,670,150
2014
$41,576 (+0.9%)
$3,685,430 + $263,245
$3,948,675
2013
$41,217 (+3.7%)
$3,685,430 + $263,245
$3,948,675
2012
$39,756 (+1.8%)
$3,596,882 + $256,919
$3,853,801
2011
$39,071 (+0.8%)
$3,596,882 + $256,919
$3,853,801
2010
$38,776 (+202.7%)
$3,526,355 + $251,882
$3,778,237
2009
$12,812 (+2.0%)
$3,500,000 + $250,000
$3,750,000
2008
$12,559
$967,539 + $258,004
$1,225,543
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,131
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2580422600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R11
Residential 11 Zone
Residential 11 is intended to provide for a variety of residential development types found within the coastal areas, ranging from single-family detached units to single-family attached units, such as condominiums, townhouses, and senior housing. The minimum lot size is 3,950 net square feet and the maximum density is 11 units per net acre.