Ocean-View Income Opportunity at Moonlight Beach! Seconds from the beach and popular Coast Highway hotspots, this exceptionally located, corner-lot property features three separate 2 bed/1 bath units bursting with potential — rent them all, move into one, or create your perfect multi-generational beach home! Each unit includes cheerful outdoor living space with ocean and sunset views. The upper level hosts two uniquely styled units with bright, open-concept layouts. A large, partially shaded terrace opens to the first apartment with hardwood floors, open living/dining and a granite kitchen. The second unit boasts charming exposed-beam ceilings and a fieldstone fireplace, with access to the tranquil backyard patio and outdoor fireplace for year-round entertaining. The lower-level third unit displays a massive bay window pouring with natural light, and a balcony to enjoy the ocean views and breeze. Beautiful landscape is just across the road, with Moonlight Tennis Courts to the south and Dave’s Rock Garden to the west. Enjoy easy access to the 5 freeway, diverse shops and restaurants along the Coast Highway two blocks away, and sunny surf, volleyball, a playground and more at Moonlight Beach! Truly a rare opportunity in one of Encinitas’ most coveted neighborhoods. First time on the market in more than 50 years.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,902 (+3.9%)
$3,247,296 + $566,111
$3,813,407
2024
$39,382 (+2.5%)
$3,183,624 + $555,011
$3,738,635
2023
$38,422 (+1.9%)
$3,121,200 + $544,129
$3,665,329
2022
$37,709 (+2,142.6%)
$3,060,000 + $533,460
$3,593,460
2021
$1,682 (+0.7%)
$3,000,000 + $523,000
$3,523,000
2020
$1,670 (+1.4%)
$39,457 + $66,569
$106,026
2019
$1,647 (+3.1%)
$39,053 + $65,887
$104,940
2018
$1,597 (+1.0%)
$38,288 + $64,596
$102,884
2017
$1,581 (+4.2%)
$36,802 + $62,089
$98,891
2016
$1,518 (+3.5%)
$36,802 + $62,089
$98,891
2015
$1,466 (+2.9%)
$36,081 + $60,872
$96,953
2014
$1,425 (−0.6%)
$34,844 + $58,784
$93,628
2013
$1,434 (+5.0%)
$34,844 + $58,784
$93,628
2012
$1,365 (−3.6%)
$34,687 + $58,519
$93,206
2011
$1,416 (−0.5%)
$34,007 + $57,372
$91,379
2010
$1,424 (+0.9%)
$33,341 + $56,248
$89,589
2009
$1,410 (−0.6%)
$33,092 + $55,828
$88,920
2008
$1,419
$33,171 + $55,961
$89,132
Tax history for 253 B St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,902 (+3.9%)
$3,247,296 + $566,111
$3,813,407
2024
$39,382 (+2.5%)
$3,183,624 + $555,011
$3,738,635
2023
$38,422 (+1.9%)
$3,121,200 + $544,129
$3,665,329
2022
$37,709 (+2,142.6%)
$3,060,000 + $533,460
$3,593,460
2021
$1,682 (+0.7%)
$3,000,000 + $523,000
$3,523,000
2020
$1,670 (+1.4%)
$39,457 + $66,569
$106,026
2019
$1,647 (+3.1%)
$39,053 + $65,887
$104,940
2018
$1,597 (+1.0%)
$38,288 + $64,596
$102,884
2017
$1,581 (+4.2%)
$36,802 + $62,089
$98,891
2016
$1,518 (+3.5%)
$36,802 + $62,089
$98,891
2015
$1,466 (+2.9%)
$36,081 + $60,872
$96,953
2014
$1,425 (−0.6%)
$34,844 + $58,784
$93,628
2013
$1,434 (+5.0%)
$34,844 + $58,784
$93,628
2012
$1,365 (−3.6%)
$34,687 + $58,519
$93,206
2011
$1,416 (−0.5%)
$34,007 + $57,372
$91,379
2010
$1,424 (+0.9%)
$33,341 + $56,248
$89,589
2009
$1,410 (−0.6%)
$33,092 + $55,828
$88,920
2008
$1,419
$33,171 + $55,961
$89,132
*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
6
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
2,601
Year built
1953
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
San Diego County
APN
2580340800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
N-CM-3
H_IBOZ
NORTH 101
North 101 Corridor Specific Plan-Commercial Mixed Zone-3
This zone is intended to provide local neighborhood-serving and visitor-serving commercial uses, excluding auto-related uses, in the general area along Second Street directly north of B Street, and generally between North Highway 101 and Third Street. The area serves as a gateway into the North 101 Corridor Specific Plan area from the south, as well as a commercial node to serve residents and visitors utilizing nearby recreational facilities such as Moonlight State Beach and Park. This zone allows stand-alone commercial; or mixed use, with commercial use types to be generally neighborhood-serving and visitor-serving per the permitted, minor use permit, and major use permit principal use list of this section.
Zone overlays
Hillside/Inland Bluff Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Convenience store
General retail
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
Housing-Other
Manufacturing
Office
Public service
Special purpose
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Outside, Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built In Range, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen, Living Room
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 3
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Property Information
Common Walls: 1 common wall
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2580340800
Attached Property
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Encinitas Union
Location Information
Latitude: 33.04889100
Longitude: -117.29494300
Directions: B St and Third St
Zoning: COMMERCIAL
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,601
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: San Diego County
APN: 2580340800
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Erik
List Agent Last Name: Gilmer
Co-List Agent First Name: Drew
Co-List Agent Last Name: Davis
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Swell Property
Co-List Office Name: Swell Property
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Erik
Buyer Agent Last Name: Gilmer
Co-Buyer Agent First Name: Drew
Co-Buyer Agent Last Name: Davis
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Swell Property
Co-Buyer Office Name: Swell Property
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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 • 3.1mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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, 16 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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7.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$4.68M – $5.67M
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