Encinitas stunner has been beautifully remodeled. The contemporary chic design home has an open floor plan w/ large center island, quartz counters, SS appliances, tons of storage, matte gold finished hardware, vinyl wood floors, new windows/sliders, & recessed lighting. Large sliders off the kitchen offer the perfect Encinitas indoor/outdoor lifestyle w/ outdoor mid-century chiminea, new hardscape, grass, & playhouse for the kids or spouse when they don't behave. Close to eateries, market, schools, & parks.
This 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Encinitas is minutes from shopping, restaurants, beaches and the 5 freeway. The home has a beautifully remodeled open kitchen and living room area, the backyard is a great space for entertaining, the master bedroom is...
spacious and has access to the backyard.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Richard Ghionzoli
Redfin Associate agent
Nice modern updates in this single story home. Wood and tile flooring. Open concept with large eat in island in the kitchen that is open to the dining area and living room with fireplace. Recessed lighting and skylights. No neighbor behind you....
Back and side patios. Laundry is in the garage.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Mark Matsumoto
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 281 Rodney Ave
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #210027653
Nov 15, 2021
Sold
$1,300,000
$925/sq ft
Oct 6, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 30, 2021
Listed
$1,150,000
$818/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #180025093
Jun 27, 2018
Sold
$730,000
$519/sq ft
Jun 27, 2018
Sold
$730,000
$519/sq ft
Jun 27, 2018
Sold
$730,000
$519/sq ft
Jun 5, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 11, 2018
Listed
$799,900
$569/sq ft
May 11, 2018
Listed
$799,900
$569/sq ft
May 11, 2018
Listed
$799,900
$569/sq ft
Encinitas Single Story in a Quiet Family Neighborhood. This home has been tenant occupied for several years, but taken good care of. Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home has newer Carpet, Stove, Dishwasher, Garage Door, & Water Heater. Home needs a little TLC. Only a few miles from Moonlight Beach. Close to Encinitas Village Square Shopping Center w/ Shopping, Restaurants, & a Variety of Other Great Stores. No HOA or Mello-Roos fes. Neighborhoods: Villanitas Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer Topography: LL, GSL
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,541 (+4.0%)
$1,223,148 + $284,013
$1,507,161
2024
$14,949 (+2.7%)
$1,199,165 + $180,405
$1,379,570
2023
$14,561 (+2.2%)
$1,175,652 + $176,868
$1,352,520
2022
$14,241 (+66.2%)
$1,152,600 + $173,400
$1,326,000
2021
$8,569 (+1.6%)
$1,130,000 + $170,000
$1,300,000
2020
$8,433 (+2.0%)
$192,289 + $575,068
$767,357
2019
$8,264 (+616.0%)
$190,318 + $569,172
$759,490
2018
$1,154 (+1.2%)
$186,587 + $558,012
$744,599
2017
$1,140 (+2.2%)
$15,900 + $47,551
$63,451
2016
$1,116 (+3.8%)
$15,900 + $47,551
$63,451
2015
$1,075 (+4.3%)
$15,589 + $46,619
$62,208
2014
$1,031 (−2.8%)
$15,055 + $45,020
$60,075
2013
$1,061 (+3.3%)
$15,055 + $45,020
$60,075
2012
$1,027 (+1.3%)
$14,987 + $44,817
$59,804
2011
$1,014 (+0.4%)
$14,694 + $43,939
$58,633
2010
$1,010 (+2.3%)
$14,406 + $43,078
$57,484
2009
$987 (+3.6%)
$14,299 + $42,757
$57,056
2008
$953
$14,333 + $42,859
$57,192
Tax history for 281 Rodney Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,541 (+4.0%)
$1,223,148 + $284,013
$1,507,161
2024
$14,949 (+2.7%)
$1,199,165 + $180,405
$1,379,570
2023
$14,561 (+2.2%)
$1,175,652 + $176,868
$1,352,520
2022
$14,241 (+66.2%)
$1,152,600 + $173,400
$1,326,000
2021
$8,569 (+1.6%)
$1,130,000 + $170,000
$1,300,000
2020
$8,433 (+2.0%)
$192,289 + $575,068
$767,357
2019
$8,264 (+616.0%)
$190,318 + $569,172
$759,490
2018
$1,154 (+1.2%)
$186,587 + $558,012
$744,599
2017
$1,140 (+2.2%)
$15,900 + $47,551
$63,451
2016
$1,116 (+3.8%)
$15,900 + $47,551
$63,451
2015
$1,075 (+4.3%)
$15,589 + $46,619
$62,208
2014
$1,031 (−2.8%)
$15,055 + $45,020
$60,075
2013
$1,061 (+3.3%)
$15,055 + $45,020
$60,075
2012
$1,027 (+1.3%)
$14,987 + $44,817
$59,804
2011
$1,014 (+0.4%)
$14,694 + $43,939
$58,633
2010
$1,010 (+2.3%)
$14,406 + $43,078
$57,484
2009
$987 (+3.6%)
$14,299 + $42,757
$57,056
2008
$953
$14,333 + $42,859
$57,192
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
1,915
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2594011600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
# of Parking Spaces Total: 4
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Full
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Block, Stone
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected
Location
Location Information
Subdivision Name: ENCINITAS
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,915
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1974
County: San Diego County
APN: 2594011600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Around this home
Schools
Park Dale Lane Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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
7 days above 87° expected this year, 20 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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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
$1.64M – $1.99M
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