Welcome home! Granite counter tops grace the bright kitchen which looks across the breakfast nook to the beautifully manicured and flower filled back yard. Large windows & skylights invite natural light to bathe most rooms throughout the home. The generous master bedroom is well proportioned with abundant closet space. The MBd is nicely separated from the other bedrooms for privacy. Original owners have taken excellent care of your new home. Please see supplement. Neighborhoods: Cantebria Complex Features: , ,, Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Washer Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$912Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dennis Smith•DRE #00476662• RE/MAX By The Sea
Bought with Dave Ragusa•DRE #01411710• Century 21 Award
Welcome home! Granite counter tops grace the bright kitchen which looks across the breakfast nook to the beautifully manicured and flower filled back yard. Large windows & skylights invite natural light to bathe most rooms throughout the home. The generous master bedroom is well proportioned with abundant closet space. The MBd is nicely separated from the other bedrooms for privacy. Original owners have taken excellent care of your new home. Please see supplement.
Large trees and mountains & hills view complement this oversized, almost 1/4 acre lot. Popular and quiet, the Cantebria enclave of 66 homes features an elegant gated club house, community pool, spa, 2 lighted tennis courts and walking paths. No Mello-Roos! Award winning Parkdale Elementary, Oak Crest Middle, La Costa Canyon HS or San Dieguito Academy. Conveniently located to shopping, dining, schools, parks, freeways, the Encinitas Community Center, Senior Center, Library & only 2 miles to the world famous Moonlight Beach and some of the nicest surfing in the world.
Public Records
May 24, 1985
Sold
$169,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,914 (+4.1%)
$650,190 + $318,091
$968,281
2024
$10,486 (+2.8%)
$637,442 + $311,854
$949,296
2023
$10,200 (+2.4%)
$624,944 + $305,740
$930,684
2022
$9,966 (+1.6%)
$612,691 + $299,746
$912,437
2021
$9,808 (+1.6%)
$600,678 + $293,869
$894,547
2020
$9,657 (+2.8%)
$588,900 + $288,107
$877,007
2019
$9,390 (+1.8%)
$582,862 + $285,153
$868,015
2018
$9,222 (+1.8%)
$571,434 + $279,562
$850,996
2017
$9,061 (+3.2%)
$549,246 + $268,707
$817,953
2016
$8,779 (+1.7%)
$549,246 + $268,707
$817,953
2015
$8,629 (+164.9%)
$538,477 + $263,439
$801,916
2014
$3,258 (−0.3%)
$69,577 + $210,265
$279,842
2013
$3,267 (+5.0%)
$69,577 + $210,265
$279,842
2012
$3,113 (+1.8%)
$69,263 + $209,315
$278,578
2011
$3,057 (+0.7%)
$67,905 + $205,211
$273,116
2010
$3,037 (+0.6%)
$66,574 + $201,188
$267,762
2009
$3,019 (+2.7%)
$66,077 + $199,685
$265,762
2008
$2,940
$66,234 + $200,160
$266,394
Tax history for 281 Via Tavira
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,914 (+4.1%)
$650,190 + $318,091
$968,281
2024
$10,486 (+2.8%)
$637,442 + $311,854
$949,296
2023
$10,200 (+2.4%)
$624,944 + $305,740
$930,684
2022
$9,966 (+1.6%)
$612,691 + $299,746
$912,437
2021
$9,808 (+1.6%)
$600,678 + $293,869
$894,547
2020
$9,657 (+2.8%)
$588,900 + $288,107
$877,007
2019
$9,390 (+1.8%)
$582,862 + $285,153
$868,015
2018
$9,222 (+1.8%)
$571,434 + $279,562
$850,996
2017
$9,061 (+3.2%)
$549,246 + $268,707
$817,953
2016
$8,779 (+1.7%)
$549,246 + $268,707
$817,953
2015
$8,629 (+164.9%)
$538,477 + $263,439
$801,916
2014
$3,258 (−0.3%)
$69,577 + $210,265
$279,842
2013
$3,267 (+5.0%)
$69,577 + $210,265
$279,842
2012
$3,113 (+1.8%)
$69,263 + $209,315
$278,578
2011
$3,057 (+0.7%)
$67,905 + $205,211
$273,116
2010
$3,037 (+0.6%)
$66,574 + $201,188
$267,762
2009
$3,019 (+2.7%)
$66,077 + $199,685
$265,762
2008
$2,940
$66,234 + $200,160
$266,394
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
2,105
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2595705100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R3
Residential 3 Zone
Residential 3 is intended to provide for single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 14,500 net square feet and maximum densities of three units per net acre, as a rural to suburban transition. 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
Uncovered Spaces: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Family Room
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Laminated, Tile
Heating Information
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Spa Features: Community
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Concrete
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Brick
Has Patio
Pool Features: Community Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Sprinkler System
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2595705100
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Walk Score: 69
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Terraces of Cantebria
Association Fee: $135
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Location Information
Latitude: 33.05039100
Longitude: -117.26301900
Other Subdivision Name: Encinitas
Directions: N on El Camino Real, L on Via Molena, R on Via Tavira Cross Street: Via Molena.
Subdivision Name: Encinitas
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,105
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: San Diego County
APN: 2595705100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 20
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 20
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Dennis
List Agent Last Name: Smith
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: RE/MAX By The Sea
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Dave
Buyer Agent Last Name: Ragusa
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Century 21 Award
Around this home
Schools
Park Dale Lane Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 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.
8.7 hrs
7.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.82M – $2.21M
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