Assumable Mortgage available! Charming Designer-Owned Home with Soulful Touches in the Heart of Encinitas! Step into a one-of-a-kind Encinitas retreat that blends style, personality, and comfort in all the right ways. Located on a quiet cul de sac in the Orpheus Park Community, this lovingly cared-for 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has been thoughtfully updated by a designer owner, with custom features and joyful details around every corner. From curated finishes to unexpected design moments, this home was crafted to celebrate connection, with natural light flooding the living areas, and an open layout perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying life. Whether it's the playful tilework, intentional use of color, or small surprise touches, every inch was created with purpose. The kitchen has been beautifully remodeled, featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, large center island with bar seating, and gorgeous vinyl wood flooring. Outdoors, you'll find a lush, private oasis perfect for gathering, gardening, or unwinding, with an expanded area perfect for a play area or dog run, a heated outdoor shower, and orange, avocado, lime, blood orange, and peach trees. Additional upgrades include plantation shutters throughout, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, financed solar, Tesla EV Hookup, and a whole house water filter. The space has also served as a successful short-term rental, with rave reviews for its warmth, character, and elevated guest experience—offering potential for income or simply a beautiful home base near the beach. This home isn’t cookie-cutter—and that’s what makes it so special. It was built with care, personality, and intention, ready to welcome someone who appreciates a place that dares to be joyful. Get the best of North County in a family friendly neighborhood, only 4 minutes to Moonlight Beach, close to parks, great restaurants and quaint Encinitas shopping. Walkable to Paul Ecke Elementary School, Leucadia farmers market, and an off leash dog park.
Variable Price $699,000 to $769,000. This 1 story 3BD/2BA upgraded home is nestled on a cul-de-sac west of Hwy 5 in coastal Encinitas! The open floor plan features like new upgrades, including an all new open kitchen and baths w/ granite; wood laminate flooring in the common areas; and a comfortable master bedroom with en-suite bath and large secondary bedrooms. Positioned on a large lot, enjoy entertaining and gardening. Bonus: Owned Solar /nearly no elect bill; New energy efficient HVAC system. Neighborhoods: Ocean View Glens Equipment: Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: SSLP
SDMLS #140052062
Nov 19, 2014
Sold
$600,000
$450/sq ft
Oct 19, 2014
Pending
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Oct 14, 2014
Price Changed
$599,900
$450/sq ft
Sep 22, 2014
Listed
$629,900
$473/sq ft
+7
HUGE Price Reduction! Best value west of I-5. Walking distance to Moonlight Beach, this home has been completely remodeled from top to bottom - appearing to be straight out of Better Homes & Gardens, and sits at the end of a private cul-de-sac. See attachments for list of work done, and details of the proposed I-5 sound wall
No expense has been spared remodeling this private seaside gem. It literally is like a brand new, beautifully upgraded home, featuring the following NEW items: Gable roof, dual pane windows, designer kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters, dual mode ceiling fans in every room, French doors, hardwood floors, tiled bathrooms with granite, stone fireplace, interior and exterior paint, 6-inch base, and carpet. Simply pristine!
SDMLS #140033674
Sep 21, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 18, 2014
Price Changed
$629,900
$473/sq ft
Aug 6, 2014
Price Changed
$689,900
$518/sq ft
Jul 11, 2014
Price Changed
$709,900
$533/sq ft
Jun 20, 2014
Listed
$729,900
$548/sq ft
SDMLS #140003499
May 29, 2014
Price Changed
$729,900
$548/sq ft
May 29, 2014
Listing Removed
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May 6, 2014
Price Changed
$739,900
$555/sq ft
Apr 9, 2014
Relisted
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Apr 7, 2014
Pending
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Jan 19, 2014
Listed
$749,900
$563/sq ft
SDMLS #130057193
Dec 18, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Dec 2, 2013
Price Changed
$749,000
$562/sq ft
Oct 25, 2013
Listed
$749,900
$563/sq ft
SDMLS #130029149
Aug 29, 2013
Sold
$550,000
$413/sq ft
Jul 27, 2013
Pending
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Jul 15, 2013
Relisted
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Jul 9, 2013
Pending
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Jun 25, 2013
Relisted
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Jun 12, 2013
Pending
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Jun 6, 2013
Listed
$549,000
$412/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,326 (+4.9%)
$973,130 + $324,370
$1,297,500
2024
$9,846 (+2.9%)
$661,361 + $220,449
$881,810
2023
$9,564 (+1.9%)
$648,394 + $216,127
$864,521
2022
$9,388 (+2.4%)
$635,681 + $211,890
$847,571
2021
$9,166 (+0.6%)
$623,217 + $207,736
$830,953
2020
$9,109 (+2.0%)
$610,998 + $203,663
$814,661
2019
$8,930 (+25.0%)
$604,733 + $201,575
$806,308
2018
$7,146 (+2.2%)
$592,876 + $197,623
$790,499
2017
$6,994 (+2.3%)
$465,999 + $155,332
$621,331
2016
$6,837 (+1.9%)
$465,999 + $155,332
$621,331
2015
$6,710 (+8.9%)
$456,862 + $152,287
$609,149
2014
$6,159 (+342.1%)
$157,253 + $392,747
$550,000
2013
$1,393 (+1.3%)
$157,253 + $392,747
$550,000
2012
$1,375 (+4.7%)
$25,308 + $63,208
$88,516
2011
$1,312 (−0.5%)
$24,812 + $61,969
$86,781
2010
$1,319 (−12.6%)
$24,326 + $60,754
$85,080
2009
$1,509 (+0.6%)
$24,145 + $60,300
$84,445
2008
$1,500
$24,203 + $60,444
$84,647
Tax history for 444 Alviso Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,326 (+4.9%)
$973,130 + $324,370
$1,297,500
2024
$9,846 (+2.9%)
$661,361 + $220,449
$881,810
2023
$9,564 (+1.9%)
$648,394 + $216,127
$864,521
2022
$9,388 (+2.4%)
$635,681 + $211,890
$847,571
2021
$9,166 (+0.6%)
$623,217 + $207,736
$830,953
2020
$9,109 (+2.0%)
$610,998 + $203,663
$814,661
2019
$8,930 (+25.0%)
$604,733 + $201,575
$806,308
2018
$7,146 (+2.2%)
$592,876 + $197,623
$790,499
2017
$6,994 (+2.3%)
$465,999 + $155,332
$621,331
2016
$6,837 (+1.9%)
$465,999 + $155,332
$621,331
2015
$6,710 (+8.9%)
$456,862 + $152,287
$609,149
2014
$6,159 (+342.1%)
$157,253 + $392,747
$550,000
2013
$1,393 (+1.3%)
$157,253 + $392,747
$550,000
2012
$1,375 (+4.7%)
$25,308 + $63,208
$88,516
2011
$1,312 (−0.5%)
$24,812 + $61,969
$86,781
2010
$1,319 (−12.6%)
$24,326 + $60,754
$85,080
2009
$1,509 (+0.6%)
$24,145 + $60,300
$84,445
2008
$1,500
$24,203 + $60,444
$84,647
*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
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,332
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2563132400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
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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.
Zone overlays
Hillside/Inland Bluff Overlay Zone
Scenic Visual Corridor overlay zone
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: Garage Door Opener, Attached, Garage