OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2016 for $1.6M

$2,954,433

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,337/mo

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2 ba

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1,942

sq ft

505 Orpheus, Encinitas, CA 92024

About this home

West of I-5! Enjoy the Aloha Lifestyle in this eclectic Beach Bungalow situated on a 17,000 sq ft corner lot in the heart of Leucadia. Owned by a local artist & inspired by coastal culture, this home exudes the Hawaiian lifestyle w/ huge covered patio featuring spanish tile w/ custom one-of-a-kind hand painted inlays. Vintage 1950's cottage offers original hardwood flooring, large picture windows & beautiful french doors. Expansive lot offers lush tropical landscaping w/endless opportunities. See Supp.

West of I-5. Enjoy the Aloha Lifestyle in this eclectic Beach Bungalow situated on a 17,000 square foot corner lot, just minutes from world class beaches and nestled in the heart of Leucadia. Owned by a local artist and inspired by the coastal culture, this home exudes the Hawaiian lifestyle by bringing the outside in with a huge covered patio featuring spanish tile with custom one-of-a-kind hand painted inlays. This vintage 1950's 3 bed/ 2 bath cottage offers original hardwood flooring, large picture windows and beautiful french doors, filling the home with natural light and cool Pacific breezes. This expansive lot offers lush tropical landscaping with endless opportunities. Other amenities include: Detached 2 car garage with workshop/storage room, additional sq footage with room conversion - permit not known, RV parking, Built-in BBQ, spa and much more! Neighborhood features award winning Encinitas Union School District, local farmers market, shopping, and Orpheus park...just to name a few! No HOA Fees or Mello Roos

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

0.39 acresLot Size

$1,521Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Karen Morton •DRE #01414192 • Coastal Premier Properties

•760-801-0839 (agent)

Listed by Whitney Fields •DRE #01467815 • Coastal Premier Properties

Bought with Teri Kohn •DRE #01088963 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

•858-518-5787 (agent)

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•Source:SDMLS #160043637

Redfin Estimate

$2,954,433

$1.3M since sold in November 2016$16K since October

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B
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C
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D
3 beds2.5 baths1,739 sq ft
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E
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Market trends in 92024, CA

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Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

96.9%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 505 Orpheus

Date

Event

Price

SDMLS #160043637

Nov 4, 2016

Sold

$1,640,000

$844/sq ft

Sep 19, 2016

Pending

—

Aug 26, 2016

Price Changed

$1,595,000

$821/sq ft

Aug 6, 2016

Listed

$1,695,000

$873/sq ft

Aug 6, 2016

Listed

$1,595,000

$821/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 30, 1995

Sold

$290,000

$149/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 19, 1986

Sold

$175,000

$90/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 13, 1973

Sold

$290,000

$149/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,836 (+3.7%)

$937,840 + $562,702

$1,500,542

2024

$15,272 (+2.3%)

$919,451 + $551,669

$1,471,120

2023

$14,923 (+2.0%)

$901,423 + $540,852

$1,442,275

2022

$14,626 (+1.3%)

$883,749 + $530,248

$1,413,997

2021

$14,441 (+1.3%)

$866,421 + $519,851

$1,386,272

2020

$14,259 (+2.1%)

$849,433 + $509,658

$1,359,091

2019

$13,962 (+2.0%)

$840,724 + $504,433

$1,345,157

2018

$13,683 (−21.3%)

$824,240 + $494,543

$1,318,783

2017

$17,380 (+278.2%)

$1,340,000 + $300,000

$1,640,000

2016

$4,596 (+1.5%)

$1,340,000 + $300,000

$1,640,000

2015

$4,530 (+2.0%)

$304,176 + $135,253

$439,429

2014

$4,442 (−1.1%)

$293,739 + $130,613

$424,352

2013

$4,490 (+5.5%)

$293,739 + $130,613

$424,352

2012

$4,255 (+2.0%)

$292,412 + $130,023

$422,435

2011

$4,171 (+0.7%)

$286,679 + $127,474

$414,153

2010

$4,140 (−0.2%)

$281,058 + $124,975

$406,033

2009

$4,149 (+2.2%)

$278,958 + $124,041

$402,999

2008

$4,061

$279,621 + $124,336

$403,957

Tax history for 505 Orpheus

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,836 (+3.7%)

$937,840 + $562,702

$1,500,542

2024

$15,272 (+2.3%)

$919,451 + $551,669

$1,471,120

2023

$14,923 (+2.0%)

$901,423 + $540,852

$1,442,275

2022

$14,626 (+1.3%)

$883,749 + $530,248

$1,413,997

2021

$14,441 (+1.3%)

$866,421 + $519,851

$1,386,272

2020

$14,259 (+2.1%)

$849,433 + $509,658

$1,359,091

2019

$13,962 (+2.0%)

$840,724 + $504,433

$1,345,157

2018

$13,683 (−21.3%)

$824,240 + $494,543

$1,318,783

2017

$17,380 (+278.2%)

$1,340,000 + $300,000

$1,640,000

2016

$4,596 (+1.5%)

$1,340,000 + $300,000

$1,640,000

2015

$4,530 (+2.0%)

$304,176 + $135,253

$439,429

2014

$4,442 (−1.1%)

$293,739 + $130,613

$424,352

2013

$4,490 (+5.5%)

$293,739 + $130,613

$424,352

2012

$4,255 (+2.0%)

$292,412 + $130,023

$422,435

2011

$4,171 (+0.7%)

$286,679 + $127,474

$414,153

2010

$4,140 (−0.2%)

$281,058 + $124,975

$406,033

2009

$4,149 (+2.2%)

$278,958 + $124,041

$402,999

2008

$4,061

$279,621 + $124,336

$403,957

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.39 Acres

Year renovated

1957

Sq. Ft.

1,657

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2561511600

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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

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 Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces: 2
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Detached
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway
RV Parking: On-Site Parking, Potential Space

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Optional Bedrooms: 1
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 9 x 12
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10 x 11

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 1
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Family Room

Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Other (See Remarks)
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Other (See Remarks)
Wood Over Crawlspace

Heating & Cooling
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit

Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Outside
Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas

Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 1,942
Extra Room 1 Dimensions: 19 x 15
Dining Room Dimensions: 10 x 12
Family Room Dimensions:
Kitchen Dimensions: 16 x 11
Living Room Dimensions: 14 x 16
Bedroom on Entry Level, Dining Area, Family Room, Master Bedroom on Entry Level, Office

Exterior

Exterior Features
Construction: Brick, Stucco, Wood, Other (See Remarks)
Fencing: Full
Patio: Awning-Covered Porch, Stone/Tile, Other (See Remarks)
Structures: Greenhouse, Shed, Other (See Remarks)

Building Information
Year Built: 1957
Roof: Composition

Pool Information
Spa: Private Portable

Property Information
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
Exclusive-Use Yard
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Features
Other (See Remarks)

Lot Information
# of Acres (Approximate): 0.39
Frontage: Other (See Remarks)
Lot Size: .25 to .5 Acres
Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
Corner Lot, West of I-5
View: Other (See Remarks)

Land Information
Irrigation: Sprinklers
Topography: Level

Utilities

Utility Information
Septic Installed

Water Information
Meter on Property
Water District: OLIVENHAIN MUNICAL WATER DISTRI
Water District Website (External Link)

Location

School Information
High School URL (External Link)

School District Information
School District: Encinitas Union

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,657
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: San Diego County
APN: 2561511600

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
LVT Date: 2016-08-06

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Diegueno Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

9/10

La Costa Canyon High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

9/10

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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, 17 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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$2.81M – $3.40M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
500 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$1,619,616
510 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$1,489,545
528 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1874 Sq. Ft.	$1,557,552
534 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$1,833,129
546 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1874 Sq. Ft.	$1,740,411
562 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$1,344,611
511 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1017 Sq. Ft.	$1,445,285

Address	Redfin Estimate
506 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1658 Sq. Ft.	$1,550,105
520 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1874 Sq. Ft.	$1,289,489
530 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1874 Sq. Ft.	$1,460,937
538 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1874 Sq. Ft.	$1,509,181
548 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$1,885,434
545 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 832 Sq. Ft.	$1,300,106
509 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$1,724,396

Address	Redfin Estimate
508 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$1,492,338
522 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$1,694,148
532 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1874 Sq. Ft.	$1,642,454
542 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$1,675,551
556 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$1,669,919
539 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2105 Sq. Ft.	$2,132,171
497 Orpheus Avenue, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2084 Sq. Ft.	$2,590,885

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