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. Neighborhoods: Leucadia Architectural Style: Craftsman/Bungalow View: Craftsman/Bungalow Equipment: Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed Topography: LL
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$1,546Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Morton•DRE #01414192• Coastal Premier Properties
Listed by Whitney Fields•DRE #01467815• Coastal Premier Properties
Bought with Teri Kohn•DRE #01088963• Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
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. Neighborhoods: Leucadia Architectural Style: Craftsman/Bungalow View: Craftsman/Bungalow Equipment: Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed Topography: LL
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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
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.
R3
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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 / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 5
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Outside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal
Has Appliances
Area
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Office
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, Wood, Other
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Stone, See Remarks
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Sprinkler System
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2561511600
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Walk Score: 53
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 33.05826100
Longitude: -117.29384600
Other Subdivision Name: Leucadia
Directions: From I-5 exit Leucadia Blvd. and go west to Orpheus, go south on Orpheus. On the corner of Orpheus and Union. Cross Street: Union.
Subdivision Name: Leucadia
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
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 Information
Days Active in MLS: 44
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 44
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Karen
List Agent Last Name: Morton
Co-List Agent First Name: Whitney
Co-List Agent Last Name: Fields
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coastal Premier Properties
Co-List Office Name: Coastal Premier Properties
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Teri
Buyer Agent Last Name: Kohn
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Around this home
Schools
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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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, 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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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
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Estimated sale price
$2.85M – $3.45M
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