Charming Encinitas Beach Cottage in kid friendly Cul-de-sac location approx. 1/2 mile to famed Encinitas Beaches incl Moonlight, Swamis Point, Pipes Reef and Cardiff Campgrounds. You’ll love this 3BR+Loft/Office, 2.5 Bath quality built home circa 2005 (Taylor Woodrow Homes which also built Mar Fiore at Carlsbad & Casitas at Santa Luz developments) features 3 full bedrooms with a loft/office that can easily be converted to 4th bedroom, if needed. The open concept kitchen/family room/living room layout lends itself to light and comfortable living. There is a gas fireplace in the Family Room. The Kitchen, Nook & Family Room looks out over the rear yard with a nice waterfall feature. There is a powder room (bath) downstairs with hidden extra storage area. This ideal and ultra convenient location is a short distance to all of the following: Famed Encinitas Beaches, Encinitas Library, Downtown Main Street district (walking distance) with all the great restaurants, shops, and more. A short distance (1/3mi) to the San Diego Botanical Gardens @ Quail Gardens, beautiful Encinitas Golf Course (public), Encinitas Community Park (ECP- baseball/football/soccer fields/skate park and fully fenced and popular Dog Park, YMCA w/ Sport/Baseball Fields and famed Skate Park, Highly Rated Schools - San Dieguito Academy High (SDA), Ocean Knoll Elementary & Oak Crest Middle Schools all within ½ mile. Another highly rated school - La Costa Canyon High School (LCC) is nearby. A few miles to the beautiful San Elijo Lagoon/Ecological Reserve with lovely views and walking Trails. Quick freeway 5 access and plenty of shopping always a short distance away. House is plumbed for A/C. Full laundry room conveniently located on 2nd level. Recently painted interior and exterior. This home is awaiting your personal touch and upgrades.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
2,769 sq ftLot Size
$873Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Paul Tornillo•DRE #01050795• Professional Realty Services
Appears to have mostly well maintained original features. All the bedrooms are upstairs. The laundry hookups are in the garage.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Gigi Grant
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 518 Beach St
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #NDP2407606
Aug 31, 2024
Rental Removed
$5,500
$3/sq ft
Aug 23, 2024
Listed for Rent
$5,500
$3/sq ft
CRMLS #NDP2406080
Aug 19, 2024
Sold
$1,490,000
$791/sq ft
Jul 28, 2024
Pending
—
Jul 25, 2024
Price Changed
$1,495,000
$794/sq ft
Jul 11, 2024
Listed
$1,549,000
$823/sq ft
CRMLS #80058436
Feb 3, 2009
Sold
$600,000
$319/sq ft
Aug 20, 2008
Listed
$650,000
$345/sq ft
Short Sale subject to lender approval. Beautiful home in the wonderful Beach Street community of Encinitas! Great location - close to everything. Walk to beaches, restaurants, the Coaster and shopping. About six blocks to the 101 and downtown Encinitas. Located on a private cul-de-sac. Backyard includes flagstone patio, lovely landscaping and a fountain. Lots of upgrades. Granite countertops, upgraded fixtures, and beautiful flooring. See Supplement! [Supplement]: Custom paint with nice accent lighting. Ceiling fans and plantation shutters. Good size loft with built-in desk. Cozy fireplace in family room. Two-car garage with lots of storage. Community includes wonderful walking trails and open space. Upstairs laundry room. Buyer to verify all square footage measurements and all fees prior to close of escrow.
SDMLS #3
Oct 22, 2008
Price Changed
$650,000
$345/sq ft
Oct 13, 2008
Price Changed
$675,000
$358/sq ft
Sep 22, 2008
Price Changed
$690,000
$366/sq ft
Aug 21, 2008
Price Changed
$695,000
$369/sq ft
CRMLS #71086482
Mar 12, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 12, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 5, 2007
Listed
$765,000
$406/sq ft
Nov 5, 2007
Listed
$765,000
$406/sq ft
SDMLS #2
Nov 17, 2007
Price Changed
$765,000
$406/sq ft
SDMLS #71013287
Jun 15, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 15, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 15, 2007
Listed
$850,000
$451/sq ft
Feb 15, 2007
Listed
$850,000
$451/sq ft
SDMLS #1
Feb 22, 2007
Price Changed
$795,000
$422/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,234 (+89.0%)
$1,122,000 + $397,800
$1,519,800
2024
$9,119 (+2.4%)
$1,100,000 + $390,000
$1,490,000
2023
$8,909 (+2.2%)
$458,312 + $299,174
$757,486
2022
$8,719 (+0.6%)
$449,326 + $293,308
$742,634
2021
$8,665 (+0.9%)
$440,516 + $287,557
$728,073
2020
$8,591 (+1.9%)
$431,879 + $281,919
$713,798
2019
$8,435 (+2.0%)
$427,451 + $279,029
$706,480
2018
$8,269 (+1.5%)
$419,070 + $273,558
$692,628
2017
$8,151 (+2.8%)
$402,798 + $262,937
$665,735
2016
$7,926 (+0.8%)
$402,798 + $262,937
$665,735
2015
$7,861 (+2.2%)
$394,900 + $257,782
$652,682
2014
$7,692 (+1.0%)
$381,350 + $248,937
$630,287
2013
$7,613 (+2.8%)
$381,350 + $248,937
$630,287
2012
$7,403 (+1.4%)
$372,188 + $242,956
$615,144
2011
$7,299 (+1.2%)
$372,188 + $242,956
$615,144
2010
$7,216 (−0.9%)
$364,891 + $238,193
$603,084
2009
$7,280 (−12.7%)
$362,164 + $236,413
$598,577
2008
$8,344
$360,000 + $235,000
$595,000
Tax history for 518 Beach St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,234 (+89.0%)
$1,122,000 + $397,800
$1,519,800
2024
$9,119 (+2.4%)
$1,100,000 + $390,000
$1,490,000
2023
$8,909 (+2.2%)
$458,312 + $299,174
$757,486
2022
$8,719 (+0.6%)
$449,326 + $293,308
$742,634
2021
$8,665 (+0.9%)
$440,516 + $287,557
$728,073
2020
$8,591 (+1.9%)
$431,879 + $281,919
$713,798
2019
$8,435 (+2.0%)
$427,451 + $279,029
$706,480
2018
$8,269 (+1.5%)
$419,070 + $273,558
$692,628
2017
$8,151 (+2.8%)
$402,798 + $262,937
$665,735
2016
$7,926 (+0.8%)
$402,798 + $262,937
$665,735
2015
$7,861 (+2.2%)
$394,900 + $257,782
$652,682
2014
$7,692 (+1.0%)
$381,350 + $248,937
$630,287
2013
$7,613 (+2.8%)
$381,350 + $248,937
$630,287
2012
$7,403 (+1.4%)
$372,188 + $242,956
$615,144
2011
$7,299 (+1.2%)
$372,188 + $242,956
$615,144
2010
$7,216 (−0.9%)
$364,891 + $238,193
$603,084
2009
$7,280 (−12.7%)
$362,164 + $236,413
$598,577
2008
$8,344
$360,000 + $235,000
$595,000
*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
2,769 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,883
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2584013800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
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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.
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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, On Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
See Remarks
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Loft
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Gas
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Entry
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2584013800
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Mello-Roos
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 38
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Beach Street Maint. Corp/Modern Community Mgmt
Association Fee: $220
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs
School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union
Location Information
Latitude: 33.04521800
Longitude: -117.28418700
Directions: Devonshire North, Requeza East, Beach Street North
Zoning: SFR
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,883
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2,769 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: San Diego County
APN: 2584013800
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 17
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Paul
List Agent Last Name: Tornillo
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Professional Realty Services
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Louis
Buyer Agent Last Name: Alayza
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass
Around this home
Schools
Ocean Knoll Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.56M – $1.89M
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