Positioned along one of the most coveted stretches of Neptune Avenue, this exceptional oceanfront residence offers a rare combination of scale, privacy, and timeless quality. Built in 2013 with enduring craftsmanship and premium materials, including Accoya wood trim, the home was designed for both beauty and longevity. Significantly larger than most recent Neptune Avenue offerings, the residence features expansive living spaces, en suite baths for every bedroom, elevator access to all floors, and a rare three-car garage. Outdoor living is exceptional, with an expansive 60x40 foot oceanfront terrace offering substantially more usable waterfront space than most homes on Neptune Avenue, ideal for entertaining or enjoying panoramic sunsets. The property is further enhanced by both a lower seawall and upper bluff retention system, valuable improvements rarely found together. Set back from the street, a private front lanai with a covered seating area and fireplace creates a welcoming outdoor living room, sheltered from both the street and coastal elements. Ideally located in the heart of Neptune Avenue, the home is just minutes from Beacons, Stone Steps, and Moonlight Beach, as well as the shops, restaurants, and cafés of downtown Encinitas. A rare opportunity to own one of Encinitas's premier oceanfront homes, offering exceptional volume, privacy, quality construction, and an irreplaceable coastal lifestyle. Showings to commence on 7/6.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
$2,056Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dane Soderberg•DRE #01456182• Compass
•858-337-1417 (agent)
•dane@compass.com (agent)
Bought with Maxine Gellens•DRE #00591299• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Est. $10,175 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 518 Neptune Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #260020478
Sep 2, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Aug 20, 2026
Listed
$7,800,000
$2,083/sq ft
SDMLS #260016161
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$7,700,000
$2,056/sq ft
Jul 8, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 6, 2026
Listed
$7,800,000
$2,083/sq ft
Jul 3, 2026
Coming Soon
$7,800,000
$2,083/sq ft
SDMLS #130016273
Aug 13, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 13, 2013
Price Changed
$5,250,000
$1,402/sq ft
Apr 2, 2013
Listed
$5,495,000
$1,467/sq ft
Mar 22, 2013
Listed
$5,250,000
$1,402/sq ft
SDMLS #21027634
Jul 5, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jun 3, 2002
Listed
$1,500
$0/sq ft
CRMLS #11018653
Nov 1, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Oct 11, 2001
Listed
$3,500
$1/sq ft
Public Records
May 24, 1990
Sold
$870,000
$232/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,561 (+4.6%)
$1,536,828 + $884,347
$2,421,175
2024
$25,401 (+2.8%)
$1,506,695 + $867,007
$2,373,702
2023
$24,715 (+1.9%)
$1,477,152 + $850,007
$2,327,159
2022
$24,254 (+1.6%)
$1,448,189 + $833,341
$2,281,530
2021
$23,882 (+1.0%)
$1,419,794 + $817,001
$2,236,795
2020
$23,640 (+2.1%)
$1,391,955 + $800,982
$2,192,937
2019
$23,161 (+2.0%)
$1,377,683 + $792,769
$2,170,452
2018
$22,717 (+1.6%)
$1,350,670 + $777,225
$2,127,895
2017
$22,362 (+3.0%)
$1,298,223 + $747,046
$2,045,269
2016
$21,700 (+1.2%)
$1,298,223 + $747,046
$2,045,269
2015
$21,436 (+1.6%)
$1,272,768 + $732,399
$2,005,167
2014
$21,104 (−1.5%)
$1,229,093 + $707,267
$1,936,360
2013
$21,430 (+4.8%)
$1,229,093 + $707,267
$1,936,360
2012
$20,452 (+1.8%)
$1,223,539 + $704,071
$1,927,610
2011
$20,088 (+1.5%)
$1,199,549 + $690,266
$1,889,815
2010
$19,794 (+0.8%)
$1,176,029 + $676,732
$1,852,761
2009
$19,632 (+3.1%)
$1,167,240 + $671,675
$1,838,915
2008
$19,048
$1,170,013 + $673,271
$1,843,284
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
3,745
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2562610200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R8
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.
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: 5
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Range, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Stone
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Outside
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Barbecue, Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing: Full, Gate
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 3745.0
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Features
On Waterfront
Has View
Pets Allowed: Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Land Information
Irrigation Source: Automatic,Sprinklers
Lot Information
Frontage Type: Oceanfront
Lot Size : 7,500-10,889 SF
Lot Size Units: Acres
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Location
Location Information
Subdivision Name: ENCINITAS
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,745
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: San Diego County
APN: 2562610200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Around this home
Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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
4 days above 84° expected this year, 12 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
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Encinitas. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$7.02M – $8.49M
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