Incredibly charming beach bungalow JUST STEPS TO THE BEACH! New kitchen w/ granite countertops and stainless steel Wolf, Bosch & Sub- Zero appliances. Hardwood flrs throughout, coved ceilings, built-ins, and a detached guest house (umpermitted). Prime beach location. Walk to town, Coaster, coffee & restaurants. See Suppl. [Supplement]: This lovingly restored 1928 bungalow has all the charm of it's era but with the modern conveniences of today. The kitchen has been completely redone 2 years ago with new cabinets made to reflect the furniture style of this era, but with plenty of storage including pull out pantry and pot drawers. There is ample recessed lighting, slab granite countertops, and top quality Wolf & Bosch stainless steel appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator. The heating has been upgraded to force air natural gas, yet the old floor registers have been left for their charm. There is also air conditioning for those rare heat waves. Other features include a large covered front porch, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, unique coved ceiling details, built-in china cabinet niche, built-in book case, brick fireplace, double hung wood windows, arches, and vintage moldings and doors. The front and rear yards feature flagstone and brick patios, brick walkways, a wood deck, and an English garden with a covered patio. The detached guest house has a private access from the rear alley and has a 3/4 bath and kitchenette with refrigerator and cooktop. This is a converted 1 car garage and was done without permits. It is currently a rental and could be converted back to a garage (Seller makes no warranty as to it's use as a rental or guest house). This home is in the heart of the downtown beach area and within a very short walk to the Coaster, La Paloma theater, restaurants, coffee, shopping, and of course the beach.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
4,500 sq ftLot Size
$2,573Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Stephen Schuette•DRE #01190433• RE/MAX Moonlight Beach
Bought with Gary Martin•DRE #00962104• Realty Executives
ADORABLE BEACH COTTAGE WITH DETACHED ART STUDIO. WALK TO BEACH AND THE TOWN OF ENCINITAS. GREAT FRIENDLY NEIGHBORS. BEAUTIFUL WOOD FLOORS, COUNTRY FRENCH IN STYLE AND VERY CHARMING WITH WONDERFULLY FRAGANT LANDSCAPING, HEART SHAPED BACKYARD SURR- OUNDED BY VERY COLORFUL FLOWERS. * * * DETACHED ART STUDIO NEXT
Public Records
Oct 28, 1993
Sold
$260,000
$258/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 5, 1988
Sold
$241,000
$239/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,141 (+3.9%)
$1,742,249 + $207,675
$1,949,924
2024
$20,342 (+2.7%)
$1,708,088 + $203,603
$1,911,691
2023
$19,812 (+23.0%)
$1,674,597 + $199,611
$1,874,208
2022
$16,106 (+5.5%)
$1,641,762 + $195,698
$1,837,460
2021
$15,267 (+11.4%)
$1,232,000 + $268,000
$1,500,000
2020
$13,701 (+0.1%)
$1,150,000 + $250,000
$1,400,000
2019
$13,684 (−0.5%)
$1,027,000 + $223,000
$1,250,000
2018
$13,753 (−0.2%)
$1,027,000 + $223,000
$1,250,000
2017
$13,786 (+11.1%)
$1,027,000 + $223,000
$1,250,000
2016
$12,412 (+11.7%)
$1,027,000 + $223,000
$1,250,000
2015
$11,114 (+6.9%)
$937,000 + $203,000
$1,140,000
2014
$10,397 (+10.2%)
$782,000 + $168,000
$950,000
2013
$9,437 (+2.8%)
$782,000 + $168,000
$950,000
2012
$9,181 (−0.2%)
$700,000 + $150,000
$850,000
2011
$9,203 (−0.4%)
$700,000 + $150,000
$850,000
2010
$9,238 (−25.4%)
$700,000 + $150,000
$850,000
2009
$12,378 (−19.6%)
$1,010,000 + $150,000
$1,160,000
2008
$15,402
$1,010,000 + $150,000
$1,160,000
Tax history for 525 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,141 (+3.9%)
$1,742,249 + $207,675
$1,949,924
2024
$20,342 (+2.7%)
$1,708,088 + $203,603
$1,911,691
2023
$19,812 (+23.0%)
$1,674,597 + $199,611
$1,874,208
2022
$16,106 (+5.5%)
$1,641,762 + $195,698
$1,837,460
2021
$15,267 (+11.4%)
$1,232,000 + $268,000
$1,500,000
2020
$13,701 (+0.1%)
$1,150,000 + $250,000
$1,400,000
2019
$13,684 (−0.5%)
$1,027,000 + $223,000
$1,250,000
2018
$13,753 (−0.2%)
$1,027,000 + $223,000
$1,250,000
2017
$13,786 (+11.1%)
$1,027,000 + $223,000
$1,250,000
2016
$12,412 (+11.7%)
$1,027,000 + $223,000
$1,250,000
2015
$11,114 (+6.9%)
$937,000 + $203,000
$1,140,000
2014
$10,397 (+10.2%)
$782,000 + $168,000
$950,000
2013
$9,437 (+2.8%)
$782,000 + $168,000
$950,000
2012
$9,181 (−0.2%)
$700,000 + $150,000
$850,000
2011
$9,203 (−0.4%)
$700,000 + $150,000
$850,000
2010
$9,238 (−25.4%)
$700,000 + $150,000
$850,000
2009
$12,378 (−19.6%)
$1,010,000 + $150,000
$1,160,000
2008
$15,402
$1,010,000 + $150,000
$1,160,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2580861100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
D-R15
Downtown Encinitas Specific Plan-Residential 15 Zone
This zone is intended to provide for residential development, including single-family units (attached and detached), duplex units, apartment development and senior housing, with a maximum density of 15 units per acre.