Looking for a classic Encinitas home? This two story charmer has been recently renovated and features two bedrooms, a bath, a kitchen with breakfast nook, a separate dining room, and a great room with fireplace upstairs. The down stairs has an office with classic knotty pine, great room/master bedroom with a fireplace and bath. There is also a large basement with laundry and tons of storage. And if you love dogs or other furry or feathery creatures, there are six kennels and several tortoise pens. Neighborhoods: Encinitas Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL, GSL
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$1,247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tom Cozens•DRE #01427067• First Team Real Estate
Bought with Marilyn Dashe•DRE #01441059• First Team Real Estate
Looking for a classic Encinitas home? This two story charmer has been recently renovated and features two bedrooms, a bath, a kitchen with breakfast nook, a separate dining room, and a great room with fireplace upstairs. The down stairs has an office with classic knotty pine, great room/master bedroom with a fireplace and bath. There is also a large basement with laundry and tons of storage. And if you love dogs or other furry or feathery creatures, there are six kennels and several tortoise pens.
The property would lend it self well to a boutique training and/or breeding facility as the owner has maintained a San Diego County kennel license for over a decade while operating an animal rescue center on this .8 acre property. Other things you could consider with this property: grow your own food, build a big garage for your classic car collection, hydroponic garden, vineyard, build a giant shop, have a small orchard, and keep a horse. All measurements are rounded off. All information in this listing is deemed reliable, but not verified. Any change in use or expansion of the use may require a major use permit from the City of Encinitas. Buyer and buyer's agent to independently verify. Please note tax record indicates 4 bedrooms; however, the current configuration is as a three bedroom. Per the title report, the easement along the west boundary is part of this listing.
Public Records
Dec 26, 1991
Sold
$267,500
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,796 (+4.4%)
$1,731,890 + $324,729
$2,056,619
2024
$21,836 (+3.1%)
$1,697,932 + $318,362
$2,016,294
2023
$21,179 (+2.5%)
$1,664,640 + $312,120
$1,976,760
2022
$20,658 (+73.2%)
$1,632,000 + $306,000
$1,938,000
2021
$11,930 (+1.5%)
$1,600,000 + $300,000
$1,900,000
2020
$11,752 (+2.0%)
$792,753 + $265,338
$1,058,091
2019
$11,521 (+2.9%)
$784,625 + $262,618
$1,047,243
2018
$11,192 (+2.5%)
$769,241 + $257,469
$1,026,710
2017
$10,918 (+4.1%)
$739,371 + $247,472
$986,843
2016
$10,489 (+1.8%)
$739,371 + $247,472
$986,843
2015
$10,304 (+4.7%)
$724,874 + $242,620
$967,494
2014
$9,840 (+120.5%)
$700,000 + $199,000
$899,000
2013
$4,463 (+4.1%)
$700,000 + $199,000
$899,000
2012
$4,289 (+1.2%)
$315,919 + $68,202
$384,121
2011
$4,239 (+0.7%)
$309,725 + $66,865
$376,590
2010
$4,208 (+2.4%)
$303,652 + $65,554
$369,206
2009
$4,108 (+1.3%)
$301,383 + $65,065
$366,448
2008
$4,054
$302,099 + $65,220
$367,319
Tax history for 559 UNION St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,796 (+4.4%)
$1,731,890 + $324,729
$2,056,619
2024
$21,836 (+3.1%)
$1,697,932 + $318,362
$2,016,294
2023
$21,179 (+2.5%)
$1,664,640 + $312,120
$1,976,760
2022
$20,658 (+73.2%)
$1,632,000 + $306,000
$1,938,000
2021
$11,930 (+1.5%)
$1,600,000 + $300,000
$1,900,000
2020
$11,752 (+2.0%)
$792,753 + $265,338
$1,058,091
2019
$11,521 (+2.9%)
$784,625 + $262,618
$1,047,243
2018
$11,192 (+2.5%)
$769,241 + $257,469
$1,026,710
2017
$10,918 (+4.1%)
$739,371 + $247,472
$986,843
2016
$10,489 (+1.8%)
$739,371 + $247,472
$986,843
2015
$10,304 (+4.7%)
$724,874 + $242,620
$967,494
2014
$9,840 (+120.5%)
$700,000 + $199,000
$899,000
2013
$4,463 (+4.1%)
$700,000 + $199,000
$899,000
2012
$4,289 (+1.2%)
$315,919 + $68,202
$384,121
2011
$4,239 (+0.7%)
$309,725 + $66,865
$376,590
2010
$4,208 (+2.4%)
$303,652 + $65,554
$369,206
2009
$4,108 (+1.3%)
$301,383 + $65,065
$366,448
2008
$4,054
$302,099 + $65,220
$367,319
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
2,210
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2563302700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
RR1
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Rural Residential 1 Zone
Rural Residential 1 is intended to provide for low density single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of one net acre and maximum densities of one unit per net acre for rural area compatibility. 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:
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Agriculture-Pastureland
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 6
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Uncovered
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 8
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, See Remarks
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Basement, Family Room, Office
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated, Wood
Heating Information
Natural Gas, See Remarks, Fireplace, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Partial
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Slab
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Size Dimensions: 335 x 130
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2563302700
Total # of Stories: 2
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 33.05753200
Longitude: -117.28891100
Other Subdivision Name: Encinitas
Directions: Encinitas Blvd to Saxony; Saxony to Union Cross Street: Saxony.
Subdivision Name: Encinitas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,210
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: San Diego County
APN: 2563302700
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 118
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 118
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Tom
List Agent Last Name: Cozens
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: First Team Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Marilyn
Buyer Agent Last Name: Dashe
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: First Team Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
Capri Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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
7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 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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Encinitas, CA • 92024
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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.52M – $3.06M
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