Welcome to a classic Leaucadia bungalow with a permitted guest house. Large, flat 16,000sf lot. Attainable ocean views if 2nd story added. Great opportunity for vacation rental with two separate rentals. Real white oak hardwood flooring. 1,600sf greenhouse with swamp cooler, gas and electric. Main house is 3/2 1,256sf. Permitted guest house is 379sf with full bathroom and full kitchen. Circular driveway with electronic entry gates. Approx 850ft to the amazing Orpheus Park and dog park. Neighborhoods: Leaucadia Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed, Sewer Available Topography: LL Guest House Est. SQFT: 379
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$1,352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Don Lowe•DRE #01879489• ERA Ranch & Sea Realty
Bought with Alexander Heinz•DRE #02039431• The Lund Team, Inc
This is a west facing single story home on a large lot. The home has original features and surfaces and could use updating. It has an attached studio apt with private bathroom and kitchen. Lots of fruit trees, plants, garden, and a large green house....
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Gigi Grant
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 631 Orpheus Ave
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 29, 2019
Sold
$1,264,000
$773/sq ft
CRMLS #190050871
Oct 29, 2019
Sold
$1,263,700
$773/sq ft
Sep 27, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 21, 2019
Relisted
—
Sep 17, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 12, 2019
Listed
$1,450,000
$887/sq ft
+31
Welcome to a classic Leaucadia bungalow with a permitted guest house. Large, flat 16,000sf lot. Attainable ocean views if 2nd story added. Great opportunity for vacation rental with two separate rentals. Real white oak hardwood flooring. 1,600sf greenhouse with swamp cooler, gas and electric. Main house is 3/2 1,256sf. Permitted guest house is 379sf with full bathroom and full kitchen. Circular driveway with electronic entry gates. Approx 850ft to the amazing Orpheus Park and dog park.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,712 (+3.7%)
$836,637 + $71,055
$907,692
2024
$9,367 (+2.5%)
$820,233 + $69,662
$889,895
2023
$9,142 (+2.0%)
$804,150 + $68,297
$872,447
2022
$8,959 (−34.5%)
$788,383 + $66,958
$855,341
2021
$13,674 (+1.3%)
$772,925 + $65,646
$838,571
2020
$13,502 (+682.8%)
$1,182,121 + $94,670
$1,276,791
2019
$1,725 (+2.1%)
$1,170,000 + $93,700
$1,263,700
2018
$1,689 (+2.0%)
$25,243 + $137,230
$162,473
2017
$1,657 (+3.5%)
$24,264 + $131,902
$156,166
2016
$1,601 (+1.5%)
$24,264 + $131,902
$156,166
2015
$1,578 (+2.0%)
$23,789 + $129,316
$153,105
2014
$1,547 (−1.1%)
$22,973 + $124,879
$147,852
2013
$1,564 (+5.4%)
$22,973 + $124,879
$147,852
2012
$1,483 (+2.1%)
$22,870 + $124,315
$147,185
2011
$1,453 (+0.7%)
$22,422 + $121,878
$144,300
2010
$1,442 (−0.2%)
$21,983 + $119,489
$141,472
2009
$1,445 (+2.2%)
$21,819 + $118,596
$140,415
2008
$1,414
$21,871 + $118,878
$140,749
Tax history for 631 Orpheus Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,712 (+3.7%)
$836,637 + $71,055
$907,692
2024
$9,367 (+2.5%)
$820,233 + $69,662
$889,895
2023
$9,142 (+2.0%)
$804,150 + $68,297
$872,447
2022
$8,959 (−34.5%)
$788,383 + $66,958
$855,341
2021
$13,674 (+1.3%)
$772,925 + $65,646
$838,571
2020
$13,502 (+682.8%)
$1,182,121 + $94,670
$1,276,791
2019
$1,725 (+2.1%)
$1,170,000 + $93,700
$1,263,700
2018
$1,689 (+2.0%)
$25,243 + $137,230
$162,473
2017
$1,657 (+3.5%)
$24,264 + $131,902
$156,166
2016
$1,601 (+1.5%)
$24,264 + $131,902
$156,166
2015
$1,578 (+2.0%)
$23,789 + $129,316
$153,105
2014
$1,547 (−1.1%)
$22,973 + $124,879
$147,852
2013
$1,564 (+5.4%)
$22,973 + $124,879
$147,852
2012
$1,483 (+2.1%)
$22,870 + $124,315
$147,185
2011
$1,453 (+0.7%)
$22,422 + $121,878
$144,300
2010
$1,442 (−0.2%)
$21,983 + $119,489
$141,472
2009
$1,445 (+2.2%)
$21,819 + $118,596
$140,415
2008
$1,414
$21,871 + $118,878
$140,749
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
16,000
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,635
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2561513300
Parking Spaces
7
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 5, 2026.
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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: 5
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Gated, Driveway, Guest, Boat, Circular Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Off Street, Parking Space
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 7
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Built In Range
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Main Floor Bedroom, Den, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Office, Utility Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, All Bedrooms Down, Laundry, Primary Bathroom
Fireplace Information
Den
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Levels: One
Security Features: Automatic Gate, Smoke Detector
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Other Structures: Guest House Attached, Guest House
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Property Information
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 2561513300
Total # of Stories: 1
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 33.06036400
Longitude: -117.29367300
Other Subdivision Name: Leucadia
Directions: Cross Street: Hygeia Ave.
Subdivision Name: Leucadia
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,635
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 7
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 2020
County: San Diego County
APN: 2561513300
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on May 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 11
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 11
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Don
List Agent Last Name: Lowe
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: ERA Ranch & Sea Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Alexander
Buyer Agent Last Name: Heinz
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: The Lund Team, Inc
Around this home
Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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, 18 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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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
$2.10M – $2.54M
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