Spectacular Leucadia home with resort like amenities on a private lot. This custom Mediterranean home has 4 bedrooms, large gourmet kitchen, family room, wine cellar, formal dining, living room with fireplace, large master suite, and bedroom + bath on the first floor. Generous floor plan opens to large outdoor spaces including a charming courtyard as you enter the front gate, and a backyard with a pool / spa secluded in lush gardens. 3 car garage, and parking for an additional 4 cars. See Supplement This remodeled home is filled with natural light and high volume ceilings. The gourmet kitchen includes Viking, Bosch, and Kitchenaid appliances, double ovens, and granite counter tops. It adjoins an eat-in breakfast area and opens onto a large family room. Stone enclosed wine cellar. Beautiful and private balcony off master suite. Space to build a granny flat above 3 car garage. This property is also on sewer! Combining Mediterranean seaside charm and modern conveniences, this home is just a few blocks from the beach, and walking distance to downtown Encinitas or Leucadia village restaurants, and shops. This exceptional property won't last. . Neighborhoods: Beach Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
9,860 sq ftLot Size
$1,055Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sean Caddell•DRE #01192842• Willis Allen Real Estate
Bought with Lori Miller•DRE #01190485• 1st Choice Properties
Spectacular Leucadia home with resort like amenities on a private lot. This custom Mediterranean home has 4 bedrooms, large gourmet kitchen, family room, wine cellar, formal dining, living room with fireplace, large master suite, and bedroom + bath on the first floor. Generous floor plan opens to large outdoor spaces including a charming courtyard as you enter the front gate, and a backyard with a pool / spa secluded in lush gardens. 3 car garage, and parking for an additional 4 cars. See Supplement
This remodeled home is filled with natural light and high volume ceilings. The gourmet kitchen includes Viking, Bosch, and Kitchenaid appliances, double ovens, and granite counter tops. It adjoins an eat-in breakfast area and opens onto a large family room. Stone enclosed wine cellar. Beautiful and private balcony off master suite. Space to build a granny flat above 3 car garage. This property is also on sewer! Combining Mediterranean seaside charm and modern conveniences, this home is just a few blocks from the beach, and walking distance to downtown Encinitas or Leucadia village restaurants, and shops. This exceptional property won't last.
CRMLS #120061065
Mar 17, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Feb 19, 2013
Price Changed
$1,299,000
$463/sq ft
Dec 18, 2012
Price Changed
$1,370,000
$489/sq ft
Dec 17, 2012
Listed
$1,360,000
$485/sq ft
Dec 17, 2012
Listed
$1,299,000
$463/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 15, 1999
Sold
$575,000
$205/sq ft
SDMLS #971002632
Mar 15, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Feb 13, 1997
Listed
$469,000
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 6, 1990
Sold
$480,000
$171/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 25, 1988
Sold
$106,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 8, 1985
Sold
$80,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,485 (+4.0%)
$879,233 + $628,023
$1,507,256
2024
$15,857 (+2.7%)
$861,994 + $615,709
$1,477,703
2023
$15,447 (+2.2%)
$845,093 + $603,637
$1,448,730
2022
$15,107 (+1.5%)
$828,523 + $591,801
$1,420,324
2021
$14,883 (+1.5%)
$812,278 + $580,198
$1,392,476
2020
$14,666 (+2.1%)
$796,351 + $568,822
$1,365,173
2019
$14,368 (+2.0%)
$788,186 + $562,990
$1,351,176
2018
$14,088 (+1.8%)
$772,732 + $551,951
$1,324,683
2017
$13,838 (+3.3%)
$742,727 + $530,519
$1,273,246
2016
$13,399 (+1.6%)
$742,727 + $530,519
$1,273,246
2015
$13,183 (+2.2%)
$728,164 + $520,117
$1,248,281
2014
$12,902 (+68.1%)
$703,178 + $502,270
$1,205,448
2013
$7,674 (+5.4%)
$703,178 + $502,270
$1,205,448
2012
$7,284 (+1.9%)
$336,992 + $360,588
$697,580
2011
$7,146 (+0.7%)
$330,385 + $353,518
$683,903
2010
$7,095 (+0.1%)
$323,907 + $346,587
$670,494
2009
$7,086 (+2.4%)
$321,487 + $343,997
$665,484
2008
$6,920
$322,251 + $344,815
$667,066
Tax history for 708 Orpheus Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,485 (+4.0%)
$879,233 + $628,023
$1,507,256
2024
$15,857 (+2.7%)
$861,994 + $615,709
$1,477,703
2023
$15,447 (+2.2%)
$845,093 + $603,637
$1,448,730
2022
$15,107 (+1.5%)
$828,523 + $591,801
$1,420,324
2021
$14,883 (+1.5%)
$812,278 + $580,198
$1,392,476
2020
$14,666 (+2.1%)
$796,351 + $568,822
$1,365,173
2019
$14,368 (+2.0%)
$788,186 + $562,990
$1,351,176
2018
$14,088 (+1.8%)
$772,732 + $551,951
$1,324,683
2017
$13,838 (+3.3%)
$742,727 + $530,519
$1,273,246
2016
$13,399 (+1.6%)
$742,727 + $530,519
$1,273,246
2015
$13,183 (+2.2%)
$728,164 + $520,117
$1,248,281
2014
$12,902 (+68.1%)
$703,178 + $502,270
$1,205,448
2013
$7,674 (+5.4%)
$703,178 + $502,270
$1,205,448
2012
$7,284 (+1.9%)
$336,992 + $360,588
$697,580
2011
$7,146 (+0.7%)
$330,385 + $353,518
$683,903
2010
$7,095 (+0.1%)
$323,907 + $346,587
$670,494
2009
$7,086 (+2.4%)
$321,487 + $343,997
$665,484
2008
$6,920
$322,251 + $344,815
$667,066
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,860 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,804
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2562524100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 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: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 7
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Formal Dining Room, See Remarks
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room Information
Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Formal Entry, Retreat, Wine Cellar, See Remarks
Heating Information
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Spa Features: In Ground
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Slab
Has Patio
Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Heated with Gas, Solar Heat
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2562524100
Total # of Stories: 2
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 33.06189400
Longitude: -117.29428000
Other Subdivision Name: Leucadia
Directions: Cross Street: Leucadia.
Subdivision Name: Leucadia
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,804
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,860 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: San Diego County
APN: 2562524100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 36
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 36
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Sean
List Agent Last Name: Caddell
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Willis Allen Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Lori
Buyer Agent Last Name: Miller
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: 1st Choice Properties
Around this home
Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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
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
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
$2.81M – $3.40M
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