* * INVESTOR SPECIAL! * * This is a paper sale opportunity * * with approved plans for a 5,000 sq ft dream home in one of Encinitas’ most sought-after coastal neighborhoods. Located on a sprawling 0.34-acre corner lot at 890 Capri Rd, this property offers exceptional potential for builders, developers, or visionaries looking to create something extraordinary. Whether you run with the seller’s architectural plans or bring your own design, this lot delivers rare possiblities. Zoned R-1 with generous frontage, it’s ideal for new construction, adding an ADU, or a long-term hold. The site currently includes a charming 1936 2-bedroom, 1-bath home and detached garage—offering rental or holding income while you prepare your build. Enjoy partial ocean and hillside views, mature trees, and tranquil surroundings, just minutes to the beach, top-rated schools, restaurants, and shops. Don’t miss this iNVESTOR SPECIAL—a unique chance to craft something special in North County San Diego where space, location, and upside are rarely available in one place.
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$1,988Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Clayton Connolly•DRE #01434941• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
POTENTIAL POTENTIAL POTENTIAL. This property has so many options. Surf Shack, residence, property, ADU, new build, anything is possible at 890 Capri Road. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Encinitas is brimming with potential, offering a cozy living space with opportunities for customization and expansion. Situated in a prime location with access to all that Encinitas has to offer, this property is a fantastic find for those looking to create their dream home in a vibrant coastal community.
Public Records
Sep 5, 1974
Sold
$33,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,564 (+1,259.9%)
$1,450,000 + $50,000
$1,500,000
2024
$997 (+7.7%)
$1,175,000 + $25,000
$1,200,000
2023
$926 (+6.0%)
$26,018 + $11,975
$37,993
2022
$873 (+5.3%)
$25,508 + $11,741
$37,249
2021
$829 (+5.0%)
$25,008 + $11,511
$36,519
2020
$790 (+1.1%)
$24,518 + $11,286
$35,804
2019
$781 (+1.1%)
$24,267 + $11,171
$35,438
2018
$772 (+1.1%)
$23,792 + $10,952
$34,744
2017
$764 (+2.0%)
$22,869 + $10,528
$33,397
2016
$749 (+5.0%)
$22,869 + $10,528
$33,397
2015
$713 (+5.2%)
$22,421 + $10,322
$32,743
2014
$678 (+3.3%)
$21,653 + $9,968
$31,621
2013
$656 (+2.8%)
$21,653 + $9,968
$31,621
2012
$638 (+1.1%)
$21,556 + $9,923
$31,479
2011
$631 (+0.4%)
$21,134 + $9,729
$30,863
2010
$629 (+3.8%)
$20,720 + $9,539
$30,259
2009
$606 (+5.0%)
$20,566 + $9,468
$30,034
2008
$577
$20,615 + $9,491
$30,106
Tax history for 890 Capri Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,564 (+1,259.9%)
$1,450,000 + $50,000
$1,500,000
2024
$997 (+7.7%)
$1,175,000 + $25,000
$1,200,000
2023
$926 (+6.0%)
$26,018 + $11,975
$37,993
2022
$873 (+5.3%)
$25,508 + $11,741
$37,249
2021
$829 (+5.0%)
$25,008 + $11,511
$36,519
2020
$790 (+1.1%)
$24,518 + $11,286
$35,804
2019
$781 (+1.1%)
$24,267 + $11,171
$35,438
2018
$772 (+1.1%)
$23,792 + $10,952
$34,744
2017
$764 (+2.0%)
$22,869 + $10,528
$33,397
2016
$749 (+5.0%)
$22,869 + $10,528
$33,397
2015
$713 (+5.2%)
$22,421 + $10,322
$32,743
2014
$678 (+3.3%)
$21,653 + $9,968
$31,621
2013
$656 (+2.8%)
$21,653 + $9,968
$31,621
2012
$638 (+1.1%)
$21,556 + $9,923
$31,479
2011
$631 (+0.4%)
$21,134 + $9,729
$30,863
2010
$629 (+3.8%)
$20,720 + $9,539
$30,259
2009
$606 (+5.0%)
$20,566 + $9,468
$30,034
2008
$577
$20,615 + $9,491
$30,106
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1931
Sq. Ft.
872
Year built
1931
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2541640600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
RR2
C/NRO
Rural Residential 2 Zone
Rural Residential 2 is intended to provide for low density single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 21,500 net sq ft and maximum densities of 2 units per net acre, as a transition from the rural to the more suburban areas within the City. 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
Cultural/Natural Resources 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
# of Parking Spaces Total: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Full
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size : .25 to .5 AC
Lot Size Area: 0.34
Lot Size Units: Acres
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Location Information
Subdivision Name: LEUCADIA
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 872
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 1931
County: San Diego County
APN: 2541640600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Around this home
Schools
Capri Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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 85° 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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Historical weather
Encinitas, CA • 92024
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.65M – $1.99M
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