Lovely remodeled beach cottage with ocean views. Over a half acre of flat usable land. Beach close. Create your custom estate in this premier coastal community. Retain the cottage and build your dream home. Live there or collect rent while in the planning. Not many properties like this one so close to the beach left in Encinitas. 1 BD 1 BA could be used as separate suite and has wheelchair access. Neighborhoods: Leucadia Architectural Style: Craftsman/Bungalow View: Craftsman/Bungalow Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Washer Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL, GSL
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
$1,526Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by David Bowman•DRE #01424708• Pacific Homes
Bought with Brent Ringoot•DRE #01378916• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Lovely remodeled beach cottage with ocean views. Over a half acre of flat usable land. Beach close. Create your custom estate in this premier coastal community. Retain the cottage and build your dream home. Live there or collect rent while in the planning. Not many properties like this one so close to the beach left in Encinitas. 1 BD 1 BA could be used as separate suite and has wheelchair access.
Public Records
Sep 7, 2007
Sold
$675,000
$500/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,593 (+4.8%)
$1,065,414 + $88,781
$1,154,195
2024
$12,964 (+3.6%)
$1,044,524 + $87,041
$1,131,565
2023
$12,512 (−0.3%)
$1,024,044 + $85,335
$1,109,379
2022
$12,545 (+4.7%)
$1,003,965 + $83,662
$1,087,627
2021
$11,982 (+1.5%)
$984,280 + $82,022
$1,066,302
2020
$11,808 (+2.0%)
$964,981 + $80,414
$1,045,395
2019
$11,578 (+2.9%)
$955,087 + $79,590
$1,034,677
2018
$11,251 (+2.6%)
$936,360 + $78,030
$1,014,390
2017
$10,970 (+37.1%)
$900,000 + $75,000
$975,000
2016
$8,003 (+11.9%)
$900,000 + $75,000
$975,000
2015
$7,153 (+5.7%)
$664,000 + $46,000
$710,000
2014
$6,768 (+5.1%)
$562,000 + $38,000
$600,000
2013
$6,437 (−7.1%)
$562,000 + $38,000
$600,000
2012
$6,928 (−0.7%)
$529,000 + $35,000
$564,000
2011
$6,976 (+0.4%)
$587,000 + $38,000
$625,000
2010
$6,950 (−0.3%)
$587,000 + $38,000
$625,000
2009
$6,970 (−7.2%)
$587,000 + $38,000
$625,000
2008
$7,508
$587,000 + $38,000
$625,000
Tax history for 973 Saxony Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,593 (+4.8%)
$1,065,414 + $88,781
$1,154,195
2024
$12,964 (+3.6%)
$1,044,524 + $87,041
$1,131,565
2023
$12,512 (−0.3%)
$1,024,044 + $85,335
$1,109,379
2022
$12,545 (+4.7%)
$1,003,965 + $83,662
$1,087,627
2021
$11,982 (+1.5%)
$984,280 + $82,022
$1,066,302
2020
$11,808 (+2.0%)
$964,981 + $80,414
$1,045,395
2019
$11,578 (+2.9%)
$955,087 + $79,590
$1,034,677
2018
$11,251 (+2.6%)
$936,360 + $78,030
$1,014,390
2017
$10,970 (+37.1%)
$900,000 + $75,000
$975,000
2016
$8,003 (+11.9%)
$900,000 + $75,000
$975,000
2015
$7,153 (+5.7%)
$664,000 + $46,000
$710,000
2014
$6,768 (+5.1%)
$562,000 + $38,000
$600,000
2013
$6,437 (−7.1%)
$562,000 + $38,000
$600,000
2012
$6,928 (−0.7%)
$529,000 + $35,000
$564,000
2011
$6,976 (+0.4%)
$587,000 + $38,000
$625,000
2010
$6,950 (−0.3%)
$587,000 + $38,000
$625,000
2009
$6,970 (−7.2%)
$587,000 + $38,000
$625,000
2008
$7,508
$587,000 + $38,000
$625,000
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
1939
Sq. Ft.
1,300
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2543610500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R3
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.
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: 8
Uncovered, Other
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 8
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room