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Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$924Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Scott St.James•DRE #01944668
•760-774-0407 (agent)
•RealtyStJames@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Melissa Goldstein Tucci•DRE #01380034• Melissa Goldstein Tucci
Well maintained and very charming. The primary suite is downstairs. Also downstairs is an office/bonus room that has a full bathroom and a hidden closet. Upstairs there is two bedrooms, a full bathroom and a balcony.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Gigi Grant
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1490 Avocado Rd
Date
Event
Price
TheMLS #24-407323
Jul 30, 2024
Sold
$1,875,000
$956/sq ft
Jul 23, 2024
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2024
Pending
—
Jun 23, 2024
Listed
$1,895,000
$966/sq ft
GPSMLS #219112144
Jun 23, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Jun 4, 2024
Listed
$1,895,000
$966/sq ft
SDMLS #240012067
Jun 26, 2024
Listing Removed
—
May 30, 2024
Listed
$1,895,000
$966/sq ft
SDMLS #220007514
May 25, 2022
Sold
$1,600,000
$815/sq ft
Apr 28, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2022
Price Changed
$1,550,000
$790/sq ft
Apr 27, 2022
Relisted
—
Apr 4, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 1, 2022
Listed
$1,395,000
$711/sq ft
CRMLS #NDP2003230
Feb 8, 2021
Sold
$1,207,000
$615/sq ft
Dec 28, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 4, 2020
Listed
$1,195,000
$609/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 12, 1984
Sold
$100,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,004 (+12.8%)
$1,106,700 + $805,800
$1,912,500
2024
$18,623 (+11.5%)
$1,085,000 + $790,000
$1,875,000
2023
$16,708 (+21.8%)
$934,000 + $727,000
$1,661,000
2022
$13,721 (+253.2%)
$847,000 + $660,000
$1,507,000
2021
$3,885 (+3.2%)
$999,600 + $231,540
$1,231,140
2020
$3,765 (+3.0%)
$133,463 + $210,901
$344,364
2019
$3,655 (+1.1%)
$132,095 + $208,739
$340,834
2018
$3,615 (+1.9%)
$129,505 + $204,647
$334,152
2017
$3,547 (+3.4%)
$124,477 + $196,701
$321,178
2016
$3,430 (+3.0%)
$124,477 + $196,701
$321,178
2015
$3,329 (+4.0%)
$122,037 + $192,845
$314,882
2014
$3,200 (+0.4%)
$117,850 + $186,229
$304,079
2013
$3,186 (+2.0%)
$117,850 + $186,229
$304,079
2012
$3,123 (+2.0%)
$117,318 + $185,388
$302,706
2011
$3,062 (+1.1%)
$115,018 + $181,753
$296,771
2010
$3,029 (−1.1%)
$112,763 + $178,190
$290,953
2009
$3,063 (+2.5%)
$111,921 + $176,859
$288,780
2008
$2,988
$112,187 + $177,280
$289,467
Tax history for 1490 Avocado Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,004 (+12.8%)
$1,106,700 + $805,800
$1,912,500
2024
$18,623 (+11.5%)
$1,085,000 + $790,000
$1,875,000
2023
$16,708 (+21.8%)
$934,000 + $727,000
$1,661,000
2022
$13,721 (+253.2%)
$847,000 + $660,000
$1,507,000
2021
$3,885 (+3.2%)
$999,600 + $231,540
$1,231,140
2020
$3,765 (+3.0%)
$133,463 + $210,901
$344,364
2019
$3,655 (+1.1%)
$132,095 + $208,739
$340,834
2018
$3,615 (+1.9%)
$129,505 + $204,647
$334,152
2017
$3,547 (+3.4%)
$124,477 + $196,701
$321,178
2016
$3,430 (+3.0%)
$124,477 + $196,701
$321,178
2015
$3,329 (+4.0%)
$122,037 + $192,845
$314,882
2014
$3,200 (+0.4%)
$117,850 + $186,229
$304,079
2013
$3,186 (+2.0%)
$117,850 + $186,229
$304,079
2012
$3,123 (+2.0%)
$117,318 + $185,388
$302,706
2011
$3,062 (+1.1%)
$115,018 + $181,753
$296,771
2010
$3,029 (−1.1%)
$112,763 + $178,190
$290,953
2009
$3,063 (+2.5%)
$111,921 + $176,859
$288,780
2008
$2,988
$112,187 + $177,280
$289,467
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,962
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1512221400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RE-B
Residential Estate District
To provide opportunities for very-low-density single-family residential land use (except as otherwise noted in Section 1030), compatible with the topography and public-service capacities. Two types of Residential Estate districts are established: the Estate A (RE-A) District where the base density is 0.5 du per gross acre and the maximum potential density is 0.9 du per gross acre; and the Estate B District (RE-B) where the base density is 1.0 du per gross acre and the maximum potential density is 3.5 du per gross acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Aug 12, 2025 • Final
Sfd solar pv
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system with a battery storage system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Driveway, 2 Car Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 3
Interior
Bedroom Information
Ground Floor Master, Main Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 2
Double Vanity(s), Remodeled, Shower and Tub, Tile
Kitchen Information
Microwave, Oven, Double Oven, Cooktop - Electric
Island, Remodeled, Skylight(s)
Laundry Information
Laundry in Garage
Additional Rooms
Kitchen Island, Dining Area
Family Room
Den
Den/Office, Dining Area, Master Bedroom, Family Room
Interior Features
Beamed Ceiling(s), Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Storage Space
Other Structural Features: Double Door Entry, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Koi Pond, Balcony, Sliding Glass Doors, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Land Lease Type: Fee
Property Type: Residential Single-Family
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Land Information
Other Structures: None
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,000
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3214
Lot Size Dimensions: 80 x 175
Zoning: R1
Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard
Property Features
Partially Fenced
Drip Irrigation System, Sprinkler System
Has View
View: Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 151-222-14-00
Tax Information
No Mello-Roos Tax
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash To New Loan
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: In Connected and Paid
Water: Water District
Location
Community Information
Athletic Court: None
Location Information
Directions: From California Street, turn left onto Avocado Road. Look for the second drive on the right.
Cross Streets: California Street
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,962
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: San Diego County
APN: 1512221400
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: As Is
Listing Information
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash To New Loan
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Schools
Palmquist Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Oceanside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
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