Job transfer forces sale. The owner wanted 5 things, 3,000 sq ft, 3 car garage, large lot, NO HOA! and a Quite Safe Neighborhood. The street in Jeffries Ranch is called "Serene" for a good reason. You hear nature, not cars and trucks. This neighborhood is Oceanside's Hidden Gem, most people do not know it's back here. Non-Thru street in a non-thru neighborhood. If you cannot make it to the beach resort, we will bring the Beach Resort to you. Large Salt Water Heated Swimming Pool, Waterfall Jacuzzi, Infrared Sauna, Outdoor Fireplace, Large Island BBQ with counter seating for 10 friends, 20ft Putting Green, practice Driving Range, huge Storage Shed and a Sandy Beach. $300k spent in the backyard. It is very private. No homes behind you. 1/3rd of an acre. This home recently had a $200k Open Concept remodel. 10.5ft ceiling. This was the very last home designed by The Canfield Design Studio, Ric has worked with many celebs in the past. Massive Kitchen with new real wood cabinets with 30 soft close drawers and 15 soft close doors. Large pantry. Luxurious Quartz Countertops with a Waterfall on the Large Island which can seat 6. High end tile backsplash that runs up to the ceiling and wraps the window. 48" Thermador dual fuel oven with 6 burners and a griddle. There is a downstairs bedroom/office and bathroom with a walk-in shower which would accommodate an elderly parent or relative. All 3 bathrooms have been extensively remodeled with new cabinets with marble tops, all new faucets, valves, shower heads and a Kohler deep soaking tub. The primary bath features a massive 9ft x 5ft dual shower, make up table and a large "James Martin" vanity. Adjacent to the bathroom which you access through a Barn Door is a huge Walk-in Closet and private water closet. New white oak porcelain flooring which will last the life of the house. There is new flooring on the 2nd level as well. The roof is 4 years old. The garage has a quite belt drive garage door opener. There is a water softener and filtration system built in. There are irrigation controls for the entire front and backyard. The home is designed to be low maintenance and energy efficient with all LED lighting. 2 AC units and 2 Furnaces. ADT security system. Walk to schools. Available option fully furnished including electronics artwork linens. There is a late model BMW available. Low fire insurance. Comps: 1665 Trotting Horse OS $1.576m - 1377 Napoli OS $1.480m - 5173 Avenida De La Plata OS $1.507m
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$483Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Alexander Good•DRE #01701870• Properkey
Contact: Broker@Vana.us
Bought with Kimberly Young•DRE #02248898• Team Forss Realty Group
Enjoy life on your terms in this spectacular Oceanside home with an open floor plan, designer touches including tile entry, plush carpeting, dual paned windows, breakfast nook and formal dining area, family room with fireplace, and gourmet style kitchen all with access to the oasis style back yard. Year-round fun awaits right here complete with full service outdoor barbecue kitchen, pool, spa with water feature, terraced sundeck & more. Enjoy true Southern California living the way you've always dreamed.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,229 (+6.0%)
$1,122,000 + $382,500
$1,504,500
2024
$3,989 (−57.7%)
$245,191 + $128,576
$373,767
2023
$9,422 (+0.2%)
$240,384 + $126,055
$366,439
2022
$9,399 (+2.3%)
$242,930 + $620,600
$863,530
2021
$9,190 (+95.7%)
$238,167 + $608,432
$846,599
2020
$4,696 (+1.5%)
$233,498 + $596,502
$830,000
2019
$4,626 (+5.2%)
$119,450 + $305,151
$424,601
2018
$4,398 (+1.9%)
$117,108 + $299,168
$416,276
2017
$4,316 (+2.5%)
$112,561 + $287,551
$400,112
2016
$4,212 (+0.4%)
$112,561 + $287,551
$400,112
2015
$4,195 (+2.5%)
$110,354 + $281,913
$392,267
2014
$4,091 (+0.2%)
$106,568 + $272,240
$378,808
2013
$4,084 (+1.5%)
$106,568 + $272,240
$378,808
2012
$4,024 (+2.1%)
$106,087 + $271,010
$377,097
2011
$3,941 (+0.9%)
$104,007 + $265,697
$369,704
2010
$3,906 (+0.6%)
$101,968 + $260,488
$362,456
2009
$3,884 (+2.7%)
$101,206 + $258,542
$359,748
2008
$3,782
$101,447 + $259,157
$360,604
Tax history for 1491 Serene Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,229 (+6.0%)
$1,122,000 + $382,500
$1,504,500
2024
$3,989 (−57.7%)
$245,191 + $128,576
$373,767
2023
$9,422 (+0.2%)
$240,384 + $126,055
$366,439
2022
$9,399 (+2.3%)
$242,930 + $620,600
$863,530
2021
$9,190 (+95.7%)
$238,167 + $608,432
$846,599
2020
$4,696 (+1.5%)
$233,498 + $596,502
$830,000
2019
$4,626 (+5.2%)
$119,450 + $305,151
$424,601
2018
$4,398 (+1.9%)
$117,108 + $299,168
$416,276
2017
$4,316 (+2.5%)
$112,561 + $287,551
$400,112
2016
$4,212 (+0.4%)
$112,561 + $287,551
$400,112
2015
$4,195 (+2.5%)
$110,354 + $281,913
$392,267
2014
$4,091 (+0.2%)
$106,568 + $272,240
$378,808
2013
$4,084 (+1.5%)
$106,568 + $272,240
$378,808
2012
$4,024 (+2.1%)
$106,087 + $271,010
$377,097
2011
$3,941 (+0.9%)
$104,007 + $265,697
$369,704
2010
$3,906 (+0.6%)
$101,968 + $260,488
$362,456
2009
$3,884 (+2.7%)
$101,206 + $258,542
$359,748
2008
$3,782
$101,447 + $259,157
$360,604
*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
5
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,963
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1578923500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RE-B
-EQ
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.
Zone overlays
Equestrian Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Dec 5, 2025 • Final
Sfd solar pv
Install solar photovoltaic modules and batteries with an integrated photovoltaic inverter.
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
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Outdoors, Patio, Gas, Wood
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Spa Features: Private, Heated, In Ground
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Patio Open, Porch, Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, Heated, In Ground
Has Pool
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 1578923500
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lighting, Suburban
School Information
High School District: Oceanside Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.24484400
Longitude: -117.24777400
Other Subdivision Name: Oceanside
Directions: Belmont Park road to Serene
Subdivision Name: Oceanside
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,963
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2000
County: San Diego County
APN: 1578923500
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: Broker@Vana.us
Days Active in MLS: 30
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 30
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Alexander
List Agent Last Name: Good
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: HOMEVANA
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Kimberly
Buyer Agent Last Name: Young
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Team Forss Realty Group
Around this home
Schools
Mission Meadows Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Roosevelt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
Vista High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
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