Nestled on a sprawling 0.45 acres corner lot in the coveted Fire Mountain area, this is one-of-a-kind coastal retreat that perfectly balances beautiful craftsmanship with modern versatility. This unique property features two separate driveways , potential RV access, and is framed by stunning mature trees, offering an immediate sense of character and space. This custom home has been thoughtfully updated and expanded by an additional 808 sqft to existing main home. It features four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a bright living room centered around a cozy fireplace, and a beautiful family room, a perfect place to relax. The heart of this home is the beautiful chef’s kitchen, where high-end finishes and expert craftsmanship meet ocean views. Step out onto the viewing deck and enjoy Pacific ocean views. You will love the front deck perfect for entertaining or enjoying al fresco dining. Sustainability meets efficiency here with the inclusion of a solar panel system to help power your coastal lifestyle. This home also features an updated AC system. Adding incredible value is the detached structure, currently configured as a two-car garage, laundry room, plus a private office, guest room, and its own bathroom. There is also another detached structure which is a dedicated workshop area, providing the perfect space for projects, hobbies, or additional storage. Enjoy the parklike setting and the enclosed courtyard with a custom water feature. Located just minutes from shopping, restaurants and local beaches with easy freeway access, this home puts you close to everything while providing a sanctuary you won’t find anywhere else. Experience the best of Fire Mountain living in a home that truly stands apart.
Fire Mountain, located between Interstate 5 and El Camino Real, is a hillside and residential Oceanside neighborhood with ocean-view pockets and mid-century streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Coast Highway/California Street corridor, where surf shops, coffee counters, and casual eateries set a salt-air, walk-and-browse rhythm. Ranch homes and 1960s builds mix with newer remodels along curving roads that climb toward the ridgeline. Buccaneer Beach Park and the Oceanside Harbor frame daily routines with sand, trails, and marina views. The Oceanside Museum of Art and Sunshine Brooks Theatre add a cultural throughline beyond the shoreline. Fire Mountain Park and nearby bike routes keep the pace outdoorsy without feeling resort-like.
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Offer insights
1818 Avocado Rd · $1,997,000
$2M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
45 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.7%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Multi/split level layout
Front entry
Main level includes one bedroom and one bathroom
Living room with fireplace
Primary suite
Bedrooms
One main-level bedroom
Primary suite
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
One main-level bathroom
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Exterior features
Corner lot
Suburban setting
Has a view
No pool
Home design
Single-story dwelling (total 1 story)
No shared/common walls
Parking
Two garage spaces
RV access/parking and RV potential
Total of two parking spaces
Construction
Year built source: Assessor
HOA & community
Community described as suburban
Financial info
Assessments: Unknown
Other
Zoning: R-1
Lot size described as 0-1 unit/acre (assessor's data)
Parcel number on file
Electricity and solar
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Ocean Views from the den, kitchen & deck on this Fire Mountain . 45-acre property. Professionally remodeled kitchen with built in nook, Viking oven, cooktop and microwave, Sub-Zero refrigerator & Bosch dishwasher. Copper sink with charcoal granite/white matching countertops. The same kitchen granite surrounds the Fireplace & entertainment center with surround sound. The home features walnut flooring throughout the upper level and brand-new carpeting in the lower-level bedrooms with a custom-built desk/wall unit in the guest bedroom, custom built-ins in the master bedroom and closet. New HVAC replaced two years ago, tankless water heater, paid solar, thermostatically controlled attic fan & quite cool whole house fan. The deck area is split level with Trex decking and built-in sitting area. There's a breezeway leading through an amazing barreled ceiling with custom gates and windows to the laundry room, 3rd bedroom and bath into the rear courtyard. The garage roof has a single ply vinyl roof, additional off-street parking for 3 cars, There's an RV pad with full hookups (30 amp) and air from a compressor permanently installed in garage. This home also features a potting shed with Corian countertop, the irrigation station (22) located in the potting shed and isolated from the house water. The backyard has real rock retaining walls, stamped concrete and an old-looking cabin with a working water wheel straddled over a split-level pond. The babbling brook spills from the upper pond into the lower-level pond filling the yard with a constant sound of running water.
CRMLS #31021173
Jun 6, 2003
Sold
$525,000
$245/sq ft
Apr 15, 2003
Listed
$525,000
$245/sq ft
CLASSIC FIRE MOUNTAIN HOME ON LARGE LOT ON A HILL WITH OCEAN VIEW. COMPLETELY REMODELLED. 1BR, 1BA GRANNY FLAT. SEPARATE DRIVEWAY FOR BIG RV, WITH FULL HOOKUPS. MAPLE CABINETS, CERAMIC TILE COUNTERTOPS, RECESSED LIGHTING, FIREPLACE, HUGE VIEW DECK, MATURE SHADE AND FRUIT TREES. ROOM SIZES APPROXIMATE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,756 (+1.9%)
$1,040,400 + $301,716
$1,342,116
2024
$14,475 (+74.6%)
$1,020,000 + $295,800
$1,315,800
2023
$8,293 (+1.6%)
$1,000,000 + $290,000
$1,290,000
2022
$8,166 (−0.4%)
$522,027 + $230,678
$752,705
2021
$8,197 (+13.7%)
$511,792 + $226,155
$737,947
2020
$7,207 (+2.8%)
$501,757 + $221,721
$723,478
2019
$7,011 (+0.4%)
$455,000 + $195,000
$650,000
2018
$6,986 (+18.5%)
$448,000 + $190,640
$638,640
2017
$5,895 (+7.9%)
$400,000 + $132,000
$532,000
2016
$5,465 (+1.5%)
$400,000 + $132,000
$532,000
2015
$5,386 (+4.1%)
$376,000 + $124,000
$500,000
2014
$5,174 (+8.9%)
$369,000 + $121,000
$490,000
2013
$4,750 (+5.9%)
$369,000 + $121,000
$490,000
2012
$4,485
$339,000 + $111,000
$450,000
2011
$4,486 (−14.8%)
$285,000 + $140,000
$425,000
2010
$5,264 (−0.9%)
$285,000 + $140,000
$425,000
2009
$5,312 (−13.2%)
$357,000 + $143,000
$500,000
2008
$6,123
$357,000 + $143,000
$500,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,337
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,337
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1652020400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 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
Jan 22, 2026 • Final
Bld room addition
Construct a new addition and remodel the existing space to include a new living room and master bedroom.
Addition
Remodel
Jul 20, 2021 • Final
Bld fau
Remove and replace a forced air unit and an air conditioning unit.
HVAC
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.
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