Welcome to this beautifully updated home located in the San Luis Rey community of Oceanside, CA. This charming property features three bedrooms and two fully updated bathrooms, along with a modern, fully updated kitchen. The living area boasts a cozy fireplace, and the spacious backyard patio is fully concreted with a raised bed area for plants, making it perfect for low maintenance and gardening enthusiasts. Ceiling fans in all rooms and tile flooring throughout the home add to the comfort and appeal. As part of the Murray Mission HOA, residents enjoy a variety of amenities, including a refreshing pool and spa. The HOA fee also covers front yard maintenance, regular landscaping, and maintenance of common areas, ensuring a beautifully maintained environment. Security services are provided for a safe living environment. The pool is only a three-to-five-minute walk from the house, with walking trails accessible in the cul-de-sac. Additionally, this home is conveniently located close to Camp Pendleton and Highway 76, with shopping centers just a few minutes away. This home is a perfect choice for modern living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
3,941 sq ftLot Size
$658Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Torrey Grimes•DRE #02202956• Keller Williams Realty San Diego North Inland
Contact: 760-815-7385
Bought with Kambria Dowling•DRE #02186972• eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Bought with Frances Mouser•DRE #01309623• eXp Realty of California, Inc
Seller will entertain offers between $225K-$245K. Enjoy a beautifully landscaped property with a gazebo, wood deck, lush green grass and a fountain! amenities include all new dual pane windows, covered patio, vaulted ceilings, eat-in kitchen, upgraded interiors doors, new tile floors and a cozy fireplace. [Supplement]: SHORT SALE! All fees to include commission and any closing costs credited to Buyer is subject to Lenders approval. The amount or method by which the compensation offered through the MLS will be reduced if the lender reduces the gross commission. Parties will split equally.
CRMLS #31061362
Jan 15, 2004
Sold
$330,000
$300/sq ft
Nov 14, 2003
Listed
$335,000
$305/sq ft
Move in ready, this darling single story 3 bedroom 2 bath home has been recently updated, and well cared for. Kitchen features refinished cabinets, and new sink. Home has roll up garage door, air conditioning, and newly refurbished and beautifully landscaped back yard, with fountain. A gardeners paradise!
Public Records
Mar 29, 2002
Sold
$220,000
$200/sq ft
CRMLS #21011000
Mar 29, 2002
Sold
$219,900
$200/sq ft
Feb 26, 2002
Listed
$219,900
$200/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1999
Sold
$140,000
$127/sq ft
CRMLS #991014235
Aug 31, 1999
Sold
$139,900
$127/sq ft
Jul 28, 1999
Listed
$139,900
$127/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 18, 1996
Sold
$107,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,523 (+138.1%)
$663,000 + $117,300
$780,300
2024
$3,579 (+3.2%)
$650,000 + $115,000
$765,000
2023
$3,469 (+1.5%)
$193,159 + $122,332
$315,491
2022
$3,416 (−0.4%)
$189,372 + $119,934
$309,306
2021
$3,430 (+3.2%)
$185,659 + $117,583
$303,242
2020
$3,324 (+3.0%)
$182,019 + $115,278
$297,297
2019
$3,229 (+1.1%)
$180,153 + $114,096
$294,249
2018
$3,194 (+1.9%)
$176,621 + $111,859
$288,480
2017
$3,136 (+3.4%)
$169,763 + $107,516
$277,279
2016
$3,034 (+3.0%)
$169,763 + $107,516
$277,279
2015
$2,946 (+5.0%)
$166,435 + $105,408
$271,843
2014
$2,806 (+26.2%)
$159,000 + $101,000
$260,000
2013
$2,223
$159,000 + $101,000
$260,000
2012
$2,223 (−17.1%)
$126,000 + $79,000
$205,000
2011
$2,680 (+17.6%)
$126,000 + $79,000
$205,000
2010
$2,280 (−10.8%)
$152,000 + $96,000
$248,000
2009
$2,556 (−20.4%)
$128,000 + $83,000
$211,000
2008
$3,213
$143,000 + $92,000
$235,000
Tax history for 261 Sorrel Tree Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,523 (+138.1%)
$663,000 + $117,300
$780,300
2024
$3,579 (+3.2%)
$650,000 + $115,000
$765,000
2023
$3,469 (+1.5%)
$193,159 + $122,332
$315,491
2022
$3,416 (−0.4%)
$189,372 + $119,934
$309,306
2021
$3,430 (+3.2%)
$185,659 + $117,583
$303,242
2020
$3,324 (+3.0%)
$182,019 + $115,278
$297,297
2019
$3,229 (+1.1%)
$180,153 + $114,096
$294,249
2018
$3,194 (+1.9%)
$176,621 + $111,859
$288,480
2017
$3,136 (+3.4%)
$169,763 + $107,516
$277,279
2016
$3,034 (+3.0%)
$169,763 + $107,516
$277,279
2015
$2,946 (+5.0%)
$166,435 + $105,408
$271,843
2014
$2,806 (+26.2%)
$159,000 + $101,000
$260,000
2013
$2,223
$159,000 + $101,000
$260,000
2012
$2,223 (−17.1%)
$126,000 + $79,000
$205,000
2011
$2,680 (+17.6%)
$126,000 + $79,000
$205,000
2010
$2,280 (−10.8%)
$152,000 + $96,000
$248,000
2009
$2,556 (−20.4%)
$128,000 + $83,000
$211,000
2008
$3,213
$143,000 + $92,000
$235,000
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,941 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
1,100
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1577112100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RM-A
Medium-Density A Residential District
To provide opportunities for residential uses, including patio homes, duplexes, townhouses, multi-dwelling structures, and cluster housing, which also include landscaped common open space and common-area facilities for residents use. Single-family dwellings existing as of the effective date of this ordinance are allowed to remain, but no new single-unit conventional (SU-C) single-family dwellings, as defined in this Article, shall be permitted unless developed on a pre-existing legal lot. The Medium Density A (RM-A) District where the base density is 6.0 du per gross acre and the maximum potential density is 9.9 du per gross acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Aug 14, 2025 • Final
Sfd ac replacement
Replace the evaporator coil in a residential building.
HVAC
Jan 23, 2025 • Final
Sfd solar app plus with ess
Install a rooftop solar photovoltaic system and an energy 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
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Microwave
Has Appliances
Area
Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Shower, Shower in Tub, Remodeled, Upgraded
Cooling Information
Central, Gas
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Fireplace, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Left side of home
Cathedral-Vaulted Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Open Floor Plan
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Spa Features: Association
Has Spa
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Foundation Information
No
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
Has Patio
Pool Features: Association
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, Gentle Slope, Lot Shape-Rectangular
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps, Parking
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 1577112100
Total # of Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Special Assessments
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Murray Mission
Association Fee: $200
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Amenities: Pool, Spa, Barbecue, Playground
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Park
School Information
High School District: Oceanside Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.24317200
Longitude: -117.29659700
Other Subdivision Name: Oceanside
Directions: CA-76 / Mission Ave toward College Blvd Turn and go north onto College Blvd Turn left onto Adams St Turn left onto Gardenia St, then immediately turn left onto Manzanita Dr Turn right onto Yuma Ave Turn right onto Sorrel Tree Pl Arrive at Sorrel Tree
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved
Subdivision Name: Oceanside
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,100
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,941 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: San Diego County
APN: 1577112100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Exclusions: washer n dryer
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 760-815-7385
Days Active in MLS: 13
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 13
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Torrey
List Agent Last Name: Grimes
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Keller Williams Realty San Diego North Inland
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Kambria
Buyer Agent Last Name: Dowling
Co-Buyer Agent First Name: Frances
Co-Buyer Agent Last Name: Mouser
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Co-Buyer Office Name: eXp Realty of California, Inc
Around this home
Schools
Del Rio Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
El Camino High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
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