Welcome to sought-after Sea Mesa in Southwest Oceanside. This 1980 single-story Contemporary Charmer has been beautifully upgraded: Engineered Hardwood Floors; Quartz Counters & GE Cafe Series Kitchen Appliances; remodeled Baths; new HVAC & Ducting and Hot Water Heater all on a completely private, captivating, corner lot. The outdoor boasts of Pomegranate, Avocado, Tangerine, Bearss Lime, Nectarine/Plum, Ana Apple, and Olive Trees, and a prolific Passion Fruit Vine surrounded by abundant natural beauty. * * * Discover your private sanctuary, nestled among mature trees and landscaping on this oversized corner lot. Inside you’ll be captivated by the inviting Living Room with its stylish Marble Fireplace. Through the spacious Dining Room is the updated Kitchen with Marble Backsplash. Down the hall, three airy bedrooms await, including the spacious Primary Suite featuring a chic accent wall, frosted glass closet doors and a stunning Marble Floor Ensuite, adding a touch of luxury. Updated Hall bathroom and convenient washer/dryer in the hallway to the garage complete this floorplan. Expansive two car garage, offers amply space for vehicles and toys. The backyard is your own private, fully fenced oasis. With fruit trees and side raised beds, this space is perfect for cultivating your green thumb. Situated atop the hill in desirable Sea Mesa, this home enjoys refreshing ocean breezes. Minutes to the beach, shopping/dining, parks & playgrounds and the vibrant Oceanside Harbor. ½ Mile to Buddy Todd Park to watch sunsets over the ocean. Here, every day feels like a vacation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
7,824 sq ftLot Size
$811Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christie Horn•DRE #01870033• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
•858-775-9817 (agent)
•christie@cdhorn.com (agent)
Bought with Kaden Cowles•DRE #02116097• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Recently renovated single story home located in the desirable and family friendly Sea Mesa neighborhood won't be on the market for long! The beautiful, bright eat-in kitchen features Quartz countertops, marble backsplash, GE Cafe series appliances, Bosch dishwasher, ample storage and plenty of space. Large living room with fire place and charming dining room. Spacious corner lot, outdoor patio great for entertaining. Two car garage. NO HOA and only 3 miles to the beach!
SDMLS #150015330
Apr 15, 2015
Sold
$417,500
$308/sq ft
Mar 27, 2015
Pending
—
Mar 23, 2015
Listed
$399,000
$294/sq ft
+20
Beautiful home perfect for first time home buyers or an investor. Brand new carpet in all bedrooms, new paint throughout, dual-pane windows throughout including sliding glass door, gorgeous wood laminate flooring in all living areas and hallways. Custom wooden window treatments, custom guest bath tile work as well as custom kitchen floors. Newly installed disposal in kitchen. Nice little fire pit for those great summer nights with plenty of yard space! Lush and mature specimen quality landscaping!
Public Records
Oct 31, 2000
Sold
$207,000
$153/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 21, 1983
Sold
$105,040
$77/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1981
Sold
$101,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,975 (+3.0%)
$907,800 + $142,800
$1,050,600
2024
$7,745 (+3.2%)
$466,999 + $241,989
$708,988
2023
$7,505 (+1.6%)
$457,843 + $237,245
$695,088
2022
$7,390 (−1.4%)
$448,866 + $232,594
$681,460
2021
$7,497 (+45.4%)
$440,065 + $228,034
$668,099
2020
$5,156 (+3.0%)
$431,437 + $223,563
$655,000
2019
$5,007 (+1.1%)
$302,205 + $156,597
$458,802
2018
$4,954 (+1.9%)
$296,280 + $153,527
$449,807
2017
$4,863 (+3.4%)
$284,776 + $147,566
$432,342
2016
$4,705 (+64.7%)
$284,776 + $147,566
$432,342
2015
$2,857 (+4.0%)
$279,193 + $144,673
$423,866
2014
$2,747 (+0.4%)
$109,040 + $145,393
$254,433
2013
$2,736 (+4.9%)
$109,040 + $145,393
$254,433
2012
$2,609 (+2.0%)
$108,548 + $144,736
$253,284
2011
$2,557 (+1.1%)
$106,420 + $141,899
$248,319
2010
$2,530 (−1.1%)
$104,334 + $139,117
$243,451
2009
$2,559 (+2.5%)
$103,555 + $138,078
$241,633
2008
$2,495
$103,802 + $138,407
$242,209
Tax history for 398 Compass Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,975 (+3.0%)
$907,800 + $142,800
$1,050,600
2024
$7,745 (+3.2%)
$466,999 + $241,989
$708,988
2023
$7,505 (+1.6%)
$457,843 + $237,245
$695,088
2022
$7,390 (−1.4%)
$448,866 + $232,594
$681,460
2021
$7,497 (+45.4%)
$440,065 + $228,034
$668,099
2020
$5,156 (+3.0%)
$431,437 + $223,563
$655,000
2019
$5,007 (+1.1%)
$302,205 + $156,597
$458,802
2018
$4,954 (+1.9%)
$296,280 + $153,527
$449,807
2017
$4,863 (+3.4%)
$284,776 + $147,566
$432,342
2016
$4,705 (+64.7%)
$284,776 + $147,566
$432,342
2015
$2,857 (+4.0%)
$279,193 + $144,673
$423,866
2014
$2,747 (+0.4%)
$109,040 + $145,393
$254,433
2013
$2,736 (+4.9%)
$109,040 + $145,393
$254,433
2012
$2,609 (+2.0%)
$108,548 + $144,736
$253,284
2011
$2,557 (+1.1%)
$106,420 + $141,899
$248,319
2010
$2,530 (−1.1%)
$104,334 + $139,117
$243,451
2009
$2,559 (+2.5%)
$103,555 + $138,078
$241,633
2008
$2,495
$103,802 + $138,407
$242,209
*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
7,825 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,356
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1624421300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
RS
Single-Family Residential District
To provide opportunities for single-family residential land use in neighborhoods, subject to appropriate standards. Duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes existing as of the effective date of this ordinance are allowed to remain, but all new residential construction shall be single-family dwellings or approved accessory structures (except as otherwise noted in Section 1030). In the RS District, the base density is 3.6 du per gross acre and the maximum potential density is 5.9 du per gross acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 4
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Elementary School District: Oceanside Unified School Distric
Middle Or Junior School District: Oceanside Unified School Distric
High School District: Oceanside Unified School Distric
Location Information
Directions: from El Camino Real, go West on Mesa Drive. Left on Mainsail, Right on Bowsprit and right on Compass. Home on corner.
Subdivision Name: OCEANSIDE
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,356
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,825 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: San Diego County
APN: 1624421300
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
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Schools
Pablo TAC School of the Arts
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Oceanside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
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