Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath home on a very rare, nearly one acre, flat lot. Hardwood floors, ranch style front porch, and an enclosed back patio, with views to the East. Cul-de-sac location. Close to schools, shopping, freeway access, and just blocks to the Bike Trail. Plenty of room for another vegetable garden, R. V. /toy storage, Tennis Court, Pool, the possibilities are endless. This is a unique opportunity to own one of the last of the large lots in Oceanside, and just 5 miles to the best beaches in S. D. Neighborhoods: Oceanside Equipment: Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$778Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gordon Guy Johnston•DRE #01302558• HomeSmart Realty West
Listed by Cherryl Johnston•DRE #01140691• HomeSmart Realty West
Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath home on a very rare, nearly one acre, flat lot. Hardwood floors, ranch style front porch, and an enclosed back patio, with views to the East. Cul-de-sac location. Close to schools, shopping, freeway access, and just blocks to the Bike Trail. Plenty of room for another vegetable garden, R.V./toy storage, Tennis Court, Pool, the possibilities are endless. This is a unique opportunity to own one of the last of the large lots in Oceanside, and just 5 miles to the best beaches in S.D. Neighborhoods: Oceanside Equipment: Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Public Records
Mar 4, 2003
Sold
$150,000
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 15, 1996
Sold
$150,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,699 (+1.9%)
$497,191 + $109,497
$606,688
2024
$6,571 (+3.2%)
$487,443 + $107,350
$594,793
2023
$6,369 (+1.5%)
$477,886 + $105,246
$583,132
2022
$6,273 (−0.4%)
$468,516 + $103,183
$571,699
2021
$6,298 (+3.2%)
$459,330 + $101,160
$560,490
2020
$6,103 (+3.0%)
$450,324 + $99,177
$549,501
2019
$5,926 (+1.1%)
$445,707 + $98,161
$543,868
2018
$5,864 (+1.9%)
$436,968 + $96,237
$533,205
2017
$5,756 (+196.6%)
$420,000 + $92,500
$512,500
2016
$1,941 (+3.7%)
$420,000 + $92,500
$512,500
2015
$1,872 (+26.5%)
$209,000 + $91,000
$300,000
2014
$1,480 (−2.0%)
$182,000 + $78,000
$260,000
2013
$1,510 (−2.0%)
$182,000 + $78,000
$260,000
2012
$1,540 (−43.6%)
$182,000 + $78,000
$260,000
2011
$2,733 (+16.1%)
$182,000 + $78,000
$260,000
2010
$2,354 (−0.9%)
$182,000 + $78,000
$260,000
2009
$2,375 (−25.6%)
$184,000 + $41,000
$225,000
2008
$3,194
$184,000 + $41,000
$225,000
Tax history for 4048 Pala Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,699 (+1.9%)
$497,191 + $109,497
$606,688
2024
$6,571 (+3.2%)
$487,443 + $107,350
$594,793
2023
$6,369 (+1.5%)
$477,886 + $105,246
$583,132
2022
$6,273 (−0.4%)
$468,516 + $103,183
$571,699
2021
$6,298 (+3.2%)
$459,330 + $101,160
$560,490
2020
$6,103 (+3.0%)
$450,324 + $99,177
$549,501
2019
$5,926 (+1.1%)
$445,707 + $98,161
$543,868
2018
$5,864 (+1.9%)
$436,968 + $96,237
$533,205
2017
$5,756 (+196.6%)
$420,000 + $92,500
$512,500
2016
$1,941 (+3.7%)
$420,000 + $92,500
$512,500
2015
$1,872 (+26.5%)
$209,000 + $91,000
$300,000
2014
$1,480 (−2.0%)
$182,000 + $78,000
$260,000
2013
$1,510 (−2.0%)
$182,000 + $78,000
$260,000
2012
$1,540 (−43.6%)
$182,000 + $78,000
$260,000
2011
$2,733 (+16.1%)
$182,000 + $78,000
$260,000
2010
$2,354 (−0.9%)
$182,000 + $78,000
$260,000
2009
$2,375 (−25.6%)
$184,000 + $41,000
$225,000
2008
$3,194
$184,000 + $41,000
$225,000
*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
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,186
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
1580400700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RS
-H
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.
Zone overlays
Harbor District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Apr 16, 2029 • Active
Bld accessory dwelling
Construct a new detached accessory dwelling unit with a patio cover.
ADU
Mar 19, 2026 • Final
Bld solar pv res
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.
Directions: Douglas to Pala Rd. East on Pala Rd, Pala continues at the second left turn. Cross Street: Douglas, Pala Rd.
Subdivision Name: Oceanside
Zoning: R-1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,186
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: San Diego County
APN: 1580400700
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 8
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 8
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Gordon Guy
List Agent Last Name: Johnston
Co-List Agent First Name: Cherryl
Co-List Agent Last Name: Johnston
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: HomeSmart Realty West
Co-List Office Name: HomeSmart Realty West
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: John
Buyer Agent Last Name: Beran
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Shafran Realty Group
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Schools
Nichols Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
El Camino High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
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