Meticulously built, coastal inspired 5 bedroom/4 bathroom home located steps to the Cedros Design District, beautiful beaches, and award winning schools. Beautifully landscaped oversized lot with detached 3 car garage and large backyard entertaining area with pool and spa. Master mason crafted stone walls frame and accent the lush landscaping. Enjoy ocean expansive views from both levels. This is a rare opportunity to live in one of the best locations San Diego has to offer.
South Rios is the hottest street in North County. There are currently 7 luxury homes under construction within a stone throw of this home. Many other projects are in process to start within the next 12 months in the immediate surrounding area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$1,721Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
9 spacesParking
Listed by Brett Combs•DRE #01347012• Compass
•858-284-1800 (agent)
•brett@psplatinum.com (agent)
Listed by Dane Soderberg•DRE #01456182• Compass
Bought with Joyce Thomas•DRE #01348393• Dave Stubbs Real Estate, Inc
Meticulously built, coastal inspired 5 bedroom/4 bathroom home located steps to the Cedros Design District, beautiful beaches, and award winning schools. Beautifully landscaped oversized lot with detached 3 car garage and large backyard entertaining area with pool and spa. Master mason crafted stone walls frame and accent the lush landscaping. Enjoy ocean expansive views from both levels. This is a rare opportunity to live in one of the best locations San Diego has to offer. Neighborhoods: Olde Solana Beach Equipment: Garage Door Opener,Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Vacuum/Central Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed
SDMLS #140000707
Jan 24, 2014
Sold
$3,050,000
$799/sq ft
Jan 6, 2014
Pending
—
Jan 4, 2014
Listed
$3,150,000
$825/sq ft
+20
Meticulously renovated, two-story traditionally inspired Solana Beach 5BR/4BA home with loads of beach living lifestyle ambiance. Beautifully landscaped large lot with detached 3 car garage and large backyard entertaining area with pool/spa. Master mason crafted stone walls frame and accent the lush landscaping. Enjoy ocean views from both levels of this home including the living room, dining room, kitchen and large master bedroom.
This beautiful home was fully remodeled in 1989. Step out of the kitchen onto the back yard stone patio for outdoor dining and entertaining with the built in outdoor barbecue. Other features include 3 fireplaces, a huge bonus room and a comfortable loft area for relaxing or work. Loads of thoughtfully selected, high quality upgrades compliment this home: center cut redwood trim on all fascia, vaulted ceilings, oak hardwood flooring, real brick flooring in entry hallway and kitchen, Italian slab marble counters in kitchen and bathrooms, copper gutters/downspouts, upgraded central vacuum system and much more. Ideally located...easily walk to restaurant dining, the Cedros design district, Fletcher Cove and the sandy beaches! This is Coastal Living at its finest!
Public Records
Jan 3, 1989
Sold
$320,000
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,154 (+2.0%)
$3,365,697 + $870,436
$4,236,133
2024
$43,309 (+2.2%)
$3,299,703 + $853,369
$4,153,072
2023
$42,368 (+1.6%)
$3,235,003 + $836,637
$4,071,640
2022
$41,699 (+1.8%)
$3,171,572 + $820,233
$3,991,805
2021
$40,965 (+0.9%)
$3,109,385 + $804,150
$3,913,535
2020
$40,607 (+2.0%)
$3,048,417 + $788,383
$3,836,800
2019
$39,822 (+1.9%)
$3,017,160 + $780,300
$3,797,460
2018
$39,063 (+12.7%)
$2,958,000 + $765,000
$3,723,000
2017
$34,651 (+6.7%)
$2,429,363 + $792,184
$3,221,547
2016
$32,481 (+1.3%)
$2,429,363 + $792,184
$3,221,547
2015
$32,064 (+368.8%)
$2,381,729 + $776,651
$3,158,380
2014
$6,840 (−1.1%)
$306,160 + $354,613
$660,773
2013
$6,916 (+5.8%)
$306,160 + $354,613
$660,773
2012
$6,540 (+2.0%)
$304,777 + $353,011
$657,788
2011
$6,413 (+0.7%)
$298,801 + $346,090
$644,891
2010
$6,366 (−0.3%)
$292,943 + $339,304
$632,247
2009
$6,384 (+2.1%)
$290,754 + $336,769
$627,523
2008
$6,250
$291,445 + $337,570
$629,015
Tax history for 218 S Rios Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,154 (+2.0%)
$3,365,697 + $870,436
$4,236,133
2024
$43,309 (+2.2%)
$3,299,703 + $853,369
$4,153,072
2023
$42,368 (+1.6%)
$3,235,003 + $836,637
$4,071,640
2022
$41,699 (+1.8%)
$3,171,572 + $820,233
$3,991,805
2021
$40,965 (+0.9%)
$3,109,385 + $804,150
$3,913,535
2020
$40,607 (+2.0%)
$3,048,417 + $788,383
$3,836,800
2019
$39,822 (+1.9%)
$3,017,160 + $780,300
$3,797,460
2018
$39,063 (+12.7%)
$2,958,000 + $765,000
$3,723,000
2017
$34,651 (+6.7%)
$2,429,363 + $792,184
$3,221,547
2016
$32,481 (+1.3%)
$2,429,363 + $792,184
$3,221,547
2015
$32,064 (+368.8%)
$2,381,729 + $776,651
$3,158,380
2014
$6,840 (−1.1%)
$306,160 + $354,613
$660,773
2013
$6,916 (+5.8%)
$306,160 + $354,613
$660,773
2012
$6,540 (+2.0%)
$304,777 + $353,011
$657,788
2011
$6,413 (+0.7%)
$298,801 + $346,090
$644,891
2010
$6,366 (−0.3%)
$292,943 + $339,304
$632,247
2009
$6,384 (+2.1%)
$290,754 + $336,769
$627,523
2008
$6,250
$291,445 + $337,570
$629,015
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
3,168
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2980723300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces: 3
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 6
Garage Type: Detached
Non-Garage Parking: Gated
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 24x16
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 11 x 14
Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 3
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Dining Room, Fireplace in Living Room, Fireplace in Master Bedroom