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485 La Costa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024

$2,480,000

Last sold 04/30/2021 for $2.16M

  • 5

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,064

    Sqft ($1,047/Sqft)

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About 485 La Costa Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1980
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.42 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Large nearly half acre lot with plenty of room to grow west of I-5 in the sought after coastal town of Leucadia. Walk to the beach from this 5 bedroom 3 full bathroom two story home with brand new backyard, including pool, spa, garden boxes, chicken coop, mature avocado and citrus trees as well as extensive edible landscaping, tree house and 3 10 x 12 ft finished casitas with electricity perfect for guests, office and yoga studio. This home is one of only 3 homes situated off of a private lane away from traffic, but still with easy freeway access for commuters. Spacious backyard is perfect for farm-to-table entertaining with over 2000 square feet of patio space, including large in ground gas fire pit. Live in this charming updated home as is, or add on to build your larger dream home. Bike to restaurants, breweries, the taco shop, boutiques, cafes and the Farmer’s market. Leucadia is a community famous for its surf breaks, great schools and strong vibrant community. This home is priced to sell quickly, and it is currently the best value on the market in this highly desirable neighborhood.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Bryan Evers
Listing Office - USA Veterans Real Estate and M
Source: CRMLS mls logo
MLS#OC21059299 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked CRMLS for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Two, Cottage, House
SubType Single Family Residence
Status Closed
Living Area 2064
Lot Size (Acres) 0.42
Lot Size (SqFt) 18295
Year Built 1980
Condition Building Permit, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 3
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Eating Area Dining Room
Appliances Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Line To Refrigerator
Interior Features Balcony, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Wainscoting
Accessibility Features Low Pile Carpeting
Window Features Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
Exterior
Foundation Slab
Construction Stucco, Wood Siding
Parking Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Asphalt, Paved, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Private
# Uncovered Spaces 6
# Parking Spaces 8
# Garage Spaces 2
Other Structures Guest House Detached, Storage
Lot Description 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Rectangular Lot, Level, Treed Lot, Value In Land, Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Fireplaces Living Room, Outside, Patio, Gas Starter, Wood Burning, Fire Pit
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Green Features: Energy Generation Solar
Water Source Public
Location
View Bluff, Pool, Trees/Woods
County San Diego
Community Features Suburban
Neighborhood Leucadia
High School District San Dieguito Union
Zoning R1
Directions West Off I-5, Turn Left On Private Road Marked By "Surf Board 485"
APN 2160632500
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Private Road
Road Surface Paved
$2.48M
Range: $1.93M-$3.02M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $14,303/month
Gross rent multiplier: 12.6
  • Apr 2021
    Public Records
  • Apr 30, 2021 Sold
    $2,160,000
  • Apr 2021
    mls logo MLS # OC21059299
  • Apr 30, 2021 Sold
    $2,160,000 (+8.0%)
  • Mar 29, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Mar 22, 2021 Listed
    $1,999,900 (+58.1%)
  • Feb 2018
    Public Records
  • Feb 27, 2018 Sold
    $1,265,000
  • Feb 2018
    mls logo MLS # 180001079
  • Feb 27, 2018 Sold
    $1,265,000
  • Feb 27, 2018 Sold
    $1,265,000 (-2.3%)
  • Jan 29, 2018 Pending
    —
  • Jan 29, 2018 Pending
    —
  • Jan 5, 2018 Listed
    $1,295,000
  • Jan 5, 2018 Listed
    $1,295,000 (+48.5%)
  • Mar 2005
    Public Records
  • Mar 17, 2005 Sold
    $872,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $24,780 +2.5%
    $2,292,208
  • 2023
    $24,168 +2.2%
    $2,292,208 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $23,656 +58.3%
    $2,247,264 +2.0%
  • 2021
    $14,947 +1.5%
    $2,203,200 +62.35%
  • 2020
    $14,729 +5.2%
    $1,357,106
  • 2019
    $14,004 +9.1%
    $1,357,106 +5.18%
  • 2018
    $12,832 +20.1%
    $1,290,300 +12.2%
  • 2016
    $10,688 +17.8%
    $1,150,000
  • 2015
    $9,074
    —
  • 485 La Costa Ave
    $2.16M
  • Leucadia
    $2.92M 0% y/y
  • 92024
    $1.79M -8% y/y
  • Encinitas
    $1.79M -8% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
481 La Costa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 $2,490,000 4/2 2,214 0.02
489 La Costa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 $2,814,000 6/3 2,803 0.02
517 La Costa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 $2,937,000 3/2 3,215 0.02
1975 Seabreeze Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024 $3,147,000 3/2 2,604 0.02
533 La Costa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 $3,529,000 6/4 3,630 0.03
1995 Seabreeze Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024 $2,432,000 3/3 2,711 0.03
402 Andrew Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 $2,567,000 3/2 1,643 0.04
525 La Costa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 $2,957,000 4/2 2,392 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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7/10
Capri Elementary School
public Grades K-6
Encinitas Union Elementary School District
7/10
Diegueno Middle School
public Grades 7-8
San Dieguito Union High School District
8/10
La Costa Canyon High School
public Grades 9-12
San Dieguito Union High School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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