$3,250,000
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
4 Beds
5 Baths
2,712 Sq Ft
6,600 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,198 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Retreat
  • Private Yard
  • Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Rated A
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of November 2025

Seller will entertain offers between $3,085,000 - $3,485,000. Live the quintessential coastal dream in this stunning modern farmhouse perfectly positioned on a private corner lot in the heart of Leucadia. Just steps from Encinitas’ best beaches, restaurants, and shops, this fully transformed home offers four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two powder rooms designed for comfort and style. Gated and beautifully landscaped, the expansive front and backyard create an ideal indoor-outdoor lifestyle with two inviting firepits, a covered dining area with ceiling heaters, an outdoor shower, and a detached office that’s perfect for working from home or relaxing. The flat, fenced lawn provides ample space for entertaining, play, or gardening. The main level features three bedrooms along with two full bathrooms and two powder rooms. The entire second floor is dedicated to a luxurious primary suite complete with a private family room, a spacious deck, a spa-inspired bathroom, and separate his-and-her walk-in closets. Every detail throughout the home, from the elegant floors to the artisan tilework and custom lighting, reflects thoughtful design and sophisticated coastal living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Iantorno

Compass License #01256501 Listed on: 09/23/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Pilar Meza

Compass License #01952399

Last Buyer's Agent

Ian Schoenberger

IGS Real Estate License #01379798

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • New Fence
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 2,712 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit
  • Shed
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Machine Shed

Community Details

  • Leucadia Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 991247
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 991247
  • Subdivision Name: LEUCADIA
  • Living Area: 2712.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2025-11-25T18:36:27Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • ExclusiveUseYard: Yes
  • FullAddress: 1303 Hermes Ave
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Structures: Shed
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Barbecue, Built In Range, Counter Top, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Shed(s), Solar Panels, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit
  • Fireplaces: 5

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full, Gate, New Condition, Wood
  • Roof: Other/Remarks
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Construction Type: Other/Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Other/Remarks
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6600.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2025
Closed on
Nov 13, 2025
Sold by
Purinton Family Trust and Purinton Steven M
Bought by
Holly Fletcher Trust and Mayfield
Seller's Agent
Eric Iantorno
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ian Schoenberger
IGS Real Estate
List Price
$3,548,500
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$298,500
-8.41%
Views
105

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
34.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2019
Sold by
Purinton Steven M and Purinton Julie E
Bought by
Purinton Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$554,656
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2019
Sold by
Margo S Rady Trust
Bought by
Purinton Steven M and Purinton Julle E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$554,656
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2016
Closed on
Jan 12, 2016
Sold by
Koch Kevin
Bought by
Alon Margo Rady
Seller's Agent
Neda Nourani
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Tracy
Shelter Residential, Inc.
List Price
$1,210,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.93%
Original Mortgage
$968,000
Interest Rate
3.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2015
Sold by
Koch Kevin and Koch Kimberly
Bought by
Koch Kevin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2005
Sold by
Jenkins B Ann
Bought by
Koch Kevin and Koch Kimberly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$584,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1999
Sold by
Arges Terrance W
Bought by
Jenkins B Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
9.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1999
Sold by
Arges Renee
Bought by
Arges Terrance W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1998
Sold by
Arges Terrance W
Bought by
Arges Renee

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1986
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,250,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Grant Deed $1,205,000 Corinthian Title Company Inc
Grant Deed $1,210,000 Guardian Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $730,000 New Century Title
Grant Deed $339,000 Commonwealth Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Southland Title
Deed $140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $554,656 VA
Previous Owner $968,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $584,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $164,000 Commercial
Closed $73,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/25/2025 11/25/25 Sold $3,250,000 -6.7% $1,198 / Sq Ft
11/10/2025 11/10/25 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Price Changed $3,485,000 -1.8% $1,285 / Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 For Sale $3,548,500 +193.3% $1,308 / Sq Ft
02/19/2016 02/19/16 Sold $1,210,000 0.0% $714 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/11/2016 01/11/16 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2016 01/11/16 For Sale $1,210,000 -- $714 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $17,915 $1,663,797 $1,171,292 $492,505
2024 $17,915 $1,631,175 $1,148,326 $482,849
2023 $17,459 $1,599,192 $1,125,810 $473,382
2022 $17,080 $1,567,836 $1,103,736 $464,100
2021 $15,211 $1,383,732 $1,082,095 $301,637
2020 $13,503 $1,229,100 $1,071,000 $158,100
2019 $14,067 $1,284,061 $1,008,147 $275,914
2018 $13,794 $1,258,884 $988,380 $270,504
2017 $13,550 $1,234,200 $969,000 $265,200
2016 $9,512 $866,490 $706,494 $159,996
2015 $7,536 $680,000 $546,000 $134,000
2014 $6,774 $610,000 $490,000 $120,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250039644

San Diego MLS

APN: 254-251-06