$1,625,000
SOLD NOV 8, 2018
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,798 Sq Ft
5,093 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$904 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Moonlight State Beach

About This Home

As of June 2025

Steps to FAMOUS Moonlight Beach, walk to coffee, ice cream, dinner, drinks or a movie. This amazing view property has everything today's intelligent buyer is seeking. Relax on your Balcony or Rooftop deck with views of the crashing waves. Entertain in your large open floor plan. Master is located on the 1st floor, a 2nd Master with en-suite bath is on the 2nd floor. If you are seeking a home that is Coastal, west of the 5 with awe inspiring views perhaps this is the one! Rare homes like this don't last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Brant

Steve Brant License #01332115 Listed on: 09/12/2018

Steve Brant

Last Buyer's Agent

Clara Kim

California Realty Sales License #01360383

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,405

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 5,093 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Twin Home
  • Turnkey
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,798 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub

Additional Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Separate Water Meter

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • 145 149 3Rd St. Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 258-031-06-01

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,405

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Residential Styles: Twinhome
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: A
  • Neighborhood: Moonlight Beach
  • LP / Sq Ft: 917.69
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 903.78
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 903.78
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Stories In Building: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Bathtub, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Living Room Balcony, Open Floor Plan, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling, Kitchen Open To Family Rm
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Range/Stove Hood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Family Room, MBR Entry Level, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Family Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1798
  • Total Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco, Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Gate, Partial

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: 145-149 3rd St.
  • Units In Building: 2
  • Total Number of Units: 2
  • Community: ENCINITAS

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Unit: 1

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 258-031-06-01
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 5093
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.12
  • Map Code Column: B
  • Map Code Page: 1147
  • Map Code Row: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Baarstad Musante Living Trust and Baarstad David J
Bought by
Bucher Family Trust and Bucher
Seller's Agent
Nina Detrow
Trinity Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Sharon McKinnon
Trinity Real Estate Services
List Price
$3,055,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$455,000
-14.89%
Views
222

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
108.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2023
Sold by
Musante Michele
Bought by
Baarstad Musante Living Trust and Baarstadnd

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2023
Closed on
Feb 18, 2023
Sold by
Howard Nathan Erlanger Trust
Bought by
Musante Michele
Seller's Agent
Katie Pond
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Drew Davis
Swell Property
List Price
$2,300,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
17.39%
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.39%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2023
Closed on
Feb 17, 2023
Sold by
Baarstad David Joe
Bought by
Musante Michele
Seller's Agent
Katie Pond
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Drew Davis
Swell Property
List Price
$2,300,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
17.39%
Views
4

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2020
Closed on
Aug 19, 2020
Sold by
Mccormick Lea Ann and The Lea Ann Lang Living Trust
Bought by
Erlanger Howard Nathan and The Howard Nathan Erlanger Tru
Seller's Agent
Jim Klinge
Compass
Buyer's Agent
CRMLS FILL Agent
CRMLS
List Price
$1,699,000
Sold Price
$1,699,999
Premium/Discount to List
$999
0.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.33%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2018
Closed on
Nov 8, 2018
Sold by
Hammond James P
Bought by
Lang Lea A
Seller's Agent
Steve Brant
Steve Brant
Buyer's Agent
Clara Kim
California Realty Sales
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-1.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.55%
Interest Rate
4.94%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2014
Closed on
Aug 19, 2014
Sold by
Taylor Andrew G and Taylor Joan A
Bought by
The James & Antonia Hammond Living Trust and Hammond Antonia M
Seller's Agent
Joan Taylor
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steve Brant
Instaclose R.E. Enterprises
List Price
$1,339,000
Sold Price
$1,339,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2011
Sold by
Taylor Andrew G and Taylor Joan A
Bought by
Taylor Andrew G and Taylor Joan A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2005
Sold by
Taylor Andrew G and Taylor Joan A
Bought by
Taylor Andrew G and Taylor Joan A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2004
Sold by
Dewolf Donald Charles and Dewolf Susan Christine
Bought by
Taylor Andrew Gareth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2003
Sold by
Third Street Investments Llc
Bought by
Dewolf Donald Charles and Dewolf Susan Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$679,550
Interest Rate
5.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2002
Sold by
Rota Michael John
Bought by
Third Street Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1999
Sold by
Robinson Mae H Trust 07-12-85 and Read Timothy
Bought by
Rota Michael John and Michael John Rota Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
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 $2,600,000 Innovative Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $2,700,000 Lawyers Title
Deed -- Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $1,700,000 First American Title Company
Deed -- --
Grant Deed $1,339,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $1,187,500 California Title Company
Grant Deed $849,500 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed $320,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $417,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $350,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $264,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $677,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $679,550 No Value Available
Previous Owner $256,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Sold $2,600,000 -6.1% $1,525 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Price Changed $2,770,000 -4.3% $1,625 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Price Changed $2,895,000 -2.0% $1,698 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Price Changed $2,955,000 -3.3% $1,733 / Sq Ft
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $3,055,000 +13.1% $1,792 / Sq Ft
02/24/2023 02/24/23 Sold $2,700,000 +17.4% $1,584 / Sq Ft
02/07/2023 02/07/23 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2023 02/03/23 For Sale $2,300,000 +35.3% $1,349 / Sq Ft
08/24/2020 08/24/20 Sold $1,699,999 +0.1% $997 / Sq Ft
08/12/2020 08/12/20 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2020 08/08/20 For Sale $1,699,000 +4.6% $996 / Sq Ft
11/08/2018 11/08/18 Sold $1,625,000 -1.5% $904 / Sq Ft
10/30/2018 10/30/18 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2018 09/12/18 For Sale $1,650,000 +23.2% $918 / Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 Sold $1,339,000 0.0% $706 / Sq Ft
08/19/2014 08/19/14 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2014 06/06/14 For Sale $1,339,000 -- $706 / 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 $29,405 $2,809,080 $2,080,800 $728,280
2024 $29,405 $2,754,000 $2,040,000 $714,000
2023 $18,904 $1,768,677 $1,456,560 $312,117
2022 $18,507 $1,733,998 $1,428,000 $305,998
2021 $18,259 $1,699,999 $1,400,000 $299,999
2020 $17,761 $1,657,500 $1,377,000 $280,500
2019 $17,395 $1,625,000 $1,350,000 $275,000
2018 $15,149 $1,414,339 $1,056,266 $358,073
2017 $191 $1,386,607 $1,035,555 $351,052
2016 $14,423 $1,359,419 $1,015,250 $344,169
2015 $14,241 $1,339,000 $1,000,000 $339,000
2014 $11,165 $1,051,000 $796,000 $255,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 180051079

San Diego MLS

APN: 258-031-06-01