$1,895,000
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1517 Shields Ave Encinitas, CA 92024

Central Encinitas Neighborhood

Estimated payment $9,990/month

Total Views 3,436
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,830 Sq Ft
$1,036 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Park Dale Lane Elementary Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Private Yard

About This Home

This bright and inviting south west facing home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and Southern California living just minutes from world-class beaches, vibrant downtown Encinitas, and top-rated schools. Step inside to an open and airy floor plan, featuring thoughtfully contemporary designed living spaces ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The upgraded kitchen boasts modern finishes with designer gold back splash tiles and Latitude custom made frameless European style cabinets, ample storage, a GE wine cooler or BOSCH counter depth refrigerator and a generous island with Legande flip up electrical & USB outlets that flows effortlessly into the dining/living areas or out to the back yard through 5 panel La Cantina door. It also offers paid TESLA solar with upgraded amperage panel box. The spacious primary suite provides a peaceful escape and plenty of closet space with a well-appointed en-suite bath with designer brand Graff hardwares, rain shower head and Bainultra bathtub. Outdoors, enjoy a private backyard with a Native Trails masonite sink and additional hot and cold water outlet for outdoor shower hook up, designed for year-round living with a contemporary solid aluminum patio cover The property offers low-maintenance landscaping surrounded with polished black river rocks. With its prime Encinitas location, thoughtful updates such as a new rerouted plumbing throughout, PENTAIR Pelican Water Filter and Water Softener Alternative Combo System, new designer garage door, or a brand new Texcoat exterior paint to the timeless charm.

Listing Agent

Kimberly La Bore

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #02202755 Listed on: 02/20/2026

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 6,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1,830 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Interior Storage Closet
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Counter Depth Refrigerator
  • Bosch Dishwasher

Additional Features

  • Solar Heating System
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Encinitas Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

6,600 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 62775
  • Subdivision Name: ENCINITAS
  • Living Area: 1830.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2026-02-20T23:20:25Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • ExclusiveUseYard: Yes
  • FullAddress: 1517 Shields Ave
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Storage Space, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Other/Remarks
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Construction Type: Wood/Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: N/K
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • HeatSource: Solar

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6600.0

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $3,087 $242,982 $88,729 $154,253
2024 $3,087 $238,219 $86,990 $151,229
2023 $12,024 $1,092,420 $957,168 $135,252
2022 $11,752 $1,071,000 $938,400 $132,600
2021 $2,803 $224,481 $81,974 $142,507
2020 $2,740 $222,180 $81,134 $141,046
2019 $2,689 $217,825 $79,544 $138,281
2018 $2,655 $213,555 $77,985 $135,570
2017 $2,612 $209,368 $76,456 $132,912
2016 $2,539 $205,263 $74,957 $130,306
2015 $2,477 $202,181 $73,832 $128,349
2014 $2,404 $198,221 $72,386 $125,835
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/20/2026 02/20/26 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $1,036 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $269,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 260004076

San Diego MLS

APN: 259-402-11

California San Diego County Encinitas 92024 Central Encinitas

1517 Shields Ave, Encinitas, CA

For Sale

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