1517 Shields Ave Encinitas, CA 92024
Central Encinitas NeighborhoodEstimated payment $10,373/month
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Open Floorplan
- Private Yard
- Park Dale Lane Elementary Rated A
- Cathedral Ceiling
- 2 Car Attached Garage
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
eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #02202755 Listed on: 02/20/2026
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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
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 |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $269,000 | New Conventional |
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 260004076
APN: 259-402-11
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