$1,835,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2025

1540 Surf Rd Encinitas, CA 92024

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,442 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$751 Per Sq Ft

32% Above List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Family Room
  • Capri Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of May 2025

Tucked down a private drive on a quiet, secluded lot, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a rare opportunity in the heart of coastal Leucadia — just blocks from Highway 101, world-class surf, local shops, and restaurants. With 2,442 square feet, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light, the home has solid bones and a flexible layout — ready for your vision. Whether you're an investor, builder, or homeowner looking to renovate, this property offers incredible upside in one of Encinitas' most sought-after neighborhoods. Deferred maintenance – Cash offers only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackson Campbell

Keller Williams Realty License #01144967 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jackson Campbell

Keller Williams Realty License #01144967 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,689

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Elastomeric Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,442 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 254-102-70-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,689

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: Hillcrest Drive
  • Neighborhood: Leucadia
  • LP / Sq Ft: 655.2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 751.43
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 751.43
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1992
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Gas Range, Gas Cooking
  • Searchable Rooms: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room, Optional Bedrooms
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x16
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2442
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop, Elastomeric

Garage/Parking

  • Parking for RV: On-Site Parking
  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway, Driveway - Unpaved
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: LEUCADIA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R2
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 254-102-70-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 21003
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.48

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Schraeder Rene Marie
Bought by
Schraeder Joshua J
Seller's Agent
Jackson Campbell
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jackson Campbell
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,835,000
Premium/Discount to List
$440,000
31.54%
Views
199

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-42.25%
Original Mortgage
$1,468,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,465,400
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,776

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Hardebeck Mary Martha
Bought by
Schraeder Joshua J
Seller's Agent
Jackson Campbell
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jackson Campbell
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,835,000
Premium/Discount to List
$440,000
31.54%
Views
199

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,468,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,465,400
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,776

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2001
Sold by
Hardebeck Thomas D and Hardebeck Thomas D
Bought by
Hardebeck Thomas D and Hardebeck Mary Martha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2001
Sold by
Greystone Homes Inc
Bought by
Hardebeck Thomas D and Hardebeck Mary Martha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1999
Sold by
Hardebeck Thomas D and Hardebeck Mary Martha
Bought by
Hardebeck Thomas D and Hardebeck Mary Martha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
3.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1999
Sold by
Hardebeck Thomas D
Bought by
Hardebeck Thomas D and Hardebeck Mary Martha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed $1,835,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,468,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $669,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $457,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $450,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $385,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $337,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Sold $1,835,000 0.0% $751 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Off Market $1,835,000 -- --
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Price Changed $1,600,000 +6.7% $655 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Price Changed $1,500,000 +7.5% $614 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $571 / 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 $5,689 $497,329 $68,869 $428,460
2024 $5,689 $487,578 $67,519 $420,059
2023 $5,510 $478,019 $66,196 $411,823
2022 $5,366 $468,648 $64,899 $403,749
2021 $5,264 $459,460 $63,627 $395,833
2020 $5,168 $454,750 $62,975 $391,775
2019 $5,067 $445,835 $61,741 $384,094
2018 $4,972 $437,094 $60,531 $376,563
2017 $4,887 $428,525 $59,345 $369,180
2016 $4,738 $420,124 $58,182 $361,942
2015 $4,644 $413,815 $57,309 $356,506
2014 $4,531 $405,710 $56,187 $349,523
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250023250

San Diego MLS

APN: 254-102-70