NOT LISTED FOR SALE

493 La Mesa Ave Encinitas, CA 92024

Central Encinitas Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,888,000 - $2,717,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,292 Sq Ft
$1,774/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 29, 2021

Last sale price $1,794,500 $1,389 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,108 / mo

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Level Lot
  • Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Rated A
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of April 2021

Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath beach bungalow with detached studio on a cul de sac location west of the 101 and two blocks from Stone Steps beach access. Vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams, tile and wood floor, front and back yard with alley access. Walk to bars, restaurants, shops, parks and all of Encinitas' coastal amenities and attractions. Simply the best location in all of Encinitas! Studio has been fully renovated and is approx 300 sq. ft. with full bathroom and kitchen. Driveway parking for two cars.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sander Harth

Compass License #01916223 Listed on: 05/01/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Sander Harth

Compass License #01916223 Listed on: 05/01/2021

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • Gated Home
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,292 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Additional Homes

  • Detached Guest House

Location

  • West of 101 Freeway
  • West of 5 Freeway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 256-271-03-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0.94 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: El Portal
  • Neighborhood: Seaside Gardens
  • LP / Sq Ft: 1393.19
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1388.93
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 1388.93
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1971
  • 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

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Counter Top
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Outside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1292
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Gate
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Available
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: LEUCADIA

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Automatic, Sprinklers
  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Site: West of I-5, West of 101
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 256-271-03-00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2021
Closed on
Apr 16, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sander Harth
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sander Harth
Compass
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$1,794,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-0.31%
Current Estimated Value
$2,291,824

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$497,324
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Original Mortgage
$964,300
Outstanding Balance
$872,036
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,419,788

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2020
Closed on
May 1, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Justin Cote
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sander Harth
Compass
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$199,000
-14.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 1983
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,794,500 Fidelity Natl Ttl San Diego
-- None Available
$1,200,000 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
-- --
$260,000 Guardian Title Company
$125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $964,300
Previous Owner $207,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2021 05/01/21 For Sale $1,800,000 +0.3% $1,393 / Sq Ft
04/29/2021 04/29/21 Sold $1,794,500 +49.5% $1,389 / Sq Ft
04/28/2021 04/28/21 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2020 05/11/20 Sold $1,200,000 -7.3% $923 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/01/2020 05/01/20 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2020 04/26/20 Price Changed $1,295,000 -7.4% $996 / Sq Ft
04/08/2020 04/08/20 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $1,076 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History

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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 $20,748 $1,942,422 $1,731,890 $210,532
2024 $20,748 $1,904,336 $1,697,932 $206,404
2023 $20,241 $1,866,997 $1,664,640 $202,357
2022 $20,040 $1,830,390 $1,632,000 $198,390
2021 $13,506 $1,212,432 $1,060,878 $151,554
2020 $4,727 $394,772 $288,604 $106,168
2019 $4,639 $387,033 $282,946 $104,087
2018 $4,563 $379,446 $277,399 $102,047
2017 $191 $372,007 $271,960 $100,047
2016 $4,299 $364,714 $266,628 $98,086
2015 $4,244 $359,236 $262,623 $96,613
2014 $4,226 $352,200 $257,479 $94,721
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sander Harth

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sander Harth

    Compass

    (760) 237-0780

    16 in this area

    126 Total Sales

    Sander Harth
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  • Justin Cote

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Justin Cote

    Compass

    (760) 613-7236

    8 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Justin Cote
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 210011500

San Diego MLS

APN: 256-271-03

California San Diego County Encinitas 92024 Central Encinitas

493 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA

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