NOT LISTED FOR SALE

505 Orpheus Ave Encinitas, CA 92024

Estimated Value: $2,349,000 - $3,010,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,942 Sq Ft
$1,323/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 04, 2016

Last sale price $1,640,000 $844 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,657/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Views
  • Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Rated A
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1-minute walk to Orpheus Park

About This Home

As of November 2016

West of I-5! Enjoy the Aloha Lifestyle in this eclectic Beach Bungalow situated on a 17,000 sq ft corner lot in the heart of Leucadia. Owned by a local artist & inspired by coastal culture, this home exudes the Hawaiian lifestyle w/ huge covered patio featuring spanish tile w/ custom one-of-a-kind hand painted inlays. Vintage 1950's cottage offers original hardwood flooring, large picture windows & beautiful french doors. Expansive lot offers lush tropical landscaping w/endless opportunities. See Supp. Neighborhoods: Leucadia Architectural Style: Craftsman/Bungalow View: Craftsman/Bungalow Equipment: Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Septic Installed Topography: LL

Last Listed By

Karen Morton

Compass License #01414192 Listed on: 08/06/2016

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,272

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,942 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Stone Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2561511600

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,272

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Leucadia
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2561511600
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1942.00
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 844.49
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Office

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Stone
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Outside

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3900

Multi Family

  • Lot Size Area: 17000.0000 Square Feet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2016
Closed on
Oct 4, 2016
Sold by
Meiche Stephen A and Meiche Roz Light
Bought by
Eckberg Stephen A and Nares Eckberg Rosemary A
Seller's Agent
Karen Morton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Julie Rumsey
Longacre Real Estate
List Price
$1,640,000
Sold Price
$1,640,000
Total Days on Market
44
Current Estimated Value
$2,569,794

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$929,794
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.39%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$754,770
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,815,024

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2006
Sold by
Meiche Stephen A
Bought by
Meiche Stephen A and Meiche Roz Light

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
8.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2006
Sold by
Meiche Roz Light
Bought by
Meiche Stephen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
8.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2006
Sold by
Meiche Stephen A and Meiche Roz Light
Bought by
Meiche Stephen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
8.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2005
Sold by
Meiche Stephen A
Bought by
Meiche Stephen A and Meiche Roz Light

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2005
Sold by
Meiche Stephan A and Meiche Roz Light
Bought by
Meiche Stephen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2004
Sold by
Meiche Stephen A and Meiche Roz Light
Bought by
Meiche Stephen A and Meiche Roz Light

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,800
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2004
Sold by
Meiche Stephen A
Bought by
Meiche Stephen A and Meiche Roz Light

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$331,800
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1999
Sold by
Sox Rebecca L
Bought by
Meiche Stephen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
7.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1995
Sold by
Reynaga Frank and Reynaga Olivia M
Bought by
Meiche Stephen A and Sox Rebecca L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1986

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Eckberg Stephen A $1,640,000 Ticor Title Co San Diego
Meiche Stephen A -- None Available
Meiche Stephen A -- United Title
Meiche Stephen A -- United Title Company
Meiche Stephen A -- United Title Company
Meiche Stephen A -- United Title Company
Meiche Stephen A -- United Title Company
Meiche Stephen A -- --
Meiche Stephen A -- --
Meiche Stephen A $52,000 First American Title
Meiche Stephen A $290,000 Orange Coast Title Company
-- $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Eckberg Stephen A $250,000
Open Eckberg Stephen A $950,000
Previous Owner Meiche Stephen A $509,500
Previous Owner Meiche Stephen A $500,000
Previous Owner Meiche Stephen A $500,000
Previous Owner Meiche Stephen A $408,000
Previous Owner Meiche Stephen A $408,000
Previous Owner Meiche Stephen A $331,800
Previous Owner Meiche Stephen A $230,000
Previous Owner Meiche Stephen A $70,000
Previous Owner Meiche Stephen A $260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/04/2016 11/04/16 Sold $1,640,000 0.0% $844 / Sq Ft
09/19/2016 09/19/16 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2016 08/06/16 For Sale $1,640,000 -- $844 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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
2024 $15,272 $1,442,275 $901,423 $540,852
2023 $14,923 $1,413,997 $883,749 $530,248
2022 $14,626 $1,386,272 $866,421 $519,851
2021 $14,441 $1,359,091 $849,433 $509,658
2020 $14,259 $1,345,157 $840,724 $504,433
2019 $13,962 $1,318,783 $824,240 $494,543
2018 $13,683 $1,292,926 $808,079 $484,847
2017 $191 $1,640,000 $1,340,000 $300,000
2016 $4,596 $439,429 $304,176 $135,253
2015 $4,531 $432,829 $299,607 $133,222
2014 $4,442 $424,352 $293,739 $130,613
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: 160043637

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 256-151-16