NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 3rd St Encinitas, CA 92024

Estimated Value: $2,140,000 - $3,572,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,373 Sq Ft
$2,124/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 13, 2022

Last sale price $2,200,000 $1,602 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,399/month

118 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Rated A
  • Private Yard
  • 2-minute walk to D Street Viewpoint Park

About This Home

As of October 2022

Absolutely charming beach cottage just 2 blocks to Moonlight beach as well as downtown Encinitas shopping and restaurants. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, this great floor plan boasts coastal SoCal living at its finest. Charming front yard with a beautiful rose garden and even the white picket fence. Good sized rear yard and back deck. Lovely living room with fireplace, updated kitchen opens to the dining area. Downstairs hosts 2 bedrooms and a bath, while upstairs features a spacious bedroom and additional bath. New furnace and A/C unit installed in 2019. Guest suite has a Mitsubishi ductless heating/cooling unit which was installed in 2017. Tankless water heater was installed in 2017. The original garage with workshop and laundry was permitted. The conversion of the garage to a charming guest suite with bath was done by previous owner without permits.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Mitchell

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #01123503 Listed on: 05/28/2022

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Garret Milligan

Compass License #01848820

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,349

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 4,770 Sq Ft Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,373 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 148
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2580720500

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,349

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2580720500
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1373.00
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1602.33
  • Room Type: Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: San Dieguito Union

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Lawn, Level, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4770.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1095

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4770.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 000148

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2022
Closed on
Sep 30, 2022
Sold by
Aufmann Family Trust
Bought by
Warren Moonlight Llc
Seller's Agent
Laura Mitchell
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Buyer's Agent
Garret Milligan
Compass
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-18.37%
Total Days on Market
118
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$2,916,068

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$716,068
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2019
Sold by
Aufmann Richard Nicholas and Aufmann Lois Marian
Bought by
Aufmann Richard N and Aufmann Lois Marian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$518,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2005
Sold by
Ward Jessie
Bought by
Augmann Richard Nicholas and Aufmann Lois Marian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2002
Sold by
Ward Jessie
Bought by
Ward Jessie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1995
Sold by
Martin Frank S and Martin Hugh B
Bought by
Ward Jessie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1989
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Warren Moonlight Llc $2,200,000 Stewart Title Of California
Aufmann Richard N -- First American Title Company
Augmann Richard Nicholas $1,400,000 First American Title
Ward Jessie -- --
Ward Jessie $310,000 First American Title
-- $163,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Aufmann Richard N $518,000
Previous Owner Aufmann Richard N $685,500
Previous Owner Augmann Richard Nicholas $1,000,000
Previous Owner Ward Jessie $228,450
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/13/2022 10/13/22 Sold $2,200,000 +0.2% $1,602 / Sq Ft
09/23/2022 09/23/22 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Price Changed $2,195,000 -12.0% $1,599 / Sq Ft
07/27/2022 07/27/22 Price Changed $2,495,000 -3.9% $1,817 / Sq Ft
06/24/2022 06/24/22 Price Changed $2,595,000 -3.7% $1,890 / Sq Ft
05/28/2022 05/28/22 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $1,963 / 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 $24,349 $2,244,000 $2,070,600 $173,400
2023 $23,789 $2,200,000 $2,030,000 $170,000
2022 $17,584 $1,600,000 $1,416,000 $184,000
2021 $16,461 $1,500,000 $1,328,000 $172,000
2020 $15,661 $1,425,000 $1,262,000 $163,000
2019 $15,642 $1,425,000 $1,262,000 $163,000
2018 $15,124 $1,380,000 $1,223,000 $157,000
2017 $14,347 $1,300,000 $1,153,000 $147,000
2016 $13,760 $1,260,000 $1,118,000 $142,000
2015 $12,493 $1,130,000 $1,003,000 $127,000
2014 $11,721 $1,056,000 $938,000 $118,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2205458

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 258-072-05