NOT LISTED FOR SALE

544 E 5th Ave Escondido, CA 92025

Central Escondido Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $736,000 - $895,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft
$647/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2020

Last sale price $500,000 $407 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,675/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Private Yard
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Mountain View
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of July 2020

This is just what you've been wainting for!! Charming, quiet, private, cozy home on large lot, in Historic area of Old Escondido. House is set back with large and spacious front yard, landscaped with mature trees, room for ADU, covered patio area. Upgraded kitchen with granite counters, newer appliances. Newer dual paned energy efficient windows. Master suite includes walk in closet and updated master bath. Larger 2 car garage with alley access. EZ access to 15 and 78 freeways, restaurants and shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lewis Wellins

Wellins Real Estate License #00946112 Listed on: 06/03/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Vicki Stone

Allison James Estates & Homes License #01310845

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 7,061 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,230 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Awning
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 229-512-11-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, Ranch
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: North County
  • Cross Street: Juniper
  • Neighborhood: Historic Old Escondido
  • Estimated Living Space: 1,000 to 1,499 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 406.5
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 406.5
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 406.5
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1979
  • 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, Range/Oven, Counter Top
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1230
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Full, Gate, Wrought Iron
  • Patio: Awning/Porch Covered, Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains/Hills
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: SOUTH ESCONDIDO

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Automatic, Sprinklers
  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 229-512-11-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 7061
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.16
  • Map Code Column: A
  • Map Code Page: 1130
  • Map Code Row: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2025
Sold by
Blue Sarah Renee
Bought by
Blue Family Trust and Blue
Current Estimated Value
$795,529

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Detar Donald V and Detar Kristie R
Bought by
Blue Sarah Renee and Detar Sarah Renee

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2020
Closed on
Jun 23, 2020
Sold by
Calvillo Daniel Peter
Bought by
Detar Donald V and Detar Kristie R
Seller's Agent
Lewis Wellins
Wellins Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Vicki Stone
Allison James Estates & Homes
List Price
$4,899,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,399,000
-89.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.89%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2015
Sold by
Woods Cynthia
Bought by
Calvillo Daniel Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,425
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2009
Sold by
Lasalle Bank National Association
Bought by
Woods Cynthia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2008
Sold by
Ortiz Jose R
Bought by
Lasalle Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2005
Sold by
Deortiz Juana M
Bought by
Ortiz Jose R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,800
Interest Rate
10.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2005
Sold by
Ball Jean
Bought by
Ortiz Jose R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,800
Interest Rate
10.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2004
Sold by
Mcgrath Frederick Daniel
Bought by
Mcgrath Frederick D
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Blue Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Blue Sarah Renee -- None Listed On Document
Blue Sarah Renee -- None Listed On Document
Detar Donald V $500,000 Lawyers Title San Diego
Calvillo Daniel Peter $347,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Woods Cynthia $210,000 Lsi Title Agency
Lasalle Bank National Association $91,000 None Available
Ortiz Jose R -- First American Title Co
Ortiz Jose R $469,000 First American Title Co
Mcgrath Frederick D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Detar Donald V $450,000
Previous Owner Calvillo Daniel Peter $315,425
Previous Owner Woods Cynthia $168,000
Previous Owner Ortiz Jose R $93,800
Previous Owner Ortiz Jose R $375,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Sold $500,000 0.0% $407 / Sq Ft
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Price Changed $500,000 -89.8% $407 / Sq Ft
06/03/2020 06/03/20 For Sale $4,899,000 -- $3,983 / 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 $6,080 $541,214 $411,324 $129,890
2024 $6,080 $530,603 $403,259 $127,344
2023 $5,943 $520,200 $395,352 $124,848
2022 $5,879 $510,000 $387,600 $122,400
2021 $5,785 $500,000 $380,000 $120,000
2020 $4,376 $375,925 $193,333 $182,592
2019 $4,271 $368,555 $189,543 $179,012
2018 $4,153 $361,329 $185,827 $175,502
2017 $4,086 $354,245 $182,184 $172,061
2016 $4,008 $347,300 $178,612 $168,688
2015 $2,543 $225,007 $115,718 $109,289
2014 $2,437 $220,601 $113,452 $107,149
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lewis Wellins

    Wellins Real Estate

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  • V

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Vicki Stone

    Allison James Estates & Homes

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 200025363

San Diego MLS

APN: 229-512-11

California San Diego County Escondido 92025 Central Escondido

544 E 5th Ave, Escondido, CA

Not Listed for Sale

Detached

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