NOT LISTED FOR SALE

554 Forrest Bluff Encinitas, CA 92024

Estimated Value: $1,329,000 - $1,879,429

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$693/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2024

Last sale price $1,325,000 $602 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,160/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Panoramic View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Park Dale Lane Elementary Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Deck

About This Home

As of February 2024

Amazing location and views! In this gated community where homes rarely go on the market, this 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath open floor plan comes with a huge loft (second family room), wet bar and attached deck to view the amazing unobstructed sunrise and open valley views. The home has an expansive kitchen with a pantry, island and kitchen nook, formal dining room along with a large front yard, two private side patios and an attached 2-car garage all located on a cul-de-sac street along with your very own community dog park! All three bedrooms are located on the upper level with two full bathrooms. Situated in the heart of Encinitas, minutes from restaurants, shopping and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kari Kahal

Woodbridge Coastal Properties License #02001405 Listed on: 01/13/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Holmes

ERA Donahoe Realty License #01943814

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,641

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 2,408 Sq Ft Lot
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Wood Fence
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $380 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Automatic Gate

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Living Room Balcony
  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1242
  • Tax Tract Number 19122
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2574810800

Community Details

Overview

  • 15 Units
  • Forrest Bluff Association, Phone Number (858) 805-1919

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Dog Park

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Gated Community

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,641

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$380 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Other Phone Description: 9492308774
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Gated Community, Resident Manager
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2574810800
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2200.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 2
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Price Per Square Foot: 602.27
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Bonus Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s)

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Patio Open, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Dog Park
  • Association Fee: 380.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Forrest Bluff
  • Phone: 8588051919
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Dog Park, Golf, Park, Sidewalks
  • Association Management: Unknown

Schools

  • School District: San Dieguito Union

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size: 2408
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2408.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0553

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 2408.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 15
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1242
  • Tax Tract: 19122
  • Tax Tract Number: 19122

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2024
Closed on
Feb 8, 2024
Sold by
Halverson Family Trust
Bought by
Rauch John Thomas and Rauch Diane Louise
Seller's Agent
Kari Kahal
Woodbridge Coastal Properties
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Holmes
ERA Donahoe Realty
List Price
$1,349,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-1.78%
Total Days on Market
20
Views
130
Current Estimated Value
$1,524,857

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$199,857
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.60%
Original Mortgage
$1,325,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2021
Sold by
Halverson Donald Eugene
Bought by
Halverson Donald Eugene and Halverson Family Trust

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
3.1%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2012
Sold by
Halverson Donald Eugene and Halverson Jane Elizabeth
Bought by
Halverson Donald Eugene and Halverson Jane Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2005
Sold by
Potter Marian S
Bought by
Halverson Donald Eugene and Halvertson Jane Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2005
Sold by
Potter Richard A and Potter Marian S
Bought by
Potter Marian S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1997
Sold by
Bartnick Stanley J and Bartnick Karen M
Bought by
Potter Richard A and Potter Marian S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1993
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
Rauch John Thomas $1,325,000 Chicago Title
Halverson Donald Eugene -- Accommodation
Halverson Donald Eugene -- Fidelity National Title Co
Halverson Donald Eugene -- Accommodation
Halverson Donald Eugene -- Lawyers Title Company
Halverson Donald Eugene $655,000 California Title Company
Potter Marian S -- --
Potter Richard A $240,000 Fidelity National Title
-- $239,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rauch John Thomas $1,336,733
Closed Rauch John Thomas $1,325,000
Previous Owner Halverson Donald Eugene $500,000
Previous Owner Halverson Donald Eugene $500,000
Previous Owner Halverson Donald Eugene $170,000
Previous Owner Halverson Donald Eugene $171,000
Previous Owner Halverson Donald Eugene $170,000
Previous Owner Halverson Donald Eugene $100,000
Previous Owner Halverson Donald Eugene $118,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2024 02/26/24 Sold $1,325,000 -1.8% $602 / Sq Ft
01/13/2024 01/13/24 For Sale $1,349,000 -- $613 / 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 $14,641 $1,366,800 $1,020,000 $346,800
2023 $5,283 $447,709 $120,130 $327,579
2022 $5,146 $438,931 $117,775 $321,156
2021 $5,048 $430,325 $115,466 $314,859
2020 $4,956 $425,914 $114,283 $311,631
2019 $4,861 $417,564 $112,043 $305,521
2018 $4,781 $409,378 $109,847 $299,531
2017 $4,701 $401,352 $107,694 $293,658
2016 $4,489 $393,483 $105,583 $287,900
2015 $4,399 $387,574 $103,998 $283,576
2014 $4,289 $379,983 $101,961 $278,022
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: OC24003424

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 257-481-08