NOT LISTED FOR SALE

557 Hermes Ave Encinitas, CA 92024

Estimated Value: $1,902,000 - $2,119,485

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,408 Sq Ft
$1,405/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2018

Last sale price $1,350,000 $959 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,854/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Stone Porch or Patio
  • Level Lot
  • Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Rated A
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of September 2018

"Italian Villa" designer showcase home. This exceptionally renovated home, reminiscent of a European estate, boasts numerous upgrades and amenities including a gourmet kitchen, lushly landscaped courtyard with autumn flagstone, built in surround sound speakers, outdoor speakers, .3 miles to the beach less then a 1 miles to Moonlight Beach also very close to dinning & shopping. "Italian Villa" designer showcase home. This exceptionally renovated home, reminiscent of a European estate, boasts numerous upgrades and amenities including a gourmet kitchen, lushly landscaped courtyard with autumn flagstone, built in surround sound speakers, outdoor speakers, .3 miles to the beach less then a 1 miles to Moonlight Beach also very close to dinning & shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Carpenter

Frank Carpenter Real Estate License #01782557 Listed on: 08/10/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Mann

Sherman & Boone Realtors License #00491847

Sherman & Boone Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,224

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 7,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-2:MINOR

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,408 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Encinitas Union School District Elementary School

Additional Features

  • Stone Porch or Patio
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 256-110-49-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,224

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: Union St
  • Neighborhood: Beach
  • Supplement: "Italian Villa" designer showcase home. This exceptionally renovated home, reminiscent of a European estate, boasts numerous upgrades and amenities including a gourmet kitchen, lushly landscaped courtyard with autumn flagstone, built in surround sound speakers, outdoor speakers, .3 miles to the beach less then a 1 miles to Moonlight Beach also very close to dinning & shopping.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 958.81
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 958.81
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 958.81
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • 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: Microwave, Range/Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1408
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Patio: Stone/Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: LEUCADIA

Schools

  • Elementary School: Encinitas Union School District
  • Elementary School Website: http://www.eusd.k12.ca.us/

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R-2:MINOR
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 256-110-49-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 7300
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.17
  • Map Code Column: B
  • Map Code Page: 1147
  • Map Code Row: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2020
Sold by
Hughes Steven George
Bought by
Hughes Steven and Steven Hughes Family Trust
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,978,871

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2018
Closed on
Nov 6, 2018
Sold by
Quilty Susan Mary Elizabeth
Bought by
Hughes Steven George
Seller's Agent
Frank Carpenter
Frank Carpenter Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dave Mann
Sherman & Boone Realtors
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2018
Closed on
Aug 20, 2018
Sold by
Galla Eric Arthur
Bought by
Hughes Steven George
Seller's Agent
Frank Carpenter
Frank Carpenter Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dave Mann
Sherman & Boone Realtors
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2013
Closed on
Mar 22, 2013
Sold by
Watson Galla Julianne
Bought by
Galla Eric Arthur
Seller's Agent
Louie Ortiz
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Amy Jensen
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$840,000
Sold Price
$840,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.04%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2013
Closed on
Mar 15, 2013
Sold by
Bagley Jerry and Bagley Pamela
Bought by
Galla Eric Arthur
Seller's Agent
Louie Ortiz
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Amy Jensen
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$840,000
Sold Price
$840,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2010
Sold by
Bagley Jerry and Bagley Pamela
Bought by
Bagley Jerry and Bagley Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$613,000
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2008
Sold by
Bagley Jerry and Bagley Pamela
Bought by
Bagley Jerry and Bagley Pamela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2006
Sold by
Eber Audrey J
Bought by
Bagley Jerry and Bagley Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Hughes Steven -- None Available
Hughes Steven George -- None Available
Hughes Steven George $1,350,000 Fidelity National Title
Galla Eric Arthur -- Fidelity National Title San
Galla Eric Arthur $840,000 Fidelity National Title San
Bagley Jerry -- Chicago Title Company
Bagley Jerry -- Chicago Title Company
Bagley Jerry -- Chicago Title Company
Bagley Jerry -- None Available
Bagley Jerry -- None Available
Bagley Jerry $800,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bagley Jerry $613,000
Previous Owner Bagley Jerry $620,000
Previous Owner Bagley Jerry $640,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2018 09/17/18 Sold $1,350,000 0.0% $959 / Sq Ft
08/19/2018 08/19/18 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2018 08/10/18 For Sale $1,350,000 +60.7% $959 / Sq Ft
03/25/2013 03/25/13 Sold $840,000 0.0% $597 / Sq Ft
03/09/2013 03/09/13 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2013 02/24/13 For Sale $840,000 -- $597 / 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
2024 $16,224 $1,476,416 $1,203,008 $273,408
2023 $15,807 $1,447,468 $1,179,420 $268,048
2022 $15,462 $1,419,088 $1,156,295 $262,793
2021 $15,235 $1,391,264 $1,133,623 $257,641
2020 $15,014 $1,377,000 $1,122,000 $255,000
2019 $14,710 $1,350,000 $1,100,000 $250,000
2018 $9,966 $909,095 $649,355 $259,740
2017 $191 $891,271 $636,623 $254,648
2016 $9,483 $873,796 $624,141 $249,655
2015 $9,322 $860,671 $614,766 $245,905
2014 $9,117 $843,813 $602,724 $241,089
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Frank Carpenter

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Frank Carpenter

    Frank Carpenter Real Estate

    (858) 943-1197

    2 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Frank Carpenter
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  • Dave Mann

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Dave Mann

    Sherman & Boone Realtors

    (831) 688-6461

    31 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Ron Johnson

    First Team Real Estate

    (760) 500-0179

    6 Total Sales

    Ron Johnson
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  • Louie Ortiz

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Louie Ortiz

    Real Broker

    (858) 259-1126

    40 Total Sales

    Louie Ortiz
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  • Amy Jensen

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Amy Jensen

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (858) 922-2329

    4 in this area

    161 Total Sales

    Amy Jensen
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 180044472

San Diego MLS

APN: 256-110-49

California San Diego County Encinitas 92024

557 Hermes Ave, Encinitas, CA

This home is located at 557 Hermes Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 since 10 August 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,978,871, approximately $1,405 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 557 Hermes Ave is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Paul Ecke-Central Elementary, Diegueno Middle School, and La Costa Canyon High School.

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