$1,675,000
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,663 Sq Ft
4,496 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 21, 2026

$1,007 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Retreat
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2026

CORNER LOT + OCEAN VIEWS + A/C + 1BD/1BA ON ENTRY LEVEL! Light, bright, and well-maintained 3 bedroom/3 FULL bath with an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and natural light throughout. DUAL MASTERS on second level. The second-floor primary suite offers ocean views and a private deck, while the backyard is designed for easy indoor/outdoor living and entertaining (also with an ocean view!). Fully replumbed to PEX and copper (2019). Walking distance to Moonlight Beach, close to top rated schools, parks,, shopping and east freeway access. NO HOA OR MELLO! Easily one of the top locations in Encinitas!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodie Lee

Compass License #01991763 Listed on: 04/23/2026

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Walsh

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00835211

Coldwell Banker Realty
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 4,496 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,663 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Encinitas Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

4,496 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 8517
  • Subdivision Name: ENCINITAS
  • Living Area: 1663.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2026-05-22T10:22:27Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • FullAddress: 940 Gardena
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Washer, Energy Star Appliances, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Evening Lights, Ocean
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • SDMLS_ParkingNonGaraged: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Gas
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4496.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2026
Closed on
May 11, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jodie Lee
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Walsh
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,699,000
Sold Price
$1,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-1.41%
Views
76

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.26%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$749,120
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$943,150

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$733,600
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 1989
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,675,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $917,000 Corinthian Title
Grant Deed $800,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $535,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Individual Deed $222,000 First American Title
Deed $299,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 New Conventional
Closed $733,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $632,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $428,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $172,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/21/2026 05/21/26 Sold $1,675,000 -1.4% $1,007 / Sq Ft
04/30/2026 04/30/26 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2026 04/23/26 For Sale $1,699,000 0.0% $1,022 / Sq Ft
10/03/2017 10/03/17 Rented $4,100 0.0% --
09/03/2017 09/03/17 Under Contract -- -- --
08/11/2017 08/11/17 For Rent $4,100 -- --
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $11,802 $1,043,381 $756,453 $286,928
2025 $11,802 $1,022,923 $741,621 $281,302
2024 $11,372 $1,002,867 $727,080 $275,787
2023 $11,084 $983,204 $712,824 $270,380
2022 $11,179 $963,927 $698,848 $265,079
2021 $10,596 $945,028 $685,146 $259,882
2020 $10,488 $935,339 $678,121 $257,218
2019 $9,385 $832,320 $603,432 $228,888
2018 $9,143 $816,000 $591,600 $224,400
2017 $7,501 $655,401 $428,769 $226,632
2016 $7,409 $642,551 $420,362 $222,189
2015 $7,411 $632,900 $414,048 $218,852
2014 $7,420 $620,503 $405,938 $214,565
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 260009711

San Diego MLS

APN: 258-251-34

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