$1,699,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 3PM

Estimated payment $9,956/month

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,663 Sq Ft
$1,022 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Retreat
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Ocean Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

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!

Listing Agent

Jodie Lee

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

Compass

Open House Schedule

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: 2026-04-23T20:41:33Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • FullAddress: 940 Gardena
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • 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

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

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $11,372 $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

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $733,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $428,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $172,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $177,600 No Value Available
Closed $107,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 260009711

San Diego MLS

APN: 258-251-34

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