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538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA Property Information

538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido
Zip code 92025
County San Diego

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido

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Sale date 09/29/1994
Sale price $129,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $2,390

Lot & Building Information for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido

Building sqft 1,299
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.161
Units 1
Year built 1976
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
73 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
39 /100. Some Transit
Bike Score
41 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Zoning district Urban Ii : up to 12 Du/Acre (R)

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About 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA?

538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA was built in 1976 and has a total of 1,299 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $216,647, the tax amount paid for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA is $2,469.

When was 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA last sold and what was the last sale price?

538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido, CA was last sold in 09/29/1994 for $129,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/29/1994 $129,000
03/29/1994 $119,900
01/09/1992 $133,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
09/29/1994 Deed
03/29/1994 Trustees Deed
01/09/1992 Deed
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $2,470
Current property tax $2,390
Market value $216,647

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Assessment History for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $216,647 1.1401 $2,470 +2.06%
2024-2025 $212,400 1.1394 $2,420 +2.30%
2023-2024 $208,236 1.136 $2,366 +1.05%
2022-2023 $204,154 1.1465 $2,341 +1.66%
2021-2022 $200,152 1.15049 $2,303 -0.44%
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Permits for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido

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Escondido residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$810,000
0.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$466
-6.2% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$885,000
-1.1% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Central Elementary School 4 Public K-5 573 0.42
North County Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.50
Getsemani Bible Heritage School Of Escondido NR Private 1-12 17 0.55
St. Mary's School NR Private PK-8 196 0.62
St. Mary's School NR Private PK-8 196 0.62
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
North County Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.50
Getsemani Bible Heritage School Of Escondido NR Private 1-12 17 0.55
St. Mary's School NR Private PK-8 196 0.62
Light & Life Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 259 0.66
Palomar Valley Christian Academy NR Private 5-12 7 0.74
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Summerhill School NR Private 9-12 13 0.38
Classical Academy High School 9 Charter 9-12 1,283 0.49
North County Baptist Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.50
Getsemani Bible Heritage School Of Escondido NR Private 1-12 17 0.55
Palomar Valley Christian Academy NR Private 5-12 7 0.74
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Neighbors for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido

Here are the neighbors for 538 East 5th Avenue, Escondido.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
508 E 5th Ave, Escondido 08/15/2003
525 E 4th Ave, Escondido 3,474 03/13/2020
528 E 5th Ave, Escondido 1,408 03/27/2015 $255,000
543 E 4th Ave, Escondido 1,619 08/24/2012 $309,000
560 E 5th Ave, Escondido 2,063 05/14/2026 $700,000
530 E 5th Ave, Escondido 1,155 02/08/2017 $385,000
460 S Hickory St, Escondido 1,280 10/28/2004 $394,000
409 S Grape St, Escondido 2,672 05/23/2016
524 E 4th Ave, Escondido 2,203 11/04/2021 $725,000
544 E 4th Ave, Escondido 1,540 07/29/2011 $250,000
466 S Hickory St, Escondido 1,020 05/12/2008 $225,000
520 E 5th Ave, Escondido 05/31/2001
525 E 3rd Ave, Escondido 5,039 03/14/2000 $360,000
534 E 4th Ave, Escondido 1,452 06/02/2015 $350,000
509 E 4th Ave, Escondido 2,679 05/18/2024
551 E 4th Ave, Escondido 1,445 07/02/1997
360 S Hickory St, Escondido 15,576 06/23/2003
544 E 5th Ave, Escondido 1,230 07/15/2020 $500,000
550 E 5th Ave, Escondido 994 12/15/2005
304 E Lincoln Ave, Escondido 1,110 04/18/2008
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