| Primary address | 253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas |
| Zip code | 92024 |
| County | San Diego |
| Neighborhood | Downtown Encinitas |
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| Sale date | 05/12/1989 |
| Sale price | $450,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $2,992 |
| Building sqft | 5,362 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (11) |
| Acreage | 0.37 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1979 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 5 |
| Zoning district | Residential 3 (R3) |
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253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 was built in 1979 and has a total of 5,362 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $285,292, the tax amount paid for 253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 is $3,067.
When was 253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 last sold and what was the last sale price?253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 was last sold in 05/12/1989 for $450,500.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/1989 | $450,500 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $3,068 |
| Current property tax | $2,992 |
| Market value | $285,292 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas, 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 | $285,292 | 1.0753 | $3,068 | +3.68% |
| 2024-2025 | $279,699 | 1.0579 | $2,959 | +2.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $274,216 | 1.0546 | $2,892 | +2.01% |
| 2022-2023 | $268,840 | 1.0544 | $2,835 | +1.28% |
| 2021-2022 | $263,570 | 1.06206 | $2,799 | +0.22% |
The complete history of permits filed for 253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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Create a free account to unlock extended information for 253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Community | NR | Private | K-1 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-6 | 608 | 0.42 |
| Montessori Childrens House | NR | Private | PK-K | 11 | 0.72 |
| Montessori Childrens House | NR | Private | PK-K | 11 | 0.72 |
| JCS - Mountain Oaks | 8 | Charter | K-8 | 237 | 0.96 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCS - Mountain Oaks | 8 | Charter | K-8 | 237 | 0.96 |
| Pacific Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 72 | 0.98 |
| Intelligent Choice Educational Center | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 1.42 |
| St. John the Evangelist School | NR | Private | K-8 | 473 | 1.52 |
| St John Catholic School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 534 | 1.52 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 72 | 0.98 |
| Sunset High (Continuation) School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 112 | 1.13 |
| Intelligent Choice Educational Center | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 1.42 |
| San Dieguito High Academy | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 2,089 | 1.56 |
| JCS - Cedar Cove | 6 | Charter | K-12 | 136 | 1.80 |
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Here are the neighbors for 253 Sunset Drive, Encinitas.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 Ocean View CT, Encinitas | 3,653 | 06/23/2016 | $1,800,000 |
| 335 Sunset Dr, Encinitas | 3,924 | 08/24/2015 | $1,550,000 |
| 265 Sunset Dr, Encinitas | 2,223 | 10/08/2015 | $1,800,000 |
| 365 Via Linda Del Sur, Encinitas | 3,322 | 11/09/2001 | $840,000 |
| 365 Sunset Dr, Encinitas | 5,466 | 06/27/2005 | $1,112,500 |
| 262 Ocean View Ave, Encinitas | 2,858 | 11/22/1999 | $850,000 |
| 230 Ocean View Ave, Encinitas | 3,355 | 07/18/1996 | $645,000 |
| 340 Calle DE Adele, Encinitas | 3,322 | 11/19/2004 | |
| 257 Sunset Dr, Encinitas | 2,554 | 07/06/2012 | $950,000 |
| 208 Ocean View Ave, Encinitas | 2,248 | ||
| 351 Sunset Dr, Encinitas | 3,424 | 03/11/2022 | $3,495,000 |
| 370 Ocean View CT, Encinitas | 3,566 | 10/13/1998 | $598,000 |
| 321 Calle DE Adele, Encinitas | 3,656 | 06/11/1996 | $528,000 |
| 245 Sunset Dr, Encinitas | 2,246 | 07/06/2012 | $1,325,000 |
| 361 Calle DE Adele, Encinitas | 2,962 | 05/14/2003 | |
| 289 Sunset Dr, Encinitas | 2,745 | 09/09/2002 | $885,000 |
| 249 Sunset Dr, Encinitas | 3,394 | ||
| 320 Calle DE Adele, Encinitas | 3,354 | 08/13/1996 | $547,000 |
| 375 Via Linda Del Sur, Encinitas | 2,962 | 06/20/2023 | $3,550,000 |
| 215 Sunset Dr, Encinitas | 1,783 | 09/26/2008 | $1,060,000 |