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538 3rd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 Property Information

538 3rd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 3rd Street, Encinitas
Zip code 92024
County San Diego
Neighborhood Downtown Encinitas

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas

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Sale date 10/13/2022
Sale price $2,200,000
Arm's length
Property tax $24,612

Lot & Building Information for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas

Building sqft 1,583
Building class Single Family Residence (11)
Acreage 0.11
Units 1
Year built 1975
Bedrooms 3
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
89 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
0 /100. Minimal Transit
Bike Score
42 /100. Somewhat Bikeable

Zoning district Specific Plan (SP)

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Other Property Data for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas

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About 538 3rd Street, Encinitas

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024?

538 3rd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 was built in 1975 and has a total of 1,583 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 3rd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,288,880, the tax amount paid for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 is $24,612.

When was 538 3rd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 last sold and what was the last sale price?

538 3rd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 was last sold in 10/13/2022 for $2,200,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/13/2022 $2,200,000
02/24/2005 $1,400,000
11/14/1995 $310,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
10/13/2022
02/24/2005 Deed
11/14/1995 Deed
06/28/1989 Deed
06/28/1989 Deed
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Property Taxes for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $24,612
Market value $2,288,880

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Assessment History for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 3rd Street, 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 $2,288,880 1.0753 $24,612 +3.68%
2024-2025 $2,244,000 1.0579 $23,739 +2.32%
2023-2024 $2,200,000 1.0546 $23,201 +37.53%
2022-2023 $1,600,000 1.0544 $16,870 +5.89%
2021-2022 $1,500,000 1.06206 $15,931 +0.23%
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Permits for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas

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Encinitas residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,899,500
24.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$951
2.3% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$865,000
-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 to school (mi)
Oasis Community NR Private K-1 0 0.58
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School 6 Public K-6 608 0.90
JCS - Mountain Oaks 8 Charter K-8 237 0.93
Pacific Academy NR Private K-12 72 1.08
Montessori Childrens House NR Private PK-K 11 1.23
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
JCS - Mountain Oaks 8 Charter K-8 237 0.93
Pacific Academy NR Private K-12 72 1.08
St John Catholic School NR Private PK, K-8 534 1.58
St. John the Evangelist School NR Private K-8 473 1.58
Oak Crest Middle School 7 Public 7-8 802 1.77
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Sunset High (Continuation) School 4 Public 9-12 112 1.07
Pacific Academy NR Private K-12 72 1.08
San Dieguito High Academy 9 Public 9-12 2,089 1.35
JCS - Cedar Cove 6 Charter K-12 136 1.83
Intelligent Choice Educational Center NR Private 6-12 0 1.91
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Neighbors for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas

Here are the neighbors for 538 3rd Street, Encinitas.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
515 4th St, Encinitas 1,610
520 3rd St, Encinitas 903
544 4th St, Encinitas 4,105 08/21/2014
428 3rd St #1-2, Encinitas 1,691 06/11/2018 $2,500,000
560 3rd St, Encinitas
328 W E St, Encinitas 3,370 10/20/2004 $473,500
409 4th St, Encinitas 5,331 09/10/2024 $4,900,000
303 W D St, Encinitas 2,612 04/02/2003 $898,000
529 4th St, Encinitas 944 03/21/2005 $1,400,000
512 3rd St, Encinitas 1,082 03/17/2005
417 4th St, Encinitas 2,816 09/10/2024 $2,600,000
427 4th St, Encinitas 2,834 11/15/2007
445 1/2 4th St, Encinitas 3,373 08/05/2024 $4,750,000
552 3rd St, Encinitas 270 04/11/2003
412 4th St, Encinitas 2,764 06/23/2025 $7,300,000
333 W D St, Encinitas 4,740 09/12/2024 $4,850,000
551 4th St #A-B, Encinitas 2,430
542 3rd St, Encinitas 3,154 04/02/2025
528 3rd St, Encinitas 912 05/06/2019
431 4th St, Encinitas 4,624 04/03/1989 $628,000
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