#NDP2502504, Julia Yagodina, Listing Office: Yagodina Realty
1460 Orpheus Ave Encinitas, CA 92024
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About 1460 Orpheus Ave
West of the 5 freeway in Encinitas, on a nearly half acre lot, Zoned R-3 for future development opportunity, a phenomenally and truly rare opportunity awaits you at an unbelievable price. Enjoy capitalizing on this exceptionally rare opportunity to own a beautiful single story home on nearly half an acre in one of Californias most incredibly vibrant and beautiful coastal communities, Encinitas. This property sits on an expansive and lush .46 acre lot that is Zoned R-3 and allows for the development additional homes. Expand on that opportunity by potentially developing multi unit buildings on the property for maximum investment return. Functional and thoughtful architecture is at the forefront of this lovely and remarkably well maintained and appointed 2076 square foot 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. The home is absolutely move in ready with vaulted ceilings and custom travertine flooring. The triple paned windows and extra insulation create both energy efficiency and a peaceful sanctuary. Light and bright throughout, the home is crafted with an intelligent floor plan that creates a mix of spaces for both privacy and gathering. A large living room leads to an open concept kitchen and dining room adjacent to the outdoor patio. The chef’s grade kitchen features a 6 foot integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator that blends seamlessly with the array of ample custom cabinetry. Enjoy a beautiful oversized granite island perfect for casual dining and entertaining as well as the convenience and top quality of a Wolf 6 burner range, a double oven, and a whisper quiet Bosch dishwasher and waste compactor. Remodeled bathrooms include double vanities, a seamless glass dual rainfall walk in shower, luxurious rejuvenating jetted soaking tub, and designer tile and cabinetry. The primary bedroom offers a retreat with sliding glass doors to a private patio and a large walk in closet with built ins tailored to maximize space and organization. Life is made easier with numerous smart home features such as ethernet hardwired to every room, 240V electric vehicle charging outlet, and built in surround sound speakers. The home includes a generously sized and well equipped laundry room with custom shelving and storage and state of the art washer and dryer. The updated systems of the home include a tankless water heater, central heating and air conditioning, ceiling fans, and a natural gas fireplace that all bring comfort and efficiency with the flick of a switch The expansive outdoor entertainer’s deck is perfect for outdoor dining and sunset gazing and offers plenty of room to add a Jacuzzi and garden. Not only does the large garage provide plenty of room for two cars plus storage, the property and driveway offer uncommon and exceptional room to park your boat as well as recreational and work vehicles. Acquire your own sanctuary in Encinitas, the laid back and upscale beach town where stunning natural beauty meets friendly community spirit. The home is situated just short moments away from some of the most beautiful beaches and open spaces in Southern California as well as outstanding dining, shopping, recreation and entertainment, farmers markets, botanical gardens, galleries, golf, and year round community festivals and events. Encinitas is Californias best kept "secret spot" beach town and the opportunity to own a beautiful home on a large lot with R-3 zoning is a is a special opportunity you wont want to miss out on.
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- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer
- Flooring Type: Tile
- Interior: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Wired for Data, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Family Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Asphalt, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Gravel, On Site, Paved, Private, RV Access/Parking, See Remarks
- View: Neighborhood
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,875,000
- Price/SqFt: $903
- Annual Tax Amount: $19,067
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Please use GPS. Very easy to find!
- Year Built: 1997
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,076 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.4614 Acres
- MLS Number: NDP2503263
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Email: tanyaparksre@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Tanya Parks
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Mar 04, 2022 | Home Sold | $1,735,000 |
Jan 14, 2013 | Home Sold | $600,000 |
Jul 01, 1999 | Home Sold | $264,000 |
Aug 15, 1995 | Home Sold | $94,500 |
Jun 13, 1989 | Home Sold | $81,000 |
Jun 13, 1989 | Home Sold | $81,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $1,795,000 | $19,067 |
2023 | $1,630,000 | $17,264 |
2022 | $696,231 | $7,413 |
2021 | $682,580 | $7,320 |
2020 | $675,582 | $7,228 |
2019 | $662,336 | $6,938 |
2018 | $649,350 | $6,938 |
2017 | $636,619 | $6,812 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Capri Elementary School
Public District KG-6
0.5 mi
•941 Capri Rd
6
Paul Ecke Central Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.3 mi
•185 Union St
8
El Camino Creek Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.1 mi
•7885 Paseo Aliso
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $106,743. Residents of Encinitas, CA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 1460 Orpheus Ave
The listing price of 1460 Orpheus Ave property is $1,875,000.
The property 1460 Orpheus Ave is a house located in Encinitas, California, 92024.
Active Listing: 1460 Orpheus Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1460 Orpheus Ave are: Capri Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Paul Ecke Central Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), El Camino Creek Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Aviara Oaks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Jcs - Mountain Oaks (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Oak Crest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Sunset High (Continuation) (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), San Dieguito High School Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Jcs - Cedar Cove (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $19,067 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 4, 2022 for $1,735,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1460 Orpheus Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1460 Orpheus Ave is 2,076 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1460 Orpheus Ave is 1997.
This home is located at 1460 Orpheus Ave in Encinitas, CA and zip code 92024 in the Leucadia neighborhood. This 2,076 square foot home, which was built in 1997, sits on a 0.46 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,875,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Encinitas, CA there were more than 11 sold above asking price, over 16 sold below and more than 7 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Encinitas, CA between March and April 2025 increased by 8.4%. Listings spent 17 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $1,855,000 during the same period.