1517 Shields Ave

Encinitas, CA 92024

$1,875,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,830 Sq. Ft.
$1,025 / Sq. Ft.
1,830
Sq. Ft.
$1,025
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 4/16/26
Sold 4/16/26

Description

This bright and inviting south west facing home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and Southern California living just minutes from world-class beaches, vibrant downtown Encinitas, and top-rated schools. Step inside to an open and airy floor plan, featuring thoughtfully contemporary designed living spaces ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The upgraded kitchen boasts modern finishes with designer gold back splash tiles and Latitude custom made frameless European style cabinets, ample...This bright and inviting south west facing home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and Southern California living just minutes from world-class beaches, vibrant downtown Encinitas, and top-rated schools. Step inside to an open and airy floor plan, featuring thoughtfully contemporary designed living spaces ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The upgraded kitchen boasts modern finishes with designer gold back splash tiles and Latitude custom made frameless European style cabinets, ample storage, a GE wine cooler or BOSCH counter depth refrigerator and a generous island with Legande flip up electrical & USB outlets that flows effortlessly into the dining/living areas or out to the back yard through 5 panel La Cantina door. It also offers paid TESLA solar with upgraded amperage panel box. The spacious primary suite provides a peaceful escape and plenty of closet space with a well-appointed en-suite bath with designer brand Graff hardwares, rain shower head and Bainultra bathtub. Outdoors, enjoy a private backyard with a Native Trails masonite sink and additional hot and cold water outlet for outdoor shower hook up, designed for year-round living with a contemporary solid aluminum patio cover The property offers low-maintenance landscaping surrounded with polished black river rocks. With its prime Encinitas location, thoughtful updates such as a new rerouted plumbing throughout, PENTAIR Pelican Water Filter and Water Softener Alternative Combo System, new designer garage door, or a brand new Texcoat exterior paint to the timeless charm.
  1. Listed by Kimberly La Bore • DRE #02202755 • eXp Realty of California, Inc. • Kimberlee.LaBore@TheWBGroup.com

Property Details for 1517 Shields Avenue

Neighborhood
Encinitas
Community
ENCINITAS
Parking Garage
Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces
2.0
Area Zip
ENCINITAS (92024)
Standard Status
Closed
LISTING UPDATED: 04/17/2026 08:48 AM

Property Details for 1517 Shields Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #260004076
Days on Market28
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1974
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,600 SF
CountySan Diego County
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Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty of California, Inc., Kimberly La Bore, DRE #02202755

Sold By Keller Williams La Jolla, Nick J Emerson, DRE #01897169

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Building Information for 1517 Shields Avenue

Stories1Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,600 SF

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$9,712 per month

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$9,442

Property Taxes

$270

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1517 Shields Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -117.254472, 33.049824
  • Latitude: 33.049824
  • Longitude: -117.254472
  • Directions: Cross Street: Turner Ave.
  • MLS Area Major: Coastal North
  • Water Source: Public
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 4.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1830.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 1830
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6600.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 259-402-11-00
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Prop Restrictions Known: None Known
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ADUYes No: No
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1974
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heat Source: Solar
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Other/Remarks
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Searchable Rooms: Other/Remarks
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Cooling: N/K
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Interior Features: Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Storage Space, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
  • Laundry Features: Gas
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Room Type: See Remarks
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 2.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 16X13
  • Bed2Area: 10X10
  • Bed3Area: 10X10
  • Dining Room Area: 18X10
  • Family Room Area: 0
  • Kitchen Area: 21X18
  • Living Room Area: 18X16

Property History for 1517 Shields Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 16, 2026

Sold

CLAW #260004076SD

$1,875,000—
Apr 16, 2026

Sold

CRMLS #260004076SD

$1,875,000—
Apr 16, 2026

Sold

SDMLS #260004076

$1,875,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/16/2026

Sold

CLAW #260004076SD

$1,875,000
04/16/2026

Sold

CRMLS #260004076SD

$1,875,000
04/16/2026

Sold

SDMLS #260004076

$1,875,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1517 Shields Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$88,729Additions$154,253Total$242,982
Tax Record2025$3,243 ($270 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,830 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,830 SqFtLot Size6,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN259-402-11-00

Schools near 1517 Shields Avenue

This home is within Encinitas Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Park Dale Lane Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Diegueno Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
La Costa Canyon High School
Public - 9 to 12
Sunset High (Continuation) School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Park Dale Lane Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Diegueno Middle School
Public7 to 8

La Costa Canyon High School
Public9 to 12

Sunset High (Continuation) School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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