159 W 5th Ave

937 Sq. Ft.
$731 / Sq. Ft.
937
Sq. Ft.
$731
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Craftsman home in Historic District. Corner lot across from Central Elementary and a short walk to shops, coffee, restaurants and fun. Enjoy period charm with modern convenience. Home has been remodeled with new kitchen; new electric service and panel, new central heating and cooling, new windows, new sewer line and a whole house fan. Fenced rear lot is part of this property and available for development or can park four cars inside gates. Alley access to rear lot makes it ideal for future development.Craftsman home in Historic District. Corner lot across from Central Elementary and a short walk to shops, coffee, restaurants and fun. Enjoy period charm with modern convenience. Home has been remodeled with new kitchen; new electric service and panel, new central heating and cooling, new windows, new sewer line and a whole house fan. Fenced rear lot is part of this property and available for development or can park four cars inside gates. Alley access to rear lot makes it ideal for future development.
  1. Listed by Peter F Cavanagh • DRE #00883323 • Coldwell Banker Realty • pcavanagh@coldwellbanker.com

Property Details for 159 West 5th Avenue

Neighborhood
Historic District
Community
SOUTH ESCONDIDO
Parking Garage
None Known
Garage Spaces
0.0
Area Zip
ESCONDIDO (92025)
Standard Status
Pending
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2026 02:45 PM

Property Details for 159 West 5th Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #250041990
Days on Market111
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1918
Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,000 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Peter F Cavanagh, DRE #00883323
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Building Information for 159 West 5th Avenue

Stories1Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,735 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,339

Property Taxes

$396

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159 West 5th Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -117.079944, 33.117212
  • Latitude: 33.117212
  • Longitude: -117.079944
  • Directions: Cross Street: Maple.
  • MLS Area Major: North County
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
Parking
  • Parking Features: None Known
  • Parking Total: 4.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 4.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 937.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 937
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Features: Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7000.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 233-251-01-00
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Prop Restrictions Known: Other/Remarks
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ADUYes No: No
  • Year Built: 1918
Farm Information
  • Irrigation Source: Sprinklers
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas & Electric Range, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Bonus Room
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Cooling: Central Forced Air, Whole House Fan
  • Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Laundry Features: Electric
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Bonus Room
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 2.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 12x12
  • Bed2Area: 10x12

Property History for 159 West 5th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 10, 2026

Pending

CLAW #250041990SD

Feb 9, 2026

Pending

CRMLS #250041990SD

Feb 5, 2026

Pending

SDMLS #250041990

Jan 20, 2026

Price Change

CLAW #250041990SD

$685,000
Jan 19, 2026

Price Change

CRMLS #250041990SD

$685,000
Jan 19, 2026

Price Change

SDMLS #250041990

$685,000
Dec 11, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #250041990SD

$699,000
Dec 10, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #250041990

$699,000
Dec 10, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #250041990SD

$699,000
Nov 19, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #250041990SD

$725,000
Nov 18, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #250041990SD

$725,000
Nov 18, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #250041990

$725,000
Oct 17, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #250041990SD

$750,000
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250041990

$750,000
Oct 17, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #250041990SD

$699,000
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250041990SD

$750,000
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250041990SD

$685,000
Aug 21, 2025

Withdrawn

CLAW #NDP2502262MR

Aug 21, 2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #NDP2502262

$825,000
Jun 4, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2502262MR

$825,000
Mar 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2502262

$850,000
Oct 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2502262MR

$850,000
Aug 20, 2011

Expired

SDMLS #100050545

Aug 20, 2010

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #100050545

$279,000
Aug 15, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #230741831

$315,000
May 8, 2007

Withdrawn

SDMLS #71019251

Mar 8, 2007

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #71019251

$380,000
Mar 7, 2007

Withdrawn

SDMLS #61099214

Dec 1, 2006

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #61099214

$435,000
Aug 12, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #141299755

$315,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/10/2026

Pending

CLAW #250041990SD

02/09/2026

Pending

CRMLS #250041990SD

02/05/2026

Pending

SDMLS #250041990

01/20/2026

Price Change

CLAW #250041990SD

$685,000
01/19/2026

Price Change

CRMLS #250041990SD

$685,000
01/19/2026

Price Change

SDMLS #250041990

$685,000
12/11/2025

Price Change

CLAW #250041990SD

$699,000
12/10/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #250041990

$699,000
12/10/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #250041990SD

$699,000
11/19/2025

Price Change

CLAW #250041990SD

$725,000
11/18/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #250041990SD

$725,000
11/18/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #250041990

$725,000
10/17/2025

Price Change

CLAW #250041990SD

$750,000
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #250041990

$750,000
10/17/2025

Price Change

CLAW #250041990SD

$699,000
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #250041990SD

$750,000
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #250041990SD

$685,000
08/21/2025

Withdrawn

CLAW #NDP2502262MR

08/21/2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #NDP2502262

$825,000
06/04/2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2502262MR

$825,000
03/10/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2502262

$850,000
10/23/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2502262MR

$850,000
08/20/2011

Expired

SDMLS #100050545

08/20/2010

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #100050545

$279,000
08/15/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #230741831

$315,000
05/08/2007

Withdrawn

SDMLS #71019251

03/08/2007

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #71019251

$380,000
03/07/2007

Withdrawn

SDMLS #61099214

12/01/2006

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #61099214

$435,000
08/12/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #141299755

$315,000

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

Public Records for 159 West 5th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$295,531Additions$118,209Total$413,740
Tax Record2025$4,753 ($396 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt873 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt873 SqFtLot Size6,946 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2022ZoningR-4:MULTIPLECountySAN DIEGOAPN233-251-01-00

Schools near 159 West 5th Avenue

This home is within Escondido Union School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Central Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Del Dios Middle School
Public6 to 8

San Pasqual High School
Public9 to 12

Classical Academy High School
Charter9 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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