505 Orpheus Ave

1,942 Sq. Ft.
$844 / Sq. Ft.
1,942
Sq. Ft.
$844
per Sq. Ft.

Description

West of I-5! Enjoy the Aloha Lifestyle in this eclectic Beach Bungalow situated on a 17,000 sq ft corner lot in the heart of Leucadia. Owned by a local artist & inspired by coastal culture, this home exudes the Hawaiian lifestyle w/ huge covered patio featuring spanish tile w/ custom one-of-a-kind hand painted inlays. Vintage 1950's cottage offers original hardwood flooring, large picture windows & beautiful french doors. Expansive lot offers lush tropical landscaping w/endless opportunities. See...West of I-5! Enjoy the Aloha Lifestyle in this eclectic Beach Bungalow situated on a 17,000 sq ft corner lot in the heart of Leucadia. Owned by a local artist & inspired by coastal culture, this home exudes the Hawaiian lifestyle w/ huge covered patio featuring spanish tile w/ custom one-of-a-kind hand painted inlays. Vintage 1950's cottage offers original hardwood flooring, large picture windows & beautiful french doors. Expansive lot offers lush tropical landscaping w/endless opportunities. See Supp. West of I-5. Enjoy the Aloha Lifestyle in this eclectic Beach Bungalow situated on a 17,000 square foot corner lot, just minutes from world class beaches and nestled in the heart of Leucadia. Owned by a local artist and inspired by the coastal culture, this home exudes the Hawaiian lifestyle by bringing the outside in with a huge covered patio featuring spanish tile with custom one-of-a-kind hand painted inlays. This vintage 1950's 3 bed/ 2 bath cottage offers original hardwood flooring, large picture windows and beautiful french doors, filling the home with natural light and cool Pacific breezes. This expansive lot offers lush tropical landscaping with endless opportunities. Other amenities include: Detached 2 car garage with workshop/storage room, additional sq footage with room conversion - permit not known, RV parking, Built-in BBQ, spa and much more! Neighborhood features award winning Encinitas Union School District, local farmers market, shopping, and Orpheus park...just to name a few! No HOA Fees or Mello Roos
  1. Listed by Karen D. Morton • DRE #01414192 • Coastal Premier Properties • 760-801-0839
  2. Listed by Whitney K. Fields • DRE #01467815 • Brokerage DRE #01861547 • Coastal Premier Properties

Property Details for 505 Orpheus Avenue

Area
Other (LCOTH)
Neighborhood
Leucadia
Community
LEUCADIA
View Description
Other/Remarks
City Postal ID
ENCINITAS (92024)
Cross Street(s)
Union
LISTING UPDATED: 11/08/2016 11:23 AM

Property Details for 505 Orpheus Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #160043637
Days on Market44
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1957
Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coastal Premier Properties, Karen D. Morton, DRE #01414192; Coastal Premier Properties, Whitney K. Fields, DRE #01467815

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeService, Teri Kohn, DRE #01088963

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Building Information for 505 Orpheus Avenue

Stories1Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,988 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,313 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,993

Property Taxes

$1,320

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 505 Orpheus Avenue

Summary Information
Property and Location
  • System ID: 160043637
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Walk Score: 53
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman/Bungalow
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Street Number Numeric: 505
  • Street Name: Orpheus
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Directions To Property: From I-5 exit Leucadia Blvd. and go west to Orpheus, go south on Orpheus. On the corner of Orpheus and Union.
  • Elementary School: Encinitas Union School District
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
  • Parking Garage: Detached
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking for RV: On-Site Parking, Potential Space
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner Fees: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
Supplement
  • Supplement: West of I-5. Enjoy the Aloha Lifestyle in this eclectic Beach Bungalow situated on a 17,000 square foot corner lot, just minutes from world class beaches and nestled in the heart of Leucadia. Owned by a local artist and inspired by the coastal culture, this home exudes the Hawaiian lifestyle by bringing the outside in with a huge covered patio featuring spanish tile with custom one-of-a-kind hand painted inlays. This vintage 1950's 3 bed/ 2 bath cottage offers original hardwood flooring, large picture windows and beautiful french doors, filling the home with natural light and cool Pacific breezes. This expansive lot offers lush tropical landscaping with endless opportunities. Other amenities include: Detached 2 car garage with workshop/storage room, additional sq footage with room conversion - permit not known, RV parking, Built-in BBQ, spa and much more! Neighborhood features award winning Encinitas Union School District, local farmers market, shopping, and Orpheus park...just to name a few! No HOA Fees or Mello Roos
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: None
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Location: Outside
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Other/Remarks
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Optional Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces(s): 1
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room
  • Floor Coverings: Tile, Wood, Other/Remarks
  • Sub-Flooring: Wood over Crawlspace
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Family Room, MBR Entry Level, Office
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14x11
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 9x12
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10x11
Interior Dimensions
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Extra Room 1 Dimensions: 19x15
  • Family Room Dimensions: 0
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16x11
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14x16
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick, Stucco, Wood, Other/Remarks
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Full
  • Security: N/K
  • Pool: N/K
  • Structures: Greenhouse, Shed, Other/Remarks
  • Patio: Awning/Porch Covered, Stone/Tile, Other/Remarks
  • Square Footage: 1942
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Elevator: No
  • Entry Only: No
  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
  • Frontage: Other/Remarks
  • Topography: Level
  • Site: Corner Lot, West of I-5
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessors Parcel Num: 256-151-16-00
  • Miscellaneous: Other/Remarks
Utilities
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water District: OLIVENHAIN MUNICAL WATER DISTRI
  • Water District URL: www.olivenhain.com
  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Installed
  • Irrigation: Sprinklers
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Property History for 505 Orpheus Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2016

Sold

SDMLS #160043637

$1,640,000
Nov 4, 2016

Sold

CLAW #160043637MR

$1,640,000
Nov 4, 2016

Sold

CRMLS #160043637

$1,640,000
Oct 4, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581883490

$1,640,000
Sep 19, 2016

Pending

CRMLS #160043637

Sep 19, 2016

Pending

CLAW #160043637MR

Sep 19, 2016

Pending

SDMLS #160043637

Aug 6, 2016

Listed (Active)

CLAW #160043637MR

$1,595,000
Aug 6, 2016

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #160043637

$1,695,000
Aug 6, 2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #160043637

$1,595,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2016

Sold

SDMLS #160043637

$1,640,000
11/04/2016

Sold

CLAW #160043637MR

$1,640,000
11/04/2016

Sold

CRMLS #160043637

$1,640,000
10/04/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #581883490

$1,640,000
09/19/2016

Pending

CRMLS #160043637

09/19/2016

Pending

CLAW #160043637MR

09/19/2016

Pending

SDMLS #160043637

08/06/2016

Listed (Active)

CLAW #160043637MR

$1,595,000
08/06/2016

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #160043637

$1,695,000
08/06/2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #160043637

$1,595,000

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

Public Records for 505 Orpheus Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$919,451Additions$551,669Total$1,471,120
Tax Record2025$15,836 ($1,320 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,657 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,657 SqFtLot Size17,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN256-151-16-00

Schools near 505 Orpheus Avenue

This home is within Encinitas Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Paul Ecke-Central 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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Listing Courtesy of Coastal Premier Properties, Karen D. Morton, DRE #01414192; Coastal Premier Properties, Whitney K. Fields, DRE #01467815

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