874 Arden Dr

987 Sq. Ft.
$885 / Sq. Ft.
987
Sq. Ft.
$885
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare three bedroom beach house with detached cottage located in the Encinitas Highlands neighborhood. The main house has large bedrooms with big closets, fully remodeled bathroom, updated kitchen and oak hardwood floors throughout. The large 9,600 square foot lot is beautifully landscaped with a large wood deck and pergola, lush green grass (fully irrigated), plants, fruit trees and raised garden beds. See supplment about back cottage. Home is located just a few minutes walk to Swami's surf break,...Rare three bedroom beach house with detached cottage located in the Encinitas Highlands neighborhood. The main house has large bedrooms with big closets, fully remodeled bathroom, updated kitchen and oak hardwood floors throughout. The large 9,600 square foot lot is beautifully landscaped with a large wood deck and pergola, lush green grass (fully irrigated), plants, fruit trees and raised garden beds. See supplment about back cottage. Home is located just a few minutes walk to Swami's surf break, Moonlight Beach and old town Encinitas with the new Whole Foods, restaurants, shopping and bars. Homes are rarely for sale in this neighborhood, don't miss out on your chance to live in the best neighborhood in the best beach town. The 400 square foot back cottage (unpermitted) which can be used as a playroom, guest house or rental has a full bath, kitchenette and large private deck and has been rented in the past for $1,200 a month.
  1. Listed by Anthony Pauker • DRE #01145656 • Anthony Pauker • 619-247-3720

Property Details for 874 Arden Drive

Area
Encinitas (ENCS)
Neighborhood
Encinitas Highlands
Community
ENCINITAS
City Postal ID
ENCINITAS (92024)
Cross Street(s)
Arden and Melba
LISTING UPDATED: 07/30/2012 05:09 PM

Property Details for 874 Arden Drive

StatusSold
MLS #120029694
Days on Market5
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence / Fee Simple
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Anthony Pauker, Anthony Pauker, DRE #01145656

Sold By Schoolhouse Realty, Gabrielle Preston, DRE #01341703

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Building Information for 874 Arden Drive

Stories1Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,435 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,399

Property Taxes

$1,036

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 874 Arden Drive

Summary Information
Property and Location
  • System ID: 120029694
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman/Bungalow
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Elementary School: Encinitas Union School District
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 0
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 2
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner Fees: $0
  • Home Owner Total Fees: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Total CFD MRFees: $0
  • Total Other Fees: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
Supplement
  • Supplement: Home is located just a few minutes walk to Swami's surf break, Moonlight Beach and old town Encinitas with the new Whole Foods, restaurants, shopping and bars. Homes are rarely for sale in this neighborhood, don't miss out on your chance to live in the best neighborhood in the best beach town. The 400 square foot back cottage (unpermitted) which can be used as a playroom, guest house or rental has a full bath, kitchenette and large private deck and has been rented in the past for $1,200 a month.
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: None
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Floor Coverings: Wood
  • Interior Walls: Drywall
  • Sub-Flooring: Wood over Crawlspace
  • Interior Features: Drywall Walls
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Master Bdrm 2, Optional Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14X11
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10X11
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 9X11
Interior Dimensions
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 8X12
  • Family Room Dimensions: 14X12
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X10
  • Living Room Dimensions: 0X0
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Full
  • Pool: N/K
  • Patio: Deck
  • Guest House: Other/Remarks
  • Square Footage: 987
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Pets: Yes
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • Entry Only: No
  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R5
  • Assessors Parcel Num: 258-232-27-00
Utilities
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water District: SAN DIEGUITO WATER DISTRICT
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Irrigation: Sprinklers
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Property History for 874 Arden Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2012

Sold

SDMLS #120029694

$873,500
Jul 30, 2012

Sold

CLAW #120029694SD

$873,500
Jun 22, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #334571887

$875,000

+1.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2012

Sold

SDMLS #120029694

$873,500
07/30/2012

Sold

CLAW #120029694SD

$873,500
06/22/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #334571887

$875,000

+1.9% / yr

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Public Records for 874 Arden Drive

Taxable ValueLand$972,037Additions$105,450Total$1,077,487
Tax Record2025$12,435 ($1,036 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,427 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,427 SqFtLot Size9,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN258-232-27-00

Schools near 874 Arden Drive

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

Oak Crest Middle School
Public7 to 8

La Costa Canyon High School
Public9 to 12

Sunset High (Continuation) School
Public9 to 12

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