1460 Orpheus Ave

2,076 Sq. Ft.
$903 / Sq. Ft.
2,076
Sq. Ft.
$903
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.

Listing Agent

  1. Tanya Parks

    Tanya Parks

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01961090

    t.parks@compass.com

    P: (619)-550-8887

Property Details for 1460 Orpheus Avenue

Architectural Style
Traditional
View
Neighborhood
Parking Spaces Total
10
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Public Records
Lot Size Dimensions
20,100 square feet
LISTING UPDATED: 02/26/2026 12:45 PM

Property Details for 1460 Orpheus Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #NDP2601844
Days on Market13
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1997
Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,100 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

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Building Information for 1460 Orpheus Avenue

Stories1Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,100 SF

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$10,753 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,138

Property Taxes

$1,615

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1460 Orpheus Avenue

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 1788
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Watersports, Golf, Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Suburban, Park
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • Interior Features: Wired for Data, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Storage
  • Room Type: Walk-In Closet, Utility Room, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room, Primary Suite, Primary Bathroom
  • Room Bathroom Features: Tile Counters, Upgraded, Soaking Tub, Exhaust fan(s), Jetted Tub, Linen Closet/Storage, Separate tub and shower, Double sinks in bath(s), Bathtub, Vanity area, Shower
  • Bedroom Features: WalkInCloset
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Individual Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Washer Included, Dryer Included
  • Laundry Location: Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Tile
  • Floor Coverings: Tile
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded: http://www.1460orpheusave.com
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Triple Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Security: Security System
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: No
  • Structures: Suburban
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Suburban
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Miscellaneous: Suburban
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Levels: One
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Sewer/Septic: Conventional Septic, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Electric: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Parking Info
  • Number Remotes: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Direct Entrance, Door Opener, Driveway, Driveway - Combination, Garage, Parking for Guests, Private, RV Access
  • Uncovered Spaces: 8
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 8
  • Parking Non-Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Direct Garage Access, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Gravel, Paved, Driveway - Combination, On Site, Direct Garage Access, RV Access/Parking, Guest, Asphalt, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Private, Garage Door Opener, See Remarks
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 1460 Orpheus Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 26, 2026

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2601844MR

$1,875,000
Feb 26, 2026

Expired

Manual

Feb 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2601844

$1,850,000
Feb 24, 2026

Price Change

SDMLS #NDP2601844

$1,875,000
Sep 6, 2025

Expired

SDMLS #NDP2503263

$1,850,000
Sep 5, 2025

Expired

CRMLS #NDP2503263

Sep 5, 2025

Expired

CLAW #NDP2503263MR

$1,850,000
May 23, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2503263

$1,850,000
Apr 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2503263

$1,875,000
Mar 5, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #NDP2503263

$1,875,000
Mar 5, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2503263MR

$1,875,000
Feb 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2601844

$1,850,000
Feb 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2601844MR

$1,850,000
Jan 4, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81963930

Oct 14, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81963930

$1,899,000
Jun 5, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81963930

$1,949,000
May 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81963930

$1,999,000
Mar 4, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #210033166

$1,735,000
Mar 4, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #210033166

$1,735,000
Mar 3, 2022

Sold

CLAW #210033166SD

$1,735,000
Jan 19, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484604301

$1,735,000

+12.5% / yr

Jan 13, 2022

Pending

SDMLS #210033166

Jan 13, 2022

Pending

CRMLS #210033166

Jan 12, 2022

Pending

CLAW #210033166SD

Dec 11, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #210033166

$1,795,000
Dec 10, 2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #210033166

$1,795,000
Dec 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #210033166SD

$1,795,000
Jan 14, 2013

Sold

SDMLS #120057758

$600,000
Jan 7, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344880032

$600,000
Jan 3, 2013

Pending

SDMLS #120057758

Nov 20, 2012

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #120057758

$635,000
Oct 23, 2011

Withdrawn

SDMLS #110047231

Aug 15, 2011

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #110047231

$629,900
Oct 30, 2001

Expired

SDMLS #11014234

Jul 30, 2001

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #11014234

$420,000
May 7, 1998

Withdrawn

SDMLS #971016541

Oct 17, 1997

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #971016541

$305,000
Sep 5, 1997

Expired

SDMLS #961002941

Feb 23, 1996

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #961002941

$320,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/26/2026

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2601844MR

$1,875,000
02/26/2026

Expired

Manual

02/26/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2601844

$1,850,000
02/24/2026

Price Change

SDMLS #NDP2601844

$1,875,000
09/06/2025

Expired

SDMLS #NDP2503263

$1,850,000
09/05/2025

Expired

CRMLS #NDP2503263

09/05/2025

Expired

CLAW #NDP2503263MR

$1,850,000
05/23/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2503263

$1,850,000
04/04/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2503263

$1,875,000
03/05/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #NDP2503263

$1,875,000
03/05/2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2503263MR

$1,875,000
02/26/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2601844

$1,850,000
02/26/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2601844MR

$1,850,000
01/04/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81963930

10/14/2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81963930

$1,899,000
06/05/2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81963930

$1,949,000
05/02/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81963930

$1,999,000
03/04/2022

Sold

SDMLS #210033166

$1,735,000
03/04/2022

Sold

CRMLS #210033166

$1,735,000
03/03/2022

Sold

CLAW #210033166SD

$1,735,000
01/19/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484604301

$1,735,000

+12.5% / yr

01/13/2022

Pending

SDMLS #210033166

01/13/2022

Pending

CRMLS #210033166

01/12/2022

Pending

CLAW #210033166SD

12/11/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #210033166

$1,795,000
12/10/2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #210033166

$1,795,000
12/09/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #210033166SD

$1,795,000
01/14/2013

Sold

SDMLS #120057758

$600,000
01/07/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344880032

$600,000
01/03/2013

Pending

SDMLS #120057758

11/20/2012

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #120057758

$635,000
10/23/2011

Withdrawn

SDMLS #110047231

08/15/2011

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #110047231

$629,900
10/30/2001

Expired

SDMLS #11014234

07/30/2001

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #11014234

$420,000
05/07/1998

Withdrawn

SDMLS #971016541

10/17/1997

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #971016541

$305,000
09/05/1997

Expired

SDMLS #961002941

02/23/1996

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #961002941

$320,000

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

Public Records for 1460 Orpheus Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,343,000Additions$452,000Total$1,795,000
Tax Record2025$19,384 ($1,615 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,076 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,076 SqFtLot Size20,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN254-370-23-00

Schools near 1460 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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1460 Orpheus Avenue is a single family home for sale in Encinitas, CA 92024. This property was listed for sale on February 26, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,875,000. It has been on the market for a total of 13 days and was last sold on March 4, 2022. This listing's school districts are San Dieguito Union High School District, Encinitas Union Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School, Diegueno Middle School and La Costa Canyon High School. 1460 Orpheus Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,076 sqft single family home built in 1997.

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