1,980 Sq. Ft.
$2,384 / Sq. Ft.
1,980
Sq. Ft.
$2,384
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beach House! Just 100 steps to the sand of Moonlight Beach. Enjoy the incredible white water ocean view from both levels and let the waves lull you to sleep at night. The building is currently divided into two living units. The top floor (approx. 1050 sf) has a large bedroom and bathroom, volume ceilings in the living room and an open and modern kitchen. The living room and bedroom open to an approximately 650 sf view deck with room for a large table and lounge chairs from which to enjoy the view....Beach House! Just 100 steps to the sand of Moonlight Beach. Enjoy the incredible white water ocean view from both levels and let the waves lull you to sleep at night. The building is currently divided into two living units. The top floor (approx. 1050 sf) has a large bedroom and bathroom, volume ceilings in the living room and an open and modern kitchen. The living room and bedroom open to an approximately 650 sf view deck with room for a large table and lounge chairs from which to enjoy the view. Also a laundry room. The lower level (approx. 916 sf) has 1 bedroom, a den, full bathroom, laundry room, kitchen, living room and dining area. It opens to a large patio area with a spa and plenty of room for entertaining and dining. It too has a white water ocean view. It has a private yard, a large 1 car garage and a separate car port, both on the alley. In front of the home there is a parking pad suitable for 2 cars.
  1. Listed by David F Zarella • DRE #01179291 • Dave Zarella & Associates • 619-807-3283

Property Details for 231 5th Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Community
ENCINITAS
View
Ocean
Zoning
R11
Parking Garage
Detached
Garage Spaces
1.0
Area Zip
ENCINITAS (92024)
Standard Status
Closed
LISTING UPDATED: 06/27/2025 02:05 AM

Property Details for 231 5th Street

StatusSold
MLS #240003153
Days on Market9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1963
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Dave Zarella & Associates, David F Zarella, DRE #01179291

Sold By Compass, Cristopher Crozier, DRE #01847641

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Building Information for 231 5th Street

Stories2Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

Payment Calculator

$27,259 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$22,907

Property Taxes

$4,352

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 231 5th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -117.297934, 33.049009
  • Latitude: 33.049009
  • Longitude: -117.297934
  • Directions: Google Maps Cross Street: A Street & Moonlight Beach.
  • MLS Area Major: Coastal North
  • 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: Detached
  • Parking Total: 4.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 3.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1980.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 1980
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 55X99.5
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size:
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Disclosures: Incorporated, Coastal Commission Restrictions
  • Prop Restrictions Known: Coastal Commission
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ADUYes No: No
  • Jurisdiction: Incorporated
  • Year Built: 1963
Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Heat Source: Other/Remarks
  • Water Heater Type: Tankless
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Cooling: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Other
  • Laundry Features: Other/Remarks
  • Levels: 2 Story
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Bonus Room, Den, Exercise Room, Family Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Office, Utility Room, Separate Family Room
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Optional Bedrooms: 1
  • Baths Total: 2.0
Room
Room Information
  • Primary Bed Area: 12X16
  • Bed2Area: 10X14
  • Dining Room Area: 11x12
  • Family Room Area: 0x0
  • Kitchen Area: 10x13
  • Living Room Area: 12x20
  • Ext1Area: 9X15
  • Ext2Area: 8X11
  • Ext3Area: 14x15
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 231 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2505853MR

$6,250,000
Dec 20, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2505853

$6,250,000
Dec 19, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #NDP2505853

$6,250,000
Jun 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2505853

$6,499,000
May 6, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2505853MR

$6,499,000
May 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2505853

$6,499,000
May 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2505853MR

$6,250,000
Mar 14, 2024

Sold

SDMLS #240003153

$4,720,000
Mar 14, 2024

Sold

CRMLS #240003153SD

$4,720,000
Mar 13, 2024

Sold

CLAW #240003153SD

$4,720,000
Feb 27, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1528605671

$4,720,000
Feb 21, 2024

Pending

SDMLS #240003153

Feb 20, 2024

Pending

CRMLS #240003153SD

Feb 20, 2024

Pending

CLAW #240003153SD

Feb 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #240003153SD

$4,200,000
Feb 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #240003153

$4,200,000
Feb 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #240003153SD

$4,200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2505853MR

$6,250,000
12/20/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2505853

$6,250,000
12/19/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #NDP2505853

$6,250,000
06/13/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2505853

$6,499,000
05/06/2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2505853MR

$6,499,000
05/06/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2505853

$6,499,000
05/06/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2505853MR

$6,250,000
03/14/2024

Sold

SDMLS #240003153

$4,720,000
03/14/2024

Sold

CRMLS #240003153SD

$4,720,000
03/13/2024

Sold

CLAW #240003153SD

$4,720,000
02/27/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1528605671

$4,720,000
02/21/2024

Pending

SDMLS #240003153

02/20/2024

Pending

CRMLS #240003153SD

02/20/2024

Pending

CLAW #240003153SD

02/13/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #240003153SD

$4,200,000
02/12/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #240003153

$4,200,000
02/11/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #240003153SD

$4,200,000

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

Public Records for 231 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,590,000Additions$224,400Total$4,814,400
Tax Record2025$52,223 ($4,352 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,980 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,980 SqFtLot Size4,946 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963ZoningR-2:MINOR MULCountySAN DIEGOAPN258-041-14-00

Schools near 231 5th Street

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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