This bright and inviting south west facing home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and Southern California living just minutes from world-class beaches, vibrant downtown Encinitas, and top-rated schools. Step inside to an open and airy floor plan, featuring thoughtfully contemporary designed living spaces ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The upgraded kitchen boasts modern finishes with designer gold back splash tiles and Latitude custom made frameless European style cabinets, ample storage, a GE wine cooler or BOSCH counter depth refrigerator and a generous island with Legande flip up electrical & USB outlets that flows effortlessly into the dining/living areas or out to the back yard through 5 panel La Cantina door. It also offers paid TESLA solar with upgraded amperage panel box. The spacious primary suite provides a peaceful escape and plenty of closet space with a well-appointed en-suite bath with designer brand Graff hardwares, rain shower head and Bainultra bathtub. Outdoors, enjoy a private backyard with a Native Trails masonite sink and additional hot and cold water outlet for outdoor shower hook up, designed for year-round living with a contemporary solid aluminum patio cover The property offers low-maintenance landscaping surrounded with polished black river rocks. With its prime Encinitas location, thoughtful updates such as a new rerouted plumbing throughout, PENTAIR Pelican Water Filter and Water Softener Alternative Combo System, new designer garage door, or a brand new Texcoat exterior paint to the timeless charm.
For sale
Price increase: $95K (2/20)
$1,895,000
1517 Shields Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
4beds
1,830sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$1,853,700 Zestimate®
$1,036/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyardGe wine coolerNew designer garage doorWell-appointed en-suite bathSpacious primary suiteNative trails masonite sinkDesigner brand graff hardwares
- 30 days |
- 4,476 |
- 130 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 20, 2026 at 03:20pm
Listed by:
Kimberly La Bore DRE #02202755 619-889-4475,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260004076
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- N/K
Appliances
- Included: Other/Remarks
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Storage Space, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,830
- Total interior livable area: 1,830 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2594021100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood/Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: ENCINITAS
Location
- Region: Encinitas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,036/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $242,982
- Annual tax amount: $3,243
- Date on market: 2/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
$1,853,700
$1.76M - $1.95M
$6,103/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2026 | Price change | $1,895,000+5.3%$1,036/sqft |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,799,999$984/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Pending sale | $1,799,999$984/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,799,999$984/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,243 +5.1% | $242,982 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,087 -74.3% | $238,219 -78.2% |
| 2023 | $12,024 +2.3% | $1,092,420 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,752 +319.2% | $1,071,000 +377.1% |
| 2021 | $2,803 +2.3% | $224,481 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,740 +22.8% | $222,180 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,231 -16% | $217,825 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,655 +1.6% | $213,555 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,612 +2.9% | $209,368 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,539 +2.5% | $205,263 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,477 +3% | $202,181 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,404 | $198,221 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $197,326 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $193,458 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $189,665 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $188,249 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $188,697 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $184,998 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $181,372 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $177,817 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $174,331 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $170,914 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $167,783 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $164,494 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $161,270 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$11,306/mo
Principal & interest
$9458
Property taxes
$1848
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92024
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Park Dale Lane Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Diegueno Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10La Costa Canyon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
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