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$670,000
● House - Off Market

159 W 5th Ave

Escondido, CA 92025
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
937 Ft²
$3,364
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Craftsman home in Historic District. Corner lot across from Central Elementary and a short walk to shops, coffee, restaurants and fun. Enjoy period charm with modern convenience. Home has been remodeled with new kitchen; new electric service and panel, new central heating and cooling, new windows, new sewer line and a whole house fan. Fenced rear lot is part of this property and available for development or can park four cars inside gates. Alley access to rear lot makes it ideal for future development.  Some images have been digitally staged.
Unit Size
937 Ft²
Days on Market
159 days
Land Size
0.16 acres
Price per sqft
$731
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1922

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Last updated: 8 months ago (SDMLS #250041990SD)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 25, 2026 Sold
Sold
Feb 11, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Jan 21, 2026 Price Decreased $685,000
↓ $14K (2%)
Price Decreased
Dec 12, 2025 Price Decreased $699,000
↓ $26K (3.6%)
Price Decreased
Nov 20, 2025 Price Decreased $725,000
↓ $25K (3.3%)
Price Decreased
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Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1922
  • Effective Year Built: 1922
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 000

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6,946
  • Total Building Area: 873
  • Building Area: 873
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 873
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: ESCONDIDO
  • Land Acres: 0000000159
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 11
  • Legal Description 1: BLK 115 LOT 16 TR 000336

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Escondido Union Elementary School District
  • School Tax School District: ESCONDIDO CITY
  • Census Tract: 020601

Zoning

  • Zoning: R-1-6

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 000336
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 000336
  • Parcel: 233-251-01-00
  • Block: 115
  • Lot: 16
  • Municipality: CITY OF ESCONDIDO
  • Latitude: 33.1173
  • Longitude: -117.08

    Address

  • Full Address: 159 W 5th Ave
  • Address - House Number: 159
  • Street Direction: W
  • Address - Street Name: 5th
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Escondido
  • Carrier Code: C012
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4801
  • Zip Code: 92025

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $455,062
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 04-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1741
  • Valuation Date: Jan 27, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 620,910
  • High Value: 729,042
  • Low Value: 512,778

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $397,676
  • Assessed Land Value: $284,056
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $113,620

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 15, 2007
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 31, 2007
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2007-0802576
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 07, 2004
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Aug 12, 2004
  • Previous Sale Amount: $315,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 159 West 5th Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 159 West 5th Avenue was built in 1922 and last sold on Aug 15, 2007 for $315,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 159 West 5th Avenue is $678,321.
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