1046-48 Neptune Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
OFF MARKET
Listed by Kyle Murphy, Coldwell Banker Realty, (760) 753-5616 . Bought with Windermere Real Estate

1046-48 Neptune Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024

  • Studio
  • 3,421 sqft

$6,556,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $39,484/mo*
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$6,556,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $39,484/mo*
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Studio
3,421 sqft

Local Information

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Description

First time on the market, here is your opportunity to enjoy endless panoramic ocean views, beautiful sunsets, nice ocean breezes, and daily dolphin shows from the comfort of your living room. This spectacular home was designed, built, and has been lovingly cared for by legendary surfer and waterman Kit Horn and his wife Gwen. Kit, known for being a big wave surfing pioneer in California and Hawaii, chose this place to call home and raise his family. Gwen designed this unique “New England Cape Cod Style” ocean front home, which has private stairs down a gently sloping bluff to the beach. Nearly a quarter acre, this property offers 50 feet of beach frontage. The main level of the home is highlighted by an oversized great room with breathtaking ocean views on one side and a beautiful rock fireplace on the other flanked by wood bookshelves. There is an additional fireplace located in the kitchen/breakfast eating area. The expansive primary bedroom that measures 40’ x 16’ offers a fireplace, wood ceiling that peaks at 13’ high, and multiple sliders leading to your expansive deck looking west. The second floor also included a large primary bath and secondary bedroom. The wood ceilings and skylights add to this distinctive home. Included with this home is an oversize additional unit with a fireplace, full kitchen, and tall wood ceiling. Both units are under the same roof so this could be reconfigured easily to join the main house. This beautiful home is positioned over looking the Beacons “North Reef” surf break and is near the vibrant 101 Corridor with numerous outstanding restaurants, pubs, and eclectic shops. You’ll enjoy long strolls on the sand, surfing fun waves, and countless sunsets. Living here makes you never want to leave home.
1046-48 Neptune Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 is a studio, 3,421 sqft multi-family built in 1974. It last sold for $6,500,000 on Jun 11, 2025 (7% below the $6,995,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $6,556,600, with a rent estimate of $4,985/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1046-48 Neptune Ave

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Fireplace(s)No CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary BedroomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Entry Location: 1
View
Has a ViewView: Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Beach Access, Beach Front, Ocean Access, Ocean Front, WaterfrontOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1974
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Not a New ConstructionAttached To Another StructureNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2542912300

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $6,995,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 06 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Encinitas

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3421 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Fishing, Water SportsNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9233 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

No Rent Control

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NDP2404822Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: Coastline, Ocean, WaterAttribution Contact: kyle@dirtrealtor.comCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06073-N-2542912300-R-N

Additional Information

FishingWater SportsSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Kyle Murphy DRE #01847767
Coldwell Banker Realty
Janet McCollough DRE #00887068, (760) 613-5263
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Kara Brem DRE #01939667, (831) 818-3050, Windermere Real Estate
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#NDP2404822

Price History for 1046-48 Neptune Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/11/2025$6,500,000Sold
CRMLS #NDP2404822
05/19/2025$6,995,000PendingCRMLS #NDP2404822
04/25/2025$6,995,000PriceChange
CRMLS #NDP2404822
03/13/2025$7,550,000PriceChange
CRMLS #NDP2404822
06/04/2024$7,850,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #NDP2404822

Market trends in Encinitas

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.07M
$71.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1,000
$22MoM
Available listings
158
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,776
Assessment$330,415
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1046-48 Neptune Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
166-168 Coop Ct, Encinitas, CA
0.40
Multi-Family Home
$2,500,000
09/30/25
8
12
3,102
144 Coop Ct, Encinitas, CA
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$1,751,000
03/06/26
2
2.5
1,313
951 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.24
Multi-Family Home
$5,487,000
07/25/25
3
3
5,963
303-305 Sanford St, Encinitas, CA
0.56
Multi-Family Home
$2,200,000
09/08/25
4
3
-
647 San Dieguito Dr, Encinitas, CA
1.85
Multi-Family Home
$2,870,000
12/19/25
4
4
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1120-1122 Gardena Rd, Encinitas, CA
2.53
Multi-Family Home
$1,593,700
10/30/25
10
6
2,180

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What Locals Say about Encinitas

At least 398 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say there are community events

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  • Erica Lerro
    "The neighborhood is a mix of retired people and new families. It’s not as communal as other cities I’ve lived in with many people driving in and out of the community and then staying inside or in their backyard. The gates parks prohibit kids meeting there unless they belong to an association. It’s odd to see a gated park that children cannot play on , meet new kids that live across the street, etc. I’m used to larger cities where there are more public places to gather, meet your neighbors, and create a stronger community."
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  • Tadie
    "It's the best neighborhood I've lived to raise active, well-adjustef, wholesome kids. Schools all have a ton of activities and kids ride bikes everehere. "
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  • Steven Biebel
    "Encinitas Christmas parade, art walk, street fair, 4th of July parade and the moonlight beach is very welcoming. "
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  • Tadie
    "It’s the best place ever to raise a family. Kids can walk to elementary, middle and high school school. "
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  • Captaing
    "Leucadia Oaks Park is a meeting place for Neighbors. There is a skate park there the beaches only a short walk away."
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    "Great area and great schools. Some great parks and close to the beach. Great for being outside but the hills and lack of sidewalks in areas makes it less walkable than other areas. Package theft does happen and people don’t clean up after their pets well. The rent is also really high around here. "
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    "safe place fun and easy access great temperature and friendly and very clean great restaurant and plenty of parking if needed "
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    "Cardiff is a great place to live for everyone. Great restaurants and seaside market is amazing. The beaches are great too. "
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    "A lot of owners out here. Definetly a hot spot for pets. Not sure about pet parks however. Only see well maintained pets."
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    "I lived here for 7 years, very safe , people are super friendly, very family oriented, but since we have trailer in the back of our house we sometimes see dog poop in our front yard. "
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    "Cardiff-by-the-Sea is one of the greatest communities in San Diego. People watch out for one another, have a strong sense of pride for the neighborhood, and everyone is friendly. I can’t say anything bad about living here!!"
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    "We moved here in November so have been here just about a year. We are absolutely in love with the neighborhood. Everyone is friendly and there is a diverse group of neighborhood residents. The sunshine, the views, the local market and restaurants - were never leaving "
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  • Captainscruggz
    "I enjoy having friendly neighbors with more space between houses. Very little car noise. Lots of wonderful wildlife noises when we go to sleep at night."
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    "It’s a nice place to live, being near I5 is great to get around easily. Lots of schools, shops, restaurants etc. but lots of homeless people too. "
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  • Astraedesign
    "Area is very safe and always feel comfortable leaving my door open. Haven’t run into a sketchy situation yet"
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  • Shannon T.
    "Movies at Patagonia. Cardiff Kook decorations. Camping at San elijo state beach. Bubbles and moonlight. "
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  • Debbie F.
    "I walk my Dogs all the time and it’s very easy to walk them because people are so happy about being able to take them out and do their business "
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  • Lynette O.
    "We have lived here for 27 years is extremely private and safe that is a very strong HOA. Many young families animals such as horses beautiful community"
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  • Jeff M.
    "Encinitas street fair, Encinitas holiday parade, surf contests, classic car shows, farmers markets, music and art shows "
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  • Christina F.
    "Great neighbors - neighbors can make or break your neighborhood!! We are pretty lucky to be surrounded by good people!! Fingers crossed that it stays that way!"
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  • Glori M.
    "I drive 40 minutes to work in San Diego and 50-60 minutes home. It is worth living in north county coastal area of San Diego county. "
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  • Brian D.
    "My commute in the morning (6:15am) to Mira Mesa is easy, only 20 min. Coming home with non-pandemic traffic it can changes to a 35 to 50 min drive. "
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  • Glori M.
    "The community center activities. The downtown street fairs. The people just walking their pets around the neighborhood. "
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  • Glori M.
    "I have been in the village park neighborhood of Encinitas for 25 years. It is friendly and lots of people like to walk their dogs or go jogging in the neighborhood. Good schools. Close to beach. "
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  • Gingerjhill
    "Taste of Leucadia, Leucadia Art Walk and Summer Fun in the 101 are a few of the great events put on throughout the year."
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  • Frank D.
    "Neighbors take great pride in maintaining their homes. Great little spots in walking distance for guests to visit...Quail Gardens; Golf Coarse; Nursery/Petting Zoo; Nature Trails; Parks; and more. Great place to live and raise kids."
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  • Cheryl.northrup
    "We have projector screen movie nights and the kids all get together and play. All the neighbors chip in to take care of kids and animals!"
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  • Dsisti
    "N/a I work from home. But as far as travel, we are 10 minutes from the 5 (state highway) that runs through our town and it is centrally located in North San Diego County Coastal region."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am currently a stay at home mom. I do commute to stores, parks, and beaches. All within a 1 mile radius. My husband works locally too. We venture out into SD about 2 times a week at most. "
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  • Captaing
    "Dogs are an integral part of our of comm unity. This is a safe neighborhood to walk your dogs. A great place to live."
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "I drive to my office quite a distance. Mass transit is not the best unless you work downtown San Diego. "
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "I work in San Diego so my commute is longer then most. Going to work is pretty quick. Coming home is much longer. Beginning of the week is much better then later in the week. "
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  • Brittney E.
    "There are great trails and sidewalks available to walk your dogs! Plenty of baggies and trash cans along the way as well."
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  • Jessicaramirez1230
    "Very dog friendly. Lots of dog parks and beaches. They provide dog bags and off leash areas. Restaurants with out door areas tend to be dog friendly. "
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    "I love being close to the ocean & the sense of community in Encinitas is very special. The commute to San Diego is busy in the summertime, but very worth it "
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    "Minimal..very few traffic issues. I work less than 10 miles north of home,and know how lucky I am..."
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  • Jenzenagain
    "the 100 year old meeting house hosts great events. Craft fairs, movie nights in the summer,Weddings, Oktober fest etc. "
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    "There are many open grass areas throughout the neighborhoods. There are almost always dogs and owners out walking and playing fetch. I even see a regular meet up happen every week in my neighborhood. "
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    "People are very respectful- this is an old neighborhood with lots of the original owners, and the new families fit right in."
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    "Great place to walk your dog. So many dog families in the neighborhood. Great dog park on Santa Fe built by the city. Families get together in the common areas to hang out in the evenings. Lots of open space. Very family friendly neighborhood. Schools in walking distance. "
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