1540 Surf Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
OFF MARKET

1540 Surf Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,442 sqft (on 0.48 acres)

$1,796,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,730/mo*
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$1,796,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 22, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,730/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,442 sqft
(on 0.48 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Tucked down a private drive on a quiet, secluded lot, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a rare opportunity in the heart of coastal Leucadia — just blocks from Highway 101, world-class surf, local shops, and restaurants. With 2,442 square feet, vaulted ceilings, and abundant natural light, the home has solid bones and a flexible layout — ready for your vision. Whether you're an investor, builder, or homeowner looking to renovate, this property offers incredible upside in one of Encinitas' most sought-after neighborhoods. Deferred maintenance – Cash offers only.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 27, 2025

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 1540 Surf Rd

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2442 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas & Electric Range, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Gas Range, Gas CookingDishwasherDisposalLaundry: GasMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air UnitAir Conditioning: Central Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air Unit
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Levels: 2 Story

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Rolled Hot Mop ElastomericFencing: Partial, Wood
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 8Parking: Attached
Pool
Pool: N/K
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Connected

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1992
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2541027000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,600,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Apr 21 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Location

Direction & Address
City: EncinitasCommunity: LEUCADIA

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2442 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: San Diego Association of REALTOR

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.48 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 250023250Showing Service Name: None

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Jackson E Campbell DRE #01144967, (858) 240-9900
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with: Jackson E Campbell DRE #01144967, (858) 240-9900, Keller Williams Realty
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Source: SDMLS, MLS#250023250

Price History for 1540 Surf Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/22/2025$1,835,000Sold
SDMLS #250023250
04/22/2025$1,600,000PendingSDMLS #250023250
04/17/2025$1,600,000ListingRemovedSDMLS #250023250
04/14/2025$1,600,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250023250
04/09/2025$1,500,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250023250
04/02/2025$1,395,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #250023250

Market trends in Encinitas

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2M
$55KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$978
$65MoM
Available listings
163
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,943
Assessment$497,329
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$6,462/mo
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Comparable Sales for 1540 Surf Rd

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1475 Eolus Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.26
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$2,030,000
04/14/26
3
3
1,477
475 Parkwood Ln, Encinitas, CA
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$2,525,000
08/18/25
3
2.5
2,237
278 Sanford St, Encinitas, CA
0.12
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$2,475,000
08/28/25
3
2
2,261
283 Rain Tree Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$2,785,000
07/22/25
5
2.5
2,676
402 Parkwood Ln, Encinitas, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
07/10/25
4
3.5
2,000
410 E Glaucus St, Encinitas, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$2,120,000
09/18/25
3
2
1,240
1730 Wilstone Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
03/06/26
4
3.5
2,477
196 Coral Cove Way, Encinitas, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
09/19/25
3
4
2,843
419 Parkwood Ln, Encinitas, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
04/08/26
4
3.5
3,452
1374 Orpheus Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,220,000
08/08/25
3
2
1,036

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Aleana L.
    "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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  • janH
    "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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  • Danieltyack
    "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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  • Jenn H.
    "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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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "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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1540 Surf Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,442 sqft single-family home built in 1992. This property is not currently available for sale. 1540 Surf Rd was last sold on May 22, 2025 for $1,835,000 (15% higher than the asking price of $1,600,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1540 Surf Rd is $1,796,300.