228 E 15th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
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OFF MARKET

228 E 15th Ave
Escondido, CA 92025

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths

$897,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,543/mo*
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$897,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,543/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1955
HOA
None

About this House

Versatile R2 Lot Opportunity – 3-Bedroom Home + 1-Bedroom Guest Unit – 9,000 Sq Ft Lot Discover the potential of this spacious 9,000 sq ft R2-zoned lot featuring a charming 3-bedroom main residence and a detached 1-bedroom guest home—perfect for multigenerational living, rental income, or future development. Key Features: 3 bed / 1+ bath main house Detached 1 bed / 1 bath guest unit Upgraded electrical Owned solar system – reduce or eliminate your energy bills With ample yard space, mature trees, and R2 zoning, this property is ideal for investors, developers, or homeowners looking to live-in and expand. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and transit. Escondido's new ADU law, driven by California state law (SB1211), allows for more ADUs on multifamily properties. Specifically, multifamily owners can now build as many ADUs as there are existing units, up to a maximum of eight detached ADUs. Additionally, non-livable spaces within multifamily structures can be converted into ADUs, and there's a minimum requirement of one conversion ADU.
228 E 15th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom multi-family built in 1955. It last sold for the $799,000 asking price on Aug 8, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $897,000, with a rent estimate of $3,068/month.

Home Details for 228 E 15th Ave

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Available
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Floor FurnaceAir Conditioning: N/KHeating Fuel: Floor Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Spa: N/K
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Levels: 1 Story
View
Has a ViewView: Parklike
Security
Security: N/K

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Partial
Pool
Pool: N/K
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Building Name: N/AConstruction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Parcel Number: 335931000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $799,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jul 09 2025Possession Timing: Close of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: SOLD

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: EscondidoCommunity: SOUTH ESCONDIDO

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1408 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: N/KAssociation for this Listing: SDMLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147.6 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA

Business

Expense
Tenant Pays: Water, Cable TV, Electricity, Gas/Propane, Hot Water

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 250032041Showing Service Name: Showingtime

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Mark J Schwartz DRE #01001222, (858) 414-4602
Compass
Lucca T Grassi DRE #02148104, (619) 301-3416
Compass
Bought with: Mark J Schwartz DRE #01001222, (858) 414-4602, Compass
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Source: SDMLS, MLS#250032041

Price History for 228 E 15th Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/16/2026$899,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #260014598
08/08/2025$799,000Sold
SDMLS #250032041
07/09/2025$799,000PendingSDMLS #250032041
06/13/2025$799,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250026086
06/01/2025$779,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250026086
04/04/2025$799,000PendingToActiveSDMLS #250020313
04/02/2025$799,000PendingSDMLS #250020313
03/10/2025$799,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250016781
03/06/2025$749,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250020313
02/12/2025$799,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250016781
02/04/2025$794,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250016781
01/19/2025$799,000PriceChange
SDMLS #250016781
01/15/2025$779,000PriceChange
SDMLS #240028829
12/26/2024$799,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #240028829
12/25/2024$799,000ListingRemovedSDMLS #240027192
12/10/2024$799,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #240028232
12/07/2024$799,000ListingRemovedSDMLS #240027192
11/20/2024$799,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #240027192
11/17/2024$799,000ListingRemovedSDMLS #240026280
11/07/2024$799,000Listed For SaleSDMLS #240026280
11/05/2024$700,000Sold
CRMLS #CV24148178
09/07/2024$750,000PendingCRMLS #CV24148178
07/18/2024$750,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #CV24148178
08/01/2006$47,500Sold
N/A
05/14/2004$368,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Escondido

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$831K
$12.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$475
$15MoM
Available listings
393
23MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,017
Assessment$700,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 228 E 15th Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1134-38 E 5th Ave, Escondido, CA
0.98
Multi-Family Home
$835,000
11/20/25
4
2
1,758
118 W 8th Ave, Escondido, CA
0.53
Multi-Family Home
$1,100,000
10/31/25
6
4
-
1027-33 Chestnut St, Escondido, CA
0.39
Multi-Family Home
$1,305,000
04/30/26
6
4
-
1019-25 Chestnut St, Escondido, CA
0.40
Multi-Family Home
$1,305,000
04/30/26
6
4
-
752 W 9th Ave, Escondido, CA
0.85
Multi-Family Home
$1,640,000
07/01/26
9
6
-
335 W 3rd Ave, Escondido, CA
0.91
Multi-Family Home
$940,000
11/12/25
3
3
-
565 N Beech St, Escondido, CA
1.46
Multi-Family Home
$1,222,000
05/07/26
6
3
-

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What Locals Say about Escondido

At least 954 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say parking is easy

  • 56 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 49 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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  • Angela.generas
    "Escondido gets a bad rap, people focus on the bad. It’s full of amazing people, businesses and communities!"
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  • Andysouth93
    "The commute from Escondido to Carlsbad is absolutely horrendous at any time of the day. The 78 is too small of a freeway into San Marcos is just terrible. "
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  • Macguard45
    "There is a large park down the street but there are not always neighborhoods in this area. It’s more country "
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  • Craig Racicot
    "We live in a fairly large cul de sac most of us socialize often and keep watch over friends that are out of town "
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  • Tony
    " I work from home so I only leave to go to the store or restaurant and what not. Freeway access is easy and traffic is so so"
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  • Craig Racicot
    "We have an annual start of summer block party and winter holiday gatherings. We have supported various neighborhood youngsters in their fundraising efforts, as well as contributed to many food caravans for neighbors in need due medical issues or loss of a spouse. "
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  • Macguard45
    "My neighborhood is spacious and feels free. There are parks down the street and lots of open space as well as a creek"
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    "It’s rural but not desolate. We feel safe and are also away from the hustle and bustle of the town, so we get to live a country life "
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  • Carsy7
    "Harmony Grove is fantastic, Escondido has great pockets of safe neighborhoods, not all is safe. There are homeless even in the nicer areas. "
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    "Lots of kids in the area nice calm I feel like it’s alot of older crowd mostly in some areas the rest are young n young adults "
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  • Ronda Provencal
    "The Renaissance fair, ophelia winery, the wild animal Park, lots of walking trails you feel like you’re in the country, but cities right around the corner"
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  • Salvirez
    "There are a lot of friendly dogs and owners. There’s a lot of green grass and trees and plenty places to walk your dog"
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  • Allison Jean
    "They’re not a whole lot of open green spaces if you don’t live near Kit Carson or grape day park. And there are some mean dogs around… you have to be careful. "
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  • Judy Gervasio
    "We live close to beautiful Lake Wohlford. It’s a quiet, dead end street. Very peaceful. Lots of oak trees. Great walking area. "
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  • Craig Racicot
    "Friendly, diverse and considerate people. Close to freeways, shopping,breweries and restaurants. Great schools and Neighbors look out for each other."
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  • Andrewjaybiel
    "Regardless, of what you hear or read. Literally, Escondido and the rest of North county, is truly family thought out and driven. It’s like every where. You’ll have your little pockets of ares where things happen. But, it’s a family oriented place. "
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  • Corrine Lewis
    "I love living here, our neighborhood is beautiful. The only downside is that the schools are not the best. "
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    "Warm weather and warm people. Escondido is beautiful and a wonderful place to live. It is incredibly walkable - remarkably safe "
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    "I love the Historic District, it’s very family oriented and has so many cute historic homes. I take my dog for long walks in this area. It’s very safe and the neighbors are very friendly!"
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    "I love how charming this community and neighborhood is, and all of my neighbors are very friendly! Such a great place to live"
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    "I love the Historic District so much! It has such old beautiful historic homes. It is a safe and enjoyable area for locals to explore and enjoy being right near downtown night life: restaurants, bars and shops."
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    "You can get to know your neighbors. Lots of holiday cheer here. Awesome place to live single or with a family "
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    "There is a weekly car showing on the Main Street, grand Ave, every Friday night throughout the summer. It is awesome"
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    "Old Escondido is charming! There’s an annual Mother’s Day historic house tour and in the summer months, residents can walk to Cruisin’ Grand—a weekly vintage car show in the center of town!"
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  • Trulia User
    "no enough dog park or animal friendly places. but they would like it cause almost everyone has a dog"
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    "I’ve lived here over 10 years. Downtown is a wonderful distraction. Old Escondido gives a small town friendliness but minutes from everything else. Mountains, bays and beaches. I love it."
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  • Efren M.
    "Lived here all my life and love Escondido. Great neighbors and always something to do, grand Avenue is full of places to eat and drink, have a good time and spend time with friends. "
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  • Ian W.
    "I work from home and don’t commute. Getting around Escondido is not too hard, but traffic on surface streets can suck"
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  • Sherry W.
    "I see many dog owners like walking in the neighborhood. I’m a dogs owner too. Love Escondido area very much!"
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  • Kevin
    "Such a charming are that makes you feel a pet of a small town but just a hop, skip, and jump away from the city and hustle and bustle."
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  • Nastre V.
    "Community is great for small dogs . Sidewalks are available to walk on or side dirt small hike area big grass area for them to run and play "
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  • Cindy H.
    "there are some neighborhoods that are okay but for the most part it isnt a safe place anymore. you there is a dog park by the humane society "
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  • Tstraaen
    "Quiet and every one has each other’s back. Very quiet neighborhood and many walk in the neighborhood at evening time. Feel very safe... just as in the neighborhood I grew up in years ago.. "
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  • Joe A.
    "Not bad. The commute up to Temecula is pretty bad between 3 pm and 8pm. Although I am close to the freeway, it can take up to 15 min to get to it."
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    "Neighborhood street is very friendly! We live right near a church and everyone is so kind. The whole street comes alive during holiday celebrations! "
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    "5 minutes away from work. Back roads only. Very convenient; never any traffic. I like how short the commute is! "
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