Welcome home to this beautifully refreshed and move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome in the Laguna Lake community — offering exceptional value in one of San Luis Obispo’s most convenient locations.
With a blend of style, comfort, and thoughtful updates, this home shines with newer luxury vinyl plank flooring in the bathrooms, fresh interior paint, updated lighting, modern cabinet hardware, and elegant plantation shutters. The open and airy layout welcomes you in, while the spacious living room features a cozy fireplace, custom built-ins, and generous storage — perfect for everyday living or entertaining guests.
Enjoy the seamless indoor-outdoor flow from the dining area to a private backyard deck, shaded by a mature lemon tree — an ideal space for morning coffee or summer gatherings.
The well-equipped kitchen offers ample cabinetry and counter space, ready for your culinary creativity. Upstairs, the oversized primary suite overlooks the serene Irish Hills, while the guest bedroom boasts stunning views of Cerro San Luis and Bishop Peak.
Situated in a pristinely maintained development with low HOA fees and leased solar for energy efficiency and long-term savings, this home offers unbeatable value in a prime location. Don’t miss out—schedule your private tour today and take advantage of this incredible offer!
Sold for $765,000
Listed by: Central Coast Property Sales • Brenda Flood • Contact: 805-903-3907
Bought with: Keller Williams Realty Central Coast
$765,000
1490 Descanso St APT 3, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2beds
1,591sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
2,936 Square Feet Lot
$786,800 Zestimate®
$481/sqft
$3,516 Estimated rent
Home value
$786,800
$716,000 - $858,000
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Cozy fireplacePrivate backyard deckModern cabinet hardwareElegant plantation shuttersSerene irish hillsOversized primary suiteMature lemon tree
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Listed by:
Brenda Flood DRE #01226837 805-903-3907,
Central Coast Property Sales
Bought with:
Nina Tarin Alvarez, DRE #02114449
Keller Williams Realty Central Coast
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC25105990
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Dual Sinks, Linen Closet, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded
Kitchen
- Features: Butler's Pantry, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Tile Counters
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Unfurnished, All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,591 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front Door
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Brick, Concrete, Deck
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Block,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2,936 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 053246068
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic,Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry, Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned, Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: San Luis Obispo(380)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Front Yard, Pet Restrictions
- HOA fee: $240 monthly
- HOA name: Laguna Linda Assoc
- HOA phone: 805-466-6275
Location
- Region: San Luis Obispo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $481/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $713,130
- Annual tax amount: $7,860
- Date on market: 5/13/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 129 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2025 | Sold | $765,000-4.3%$481/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SC25105990 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000$502/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Contingent | $799,000$502/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Price change | $799,000-1.4%$502/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Price change | $810,000-3%$509/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $835,000-1.8%$525/sqft |
Source: Fresno MLS #625790 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listing removed | $850,000$534/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #FR25039141 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2025 | Price change | $850,000-1.7%$534/sqft |
Source: Fresno MLS #625790 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $865,000+28.7%$544/sqft |
Source: Fresno MLS #625790 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2021 | Sold | $672,000-0.4%$422/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2021 | Pending sale | $675,000$424/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SC21136053 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $675,000$424/sqft |
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| 6/29/2021 | Contingent | $675,000$424/sqft |
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| 6/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $675,000+12.7%$424/sqft |
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| 11/5/2019 | Listing removed | $599,000$376/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Haven Properties #SP19212104 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2019 | Price change | $599,000-3.4%$376/sqft |
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| 6/14/2019 | Price change | $620,000-2.4%$390/sqft |
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| 5/25/2019 | Price change | $635,000-0.8%$399/sqft |
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| 4/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $640,000+6.8%$402/sqft |
Source: BHGRE Haven Properties #SP19074106 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2018 | Listing removed | $599,000$376/sqft |
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| 3/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $599,000+11.1%$376/sqft |
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| 12/27/2011 | Listing removed | $539,000$339/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $539,000+9.1%$339/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2004 | Sold | $494,000$310/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,860 +1.7% | $713,130 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,727 +1.8% | $699,148 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,587 +6.7% | $685,440 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,111 +11.6% | $672,000 +10.7% |
| 2021 | $6,374 +5.6% | $607,000 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $6,034 -7.8% | $575,000 -6.8% |
| 2019 | $6,544 +3.7% | $617,273 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $6,309 +8% | $594,000 +9% |
| 2017 | $5,844 | $545,000 |
| 2016 | $5,844 | $545,000 +7.1% |
| 2015 | $5,844 +26.8% | $509,000 +10.9% |
| 2014 | $4,608 | $459,000 +25.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $365,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $365,000 -6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $390,000 -11.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $440,000 -16.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $524,235 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $513,957 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $503,880 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $494,000 +86.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $265,142 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $260,283 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $255,181 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $250,178 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 93405
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Smith (C. L.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Laguna Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10San Luis Obispo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Smith
- Middle: Laguna
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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