Welcome to 156 Cerro Street, an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the laid-back coastal lifestyle that makes Encinitas one of Southern California’s most desirable communities. Ideally located in an established neighborhood, this inviting home offers the perfect combination of location, lifestyle, and potential. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the property features comfortable, light-filled living spaces that flow naturally to the outdoors—ideal for entertaining, relaxing in the sunshine, or enjoying cool coastal evenings. The private yard provides plenty of room to create your own personal retreat, whether you envision lush gardens, a new pool, outdoor dining, a play area, or additional entertaining space. The yard is large enough to add an ADU if you wish and still have plenty of room. What truly sets this home apart is its Encinitas location. Enjoy convenient access to the beaches, vibrant downtown Encinitas, neighborhood parks, shopping, dining, and highly regarded local schools—all while coming home to a peaceful residential setting. Newer energy-efficient heating and cooling. Low-water landscaping. Paid-off solar, no HOA, and no Mello Roos. A home that's truly move-in ready, in a neighborhood people never want to leave.
For sale
Price cut: $50K (9/8)
$1,845,000
156 Cerro St, Encinitas, CA 92024
4beds
1,836sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$1,808,400 Zestimate®
$1,005/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Play areaPeaceful residential settingComfortable light-filled living spacesLush gardensInviting homeLow-water landscapingAdditional entertaining space
- 41 days
- 2,459
- 157
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jordan Beal DRE #01928849 858-354-0980,
Compass,
Anastasia Colwell-Olsen DRE #02059016 619-865-5822,
Compass
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260019903
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Freezer, Electric Cooking, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Bonus Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,836
- Total interior livable area: 1,836 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Split Level
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2593301000
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood/Stucco
- Roof: Tile/Clay
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: ENCINITAS
Location
- Region: Encinitas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,005/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,485,690
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
$1,808,400
$1.72M - $1.90M
$7,420/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Price change | $1,845,000-2.6%$1,005/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000-2.8%$1,032/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listing removed | $1,950,000$1,062/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+39.3%$1,062/sqft |
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| 6/6/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/16/2024 | Price change | $6,300-3.1%$3/sqft |
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| 11/4/2022 | Listed for rent | $6,500$4/sqft |
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| 10/27/2022 | Sold | $1,400,000-3.1%$763/sqft |
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| 10/8/2022 | Pending sale | $1,445,000$787/sqft |
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| 10/6/2022 | Price change | $1,445,000-3.6%$787/sqft |
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| 9/15/2022 | Price change | $1,499,000-3.3%$816/sqft |
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| 9/3/2022 | Price change | $1,549,900-3.1%$844/sqft |
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| 8/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,599,900$871/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,485,690 +2% |
| 2025 | $16,368 +3.9% | $1,456,560 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,747 +2.6% | $1,428,000 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,342 +841.2% | $1,400,000 +1246.1% |
| 2022 | $1,630 +8.5% | $104,006 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,502 +3.3% | $101,968 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,455 +49.5% | $100,924 +2% |
| 2019 | $973 -31.6% | $98,946 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,422 +1.5% | $97,007 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,401 +2.5% | $95,105 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,368 +3.5% | $93,241 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,322 +3.9% | $91,841 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,272 | $90,043 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $89,637 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $87,881 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $86,158 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $85,515 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $85,719 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $84,039 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $82,392 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $80,777 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $79,194 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $77,642 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $76,220 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $74,727 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $73,262 |
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Neighborhood: 92024
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Encinitas Union School District
Source: SDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





