Craftsman home in Historic District. Corner lot across from Central Elementary and a short walk to shops, coffee, restaurants and fun. Enjoy period charm with modern convenience. Home has been remodeled with new kitchen; new electric service and panel, new central heating and cooling, new windows, new sewer line and a whole house fan. Fenced rear lot is part of this property and available for development or can park four cars inside gates. Alley access to rear lot makes it ideal for future development. Some images have been digitally staged.
Sold for $670,000
$670,000
159 W 5th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
2beds
937sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$674,600 Zestimate®
$715/sqft
$2,689 Estimated rent
Home value
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$621,000 - $729,000
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Fenced rear lotCorner lot
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Listed by:
Peter F Cavanagh DRE #00883323 858-335-6100,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Khalil Dave, DRE #02222430
eXp Realty of Southern CA
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250041990
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas & Electric Range, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range
- Laundry: Electric
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 937
- Total interior livable area: 937 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,000 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 2332510100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Escondido
- Subdivision: SOUTH ESCONDIDO
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Seller May Carry
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Sold | $670,000-2.2%$715/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Pending sale | $685,000$731/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Price change | $685,000-2%$731/sqft |
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| 12/11/2025 | Price change | $699,000-3.6%$746/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $725,000-3.3%$774/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000+242.5%$800/sqft |
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| 1/16/2011 | Listing removed | $219,000$234/sqft |
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| 11/3/2010 | Price change | $219,000-8.4%$234/sqft |
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| 10/10/2010 | Price change | $239,000-11.2%$255/sqft |
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| 9/25/2010 | Price change | $269,000-3.6%$287/sqft |
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| 8/26/2010 | Listed for sale | $279,000-11.4%$298/sqft |
Source: NRT California #100050545 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2007 | Sold | $315,000$336/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2004 | Sold | $315,000+173.9%$336/sqft |
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| 3/1/1999 | Sold | $115,000+62%$123/sqft |
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| 10/21/1998 | Sold | $71,000-17.3%$76/sqft |
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| 6/23/1998 | Sold | $85,900$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,753 +2.1% | $413,740 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,656 +2.3% | $405,629 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,551 +1.1% | $397,676 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,502 +1.6% | $389,880 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,430 +0.6% | $382,236 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,404 +3.2% | $378,318 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,266 +2.1% | $370,901 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,179 +1.6% | $363,630 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,112 +2% | $356,501 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,033 +50.4% | $349,511 +52% |
| 2015 | $2,682 +6.9% | $230,000 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $2,510 | $220,000 +17.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $187,000 +24.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $150,000 +25% |
| 2010 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $120,000 -61.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $315,000 -3.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $327,724 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $321,299 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $315,000 +148.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $126,800 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $124,477 |
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Neighborhood: Old Escondido Historic District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Del Dios Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10San Pasqual High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
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