For sale

Listed by: eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. • Sonia Moncayo De Bankston • Contact: 562-787-1040

$699,999

231 James St, Escondido, CA 92027

3beds

1,496sqft

$4,805/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1974

5,700 Square Feet Lot

$694,200 Zestimate^®

$468/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Escondido, California, presents an excellent opportunity for first-time homebuyers, investors, and skilled renovators. Located in a quiet neighborhood, the property needs some TLC but offers plenty of potential to become a comfortable and personalized residence. The home features an open layout, a spacious garage, and room around the property for room addition or outdoor improvements, landscaping, or ADU. There may also be potential to expand the living space, subject to city approval and permitting. Bring your vision and creativity to transform this property into your dream home. With the right updates, this hidden gem could offer the opportunity to build equity and create lasting value in a desirable Escondido location. Near Orange Glen Elementary School, Hidden Valley Middle School and Orange Glen High School.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom, Living Room

Bedroom

Features: All Bedrooms Down

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Laundry: In Garage

Features

All Bedrooms Down
Has fireplace: No
Fireplace features: None
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,496 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage - Attached
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: 1
Pool features: None
Has view: Yes
View description: City Lights

Lot

Size: 5,700 Square Feet
Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre

Details

Parcel number: 2316110300
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1974

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Biking, Street Lights, Sidewalks
Subdivision: East Escondido

Location

Region: Escondido

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $468/sqft
Tax assessed value: $546,517
Date on market: 10/6/2026
Cumulative days on market: 15 days
Listing terms: Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA

Estimated market value

$694,200

$659,000 - $729,000

$3,801/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/7/2026	Listed for sale	$699,999$468/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$546,517 +2%
2025	$6,145 +2.1%	$535,801 +2%
2024	$6,020 +235.8%	$525,297 +224.4%
2023	$1,793 +1.2%	$161,911 +2%
2022	$1,772 +1.7%	$158,737 +2%
2021	$1,742 +0.6%	$155,625 +1%
2020	$1,731 +4.5%	$154,030 +2%
2019	$1,656 +1%	$151,011 +2%
2018	$1,641 +1.8%	$148,051 +2%
2017	$1,612 +2.1%	$145,149 +2%
2016	$1,579 +0.9%	$142,304 +1.5%
2015	$1,565 +4.3%	$140,168 +2%
2014	$1,500	$137,423 +0.5%
2013	--	$136,803 +2%
2012	--	$134,122 +2%
2011	--	$131,493 +0.8%
2010	--	$130,511 -0.2%
2009	--	$130,823 +2%
2008	--	$128,259 +2%
2007	--	$125,745 +2%
2006	--	$123,280 +2%
2005	--	$120,864 +2%
2004	--	$118,495 +1.9%
2003	--	$116,324 +2%
2002	--	$114,044 +2%
2001	--	$111,809