Just steps away from Avila Beach, this 1940's duplex beach house is a true gem! This meticulous property carries you back in time with vintage details throughout and a private, low maintenance yard. An outside staircase provides access to the upper unit, which boasts ample natural light and an open floor plan. It has one bedroom and one bath, as well as an additional closet or office space tucked behind the bathroom. A spacious deck has peek-a-boo views of Avila Beach—perfect for enjoying summer nights with family and friends. An indoor spiral staircase will lead you back downstairs to the second unit, with shared indoor laundry. The downstairs unit has a charming kitchen and dining area, as well as a separate living space and an additional bedroom and bath with access to the outside space in three different locations. The downstairs outdoor space provides al fresco dining and is entirely fenced in. A gravel tandem driveway on the exterior of the yard provides easy access. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own in downtown Avila Beach!
Sold for $1,530,375
Listing Provided by: Sullivan & Associates Real Est
Bought with: eXp Realty of California, Inc.
$1,530,375
502 1st St, Avila Beach, CA 93424
2beds
1,522sqft
Duplex
Built in 1948
3,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,573,200 Zestimate®
$1,006/sqft
$3,799 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,573,200
$1.43M - $1.71M
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Vintage detailsPrivate low maintenance yardSeparate living spaceAmple natural lightOpen floor planDining areaSpacious deck
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Listing Provided by:
Shelly Weller DRE #02061263 408-455-6766,
Sullivan & Associates Real Est
Bought with:
Jay Bond, DRE #01823529
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC25089147
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Laminate Counters
Heating
- Electric, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan
- Windows: Blinds, French/Mullioned, Screens, Skylight(s), Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,522 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, On Site
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Entry on ground floor
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Average Condition,Cross Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Coastline, Hills, Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Coastline,Ocean
- Waterfront features: Ocean Side Of Freeway
Lot
- Size: 3,000 sqft
- Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Rectangular Lot, Street Level
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 076213007
- Zoning: COMM, NEC, Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, Drywall
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Additions/Alterations,Building Permit
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Water Sports
Location
- Region: Avila Beach
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2025 | Sold | $1,530,375-2.8%$1,006/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Contingent | $1,575,000$1,035/sqft |
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| 6/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000$1,035/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Contingent | $1,575,000$1,035/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $1,575,000-7.4%$1,035/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000$1,117/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,376 +1.5% | $305,216 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,325 +1.8% | $299,232 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,265 +6.7% | $293,366 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,061 +1.6% | $287,614 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,012 +1% | $281,976 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,981 +1.2% | $279,086 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,947 +2% | $273,615 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,889 +1.8% | $268,251 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,839 +1.9% | $262,993 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,787 | $257,837 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,787 | $253,965 |
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Neighborhood: 93424
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Smith (C. L.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 6.2 mi
- 9/10Laguna Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 10/10San Luis Obispo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.6 mi
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