For sale

Listed by: Swell Property • David Miller • Contact: 760-822-1755

Price cut: $100K (6/26)

$1,699,000

940 Hermes Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024

2beds

1,050sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1926

6,098 Square Feet Lot

$1,606,800 Zestimate^®

$1,618/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Opportunity knocks in one of Encinitas’ most sought-after coastal pockets. Situated west of the 5 and just moments from the beach, shops, and restaurants, 940 Hermes Ave offers an exceptional chance to create something truly special. The existing structure is ready to make way for your vision. Whether that’s a stunning custom home, a modern coastal retreat, or an investment opportunity in a location that continues to outperform. With a generous lot and unbeatable proximity to the ocean, this is all about land value and lifestyle. Bring your architect, your contractor, and your imagination! Properties like this are where the magic happens.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Other

Cooling

None

Appliances

Laundry: None

Features

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

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft

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Property

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: front door
Pool features: None
Has view: Yes
View description: None

Lot

Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre

Details

Parcel number: 2543242300
Zoning: R8
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

Year built: 1926

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Curbs

Location

Region: Encinitas

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,618/sqft
Tax assessed value: $55,454
Annual tax amount: $1,267
Date on market: 5/7/2026
Cumulative days on market: 83 days
Listing terms: Cash,Submit

Estimated market value

$1,606,800

$1.53M - $1.69M

$5,832/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/26/2026	Price change	$1,699,000-5.6%$1,618/sqft
Source: CRMLS #NDP2604406 Report a problem
5/7/2026	Listed for sale	$1,799,000+38.4%$1,713/sqft
Source: CRMLS #NDP2604406 Report a problem
3/5/2026	Sold	$1,300,000$1,238/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,267 +7.3%	$55,454 +2%
2024	$1,181 +6.8%	$54,368 +2%
2023	$1,105 +5.3%	$53,303 +2%
2022	$1,049 +4.6%	$52,259 +2%
2021	$1,003 +4.3%	$51,235 +1%
2020	$961 +82.7%	$50,711 +2%
2019	$526 -43.9%	$49,717 +2%
2018	$937 +1.2%	$48,743 +2%
2017	$926 +2.1%	$47,788 +2%
2016	$907 +4.4%	$46,852 +1.5%
2015	$869 +4.5%	$46,149 +2%
2014	$831	$45,246 +0.5%
2013	--	$45,042 +2%
2012	--	$44,160 +2%
2011	--	$43,295 +0.8%
2010	--	$42,972 -0.2%
2009	--	$43,075 +2%
2008	--	$42,231

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