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  • Price cut: $18K (7/7)
    $899,000

    952 W 5th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

    2beds
    1,783sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1965
    6,800 Square Feet Lot
    $882,700 Zestimate®
    $504/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Pool and spaCozy wood-burning fireplaceConvenient gas fireplacePrivate backyard oasisFarmhouse sinkNewer fenceMarble countertops
    Welcome to this private hillside retreat offering panoramic mountain views and a flexible floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining. This well-maintained home features two spacious living rooms, providing multiple gathering spaces for family and guests, along with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and a convenient gas fireplace. The updated kitchen showcases marble countertops, a farmhouse sink, and stainless-steel appliances, creating an inviting space for both everyday living and entertaining. The upper level offers two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, while a bonus workshop located beneath the home includes its own full bathroom with direct access to the pool area. Enjoy year-round comfort with central air conditioning, forced-air gas heating, a whole house fan, owned solar, and a reverse osmosis water filtration system. Step outside to your private backyard oasis featuring a pool and spa, mature fruit trees including grapefruit, plum, and pomegranate, and a newer fence. The elevated setting provides exceptional privacy while capturing stunning mountain and panoramic views. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and downtown Escondido, this unique property offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and indoor-outdoor Southern California living.
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    Listed by:

    Matt Lockhart DRE #01237606 858-245-8424,

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260015482MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Forced Air Unit
      Cooling
      • Central Forced Air, Whole House Fan
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range
      • Laundry: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
      Features
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,783
      • Total interior livable area: 1,783 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Attached
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: 1 Story
      • Pool features: Heated with Electricity
      • Fencing: Partial
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountains/Hills, Panoramic
      Lot
      • Size: 6,800 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 2323310700

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stucco
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1965

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Sewer Connected
      • Water: Meter on Property

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: SOUTHWEST ESCONDIDO
      Location
      • Region: Escondido

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $504/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $374,326
      • Annual tax amount: $4,224
      • Date on market: 6/25/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

        Estimated market value

        $882,700

        $839,000 - $927,000

        $3,997/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Price change$899,000-2%$504/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260015482 Report a problem
        7/3/2026Price change$917,000-1.1%$514/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260015482 Report a problem
        6/25/2026Listed for sale$927,000+219.7%$520/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260015482 Report a problem
        2/26/2010Sold$290,000+14.7%$163/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/7/2008Sold$252,875-54.8%$142/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/26/2006Sold$560,000$314/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,224 +2.1%$374,326 +2%
        2024$4,136 +2.4%$366,987 +2%
        2023$4,041 +1.1%$359,792 +2%
        2022$3,996 +1.7%$352,738 +2%
        2021$3,930 +0.6%$345,822 +1%
        2020$3,907 +3.4%$342,277 +2%
        2019$3,779 +2%$335,566 +2%
        2018$3,704 +1.7%$328,987 +2%
        2017$3,643 -55.7%$322,537 +2%
        2016$8,220 +132.2%$316,213 +1.5%
        2015$3,541 +4.4%$311,464 +2%
        2014$3,393 $305,363 +0.5%
        2013-- $303,984 +2%
        2012-- $298,025 +2%
        2011-- $292,183 +8.5%
        2010-- $269,359 -0.2%
        2009-- $270,000 -53.7%
        2008-- $582,624 +2%
        2007-- $571,200 +151.3%
        2006-- $227,286 +2%
        2005-- $222,830 +2%
        2004-- $218,462 +1.9%
        2003-- $214,460 +2%
        2002-- $210,256 +2%
        2001-- $206,135
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Westside Hillside

        Getting around

        67 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        51 / 100
        Good Transit
        26 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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