Unbeatable coastal location in the heart of Leucadia! This beautifully updated 2 story, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom townhome offers turnkey beach living just steps from Beacons Beach, dining, and shopping. Recent interior renovations include luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, fully remodeled bathrooms, newer windows, and a newer roof. The primary suite features dual closets, a private porch, and bathroom skylight. The secondary bedroom has a fully built in Murphy bed perfect for an office and guest suite. Outdoor living includes a fully fenced private patio with direct access to the community driveway, two assigned off-street parking spaces, and dedicated exterior storage. Enjoy prime walkability to all the North Coast Highway 101 has to offer. You are also right by the weekly farmers market and three iconic beach access stairways along Neptune Avenue. The condo is commuter-friendly with easy I-5 access and just 1.5 miles to the Encinitas Coaster station. It is perfect as a primary residence, vacation retreat, or long-term coastal investment.
Pending
Listed by: Swell Property • Daniel Gibbel • dannygibbel@gmail.com
$975,000
981 N Vulcan Ave APT 4, Encinitas, CA 92024
2beds
960sqft
Condominium
Built in 1977
-- sqft lot
$978,400 Zestimate®
$1,016/sqft
$375/mo HOA
What's special
- 17 days
- 317
- 39
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel Gibbel DRE #02057864 dannygibbel@gmail.com,
Swell Property,
Tyler Green DRE #02222506 858-722-6660,
Swell Property
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2609567
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2543245904
- Zoning: R-1:Single Fam-Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $375 monthly
- HOA name: Sand Dollar Condos
- HOA phone: 858-672-3100
Location
- Region: Encinitas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,016/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $854,269
- Date on market: 10/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$978,400
$929,000 - $1.03M
$3,906/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | Pending sale | $975,000$1,016/sqft |
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| 10/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $975,000+21.1%$1,016/sqft |
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| 12/6/2022 | Sold | $804,999+0.8%$839/sqft |
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| 11/8/2022 | Pending sale | $799,000$832/sqft |
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| 11/8/2022 | Price change | $799,000+6.5%$832/sqft |
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| 11/5/2022 | Price change | $750,000-6.1%$781/sqft |
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| 10/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $799,000+201.5%$832/sqft |
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| 10/10/2012 | Sold | $265,000-15.9%$276/sqft |
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| 9/5/2003 | Sold | $315,000+65.8%$328/sqft |
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| 12/11/2001 | Sold | $190,000$198/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $854,269 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,594 +4.2% | $837,519 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,211 +2.9% | $821,098 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,952 +139.7% | $804,999 +161.8% |
| 2022 | $3,735 +2.2% | $307,496 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,655 +2.1% | $301,468 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,580 +15.6% | $298,378 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,096 -10.3% | $292,528 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,451 +1.7% | $286,794 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,394 +3% | $281,171 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,296 +2.2% | $275,659 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,223 +2.7% | $271,520 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,139 | $266,202 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $265,000 -6.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $283,000 -11.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $320,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $320,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $320,000 -6.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $340,964 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $334,279 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $327,726 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $321,300 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $315,000 +62.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $193,800 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $190,000 +58.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $119,567 |
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