Craftsman home in Historic District. Corner lot across from Central Elementary and a short walk to shops, coffee, restaurants and fun. Enjoy period charm with modern convenience. Home has been remodeled with new kitchen; new electric service and panel, new central heating and cooling, new windows, new sewer line and a whole house fan. Fenced rear lot is part of this property and available for development or can park four cars inside gates. Alley access to rear lot makes it ideal for future development. Some images have been digitally staged.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (11/19)
$725,000
159 W 5th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
2beds
937sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$722,400 Zestimate®
$774/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced rear lotCorner lot
- 54 days |
- 1,349 |
- 63 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 19, 2025 at 01:43pm
Listed by:
Peter F Cavanagh DRE #00883323 858-335-6100,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250041990
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTORTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas & Electric Range, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range
- Laundry: Electric
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 937
- Total interior livable area: 937 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2332510100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SOUTH ESCONDIDO
Location
- Region: Escondido
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $774/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $413,740
- Annual tax amount: $4,753
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Seller May Carry
Estimated market value
$722,400
$686,000 - $759,000
$3,033/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $725,000-3.3%$774/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #250041990 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000+242.5%$800/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250041990 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2011 | Listing removed | $219,000$234/sqft |
Source: Postlets #100050545 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2010 | Price change | $219,000-8.4%$234/sqft |
Source: NRT California #100050545 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2010 | Price change | $239,000-11.2%$255/sqft |
Source: NRT California #100050545 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,753 +2.1% | $413,740 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,656 +2.3% | $405,629 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,551 +1.1% | $397,676 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,467/mo
Principal & interest
$3506
Property taxes
$707
Home insurance
$254
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Old Escondido Historic District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Del Dios Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10San Pasqual High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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