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$1,825,000

156 Cerro, Encinitas, CA 92024

4Beds
3Baths
1,836Sq ft
1974Built
7,500Lot sq ft

Listed by Jordan Beal, Compass · 858-354-0980

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About this home

Welcome to 156 Cerro Street, an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the laid-back coastal lifestyle that makes Encinitas one of Southern California’s most desirable communities. Ideally located in an established neighborhood, this inviting home offers the perfect combination of location, lifestyle, and potential. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the property features comfortable, light-filled living spaces that flow naturally to the outdoors—ideal for entertaining, relaxing in the sunshine, or enjoying cool coastal evenings. The private yard provides plenty of room to create your own personal retreat, whether you envision lush gardens, a new pool, outdoor dining, a play area, or additional entertaining space. The yard is large enough to add an ADU if you wish and still have plenty of room. What truly sets this home apart is its Encinitas location. Enjoy convenient access to the beaches, vibrant downtown Encinitas, neighborhood parks, shopping, dining, and highly regarded local schools—all while coming home to a peaceful residential setting. Newer energy-efficient heating and cooling. Low-water landscaping. Paid-off solar, no HOA, and no Mello Roos. A home that's truly move-in ready, in a neighborhood people never want to leave.

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Home facts

Everything SDMLS reports for this home
$994Price per sq ft
NoneHOA dues
NoneMello-Roos / CFD
7,500 sq ftLot · 0.17 acres
2 garage + 2Parking spaces
NoADU / guest unit
197452 years old
22Days on market

Interior

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2 full, 1 half
Living area1,836 sq ft
LevelsSplit Level
RoomsBonus RoomDining AreaPrimary RetreatKitchenWalk-In Closet
AppliancesDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorSolar PanelsWasherFreezerElectric Cooking
FlooringLinoleum/Vinyl
Fireplace1 · Bonus Room
LaundryElectric

Heating, cooling & utilities

HeatingForced Air Unit (Natural Gas)
CoolingCentral Forced Air
WaterPublic
SewerSewer Connected

Exterior & lot

Lot size7,500 sq ft (7,500-10,889 SF)
FencingFull, Wood

Construction

Year built1974
Exterior wallsWood/Stucco
RoofTile/Clay

Parking

Garage spaces2
Other spaces2
Total spaces4
Parking featuresAttached

HOA, fees & community

HOA duesNone
Mello-Roos / CFDNone
PetsYes

Schools

DistrictSan Dieguito High School Distric

Property & listing details

Home typeDetached
OwnershipFee Simple
ZoningR-1:SINGLE
Parcel number (APN)259-330-10-00
NeighborhoodEncinitas
Subdivision / tractENCINITAS
MLS areaCoastal North
CountySan Diego
Accepted financingCash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listed onOct 19, 2026
Original list price$1,845,000
Last price changeNov 4, 2026
Days on market22
MLS #260025281

Facts from San Diego MLS as reported by the listing agent. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Questions about any detail? Text Jeff.

Price & status history

DateEventPrice
Oct 19, 2026Listed for sale$1,845,000
Off-market · not on Zillow, Redfin or the MLS

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What it costs to own

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Rate starts at the Freddie Mac 30-year average, week of November 5, 2026.

Rent vs. buy

Typical rent in 92024 is about $4,249/month. Owning this home runs about — more each month before tax benefits and equity.

Home values in 92024
+5%1 year
+32%5 years
+107%10 years

Estimates, not a loan quote. Tax uses the San Diego County typical rate on the list price; insurance is the California average policy; rent and value trends are Zillow indexes for the ZIP. Mortgage calculator · Cost to own in San Diego · Insurance and lending pros

This home vs. its market

Encinitas (Cardiff & Leucadia) is a Seller's market

2.5 months of inventory for houses in October 2026. Under 3 months favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced, over 6 favors buyers.

$994Price per sq ft (area: $1,180, 16% below)
22 daysOn market (area median: 14 days)
$2,300,000Area median house price (+2% vs last year)
98%Of list price that sellers got

Price reduced $20,000 from the original list price.

Area figures: San Diego MLS closed sales, October 2026, houses in Encinitas, compiled by Jeff Brick.

The neighborhood

Living in Encinitas

$2,060,000Median sale price
55Avg. days on market
51Homes for sale

Market data: SDMLS.

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Schools

Schools for this home

DistrictSan Dieguito High School Distric

Schools as listed in SDMLS. Confirm enrollment boundaries with the school district.

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Based on information from the San Diego Multiple Listing Service as of November 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Listing information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

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