1517 Shields Ave, Encinitas, California 92024, Encinitas, 92024 - 4 bed, 2 bath

1517 Shields Ave, Encinitas, California 92024 home-pic-0

1517 Shields Ave

Encinitas, California 92024

ACTIVE
CONDITION: EXCELLENT
4Beds
2Baths
1,830Sq Ft
6,600Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$1,895,000
EST. MARKET VALUE
$1,750,783
8% AboveMARKET VALUE

SUMMARY

Estimated Market Value

$1,750,783
Based on Realkey algorithm analyzing recent comparable sales in Encinitas.

Comparable Sales Map

Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently

Address Sold Price BedsBathsSq Ft$/SqftDistance
1517 Shields Ave
Subject
$1,895,000*
List Price
421,830$957-
A
1601 Tucker Lane
Sold
$1,680,000421,830$9180.2 mi
B
1554 Traveld Way
Sold
$1,795,000432,123$8460.2 mi
C
1278 Avenida Miguel
Sold
$1,762,500432,179$8090.9 mi
D
1655 Splitrail Dr.
Sold
$1,780,000331,857$9590.5 mi
E
407 Via Ultimo
Sold
$1,999,999532,336$8560.8 mi
F
1859 Hill Top Lane
Sold
$1,525,000321,487$1,0260.5 mi
G
282 Sharp Place
Pending
$1,875,000
List Price
421,830$1,0250.0 mi

* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Excellent
TeardownExcellent

Property is new construction or fully renovated.

Although built in 1974, the property has undergone an extensive high-end renovation within the last 5 years. It features a contemporary kitchen with custom European cabinetry, Bosch appliances, and La Cantina folding doors. The primary suite includes luxury Graff hardware and a Bainultra tub. Significant infrastructure updates, including rerouted plumbing, upgraded electrical with Tesla solar, and a Pentair water filtration system, ensure the home meets modern quality standards with no deferred maintenance.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Great Schools

    Middle School: Pacific Trails Middle (10/10).

  • Premium Modern Upgrades

    The home features high-end finishes including La Cantina folding doors, custom European cabinetry, and paid Tesla solar, offering immediate luxury and energy efficiency.

  • Desirable Coastal Location

    Situated in a prime Encinitas neighborhood close to top-rated schools and world-class beaches, ensuring strong long-term value and lifestyle appeal.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • MLS Listing Discrepancy

    Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 3.

  • Limited Bathroom Ratio

    With four bedrooms but only two bathrooms, the home may feel underserved during peak hours for larger families or when hosting guests.

  • 1970s Era Footprint

    Despite extensive modern renovations, the 1974 original construction may still reflect some architectural or spatial limitations compared to contemporary new builds.

About 1517 Shields Ave

This bright and inviting south west facing home offers a seamless blend of comfort, style, and Southern California living just minutes from world-class beaches, vibrant downtown Encinitas, and top-rated schools. Step inside to an open and airy floor plan, featuring thoughtfully contemporary designed living spaces ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The upgraded kitchen boasts modern finishes with designer gold back splash tiles and Latitude custom made frameless European style cabinets, ample storage, a GE wine cooler or BOSCH counter depth refrigerator and a generous island with Legande flip up electrical & USB outlets that flows effortlessly into the dining/living areas or out to the back yard through 5 panel La Cantina door. It also offers paid TESLA solar with upgraded amperage panel box. The spacious primary suite provides a peaceful escape and plenty of closet space with a well-appointed en-suite bath with designer brand Graff hardwares, rain shower head and Bainultra bathtub. Outdoors, enjoy a private backyard with a Native Trails masonite sink and additional hot and cold water outlet for outdoor shower hook up, designed for year-round living with a contemporary solid aluminum patio cover The property offers low-maintenance landscaping surrounded with polished black river rocks. With its prime Encinitas location, thoughtful updates such as a new rerouted plumbing throughout, PENTAIR Pelican Water Filter and Water Softener Alternative Combo System, new designer garage door, or a brand new Texcoat exterior paint to the timeless charm.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1974
Lot Size
6,600 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
2 (2 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Encinitas Unified Schools

Flora Vista Elementary School

Grades K-6 • 0.4 mi

8/10

Park Dale Lane Elementary School

Grades K-6 • 0.7 mi

6/10

Diegueno Middle School

Grades 7-8 • 0.9 mi

8/10

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds4.04.0
50%
Baths2.03.0
26%
Square foot1,8302,281.5
32%
Lot Size6,6006,823.5
49%
Price$1.90M$2.12M
34%
Price per sq ft$1.0K$965
59%
Built year19741985
27%
HOA$0$11
50%
Days on market16155
5%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Feb 20, 2026

$1,895,000

Initial Listing

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