501 S Rios Ave, Solana Beach, California 92075, Solana Beach, 92075 - 4 bed, 6 bath

501 S Rios Ave, Solana Beach, California 92075 home-pic-0

501 S Rios Ave

Solana Beach, California 92075

ACTIVE
CONDITION: TEAR DOWN
4Beds
6Baths
6,400Sq Ft
Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$9,998,000

SUMMARY

Analysis of 501 S Rios Ave, Solana Beach, California 92075 is currently available with a list price of $9,998,000. The property maintains a Tear down Condition Rating (10/100), reflecting significant deferred maintenance. This property is best suited for experienced investors or developers prepared for substantial renovation work. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Solana Beach Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Tear down
TeardownExcellent

Property is land value only, full reconstruction required.

The listing is for a pre-construction project where the existing 1950s structure is slated for demolition to make way for a new residence. According to the criteria, a property built over 50 years ago that requires removal is classified as a tear-down. While the architectural renderings show a future 'excellent' condition home with modern kitchen and bath features, the current physical state of the property is a structure to be removed, with the value residing in the land and development plans.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Prime Coastal Location

    Situated in the highly coveted West Solana Beach area, the property offers unparalleled walkability to Fletcher Cove, the Cedros Design District, and local coastal amenities.

  • Modern Architectural Design

    Designed by award-winning EOS Architecture, this 6,400 SF estate features a contemporary aesthetic with luxury amenities including an elevator, ADU, and a resort-style pool.

  • Ocean Views

    The property is positioned to capture stunning ocean views, providing a quintessential Southern California coastal living experience and significant long-term value retention.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • Extended Completion Timeline

    With construction not slated for completion until mid-2027, buyers must be prepared for a lengthy waiting period of over a year before the residence is ready for occupancy.

  • Pre-Construction Status

    As the project is currently in the pre-construction phase with the original 1950s structure still on-site, buyers assume the typical risks and uncertainties associated with new build timelines.

About 501 S Rios Ave

Where West Solana Beach meets warm modern coastal living, a new story is about to rise. Construction begins March/April 2026, with completion anticipated mid 2027, your chance to secure a future-forward beach estate before it exists. Architect Jennifer Bolyn of EOS Architecture the award-winning name behind some of Southern California most iconic contemporary homes brings her signature Beach Contemporary aesthetic to this rare offering: a 6,400 SF residence with 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, study, elevator, pool, ADU, and 3-car garage, all wrapped in curated luxury and softened by that effortless, sun-soaked coastal vibe. Ocean views remind you every day why you chose Solana Beach. Picture mornings drifting down to Cedros for coffee, farmers market Sundays, or a quick walk over the bridge for sand-between-your-toes moments at Fletcher Cove. Spend afternoons at the tide pools, catch a set at Seaside Break, or hop on the Coaster for Padres games, Gaslamp nights, or concerts under the stars at Rady's Shell. Breakfast at Claires, boutique hopping along Highway 101, sunset hikes through Annie's as your days become a rotation of everything people love about living here. The design brings a true resort-style flow: open, airy gathering spaces, sun-filled rooms, seamless indoor-outdoor moments, and the kind of ocean-kissed breezes that make every day feel like a getaway. Large beach estates in this pocket almost never hit the market much less new construction of this caliber. The existing 1950 structure will be removed at the start of construction, clearing the way for this extraordinary co

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
-

Interior

Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
6 (6 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds4.04.0
50%
Baths6.03.0
87%
Square foot6,4002,302
93%
Lot Size-11,110.5
3%
Price$10.00M$2.94M
97%
Price per sq ft$1.6K$1.3K
70%
Built year19501979
7%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market44195
10%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Jan 22, 2026

$9,998,000

Initial Listing

Sold

Jun 15, 2022

$2,425,000

Public Record

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