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$699,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 937 Sq. Ft.

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159 W 5th Ave,Escondido, CA 92025

 159 W 5th AveEscondidoCA92025

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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.

Full Property Details for 159 W 5th Ave

General

  • Price: $699,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: SANDICOR
  • MLS ID: 250041990
  • Updated: 12/27/2025
  • Added to Site: 91 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas & Electric Range, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range
  • Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Electric

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: None Known

Location

  • Area: ESCONDIDO (92025)
  • County: San Diego
  • Subdivision: SOUTH ESCONDIDO
  • Neighborhood: Historic District

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Forced Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heating Type: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property

Structural Information

  • Detached/Attached: Detached
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Square Feet: 937
  • Living Area: 937 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1918

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,000
  • Irrigation System: Sprinklers
  • Fencing (Description): Partial

Financial Considerations

  • Lot Price Per Sq. Ft.: $746
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional, Seller May Carry

Disclosures and Reports

  • Prop. Restrictions: Other (See Remarks)
  • Property ID: 233-251-01-00
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Schools serving 159 W 5th Ave

School Districts:Escondido Union Elementary School District, Escondido Union High School District
NameGradesDistance
Central Elementary School, Escondido, CA
122 West 4th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
PK-50.1 mi
Del Dios Middle School
1400 W. Ninth Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
6-81.3 mi
San Pasqual High School
3300 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
9-121.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 159 W 5th Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/11/2025
Price Reduced
$699,000
-3.59%
MLS
11/19/2025
Price Reduced
$725,000
-3.33%
MLS
10/17/2025
Listed
$750,000
138.1%
MLS
8/15/2007
Sold
$315,000
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Tax History for 159 W 5th Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,753
4%
$413,740
4%
2023
$4,551
1%
$397,676
2%
2022
$4,502
2%
$389,880
2%
2021
$4,430
1%
$382,236
1%
2020
$4,404
2%
$378,318
2%
2019
$4,298
3%
$370,901
2%
2018
$4,179
2%
$363,630
2%
2017
$4,112
2%
$356,501
2%
2016
$4,033
50%
$349,511
52%
2015
$2,682
7%
$230,000
5%
2014
$2,510
17%
$220,000
18%
2013
$2,147
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$187,000
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159 W 5th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 (MLS# 250041990) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 159 W 5th Ave is currently listed for $699,000 and was received on October 17, 2025. This property is listed by Peter Cavanagh from our Del Mar - Via De La Valle Office.Want to learn more about 159 W 5th Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Escondido? You can browse all Escondido real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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