Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
CondominiumResidential
$1,222,850$877 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $925,000 on Oct 26, 2021

285 GARDENDALE RD

ENCINITAS, CA 92024
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,394 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
5.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$925,000 · Oct 26, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,269 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,001,248 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$822,648
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$178,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$981,617

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
75
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
39
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
13
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
89
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountySAN DIEGO
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Park Dale Lane Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Diegueno Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
H
La Costa Canyon High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Encinitas Union Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92024These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.281

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.52,624
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,722 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,291
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$186,965
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.12 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

285 Gardendale Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Encinitas 92024
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in San Diego County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Encinitas 92024
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Encinitas 92024
  • Older than 87% of homes in New Encinitas

What homes are worth in Encinitas 92024

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$661K$5M

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Encinitas 92024.

How it measures up in Encinitas 92024

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Encinitas 92024.

Estimated value$1,222,850
CheaperTypical $1,864,393Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$877
CheaperTypical $917Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,394 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,943 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size5.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 285 Gardendale Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew EncinitasEncinitas 92024San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,222,85025% of homes17% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$87754% of homes41% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,394 ft²28% of homes25% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.8 ac86% of homes93% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than197313% of homes21% of homes29% of homes

About 285 Gardendale Rd

How much is 285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA is $1,222,850 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,166,209 to $1,279,491. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA last sell?

285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA last sold on Oct 26, 2021 for $925,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA?

285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 1,394 square feet of living space.

When was 285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA built?

285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a contemporary home.

What schools serve 285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA?

285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA is assigned to Park Dale Lane Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Diegueno Middle School (middle), rated A; La Costa Canyon High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Encinitas Union Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA compare to other homes in Encinitas 92024?

Among the 17,595 homes in Encinitas 92024, it is worth more than 17% of them ($1,222,850 against a typical $1,864,393), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($877 against a typical $917), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,394 ft² against a typical 1,943 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (5.8 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1973 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than 73% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Gardendale Rd, Encinitas, CA was $11,269. The county assessed it at $1,001,248.

More homes on Gardendale Rd

Closest homes

More homes in Encinitas 92024

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 285 Gardendale Rd on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map