Listed by Kyle Murphy•DRE #01847767• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Janet McCollough•DRE #00887068• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 760-420-6581
For sale
$2,199,000
Est. $14,713/mo —
2
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,487
sq ft
532-34 Hermes Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Professional photos coming Saturday. Adorable single level duplex with an outstanding location in the heart of Leucadia. 532 Hermes is 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath, 534 Hermes is 1Bed+1Ba, located on a large 11,282 sq ft lot. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Coastal lifestyle with the beach a short distance. Ideally situated by Paul Eke Elementary and the “El Portal underpass” making Stonesteps Beach access only mins away. French doors provide abundant natural light throughout the main dwelling unit making this home light & bright. Large eat in kitchen has plenty of storage for everything you could need. The one-bedroom unit has a private patio, generous sized living room and full kitchen. Each unit is separately metered except for a shared water meter. They each have its own washer & Dryer and furnace. Perfect set up for someone to live in main house and rent the other unit. Both are currently vacant. There are possible ADU opportunities should one wish to add additional units to the property. Lush landscaping consists of multiple avocado trees, orange & lemon fruit trees plus a fig tree and fenced garden area. The oversized lot offers endless possibilities to expand, add units, create private yards, or just enjoy the space. The new Paul Ecke Central School, which is currently under construction, is only steps away. This location cannot be beat with easy access to the vibrant 101 corridor and its many shops & restaurants.
Leucadia, located between Carlsbad and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, is a coastal and laid-back Encinitas neighborhood with a surf-break shoreline and a low-slung, eclectic streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around North Coast Highway 101 at Leucadia Boulevard, where taco counters, coffee windows, plant shops, and small galleries line the sidewalk. Mid-century cottages, beach bungalows, and contemporary infill sit behind palms and privacy hedges, giving many blocks a tucked-away feel. Beacon’s Beach and Grandview Surf Beach set the daily rhythm with blufftop paths and stairway access to the sand. Local pillars like Pannikin Coffee & Tea, Leucadia Farmers Market, and the historic La Paloma Theatre anchor the area’s creative, beach-town cadence.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Updated and remodeled
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas cooking
Refrigerator
Gas water heater
Dishwasher in one unit
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Gas and electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Exterior features
Front yard
Back yard
Yard
Shed
Partial chain-link fencing
Home design
One story
One common wall
Parking
4 uncovered parking spaces
Construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Public sewer
Electricity connected
1 separate water meter
2 separate gas meters
2 separate electric meters
HOA & community
Park
Electricity and solar
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Photos coming Saturday. Adorable single level duplex with an outstanding location in the heart of Leucadia. 532 Hermes is 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath, 534 Hermes is 1Bed+1Ba, located on a large 11,282 sq ft lot. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Coastal lifestyle with the beach a short distance. Ideally situated by Paul Eke Elementary and the “El Portal underpass” making Stonesteps Beach access only mins away. French doors provide abundant natural light throughout the main dwelling unit making this home light & bright. Large eat in kitchen has plenty of storage for everything you could need. The one-bedroom unit has a private patio, generous sized living room and full kitchen. Each unit is separately metered except for a shared water meter. They each have its own washer & Dryer and furnace. Perfect set up for someone to live in main house and rent the other unit. Both are currently vacant. There are possible ADU opportunities should one wish to add additional units to the property. Lush landscaping consists of multiple avocado trees, orange & lemon fruit trees plus a fig tree and fenced garden area. The oversized lot offers endless possibilities to expand, add units, create private yards, or just enjoy the space. The new Paul Ecke Central School, which is currently under construction, is only steps away. This location cannot be beat with easy access to the vibrant 101 corridor and its many shops & restaurants.
CRMLS #NDP2609783
Oct 23, 2026
Listed
$2,199,000
$1,479/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,369 (+6.4%)
$73,977 + $131,046
$205,023
2024
$3,165 (+5.7%)
$72,527 + $128,477
$201,004
2023
$2,994 (+4.5%)
$71,105 + $125,958
$197,063
2022
$2,866 (+3.8%)
$69,711 + $123,489
$193,200
2021
$2,761 (+3.5%)
$68,345 + $121,068
$189,413
2020
$2,667 (+1.6%)
$67,005 + $118,695
$185,700
2019
$2,625 (+1.6%)
$66,318 + $117,478
$183,796
2018
$2,585 (+1.4%)
$65,018 + $115,175
$180,193
2017
$2,548 (+2.5%)
$62,495 + $110,703
$173,198
2016
$2,486 (+3.7%)
$62,495 + $110,703
$173,198
2015
$2,397 (+3.9%)
$61,270 + $108,533
$169,803
2014
$2,306 (+1.5%)
$59,168 + $104,809
$163,977
2013
$2,272 (+4.1%)
$59,168 + $104,809
$163,977
2012
$2,182 (+1.6%)
$58,901 + $104,336
$163,237
2011
$2,148 (+0.6%)
$57,747 + $102,291
$160,038
2010
$2,136 (+2.1%)
$56,615 + $100,286
$156,901
2009
$2,092 (+3.9%)
$56,192 + $99,537
$155,729
2008
$2,014
$56,326 + $99,774
$156,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,487
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,487
Year built
1950
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
San Diego County
APN
2560901900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R8
Residential 8 Zone
Residential 8 is intended to provide for suburban single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 5,400 net square feet and maximum densities of eight units per net acre. One primary dwelling is permitted on each legal lot. Single-family units may be attached to other single-family units provided each unit is located on a separate legal lot with approval of a PRD.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Agriculture-Pastureland
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Encinitas, CA • 92024
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Encinitas. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 532-34 Hermes Ave
$2,192,888
$6,112 under list price of $2.20M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.8M to $2.7M.