Listed by Sonia Moncayo De Bankston•DRE #01736947• eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Contact: 562-787-1040
For sale
$699,999
Est. $4,827/mo —
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,496
sq ft
231 James, Escondido, CA 92027
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About this home
This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Escondido, California, presents an excellent opportunity for first-time homebuyers, investors, and skilled renovators. Located in a quiet neighborhood, the property needs some TLC but offers plenty of potential to become a comfortable and personalized residence. The home features an open layout, a spacious garage, and room around the property for room addition or outdoor improvements, landscaping, or ADU. There may also be potential to expand the living space, subject to city approval and permitting. Bring your vision and creativity to transform this property into your dream home. With the right updates, this hidden gem could offer the opportunity to build equity and create lasting value in a desirable Escondido location. Near Orange Glen Elementary School, Hidden Valley Middle School and Orange Glen High School.
East Grove, located between Downtown Escondido and Kit Carson Park, is a residential and civic Escondido neighborhood with leafy streets and a campus-like cultural corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Grand Avenue near the California Center for the Arts, where galleries, coffee counters, and small restaurants set a steady, walkable rhythm. Craftsman bungalows and mid-century ranch homes mix with low-rise civic buildings and mature shade trees. The California Center for the Arts, Escondido anchors the calendar with performances and exhibitions. Nearby, Grape Day Park adds lawns, public art, and a classic gazebo backdrop. Side streets feel quieter, while Grand Avenue keeps the pace social and urban.
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Market insights
231 James · $699,999
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$699,999
Median sale price in this area is $1,096,403. (57% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bedrooms
One bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the garage
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Central cooling
Exterior features
No pool
Home design
Single-story house
Entry on the first level
No common walls
Parking
Attached garage
Two garage spaces
Two parking spaces
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water
HOA & community
Community features include biking, street lighting, and sidewalks
Other
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Electricity and solar
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