1048 Neptune Ave

Encinitas, CA 92024

$6,500,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,421 Sq. Ft.
$1,900 / Sq. Ft.
3,421
Sq. Ft.
$1,900
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/11/25
Closed 6/11/25
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Description

First time on the market, here is your opportunity to enjoy endless panoramic ocean views, beautiful sunsets, nice ocean breezes, and daily dolphin shows from the comfort of your living room. This spectacular home was designed, built, and has been lovingly cared for by legendary surfer and waterman Kit Horn and his wife Gwen. Kit, known for being a big wave surfing pioneer in California and Hawaii, chose this place to call home and raise his family. Gwen designed this unique “New England Cape Cod...First time on the market, here is your opportunity to enjoy endless panoramic ocean views, beautiful sunsets, nice ocean breezes, and daily dolphin shows from the comfort of your living room. This spectacular home was designed, built, and has been lovingly cared for by legendary surfer and waterman Kit Horn and his wife Gwen. Kit, known for being a big wave surfing pioneer in California and Hawaii, chose this place to call home and raise his family. Gwen designed this unique “New England Cape Cod Style” ocean front home, which has private stairs down a gently sloping bluff to the beach. Nearly a quarter acre, this property offers 50 feet of beach frontage. The main level of the home is highlighted by an oversized great room with breathtaking ocean views on one side and a beautiful rock fireplace on the other flanked by wood bookshelves. There is an additional fireplace located in the kitchen/breakfast eating area. The expansive primary bedroom that measures 40’ x 16’ offers a fireplace, wood ceiling that peaks at 13’ high, and multiple sliders leading to your expansive deck looking west. The second floor also included a large primary bath and secondary bedroom. The wood ceilings and skylights add to this distinctive home. Included with this home is an oversize additional unit with a fireplace, full kitchen, and tall wood ceiling. Both units are under the same roof so this could be reconfigured easily to join the main house. This beautiful home is positioned over looking the Beacons “North Reef” surf break and is near the vibrant 101 Corridor with numerous outstanding restaurants, pubs, and eclectic shops. You’ll enjoy long strolls on the sand, surfing fun waves, and countless sunsets. Living here makes you never want to leave home.

Property Details for 1048 Neptune Avenue

View
Bluff, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
Parking Spaces Total
3
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
None
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
3421
Assessor Parcel Number
254-291-23-00
LISTING UPDATED: 10/25/2025 06:15 PM

Property Details for 1048 Neptune Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #NDP2403899
Days on Market359
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1974
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,233 SF
CountySan Diego County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Kyle Murphy, DRE #01847767; Coldwell Banker Realty, Janet McCollough, DRE #00887068

Sold By Windermere Real Estate, Kara Brem, DRE #01939667

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Building Information for 1048 Neptune Avenue

Stories2Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,233 SF

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Property Information for 1048 Neptune Avenue

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 001859
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Watersports
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Formal Entry, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Fireplace Features: Guest House, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace Rooms: Guest House, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room, Guest House, Kitchen
  • Cooling: None
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/crmls/NDP2403899
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: No
  • View Description: Bluff, Coastline, Ocean, Panoramic, Water, White Water
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Bluff, Waterfront
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 2
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Levels: Two
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Garage, Garage - 1 Car
  • Parking Non-Garage: Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Garage: Garage, Garage - Single Door
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage - Single Door
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 1048 Neptune Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 11, 2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2403899

$6,500,000—
Jun 11, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2403899

$6,500,000—
Jun 11, 2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

$6,500,000—
May 18, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2403899

—
May 1, 2025

Pending

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

—
May 1, 2025

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2403899

—
May 1, 2025

In Contract

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

—
May 1, 2025

In Contract

CRMLS #NDP2403899

—
Apr 24, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

$6,995,000—
Apr 23, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2403899

$6,995,000—
Mar 12, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

$7,550,000—
Mar 11, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2403899

$7,550,000—
May 31, 2024

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

$7,850,000—
May 30, 2024

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2403899

$7,850,000—
May 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2403899

$8,999,000—
May 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2403899

$8,999,000—
May 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

$8,999,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/11/2025

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2403899

$6,500,000
06/11/2025

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2403899

$6,500,000
06/11/2025

Sold

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

$6,500,000
05/18/2025

Pending

CRMLS #NDP2403899

—
05/01/2025

Pending

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

—
05/01/2025

Pending

SDMLS #NDP2403899

—
05/01/2025

In Contract

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

—
05/01/2025

In Contract

CRMLS #NDP2403899

—
04/24/2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

$6,995,000
04/23/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2403899

$6,995,000
03/12/2025

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

$7,550,000
03/11/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2403899

$7,550,000
05/31/2024

Price Change

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

$7,850,000
05/30/2024

Price Change

CRMLS #NDP2403899

$7,850,000
05/07/2024

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2403899

$8,999,000
05/07/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2403899

$8,999,000
05/07/2024

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2403899MR

$8,999,000

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Schools near 1048 Neptune Avenue

This home is within Encinitas Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Diegueno Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
La Costa Canyon High School
Public - 9 to 12
Sunset High (Continuation) School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Diegueno Middle School
Public7 to 8

La Costa Canyon High School
Public9 to 12

Sunset High (Continuation) School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Kyle Murphy, DRE #01847767; Coldwell Banker Realty, Janet McCollough, DRE #00887068

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