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listing_id: SD250041990
status: Closed
price: 670000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 937
sqft_lot: 7000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1918
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "159 W 5th Ave"
city: Escondido
state: CA
zip: 92025
county: "San Diego County"
lat: 33.117212
lng: -117.079944
days_on_market: 188
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Peter Cavanagh"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(858) 335-6100"
list_agent_license: 00883323
mls_source: SDMLS
modified: 2026-03-26
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Diego County | Escondido | 92025 | 159 W 5th Ave

159 W 5th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025

MLS: SD250041990 | Status: Sold | Price: $670,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 2 937 7,000 1918

Remarks

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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SD250041990
MLS Source San Diego MLS

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range, Oven Range - Electric, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Flooring Linoleum, Wood
Laundry Hookup - Electric
Cooling Central Forced Air, Whole House Fan
Heating Forced Air, Gas - Natural

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Gate/Door Opener, No Garage, Other, Private / Exclusive, Garage: 0 Car(s)
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Peter Cavanagh
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 00883323
Phone: (858) 335-6100

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Central Elementary School public K-5 0.11 mi 4
Felicita Elementary School public K-5 0.84 mi 5
Juniper Elementary School public K-5 1.03 mi 6
Escondido Adult public UG 1.08 mi N/A
Mission Middle School public 6-8 1.25 mi 3
Lincoln Elementary School public K-5 1.28 mi 4
Limitless Learning Academy public K-8 1.31 mi 8
Del Dios Middle School public 6-8 1.33 mi 4
Miller Elementary School public K-5 1.37 mi 5
Farr Avenue Elementary School public K-5 1.45 mi 5
Pioneer Elementary School public K-5 1.57 mi 3
San Pasqual High School public 9-12 1.81 mi 7
Del Lago Academy - Campus Of Applied Science public 9-12 1.85 mi 9
Rose Elementary School public K-5 1.95 mi 5
Oak Hill Elementary School public K-5 2.01 mi 4
Conway Elementary School public K-6 2.02 mi 5
Escondido High School public 9-12 2.07 mi 5
Rock Springs Elementary School public K-5 2.10 mi 4
Bernardo Elementary School public K-5 2.27 mi 8
Orange Glen High School public 9-12 2.41 mi 5

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 26, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Peter Cavanagh, (858) 335-6100.