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231 James, Escondido, CA 92027

$700K3bd · 2ba · 1,496 sqft
Lot 5,700 sqft•Single Family Residence•
Active
•7d on market•MLS# DW-26217938

Property Description

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.

Features & Amenities

East EscondidoFeeBuilt 1974

Property Details

Subdivision
East Escondido
Land Type
Fee
Year Built
1974
Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
View
City Lights
City
Escondido
Zip Code
92027
County
San Diego
Listed byUnknown Office, Sonia Moncayo De Bankston

Mortgage Calculator

Current Rates

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Monthly Payment
$3,539.57
Principal & Interest
Loan Amount
$559,999
Total Interest
$714,248
Total Payment Over 30 Years
$1,274,247
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual mortgage payments may include taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and PMI. Contact a lender for accurate quotes.

About East Escondido

This property is located in East Escondido, a community in Escondido. Explore more listings in this neighborhood to compare options and pricing.

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Comparative Market Analysis

Affordable Tier · 5 active · 3 closed

231 James, Escondido, CA 92027

East Escondido · Escondido · Single Family Residence

$700K
Affordable Tier
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sqft
1,496
Lot
5,700 sqft
Year
1974
$/Sqft
$468
Pool: No✓
View: city✓
Garage: 2-car✓

Listed 6.8% below the median closed sale of $751,000. Price per sqft ($468) is a 17% discount to closed comps ($561). Closed comps sold at 101% of list — strong seller's market.

Price Position

Priced below the market — value advantage over the field.

Price advantage
Subject listed at $700K· $468/sqft
Total list price
Closed comps
vs closed median $751K
−$51K (−6.8%)
Active comps
vs active median $750K
−$50K (−6.7%)
Price per sqft
Closed compsinsufficient comp data
Active comps
vs active avg $/sqft $528
−$60 (−11.4%)

Active Properties (5)

Active Comparables

AddressCityYearBDBTHSqFtLotSzLP/SqFtLPDIMScore
23541 Old WagonEscondido1981321,516197,762$561$849,9006688
1448 Esperanza WayEscondido1977321,4748,600$542$799,0002080
2032 FiestaEscondido1985331,5205,678$493$750,000280
1679 Madrone GlenEscondido1987321,4855,227$505$750,0005279
945 SenderoEscondido1979321,2955,985$540$699,888678
Total: 5 · Average3.02.21,45844,650.4$528.2$769,757.629.2
Median1,485$750,000

Closed Properties (3)

Closed Comparables

AddressCityYearDateBDBTHSqFtLotSzLPSPSP/SqFtSP/LPDIMScore
589 Iona CourtEscondido199608/14/2026321,3306,077$750,000$751,000$5651.003587
2792 Derringer PlaceEscondido199606/08/2026421,4426,138$798,000$798,000$5531.003684
1316 SundownEscondido198609/30/2026221,2154,095$669,000$685,000$5641.0213182
Total: 3 · Average3.02.01,3295,436.667$744,666.667$744,666.667$560.667—67.33333333333333
Median1,330$751,000$751,000

Market Analysis

List vs Sale $/SqFt

Sale Price Trend

Days on Market

Sale vs List Price

AI-generated CMA

This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.