Sell Your Encanto Home for 1%. Not 2.5%.
Full-service listing at a 1% fee. At the 2026 median of $765,000, that's $11,475 back in your pocket compared to a traditional 2.5% commission -- with professional photography, MLS listing, expert negotiation, and transaction coordination included.
Source: SDMLS · ZIP 92114 · YTD 2026 (through Aug 14)
Encanto 92114 -- 2026 Market Snapshot
Based on 122 closed sales in SDMLS, YTD 2026 through August 14, 2026. All residential property types, ZIP 92114. Includes detached single-family homes, townhomes, and attached homes across Encanto and Valencia Park. Data provided by Nikolas Mazzola, CA DRE #01724621, Shorebreak Real Estate.
2026 Sold Data · SDMLS
What Homes in Encanto Actually Sell For
ZIP 92114 delivered 122 closed sales in 2026 ranging from a $410,000 starter home to a $1,085,000 detached property. The median home is a 3BR/2BA, 1,373 SF detached SFR on a 6,700 SF lot selling in just 10 days at $548/SF with a 101.7% list-to-sale ratio. The table below breaks those 122 sales into their natural tiers.
| Property Type | 2026 Sold Range | Typical Size | Example Streets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Detached / Attached (2-3BR) | $410,000 - $620,000 | 750 - 1,730 SF | Flicker (569), Trinidad Way (5535), Amesbury (6231), McHaney Court (6156), San Bernardo Terrace (5228), Arroyo Seco Dr. (743), 60th St (833), Skyline Drive (7265) -- the genuine entry point into Encanto ownership, with several sales closing well above list price. |
| Core Starter SFR (3BR) | $620,000 - $740,000 | 780 - 2,177 SF | Brookhaven Road (8284), Radio Drive (527 S), Los Alamos Dr (212), Sage Way (646), Iona Drive (515), Daisy Pl (6197), Dream St (5549), Hunthaven Rd (7705), Greycourt Avenue (5741), Woodbine Way (7602), Creekside Circle Townhomes (422, 454) -- the largest concentration of 2026 sales, several closing 10%+ over asking. |
| Median Family SFR (3-4BR) | $740,000 - $800,000 | 860 - 2,352 SF | Sawtelle Ave (403), Sychar (348), Noeline Way (149), Jacmar Avenue (7128), Klauber Ave (1355), Roswell St (5533), Sears Ave (553), Gribble Street (8017 -- zero DOM), Amesbury Street (6231), Skyline Drive (7112) -- Encanto at its core, where the 2026 median transaction actually happened. |
| Move-Up SFR (4BR) | $800,000 - $900,000 | 1,029 - 2,044 SF | Solana Street (8114), Shady Oak Road (117), Benson Ave (6798), Parkbrook St (8432), Ritchey (285), Anton Ln (6729), 65Th (135), Winnett St (2039), Encina Dr (5465, 5527, 5550), Bonita Dr (5325) -- larger homes on larger lots, with multiple above-ask closings under 10 days. |
| Premium / Large-Lot SFR | $900,000 - $1,085,000 | 1,586 - 2,830 SF | Tooley Circle (1770), Osterling Ct (6855), 61st street (190), Crosspoint Ct (810), Alvin Street (843 -- top sale of the year at $1,085,000) -- the top of the Encanto market, still priced well under the county median. |
Ranges based on 122 closed sales in ZIP 92114, YTD 2026 through August 14, 2026. Median DOM of 10 days across all tiers confirms an exceptionally fast-moving market where accurately priced homes are receiving multiple offers at virtually every price point from $410K entry homes to $1M+ large-lot properties. Lot size, proximity to Chollas Lake Park, and updated interiors are the primary premium-drivers within sub-tiers.
Agent's Market Analysis · August 2026
Encanto in 2026: A 10-Day Median and a Home That Sold $113,000 Over Asking
The most useful number in the 2026 Encanto data is not the median price. It's the median days on market: 10 days -- the fastest-moving market of any San Diego ZIP we've analyzed this year. With 122 closed sales against only 54 active listings, demand is significantly outpacing supply in 92114, and the result is a market where correctly priced homes are receiving competitive offers almost immediately.
"Encanto is where I point buyers who understand that value doesn't always live at the coast. 122 homes sold through mid-August at a median of $765,000 and a 10-day DOM. One home on McHaney Court listed at $500,000 and closed at $613,000 -- $113,000 over asking. That's not a fluke. That's what happens when a genuinely undervalued market gets discovered by buyers who've been priced out of everywhere else."
The data point that best illustrates 2026 Encanto demand: 6156 McHaney Court listed at $500,000 and sold at $613,000 in 16 days -- a 22.6% premium over asking, one of the largest over-ask percentages in any San Diego ZIP this year. 515 Iona Drive told a similar story, listing at $649,000 and closing at $727,000 in just 8 days. Zero-DOM sales, including 8017 Gribble Street ($780,000, $10,000 over ask, same day), confirm that correctly priced Encanto homes are not lasting long enough to test the market.
The median list-to-sale ratio of 101.7% means the typical Encanto seller received more than they asked -- a stronger ratio than many higher-priced San Diego ZIPs. The average SP ($754,061) came in above the average LP ($741,554), reinforcing that this is a genuine seller's market at nearly every price point, not just at the median.
The entry tier ($410K-$620K) provides some of the last truly affordable single-family detached homeownership left in the City of San Diego. For first-time buyers who have been priced out of the coastal and central ZIPs, Encanto remains one of the few places where a detached home under $600,000 is still realistic in 2026.
With a typical Encanto sale at $765,000, a traditional 2.5% listing commission costs $19,125. Our 1% listing fee is $7,650 -- a difference of $11,475 that stays in your pocket. In a market moving this fast, sellers don't need to pay a premium commission to get a premium result -- the market is already doing the work.
Nikolas Mazzola · CA DRE #01724621 · Broker, Shorebreak Real Estate · Analysis based on SDMLS data, ZIP 92114, YTD 2026 through August 14, 2026.
Based on 2026 Encanto Sold Prices
How Much You Keep at 1% vs. 2.5%
At the 2026 Encanto median of $765,000, the 1.5% difference between a 1% and 2.5% listing fee is $11,475. At the average of $754,061, it's $11,311. On the top sale of the year, savings reached $16,275 -- money that stays with you after a sale you've worked hard to earn.
| Your Sale Price | 2.5% Listing Fee | 1% Commission | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| $450,000 | $11,250 | $4,500 | $6,750 |
| $600,000 | $15,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| $700,000 | $17,500 | $7,000 | $10,500 |
| $765,000 (2026 Median) | $19,125 | $7,650 | $11,475 |
| $850,000 | $21,250 | $8,500 | $12,750 |
| $950,000 | $23,750 | $9,500 | $14,250 |
| $1,085,000 | $27,125 | $10,850 | $16,275 |
Full-service listing includes professional photography, MLS listing, syndication, negotiation, and transaction coordination. No hidden fees. Same service. A fraction of the cost. In Encanto, where the median home sells in 10 days at 101.7% of list price, the right pricing strategy matters far more than the commission rate your agent charges themselves.
The Encanto Neighborhoods
ZIP 92114 covers Encanto and Valencia Park in southeastern San Diego -- a hillside community of numbered and named streets built primarily from the 1950s through the 1980s, offering some of the most accessible detached single-family homeownership left in the City of San Diego. Entry-level homes begin near $410K; the top sale of 2026 closed just above $1M. The sub-markets within 92114 are compact but distinct.
Encanto Core
The heart of the ZIP is a dense grid of detached single-family homes on streets like Sears Avenue, Klauber Ave, Roswell St, and Sychar -- 3-4BR homes on 5,500-9,000 SF lots that make up the bulk of 2026 transaction volume. This is where the median $765,000 transaction actually happened, with a 10-day median DOM confirming exceptionally strong buyer demand.
Search Encanto HomesCreekside Circle Townhomes
A dedicated townhome community along Creekside Circle offers Encanto's primary attached-home option -- 3BR/3BA units around 1,420-1,462 SF that traded consistently throughout 2026, providing a lower-maintenance alternative to the detached market at a similar price point.
Ask About Creekside CircleValencia Park
Bordering the eastern edge of 92114, Valencia Park combines established single-family streets with proximity to Chollas Lake Park and the broader Chollas Creek watershed. The neighborhood has a strong sense of community identity and continues to attract buyers seeking detached-home value close to the 94 and 805 freeways.
Chollas Lake ParkLarge-Lot Estate Pocket
A smaller number of larger lots and larger homes -- streets like Selma Pl, Bonita Dr, and Santa Margarita -- offer Encanto's premium tier, with 2026 active listings reaching $1,375,000. These properties typically feature larger lots (10,000-20,000+ SF) and more square footage than the surrounding core.
Request a Large-Lot Comp AnalysisWhy Encanto's Location Drives Its Value
Encanto sits at the geographic center of southeastern San Diego, with direct access to SR-94 and I-805 -- putting downtown San Diego, National City, and the broader South Bay all within a 10-15 minute drive. That freeway access, combined with a price point well below the county median, is the core of Encanto's 2026 value proposition: real detached-home ownership within easy reach of the region's major employment centers.
Chollas Lake Park
Chollas Lake Park offers a walking trail around a small reservoir, catch-and-release fishing, and one of the more accessible outdoor recreation spots in southeastern San Diego. For Encanto residents, it functions as the neighborhood's primary green space and a low-cost outdoor amenity within a short drive of most 92114 addresses.
Chollas Lake ParkFreeway Access
Encanto sits directly along the SR-94 corridor with additional access to I-805, giving residents a fast, direct commute to downtown San Diego, Golden Hill, and the broader central San Diego job market -- typically 10-15 minutes to downtown under normal conditions.
Ask About Commute TimesChollas Creek Watershed
The Chollas Creek watershed runs through southeastern San Diego, and ongoing restoration efforts along the creek corridor have added greenway and trail connections in and around Encanto over the past several years -- a long-term community investment that continues to improve the neighborhood's outdoor access.
City of San DiegoCommunity and Culture
Encanto has a long-standing identity as one of San Diego's most diverse and historically significant African American and Latino communities, with deep multi-generational roots. That community continuity is reflected in the neighborhood's strong sense of place and the stability of its long-term homeowner base.
Learn More About EncantoValue Relative to San Diego County
At a $765,000 median, Encanto remains meaningfully below the broader San Diego County median home price, making it one of the more accessible ZIPs for buyers who want a detached single-family home with a yard, without a coastal or central San Diego price tag.
Search Homes Under $800KOngoing Neighborhood Investment
Southeastern San Diego has seen continued public and private investment in recent years -- from infrastructure upgrades to community facility improvements -- reflecting the city's broader commitment to the neighborhood, and contributing to the strong buyer demand reflected in Encanto's 10-day median DOM.
Ask About Neighborhood TrendsSchools Serving 92114
Encanto is served by the San Diego Unified School District, along with several charter school options that have a strong presence in southeastern San Diego. Families should verify current attendance boundaries directly with SDUSD before purchasing, as assignment is address-based.
Millennial Tech Middle School
Millennial Tech Middle School serves Encanto-area students with a STEM-focused curriculum, part of SDUSD's broader effort to bring specialized academic programs to southeastern San Diego. The school's technology focus reflects a deliberate investment in the community's middle-school options.
San Diego Unified School DistrictLincoln High School
Abraham Lincoln High School is the primary public high school serving the Encanto area, offering a full range of college-prep coursework, career-technical programs, and athletics. Lincoln has a long history in southeastern San Diego and continues to be the neighborhood's central high school option.
SDUSD High SchoolsAudubon K-8
Audubon K-8 serves the Encanto community with a combined elementary and middle school program, offering families a single-campus option through 8th grade before transitioning to high school.
SDUSD K-8 SchoolsKing-Chavez Charter Network
The King-Chavez family of charter schools has a significant presence in southeastern San Diego, offering families in 92114 an alternative to traditional SDUSD schools across multiple grade levels, typically with lottery-based admission.
King-Chavez Community SchoolsNeighborhood Elementary Options
Several traditional SDUSD elementary schools serve the Encanto and Valencia Park area, providing K-5 or K-6 options depending on the specific attendance zone. Families should confirm current boundaries directly with the district for any specific address under consideration.
SDUSD Elementary SchoolsList Your Home for 1% in Encanto
Encanto's median sale price means a traditional 2.5% listing commission costs over $19,000. Shorebreak Real Estate's 1% listing fee keeps $11,475 in your pocket without sacrificing the marketing and negotiation your sale deserves.
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Proposition 19: What California Homeowners Need to Know About Intergenerational Transfers
Why Proposition 19 Matters for California Homeowners
With California’s ongoing housing shortage and soaring prices, Proposition 19 brought major changes to how property taxes are handled — particularly for seniors, wildfire victims, and families passing property between generations.
C.A.R. (California Association of Realtors) sponsored Prop 19 as part of a broader strategy to unlock more housing inventory, especially by allowing older homeowners to move more freely without being penalized by increased property taxes.
But one of the biggest shifts? The rules for intergenerational transfers — meaning what happens when you pass your home to your children or grandchildren.
Let’s break it down.
The Big Picture: What Prop 19 Does
Proposition 19 has two major components:
Tax Portability
Homeowners who are 55+, severely disabled, or wildfire/natural disaster victims can now transfer their current property tax base to a new home anywhere in California, up to 3 times in their lifetime.
Limits on Inherited Property Tax Savings
Families used to be able to inherit not just the home, but also the low property tax base — even on vacation homes or investment properties.
Now, only primary residences passed to children or grandchildren will retain the property tax base — and only if the new owner uses the property as their primary residence.
Why C.A.R. Allowed Changes to Inheritance Rules
The truth is, intergenerational transfer tax rules were already under attack from lawmakers and media who viewed them as tax shelters for the wealthy.
Without Prop 19, there was a risk that all property tax benefits for family transfers would be eliminated completely.
Instead, Prop 19 preserved the ability for families to keep property tax savings on the family home, while ending those benefits for second homes or rentals.
It also cemented those rights in the state constitution, protecting them from future rollbacks.
New Rules for Family Transfers & Property Tax Basis
Here’s how the new rules work as of February 16, 2021:
✅ If you transfer your principal residence to your child or grandchild, and
✅ They live in the home as their primary residence, and
✅ They file for the homeowner’s exemption within one year —
👉 They can keep your low property tax base.
However, there are limits:
If the market value at time of transfer is less than $1 million over the original tax basis, the child keeps the exact same tax base.
If it’s more than $1 million over, the new tax base is adjusted upward:
➤ New Taxable Value = Market Value – $1 Million
📌 Example:
Original tax basis = $500,000
Market value at time of transfer = $1.2M → New tax basis = $500,000 (no change)
Market value at time of transfer = $2M → New tax basis = $1M
What About Family Farms?
Yes, family farms are included.
Under Prop 19, family farms retain their tax basis — even if the child or grandchild doesn’t live on the property, as long as it’s still being used for agriculture, grazing, or cultivation.
What Benefits Were Eliminated?
Prior to Prop 19, you could also pass on up to $1 million of additional real estate (not your primary home) to children without triggering reassessment.
🚫 That exemption is now gone.
Only the family home is eligible for tax savings under Prop 19 — and only if it becomes the new owner’s primary residence.
Will Prop 19 Raise Your Taxes?
For most homeowners, no.
In fact, it may help many Californians save — especially seniors or disaster victims looking to downsize or relocate.
But for families passing on high-value homes or second properties, there may be higher property taxes unless the new owners live in the home.
What Should You Do Next?
If you're planning to pass your home to your children or grandchildren, here’s what you should consider:
✅ Make sure they plan to live in the home as a primary residence
✅ File the homeowner’s exemption within 1 year of the transfer
✅ Talk to a tax advisor or estate attorney to understand how Prop 19 may impact your estate plan
Learn More & Get Help
Want a clear picture of your property’s value and options under Prop 19?
At San Diego 1 Percent Listing, we help families navigate homeownership decisions with strategy and transparency.
📞 Call Nik Mazzola at (619)851-7680
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