1049 W 5th Ave, Escondido, CA

About 1049 W 5th Ave

This four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath custom home, built in 1963, offers 1,986 sq. ft. on a 0.31-acre lot atop a hill in Escondido, providing privacy and sweeping views. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises, colorful evening skies, and even front-row seats to Fourth of July fireworks. The property is surrounded by mature landscaping and an abundant orchard with lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, peach, apricot, apple, cherry, plum, olive, and banana trees truly one of a kind. Inside, soaring ceilings and an open layout create a bright, inviting atmosphere. Lovingly maintained, the home is filled with warmth and opportunity for your personal touch. Energy-efficient solar adds peace of mind, while thoughtfully designed grounds expand lifestyle possibilities. The terraced yard includes multiple entertaining areas, a garden, and a chicken coop for fresh eggs and farm-to-table living. With room to relax, host, or create a private retreat, the property also offers potential for an ADU, shed, or additional sanctuary. Ample parking includes space for an RV or boat plus a convenient RV cleanout. With no HOA, you’ll enjoy the freedom to live your way. Conveniently close to shopping, dining, transit, the Sprinter, and freeway access to the 15 and 163, this Escondido gem blends charm, sustainability, and opportunity—all with skies and views you’ll never want to leave.

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