$1,099,000
About this home
Escondido's Treasure! The "Thurlow House" is one of Escondido's most coveted historical properties. This is a "Mills Act" home, meaning there is HUGE property tax savings! With TWO Downstairs Bedrooms and its own kitchenette and access, this historic landmark is breathtaking from top to bottom. In the elegant American International style, this eclectic gem emulates class, style, and old world charm. Featuring panoramic views, artistic interior design, original brass fixtures, louvered windows, new woven wood shades, and lush gardens, this oasis infuses captivating beauty with primary function. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2624 sft. home on a quarter acre lot offers space, comfort, and a style unlike any other. For those looking for a first floor bedroom, this home has two! Boasting two downstairs bedrooms with a full bathroom, the home provides many options for multi-generational living. Each of the two levels include 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, a family room with fireplace, and a kitchen area. Upstairs, spectacular city and hill top VIEWS abound through every window, while hardwood floors seamlessly blend with warm vibrant colors. Downstairs offers a cozy fireplaced den with two adjacent bedrooms and its own entry. The front and backyards are a garden lovers dream. Meandering brick, concrete, and tile pathways wind through succulents, birds of paradise, and Hibiscus. The picture perfect backyard includes multiple sitting areas to relax and enjoy the views in your own private natural wonderland. Fruit trees include lemon, lime, persimmon, and fig. A cascading backdrop of various trees, plants, shrubs, and flowers envelop the quarter acre property. It is magical! This lovely home offers even more, including owned solar, new roof, EV charging station, RV parking, and a detached 1-Car garage with toilet, perfect for a potential ADU. This home must be seen to be fully appreciated. Ideal location just a few blocks from Escondido's main downtown district featuring new restaurants, cafes, and shopping.
Facts & features
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Living area
- 2,624 sq ft
- Interior features
- Bedroom On Main Level, Utility Room
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Fireplace
- Family Room, Living Room
- Cooling
- Whole House Fan, Wall Window Units
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, See Remarks
- Levels
- Two
- Lot size
- 0.248 acres (10,800 sq ft)
- Pool
- None
- View
- City Lights, Hills, Panoramic, Valley
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1953
- Parking
- Door Multi, Door Single, Driveway, Garage
- Parking spaces
- 8
- Area
- 92025 - Escondido
- County
- San Diego
- Community features
- Biking, Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Hiking, Horse Trails, Park, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Days on market
- 22
- Listed
- 2026-05-27
- Original price
- $1,150,000
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
- Parcel #
- 2333901400
- MLS #
- NDP2605115
