$1,225,000
1920 Bernardo
Escondido, CA 92025
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,485
Sq. Ft.
1960
Year Built
San Diego
County
SingleFamilyResidence
Property Type
About this home
Rare 0.5-acre property with permitted, income-producing ADU and mountain views. This remodeled 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath midcentury estate home offers two distinct living spaces: a 4-bedroom main residence with a newly remodeled 2025 chef’s kitchen, plus a private-entry, permitted 1-bedroom ADU (completed in 2023)—ideal for multigenerational living, rental income, or guest use.The main home features a stunning 2025 remodeled chef’s kitchen with light oak cabinetry, cream quartz waterfall countertops, seafoam ceramic tile backsplash, premium appliances, and an induction range. A large peninsula with wine storage and seating anchors the open-concept layout, seamlessly connecting the kitchen, dining, and living areas, perfect for everyday living and entertaining.The permitted ADU lives like a true second residence, complete with private entrance and patio, full kitchen with induction range and quartz counters, bedroom with outdoor access, spa-style bathroom with teak and marble finishes, and full-size LG WashTower. Currently used as a furnished mid-term rental with documented rental history, this income-producing ADU offers excellent flexibility for rental income, extended family, or private guest quarters. Buyer to verify rental use, permits, and regulations.Set on a large half-acre lot, the outdoor space offers a resort-style backyard with pool, multiple entertaining areas, and sweeping east-facing mountain views. Mature fruit and nut trees and lush landscaping provide exceptional privacy. The oversized lot also offers potential for an additional ADU or expansion, creating even greater long-term value (buyer to verify).The single-story main residence blends midcentury charm with modern updates, featuring durable wood-based laminate flooring, a formal living room with built-ins and brick fireplace, and a light-filled great room with sliding doors opening to the backyard for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Additional highlights include a dedicated laundry room with butcher block herringbone counters, stylish powder room with teak vanity and Carrara marble, leased solar, and city water and sewer. Conveniently located near downtown Escondido, North County wine country, hiking trails, and major freeways. 5 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | Permitted ADU | Income potential | 0.5-acre lot | Pool | Multigenerational living
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