2509 Honeybell Lane, Escondido CA — 5-Bedroom Home with Paid Solar & No Mello-Roos
2509 Honeybell Lane: A Bigger Home, on the Same Street, for $25,000 Less Than the Last Sale
A 5-bedroom, 3,635-square-foot home in Eureka Springs is on the market at $1,275,000 — below a smaller, same-year neighbor that closed at $1,300,000. Here’s what’s actually behind the number.
Most listing posts open with adjectives. This one opens with a comparable sale, because that’s the part of this listing that’s hardest to argue with.
Earlier this year, 2521 Honeybell Lane — a smaller home built the same year, on the same street — closed at $1,300,000. The home I just listed at 2509 Honeybell Lane is larger, sits on a corner lot, and is priced at $1,275,000. That’s $25,000 below the comp, with more square footage and more land.
If you’ve been watching North County San Diego for a 5-bedroom home that wasn’t already bid past its first-day price, this is one worth understanding in detail.
Snapshot
- Address: 2509 Honeybell Lane, Escondido, CA — Eureka Springs neighborhood
- Price: $1,275,000
- Beds / Baths: 5 bed / 4 bath
- Interior: 3,635 sq ft, two stories
- Lot: 12,742 sq ft corner lot
- Built: 2008
- Solar: Owned, paid in full
- HOA: $110/month
- Mello-Roos: None
- Garage: 3-car tandem with epoxy floors
The comp that sets the table
When pricing a home, the cleanest signal is a recent, nearby, similar sale. On this street, that signal exists:
| Property | Year | Sq Ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2521 Honeybell Lane (sold) | 2008 | Smaller | $1,300,000 |
| 2509 Honeybell Lane (listed) | 2008 | 3,635 | $1,275,000 |
Same street. Same vintage. The listed home is larger. The list price is lower than the recent sale. That isn’t marketing language — it’s what the data shows.
One-line version: A smaller, same-year home on the same street closed at $1,300,000. This larger home is listed at $1,275,000.
What the paid solar and “no Mello-Roos” actually mean for your monthly cost
“Owned solar” and “no Mello-Roos” get listed as bullet points and people scroll past them. They shouldn’t. Both of them are real cash flow, every month, for as long as you own the home.
Compared to a similar new-construction home in the region carrying both a solar lease/loan and a Mello-Roos special tax, estimated monthly savings on this home run roughly $600–$800 per month. Over five years, the combined estimate lands around $161,000.
These are estimates for comparison, not guarantees, and they depend on the specific comparison home, utility rates, and individual usage. The point isn’t the exact number. The point is that buyers tend to over-weight the sale price and under-weight the carrying cost, and on this property the carrying cost works in the buyer’s favor.
The floor plan, in plain language
Five bedrooms in 3,635 square feet is a lot of flexibility, especially with the bedroom layout split between floors.
Downstairs
There’s a full bedroom and a full bathroom on the main floor. That’s the configuration multi-generational buyers ask for first, and it’s the same configuration that quietly doubles as a home office, a long-term guest suite, or a teenager’s “separate from the rest of the house” room. The kitchen has white cabinetry, granite counters, dual GE Monogram ovens, and a pot-filler over the range, opening to a family room with crown molding and surround sound wiring.
Upstairs
The primary suite includes a private balcony, dual walk-in closets, and split vanities in the bathroom. Three additional bedrooms round out the upper floor, plus a loft that most owners convert into either a second office, a kids’ homework area, or a media space.
The outdoor space and the lot
The 12,742-square-foot corner lot is fully built out and intentionally low-maintenance — no half-finished yard projects waiting for a new owner. Features include an awning-covered patio, a fire pit, a BBQ gazebo, and two small courtyard areas that the current owners use for yoga and morning coffee. The 3-car tandem garage has epoxy floors.
The neighborhood: Eureka Springs and the Daley Ranch advantage
Eureka Springs sits on the north side of Escondido, minutes from Daley Ranch — a 3,200-acre preserve with miles of hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. Dixon Lake is just as close. For commuters, Interstate 15 gives you a straight shot south toward San Diego employment centers and west toward North County’s beaches.
It’s the kind of location where, on a Saturday morning, you can be on a trail in under ten minutes without putting the dog in the car.
Who this home is right for
I try to be honest about fit, because the wrong buyer in the right home wastes everyone’s time. This listing tends to make sense for:
- Move-up buyers who need a real 5th bedroom and a downstairs guest suite, not a converted dining room.
- Multi-generational households where a parent, in-law, or older child needs their own bedroom and full bath on the main floor.
- Remote and hybrid workers who want a dedicated office (downstairs bedroom) plus a flex room (the loft) without sacrificing bedrooms for the family.
- Buyers who run the numbers on total monthly cost — not just price — and who recognize that paid solar plus zero Mello-Roos is a structurally lower carrying cost than most new construction in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Does 2509 Honeybell Lane have solar?
Yes — a fully owned, paid-in-full solar system. There’s no lease to assume and no solar loan attached to the property.
Does the property have Mello-Roos or special assessments?
No. No Mello-Roos. No special assessments.
What is the HOA fee?
$110 per month.
Is there a bedroom on the main floor?
Yes — a downstairs bedroom with a full bathroom.
What’s the lot size?
12,742 square feet, on a corner.
When was the home built?
2008.
Want to see it in person?
Private showings are available by appointment. I’ll walk you through the floor plan, the lot, and the comp set so you can decide for yourself.
All figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified by the buyer. Estimated savings versus new construction are illustrative and depend on the specific comparison home, current utility rates, and individual usage. Ray Stendall, Stendall Realty Group, brokered by eXp Realty, CA DRE #02038682.