Encinitas Homes for Sale

Encinitas Homes for Sale

Welcome to Encinitas, California – a coastal gem nestled in the heart of San Diego County. With its stunning Pacific Ocean views, vibrant surf culture, and charming downtown, Encinitas offers a unique blend of laid-back beach living and modern conveniences. Known for its beautiful beaches like Moonlight Beach and Swami's, this city is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, surfers, and sun-seekers alike. The year-round mild climate allows for endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, whether it’s hiking the scenic trails of the nearby San Elijo Lagoon or simply relaxing on the sandy shores.

Encinitas is also celebrated for its rich history and cultural diversity, evident in its eclectic mix of shops, art galleries, and delicious dining options. From trendy cafés to farm-to-table restaurants, the local culinary scene is sure to delight food lovers. The city is home to a thriving community with numerous events and festivals throughout the year, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among residents.

For those looking to make Encinitas their home, the real estate market offers a variety of options to suit different lifestyles and budgets. Whether you’re seeking a cozy beach bungalow, a spacious family home, or a luxurious oceanfront property, there’s something for everyone. With homes for sale that capture the essence of coastal living, you can find your perfect sanctuary in this enchanting city. Embrace the Encinitas lifestyle and discover the beauty of living where the sun meets the surf!

Newest Encinitas Homes for Sale

$8,950,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 260020015SD MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status
A Front-Row Seat to the Pacific. Set along a coveted stretch of the Southern California coastline, 1440–42 Neptune Avenue, originally designed by the famed architect Steve Adams, puts the Pacific Ocean directly at your doorstep, with brand-NEW Private Stairs to the beach and approximately 1,000 square feet of oceanfront deck space plus your own lap Pool and Sunset Spa! The great room features an open floor plan, vaulted wood-beamed ceilings and expansive windows looking out to the ocean, with LaCantina sliding doors of glass opening directly to the oceanfront deck. The open kitchen is centered around a generous island connecting the kitchen and great room. LaCantina bi-fold windows overlook the private lap pool, spa and waterfall feature, while appliances include a double oven, warming drawer and Thermador refrigerator. Ocean views continue into the primary suite, with a fireplace and sliding doors opening to an enclosed patio space overlooking the Pacific. The spa-like bath features a deep soaking tub with ocean views, a large steam shower and dual vanities. This is a Rare Opportunity to live where others come to dream. Private stairs lead from the property directly to the sand plus an intact, concrete Seawall. Oceanfront deck. Private beach access. Pool and spa. Pacific views throughout. Few places put you this close to the Pacific.

Encinitas
$3,500,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ NDP2607685 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to your own private Encinitas retreat, where coastal living meets distinctive charm and modern convenience. Enter through custom old world gates into a secluded courtyard surrounded by a warm tropical feel, setting the tone for this charming single family home with a relaxed Bohemian aesthetic. Enjoy ocean views, refreshing ocean breezes and spectacular sunsets from the Brazilian walnut balcony. Thoughtfully enhanced with a paid Tesla solar system, new electrical panel, new furnace, tankless water heater, reverse osmosis and HousePure water filtration system with Chloramine upgrade, this home blends character with modern comforts. RV parking adds valuable flexibility, while a large additional room offers exceptional potential for conversion to an ADU, subject to applicable approvals. Ideally located near the iconic shores of Swami’s Beach and just minutes from the restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and coastal energy of downtown Encinitas. Even closer to home, enjoy the convenience of walking to the new Fox Point Farms, featuring an organic farm to table restaurant and gathering place. With its private courtyard, ocean views, unique character, extensive upgrades and enviable location, 890 Passiflora Avenue offers a special opportunity to experience the quintessential Encinitas lifestyle.

890 Passiflora Avenue, Encinitas
$2,995,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ NDP2607682 MLS ⋅ Active Status
The Palaro Compound | A Private Coastal Sanctuary: Set on a fenced, lush quarter-acre corner lot, this 2,553 sq. ft. masterwork pairs "old school" Leucadia soul with modern custom finishes. Artisanal interiors showcase rich engineered hardwood, archways, decorative beams, and a wood-burning fireplace designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. The Balinese-inspired resort grounds feature a secluded spa, outdoor shower, dining area, covered fire-pit lounge, and quiet garden nooks to unwind. Adding immense value, a permitted, soundproofed 1 BD / 1 BA ADU offers a private entrance, patio, and 2 dedicated parking spaces. Tucked away for privacy yet minutes from everything Encinitas offers, this home includes paid solar, an oversized driveway for Sprinter/RV parking, and easy I-5 access. Enjoy walking distance to Capri Elementary, with quick access to the surf at Swami’s and Moonlight Beach, plus all that the Highway 101 corridor has to offer.

808 Palaro Drive, Encinitas
$1,999,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ NDP2607674 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Experience open-concept living in the heart of Encinitas with this stunning 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home that perfectly balances coastal proximity with the best of Southern California living. The main level features a convenient bedroom and full bathroom, ideal for guests or multi-generational needs. At the center of the home, the kitchen boasts a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a generous pantry. Storage is never a concern here, as three of the five bedrooms include walk-in closets, complemented by an oversized downstairs hall closet. The primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a soaking tub, separate shower, and a large walk-in closet. Outside, the backyard is an entertainer's dream, featuring a covered patio for al fresco dining and a low-maintenance landscape with turf and a charming sunken garden area.

1089 Primrose Lane, Encinitas
$4,195,000
6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 260019922SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a European-inspired energy-efficient, smart estate in the heart of Olivenhain. Perched on an expansive, well-maintained lot, this estate has direct access to the local equestrian trails. This multigenerational property features 3 detached structures designed for endless flexibility and seamless indoor-outdoor living at it's best. The main residence offers the simplicity of a single-story layout with the entire main level dedicated to daily living, a private home office and a large and luxurious primary suite on the main level with open views to the West. A thoughtfully designed, split-level, secondary wing houses 2 bedrooms with a jack-and-jill full bath and an additional bedroom, en suite with pretty views to the West and a versatile play-loft offering the perfect balance of proximity and privacy for family or guests. Outside, the manicured grounds are a haven for farm-to-table living, complete with a custom chicken coup, an organic vegetable garden and a mature, producing orchard. This estate offers endless potential with ample room in between the main house and ADU to add a pickleball court, horse arena or stables, tennis court or a putting green. Boasting it's own private address, the brand new, never-been-lived-in $700,000 ADU detached guest residence (ADU) is an entertainer's and car enthusiast's dream--featuring a climate-controlled premier car collector's garage along a fully loaded with BBQ, wood-fired, Santa Maria grill or flat-top method of the outdoor chef's delight! Currently no electricity bills- SOLAR PANELS.

Encinitas
$1,895,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260019903SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to 156 Cerro Street, an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the laid-back coastal lifestyle that makes Encinitas one of Southern California’s most desirable communities. Ideally located in an established neighborhood, this inviting home offers the perfect combination of location, lifestyle, and potential. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the property features comfortable, light-filled living spaces that flow naturally to the outdoors—ideal for entertaining, relaxing in the sunshine, or enjoying cool coastal evenings. The private yard provides plenty of room to create your own personal retreat, whether you envision lush gardens, a new pool, outdoor dining, a play area, or additional entertaining space. The yard is large enough to add an ADU if you wish and still have plenty of room. What truly sets this home apart is its Encinitas location. Enjoy convenient access to the beaches, vibrant downtown Encinitas, neighborhood parks, shopping, dining, and highly regarded local schools—all while coming home to a peaceful residential setting. Newer energy-efficient heating and cooling. Low-water landscaping. Paid-off solar, no HOA, and no Mello Roos. A home that's truly move-in ready, in a neighborhood people never want to leave.

156 Cerro, Encinitas
$4,500,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260019874SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Steps from the beach in one of Encinitas’ most coveted coastal neighborhoods, this rare double-lot corner property west of Highway 101 offers an exceptional combination of location, lifestyle, and opportunity. Walk to Moonlight Beach, Stone Steps, downtown Encinitas, restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping in just minutes. This is an exceptionally flexible opportunity. You can take advantage of a shovel-ready development project that includes APPROVED plans for two stunning new homes with ADUs on two separate APNs (designed by Marcela & Logan architecture firm). With the subdivision and approved plans already in place, the difficult development work has been done. Or, you can move in as-is and enjoy the charming 4-bedroom house that offers character, history, and the unique double-lot-near-the-beach experience. Live in and enjoy the property today, create a one-of-a-kind coastal compound, or bring the approved vision to life with two exceptional new residences. Opportunities offering this combination of walkability, location and development potential are exceedingly rare in coastal Encinitas.

304 La Veta Ave, Encinitas
$2,575,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ NDP2607607 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Once-in-a-Lifetime Hilltop Opportunity — Rancho Las Encinitas Perched atop a private, gated street with unobstructed, sweeping views stretching across Rancho Santa Fe and the Olivenhain–Encinitas hillsides, this 1.55-acre estate lot offers a rare combination of elevation, privacy, and possibility. Wake up to golden sunrises over the distant mountains east of Rancho Santa Fe, with rolling hills and valley views by day and starry skies by night — one of the most dramatic view settings available in coastal North County. The existing 3,145 sq. ft. single-story residence — 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, with a 2-car garage — offers a classic mid-century footprint ready for a thoughtful refresh, or serves as a placeholder while you design the custom estate you've always envisioned. The property also includes a detached, two-story structure currently used as an ADU (non-permitted; buyer to verify permitting status and potential with the County of San Diego and City of Encinitas). Mature citrus and fruit trees already thrive on the terraced grounds, and a vast upper pad, along with a second tier just beyond it, offers a blank canvas for whatever you can imagine — expand the orchard, plant grape vines and cultivate your own vineyard, or lay out garden beds and outdoor living space. The entire hillside can become your own private food oasis, limited only by your vision. Whether you refurbish the existing home and ADU, or start fresh with new construction, this is a rare blank canvas in one of Encinitas' most coveted hillside enclaves — served by the highly regarded Encinitas Union and San Dieguito Union school districts.

293 Via Del Cerrito, Encinitas
$3,100,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ TR26176256 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the exclusive, gated enclave of Sage Canyon, this exceptional 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence offers unmatched privacy and coastal convenience in North County San Diego. Positioned on a prime lot with no neighbors directly behind or across the street, the property features a scenic canyon backdrop and overlooks a private neighborhood park. Inside, the functional floor plan includes a main-level bedroom and full bath—ideal for guests or a home office—while the upper level houses three spacious bedrooms, three full baths, and a private balcony off one of the bedrooms. Warmth and elegance abound with two cozy fireplaces, while the covered patio provides seamless indoor-outdoor living. Complete with an attached 3-car garage, low HOA dues, and a location just minutes from ocean beaches, local shopping, and top-rated schools, this rare coastal retreat truly offers the ultimate Encinitas lifestyle.

3759 Sage Canyon Drive, Encinitas
$2,995,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260019681SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Begin construction immediately on this fully permitted legacy compound on a ½ acre along Batiquitos Lagoon. Reflecting the early topography of Leucadia, this flat, buildable site is rich with mature landscape, privacy, open space & views of Ponto Beach. Approved plans total 4,629 SF and feature a 3BR/2.5BA main home, 2 ADUs & 4-car garages, including a private garage for the detached ADU. Or, expand on the existing lot with 1BR/1BA adobe cottage + studio ADU w/full bath. Proximity to beaches & lifestyle? Hard to top. Existing interior of home will only be shown with offer.

2081 Sheridan, Encinitas
$3,595,000
5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 260019526SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Located within the prestigious gated community of Knightsbridge Estates, this exceptional single-story estate offers luxury, privacy, and effortless indoor-outdoor living on two beautifully designed acres. The resort-style backyard is an entertainer’s dream with a sparkling pool, separate hot tub area, multi-use sport court ideal for pickleball, volleyball and more, built-in BBQ, fire pit with seating, expansive patios, lush lawn, tranquil water features, and intimate garden spaces.The highly desirable floor plan provides excellent separation of space. The generous primary suite and private office or optional ensuite bedroom occupy one wing, while three additional bedrooms and a spacious bonus room are located on the opposite side. Walls of windows fill the home with natural light and showcase the spectacular grounds.The gourmet kitchen features a Viking range, four ovens, abundant workspace, and premium finishes. The primary retreat includes a fireplace, spa-inspired bath, and dual oversized walk-in closets. Additional highlights include plantation shutters, a spacious laundry room with extensive storage, oversized four-car garage, owned solar, and ample guest parking.The lower portion of the property has separate access and is zoned for up to two horses, offering exciting possibilities for equestrian use or a potential ADU. With low HOA fees and resort-style grounds, this is truly a private retreat.

3501 Lone Hill Lane, Encinitas
$1,199,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260019453SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Best location in the community! Single-Story Sunny South-facing End Twinhome 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms with two private patios in 55+ High Country Villas. Full remodel just completed! Calcatta Imperial Quartz counter tops, Paradigm Conquest flooring, GE appliances, Custom Flash series (made in Spain) ceramic tiled showers, new vanities/toilets/ back-lighted LED mirrors, dual paned windows and slider doors throughout, Shaker solid core and french doors, gold fixtures and pulls, canned lighting and basket lights over new seated island, heating units and ceiling fans. 1 car garage with full sized laundry and 1 parking space in driveway. This home is in the best and very serene location within the community backing up to a greenbelt and open space. Resort-style living with Clubhouse, Pool, hot tub, golf, and pickleball.

319 volney, Encinitas
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