Built in 1974, this bright and breezy freshly painted inside 4-bed 3-bath 2,175 sq ft single-family home in the highly desirable Encinitas Estates is on the market for the first time in 50 years. The main level features a vaulted-ceiling living room and a spacious family room with a fireplace, wet bar and built-in cabinets – both with direct access to a flat usable backyard ideal for indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs are 4 generously sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and multiple built-in cabinets. Additional features include an attached 3-car garage with a dedicated workshop, side-by-side washer and dryer and plenty of storage throughout. Ideally located just minutes from the Manchester Preserve hiking trails, Swami’s Beach, El Camino Real shopping, and LA Fitness – with quick access to the I-5 freeway – this home offers exceptional value in one of North County’s most desirable communities. Don’t miss your chance to turn this classic Encinitas home into something truly special.
Property Details
Price:
$1,499,900
MLS #:
NDP2506195
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Address:
268 Chapalita Drive
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
92024encinitas
City:
Encinitas
Listed Date:
Jun 24, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
2,175
ZIP:
92024
Lot Size:
6,400 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1974
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Schools
School District:
San Dieguito Union
Interior
Cooling
None
Fireplace Features
Family Room
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Interior Features
Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Wet Bar
Exterior
Community Features
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Hiking
Fencing
Partial
Garage Spaces
3.00
Lot Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage
Parking Spots
6.00
Pool Features
None
Roof
Tile
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s)
Stories Total
2
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Neighborhood
Financial
Association Fee
0.00
Map
Community
- Address268 Chapalita Drive Encinitas CA
- Area92024 – Encinitas
- CityEncinitas
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code92024
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268 Chapalita Drive
Encinitas, CA
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