Perched atop a sprawling near half-acre double lot in the coveted Encinitas Highlands, this rare west-of-I-5 property offers the best of coastal living with flexibility, income potential, and room to grow. Just moments from Moonlight Beach, Viewpoint Park, the Coaster Station, Encinitas Library, and the vibrant shops, restaurants, and cafés of Downtown Encinitas, the location is truly hard to beat. The light-filled single-level main residence features three bedrooms, one bath, original hardwood floors, wood-beam ceilings, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and an expansive deck overlooking the property’s lush grounds. Thoughtful updates over the years have preserved the home’s charm while enhancing everyday comfort. A detached office provides the perfect space for working from home, pursuing creative passions, or creating a private wellness retreat. Adding to the property’s versatility is a separate studio space with its own entrance, kitchenette, and full bath, along with a detached Quonset Hut residence tucked toward the rear of the property, creating valuable rental income opportunities, guest accommodations, or flexible living arrangements. The expansive lot offers an increasingly rare sense of space and privacy in the heart of Encinitas, with room to entertain, garden, relax, and enjoy the coastal lifestyle. For those seeking future possibilities, the property also presents exceptional long-term upside, including plans for a lot split with a striking architectural residence on the second lot, designed to complement the site’s unique setting and scale. Whether you’re looking for a charming beach-close home, an income-producing investment, a multigenerational property, or a legacy homesite for the future, opportunities like this rarely come available in one of Encinitas’ most sought-after neighborhoods.
Property Details
Price:
$3,900,000
MLS #:
NDP2606166
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
92024encinitas
Listed Date:
Jun 26, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,150
Lot Size:
21,027 sqft / 0.48 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1947
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Schools
School District:
Encinitas Union
Interior
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Heating
GAS, WL, FIR
Laundry Features
GAS, ICL, OUT, WH
Levels
A
Exterior
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
CRB
View
NO
Financial
Map
Community
- Address735 Cornish DR Encinitas CA
- CityEncinitas
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code92024
Subdivisions in Encinitas
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Encinitas as of Jun 30, 2026
160
Single Family Listed
74
Avg DOM
942
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,497,255
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 735 Cornish DR Encinitas CA is a Single Family for sale in Encinitas, CA, 92024. It is listed for $3,900,000 and features 3 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 2,150 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1947. The current price per square foot is $1,814. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Encinitas is $942. The average listing price for Single Family in Encinitas is $2,497,255.
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