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735 Cornish DriveEncinitas, CA 92024

San Diego County

$3,900,000List price
3Beds
1Baths
2,150Sq Ft
1947Year built
0.48Acre lot
1Stories
3 months agoOn market

Description

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 Information

Property type
Residential
Sub-type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1947
Stories
1
Living area
2,150 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.48 acres
Zoning
R5
Days on market
90
MLS® Listing#
NDP2606166

Property Features

Cooling
None
Heating
Fireplace(s) · Natural Gas · Wall Furnace
Fireplace
Living Room · Wood Burning
Pool
None
Laundry
Washer Hookup · Gas Dryer Hookup · Laundry Closet · Outside
Community
Curbs
Sewer
Public Sewer

Financial Details

HOA
None
Parcel number
2582315000

Directions

Encinitas Blvd (W), Left on East D St, Right on Cornish Dr. Property will be just South of Requeza St on the left/east side of the street.

Listing Courtesy: Swell Property - 7604522345

Presented by: David Miller

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2026-06-26 and/or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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Encinitas Market Statistics

How this home compares to 132 active listings in Encinitas, CA

Encinitas medianThis listing
Median listing price$1,000,000+$3,900,000
Median days on market3790
Median Sq Ft2,0472,150
Median price / Sq Ft$1,016$1,814

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Encinitas, CA.

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