
Encinitas, California 92024
This property presents a High-Potential Investment Opportunity with a List Price of $3,900,000—positioned well above the $3,171,185 Fair Market Value by 22%. While the price reflects a premium, the 21,027 sqft lot and multi-unit income potential—including a studio and Quonset Hut—provide significant long-term upside. Featuring a Condition Rating of 4, the home requires modernization, yet offers a rare West-of-I-5 location near top-rated schools. This is a strategic acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Developers seeking a legacy homesite with flexible income streams.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 735 Cornish Drive Subject | $3,900,000* List Price | 3 | 1 | 2,150 | $1,475 | - |
A 215 N Vulcan Drive Active | $3,000,000 List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,975 | $1,519 | 0.8 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1947, this property retains original features like hardwood floors and wood-beam ceilings. While the description mentions 'thoughtful updates' and functional living spaces, the home is significantly aged (>20 years since original construction) and likely dated in its core systems and finishes. The listing's heavy focus on land value, income potential from secondary structures, and future lot-split development suggests the main residence is a candidate for major updating or replacement.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 21027, living area = 2150.
Middle School: Pacific Trails Middle (10/10).
The sprawling near half-acre double lot includes plans for a lot split and a second architectural residence, offering massive long-term equity upside and investment flexibility.
The main three-bedroom residence features only one bathroom, which is a significant functional limitation for modern families at this price point.
Built in 1947, the property likely requires substantial modernization of its core systems and finishes to meet contemporary luxury standards and buyer expectations.
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.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 1.0 mi
Grades K-6 • 1.1 mi
Grades 3-6 • 1.2 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 2,150 | 2,167 |
| Lot Size | 21,027 | 7,840.8 |
| Price | $3.90M | $2.54M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.8K | $969 |
| Built year | 1947 | 1984 |
| HOA | $0 | $174 |
| Days on market | 26 | 41 |
Jun 26, 2026
$3,900,000
Initial Listing
Sep 9, 2024
$2,400,000
Public Record