Courtesy of Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, Ernest Hahn II 619-884-4855
Property Description
A rare coastal sanctuary set on nearly an acre along one of Encinitas’ most desirable streets. Located on the high side of Lake Drive, adjacent to Crest Drive, this exceptional ocean-view property offers privacy, scale, and flexibility rarely found so close to the coast. The expansive parcel spans over 160 feet of street frontage and a level-to-gently sloping topography, creating a peaceful retreat with exceptional future potential. Existing improvements include a charming 1,480 sq ft California beach bungalow featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a detached guest unit, and a lushly landscaped backyard oasis with a resort-style in-ground pool and spa surrounded by mature tropical foliage. A Tentative Parcel Map has been filed under SB 9, proposing a two-lot configuration and enhancing optionality for the future owner. The proposed layout includes one lot fronting Lake Drive with the existing residence and a second sizeable parcel accessed via a private access and utility easement. This presents a rare opportunity to remodel and enjoy the existing home, complete the lot split, develop an additional residence, or create a premier coastal estate, subject to buyer verification and City approvals.
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- “Dishwasher”
- “Disposal”
- “Pool/Spa/Equipment”
- “Refrigerator”
- “Shed(s)”
- “Washer”
- “Electric Range”
- “Counter Top”
- “Electric Cooking”
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Bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 3 total bedrooms
- 4 possible bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 1957
- Building area total: 1736
- 1 story total
- Living area: 1736
- Living area units: Sqft
- Building area units: Sqft
- “Ranch”
- “Wood”
- “1 Story”
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Cooling
- “Central Forced Air”
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Exterior Features
- Patio and porch features: “Brick”, “Slab”
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Fence
- “Partial”
- “Chain Link”
- “Wood”
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Fireplaces
- 1 total fireplace
- “FP in Living Room”
- “Wood”
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Floors
- “Tile”
- “Bamboo”
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Garage
- 2 spaces
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Water Features
- Water source: “Public”
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Heating
- “Fireplace”
- “Forced Air Unit”
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Home Owner’s Association
- Fee includes: “N/K”
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Interior Features
- “Bathtub”
- “Granite Counters”
- “Kitchen Open to Family Rm”
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Laundry
- “Other/Remarks”
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Listing
- Listing ID: 260002555
- List price: $3,595,000
- 2 days on market
- Listing contract date: 2026-02-02
- MLS area major: Coastal North
- Special listing conditions: “Standard”
- “Cash”
- “Conventional”
- “FHA”
- “VA”
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Location
- Subdivision: ENCINITAS
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Lot
- 39,639 size sqft
- Size area: 0.91
- Size units: Acres
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Parking
- Total: 7
- “Attached”
- “Direct Garage Access”
- “Garage – Front Entry”
- “Garage – Single Door”
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Pool
- “Below Ground”
- “Heated”
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Property
- Other structures: “Detached”
- Property subtype: Detached
- Property type: Residential
- Zoning: RR1
- “Ocean”
- “Parklike”
- “Pool”
- “Peek-A-Boo”
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Roof
- “Composition”
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Schools
- High school district: San Dieguito High School Distric
- Middle or junior school district: San Diego Unified School Distric
- Elementary school district: Cardiff School District
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Security Features
- “Smoke Detector”
- “Carbon Monoxide Detectors”
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Sewer
- “Sewer Connected”
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Spa
- “Private Below Ground”
- “Private w/Pool”
- “Yes”
