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Encinitas, CA

$3,900,000

735 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, CA
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,150
Sq Ft
1947
Built
0
Days listed

About this home

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.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
2,150 sq ft
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood Burning
Heating
Fireplaces, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
None
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Outside
Levels
One
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.483 acres (21,027 sq ft)
Pool
None
Year built
1947
Community
Area
92024 - Encinitas
County
San Diego
Community features
Curbs
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
0
Listed
2026-06-26
Terms
Submit
Parcel #
2582315000
MLS #
NDP2606166
Listed by
David Miller · Swell Property

Location

Price history

Listed
$3,900,000 · 2026-06-26
Days on market
0
Current price
$3,900,000
Financing

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Estimated monthly payment
$24,466
$19,721 principal & interest · $4,745 taxes & insurance
$780,000
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Loan $3,120,000

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Listing courtesy of Swell Property. © 2026. The multiple listing data appearing on this website is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing. All data, including but not limited to 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. The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Last updated July 26, 2026 Equal Housing Opportunity.

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