Rare chance to acquire this custom home site located in the desirable Encinitas Highlands, west of I-5. Close proximity to downtown Encinitas and beaches—offering the ultimate SoCal lifestyle. Inquire regarding details for this custom home site, including, but not limited to, building a custom home and an ADU. Seller jump-starts your due diligence by providing recent Soils, Survey & Topography, Phase I Environmental, and Historical reports. The sewer lateral is already in place, and utilities are available at or near the site—gas located in the street—helping to streamline the development process and reduce both time and upfront costs.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! West of I-5 and a 10-minute walk to Downtown Encinitas 101 and Swami's. First time on market. Encinitas Highlands home with a huge 21,300 sq. ft. lot. There are over 20 avocado trees and over a dozen more fruit trees. This home has 2 bedrooms plus a den and 2 bathrooms. The solar is paid for. The potential of this home and property are endless.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,206 (+3.7%)
$1,666,096 + $53,060
$1,719,156
2024
$17,559 (+2.3%)
$1,633,428 + $52,020
$1,685,448
2023
$17,159 (+2,697.9%)
$1,601,400 + $51,000
$1,652,400
2022
$613 (+1.6%)
$1,570,000 + $50,000
$1,620,000
2021
$603 (+1.3%)
$38,506 + $19,777
$58,283
2020
$595 (+2.3%)
$37,751 + $19,390
$57,141
2019
$582 (+2.3%)
$37,364 + $19,192
$56,556
2018
$569 (+2.2%)
$36,632 + $18,816
$55,448
2017
$557 (+3.7%)
$35,210 + $18,087
$53,297
2016
$537 (+1.7%)
$35,210 + $18,087
$53,297
2015
$528 (+1.9%)
$34,520 + $17,733
$52,253
2014
$518 (−0.9%)
$33,336 + $17,125
$50,461
2013
$523 (+5.3%)
$33,336 + $17,125
$50,461
2012
$497 (+2.2%)
$33,186 + $17,048
$50,234
2011
$486 (+0.8%)
$32,536 + $16,714
$49,250
2010
$482 (−0.2%)
$31,899 + $16,387
$48,286
2009
$483 (+2.3%)
$31,661 + $16,265
$47,926
2008
$472
$31,737 + $16,304
$48,041
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
900
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2582343900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
R5
SCNC VIEW
Residential 5 Zone
Residential 5 is intended to provide for lower density suburban development consisting of single-family detached units with minimum lot sizes of 8,700 net square feet and maximum densities of five units per net acre. One primary dwelling is permitted on each legal lot. Single-family units may be attached to other single-family units provided each unit is located on a separate legal lot with approval of a PRD.
Zone overlays
Scenic Visual Corridor overlay zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Agriculture-Pastureland
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Distance To Water Comments: On property
Distance To Sewer Comments: Connected
Distance To Electric Comments: On property
Lot Size Source: Seller
Lot Features: Lot-Level/Flat
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Suburban
Location Information
Latitude: 33.04065400
Longitude: -117.28644200
Directions: GPS
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: San Diego County
APN: 2582343900
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: Kelly.Howard@Compass.com
Days Active in MLS: 104
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 104
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Kelly
List Agent Last Name: Howard
Co-List Agent First Name: Ed
Co-List Agent Last Name: Borsack
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Compass
Co-List Office Name: Compass
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Katie
Buyer Agent Last Name: Nelson
Co-Buyer Agent First Name: Courtney
Co-Buyer Agent Last Name: Roth
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass
Co-Buyer Office Name: Compass
Around this home
Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Encinitas, CA • 92024
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
68
46
68
49
70
51
68
53
70
58
73
62
77
64
75
64
75
65
72
58
68
50
66
49
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Encinitas. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.78M – $2.16M
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