$1,902,310Average Value$1,041Average Price per Sq Ft59Homes For Sale
A sun-drenched and walkable community
In sun-drenched Encinitas, locals can easily walk, bike and surf any day of the week. A part of the San Diego area, those who live here are accustomed to picturesque rugged coastal bluffs, hillside views and a buzzing downtown by the beach. “Compared to the nearby Carlsbad, Encinitas is a hip and more expensive area. As you go further down the coast, homes are higher in value,” says local Realtor Jordan Moss, a part of The Moss Team, a husband-and-wife-duo with Coldwell Banker Realty.
Encinitas neighborhood views highlight coastal charm and lush landscapes.
Ground-level shopping center blends lifestyle and retail in Central Encinitas.
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Large shopping plazas at El Camino Real
Encinitas has many large shopping plazas along the retail corridor, El Camino Real. The thoroughfare leads to big box supercenters and department stores. To the west, centered along Coast Highway 101, is Downtown 101, a premier shopping district with upscale restaurants, cafes, window-front stores and boutiques. Health food shops sit beside thrift stores, yoga studios, salons and bustling bars. After a day of shopping, locals can walk right to the beach to enjoy the sunset. The commercial corridor blends vintage charm with a more modern aesthetic. This is a combined effort from community members and organizations, such as the non-profit Encinitas 101 MainStreet, which has a mission of historic preservation and renewal.
Central Encinitas sidewalks and walkability are a highlight for residents.
Queenstage Coffee in Encinitas is a local favorite for work and conversation.
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An eclectic range of homes
The homes in this neighborhood have a wide range of styles that add an eclectic and creative feel to the area. Potential buyers can find newly built condominiums, hillside duplexes, modest ranches and large single-family contemporary styles. Condominiums and townhouses often range from $750,000 to $1.2 million. On average, single-family homes start at $1.3 million and reach upwards of $3.5 million.
Spanish Mediterranean-style homes can be seen in Central Encinitas.
Encinitas neighborhood views highlight coastal charm and lush landscapes.
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An outdoor community
As a health-conscious outdoor community, Encinitas has more than its fair share of parks and green space. Bocce players are often seen on the courts at Oakcrest Park, and Sun Vista Park has a dedicated space for dogs. Little ones can play in the shade on the modern playscapes at Las Verdes Park. The newly opened Encinitas Community Park offers playscapes, a skate park, a dog park and sports fields for athletic locals. Walking trails are scattered throughout Encinitas, presenting spectacular views from the sloping landscape to the coast. Visitors and residents alike spend time surfing and strolling the sandy coastline of Moonlight Beach.
Visitor center at San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy offers scenic observation deck.
San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy in Encinitas has trails for hiking and birdwatching.
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Theater, golf course and garden
Downtown Encinitas is home to the La Paloma Theater, a historic Spanish Colonial Revival movie theater built in 1928. Crowds of people pile into the small establishment every other Friday at midnight to watch the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Residents here mark their calendars for several festivals and community events throughout the year. On the weekends, the Encinitas Moonlight Marketplace attracts artisans, food vendors and locals. Many look forward to the Switchfoot Bro-Am in early July, an annual surf competition and outdoor music festival on the sands at Moonlight Beach. The community is also home to a tropical rainforest and bamboo grooves inside the San Diego Botanic Garden. The 37-acre garden hosts the illuminating event, Lightscape, during the winter holiday. Encinitas Ranch Golf Course is another recreational delight for avid golfers hoping to tee off on a championship 18-hole course. “This is a great community with a lot of history. The area is the largest producer of the poinsettia Christmas flower. And the Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens, which is free to the public, was set up by the grandfather of yoga, Paramahansa Yogananda,” Moss says. “The grounds have lovely trees and sweeping ocean views.”
San Diego Botanic Garden spans 37 acres of diverse plants in Encinitas.
Historic La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas hosts films and community events.
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A rated schools from K-12
The Encinitas Union Elementary School District and the San Dieguito Union High School District serve the community. Paul Ecke-Central Elementary is open to kindergarten to sixth-grade learners and has an A on Niche. Diegueno Middle and Oak Crest Middle Schools accept seventh to eighth graders and hold the No. 9 and No. 10 spots for Best Public Middle Schools in the San Diego Area, according to Niche. San Dieguito High School Academy, rated A-plus, provides CTE pathways for teens interested in film production, architectural design, software and systems development as well as other offerings.
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary in Encinitas is a historic school with A rating.
Sunset High School in Encinitas provides alternative education programs.
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Interstate 5
For those commuting to downtown San Diego or other more far-reaching parts of the city, Interstate 5 runs through Encinitas. In addition, Encinitas is home to a Coaster train stop for commutes throughout San Diego County.
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I love Encinitas. It it my hometown and truly the best place on earth. With the beach running parallel to the city, it is full of very fun and surf- town vibes. The people are so sweet, and there is never not something to do. The city cares about its residents and their oversell well-being, and everyone is very kind and caring about one another.
3.0Niche User
1/23/2015Niche Review
I moved to North County from Central San Diego. Comparing the two Downtown San Diego and its surrounding areas have much more innovative and exciting night life.
5.0Current Resident
1/24/2018Niche Review
I love living in Encinitas; not only is it a great place to raise your children but also a very successful environment to surround yourself in. Encinitas gives most people the opportunity at healthy living with the different forces of nature so close by.
4.0Current Resident
12/25/2016Niche Review
Encinitas is a small, sleepy town. It generally feels safe. Although there is minimal nightlife, there are plenty of activities.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Encinitas
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Encinitas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Encinitas, Encinitas sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Encinitas, Encinitas over the last 12 months is $1,762,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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