Recently Listed Open House 8/23 1pm - 4pm
279 Hillcrest Drive
Encinitas, CA, 92024 $ 3,299,000
Bedrooms4 Baths3.0 Sq 2,983 Monthly Estimate*
$ 20,830
for $3,299,000 with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 2,983 square foot home was built in 1986 on a lot size of 0.244353.
Ocean views, coastal breezes and a rare quarter-acre lot come together in this exceptional 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on one of Leucadias most private and walkable hidden gem streets. Designed to embrace its coastal setting, the main living space opens to an expansive wrap-around ocean-view deck, creating an effortless connection between indoors and out. With sweeping views and ocean air moving through the home, its a space equally suited to quiet mornings, sunset dinners and entertaining friends & family. The gourmet kitchen features a generous breakfast bar and opens directly to a cozy family room, creating a natural gathering place at the center of the home. Upstairs, the primary suite enjoys its own private ocean-view deck, along with a walk-in closet, dual sinks, dedicated vanity, soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. Two additional oversized bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom downstairs offer the kind of space rarely found in coastal homes. Outside, the quarter-acre lot sets this property apart. A large grassy yard provides privacy, room to play, andperhaps most importantlyspace which is becoming increasingly rare to find so close to the coast. And then theres the location. Tucked away on a quiet street yet close to everything that makes Leucadia so loved, the home offers that elusive combination of privacy and walkability. Walk to coffee, bike to the beach, head to the 101 for dinner, then come home to ocean views. This is your own private slice of the easy, breezy Leucadia lifestyle.
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Open House
8/23/2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
279 Hillcrest Drive Encinitas, CA
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm
FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities Balcony Granite Counters Living Room Deck Attached Two Story Ceilings
Flooring Stone Wood
Fireplace Features FP in Family Room FP in Living Room
Total Stories 2
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N N
Heating Y/N N
Fireplace Y/N N
Half Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 4
Entry Level 1
Total Baths 3
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GeneralSewer Conventional Septic
Heating Forced Air Unit
Cooling Central Forced Air
Roof Composition
Appliances Dishwasher Disposal Refrigerator Trash Compactor Double Oven Gas Range Gas Cooking
Zoning R-2
HOA Fee 0.0
Garage Spaces 2.0
Patio/Porch Features Deck Patio Patio Open Wrap Around Wood
Pool Features N/K
Construction Materials Wood
Year Built 1986
View Ocean
Stories Count 2
Levels 2 Story
Property Subtype Detached
Building Name Leucadia
County San Diego
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Attached Garage N
Full Baths 3
Status ACTIVE
Directions GPS
City Encinitas
Senior Community Y/N N
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 10644.0
Property Attached Y/N N
Virtual Tour https://youtu.be/G3biMoKv3bo?si=_Mn5pszMp84M_GXq
Building Area Units Sqft
Living Area Units Sqft
Standard Status Active
Elementary School District Encinitas Union School District
Year Built Source Assessor
Freehold IDX
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ExteriorFencing Partial
Parking Features Garage
Total Parking 2.0
Lot Size Area 0.2444
Building Area Total 2983.0
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesAffordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $20,830
- Monthly Property Taxes
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- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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$ 104,133 Median Income
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281193 Elementary School
281006 Middle School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 8/20/2026 | $3,299,000 | | Listed Price |