This exceptional Encinitas home offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,614 square feet of living space, set on a rare nearly quarter-acre lot. Via Montanosa is a cul-de-sac with homes only on one side of the street and no neighbors directly behind creating ideal privacy conditions. Thoughtfully updated, the kitchen showcases modern finishes, complemented by new flooring, fresh interior paint, new roof underlayment, and refreshed landscaping. Additional features include newer AC and furnace systems, new fencing, a finished three-car garage with built-in storage, and a finished attic providing flexible additional space. A generous front yard and inviting courtyard create a welcoming entry. The main level includes a formal living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, and a comfortable family room, along with a powder room and a spacious laundry room. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private deck with easterly views, an en-suite bath, and multiple closets. Three additional well-sized bedrooms and a remodeled secondary bathroom with dual vanities complete the second floor. The expansive pool-sized backyard is flat and entirely usable, featuring covered patios, a built-in barbecue island with bar-top seating, finished turf for easy maintenance, large side yards, and mature trees (orange, lemon, avocado, and more). This home offers the best of both worlds; a true neighborhood feel on a quiet cul-de-sac, while centrally located for easy walking access to shopping, and dining, or a short drive to downtown Encinitas, beaches, golf, and major freeways. The low HOA fee includes a neighborhood pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, common area & landscaping. Combining privacy, space, and convenience, this property delivers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Encinitas’ most desirable areas.