For Sale: 735 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. 3-bedroom 1-bath, 2150 sf, 1947 Encinitas $3,900,000 begin new search
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Overview

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.

Address 735 Cornish Drive

Encinitas, CA 92024
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $3,900,000
On Market Date $3,900,000 @ 2026-06-26
Listed / On-Market Entered 2026-06-26T13:38:39Z
Original Entry 2026-06-26T13:34:38Z
Rooms
Kitchen, Living Room
Square Footage 2150 sf
Bedrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 1
Location
Directions Encinitas Blvd (W), Left on East D St, Right on Cornish Dr. Property will be just South of Requeza St on the left/east side of the street.
Market Area 92024 - Encinitas
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee $0
HOA Fee $0
HOA Features Curbs
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 2582315000
Zoning R5
Geographic Areas

Community College District: Mira Costa CC

High School: Canyon Crest Academy

High School: La Costa Canyon

High School: San Dieguito Academy

Middle School: Oak Crest MS

School District: Encinitas SD

Zip Code: 92024

Highway Locator

West of I-15

West of I-5

South of SR-78

Ocean Distance 0.4 miles
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Not Listed
Lot Size ~ 21,027 sf
Fencing Not Listed
Topography Not Listed
Entry Steps 1
Swimming Pool None
Exclusive Yard 0
Parking
Total Spaces: 0
Garage Spaces: 0
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 -
View None
Features
Year Built 1947 (source: Assessor)
Laundry Location Gas Dryer Hookup,In Closet,Washer Hookup,Outside
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling None
Heating Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Wood Burning,Living Room (1)
Additional Parcels No
Appliances No
Assessments Yes
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Attached Garage No
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Common Walls No Common Walls
Cooling No
Entry Location front door
Heating Yes
High School District Encinitas Union
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels One
Living Area Source Assessor
Living Area Units Square Feet
Lot Features Lot 20000-39999 Sqft
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking No
Patio No
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers No
Tax Model
View No
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
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Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR North San Diego County
MLS Number NDP2606166
Courtesy of Swell Property
Listing Agent David Miller