$3,900,000

735 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

2,150 sq ft

Listed by Swell Property, David Miller

Status: Active

MLS® #NDP2606166

Property description for 735 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

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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.

QUICK OVERVIEW

Built in 1947
$1,814 / Sq Ft
None
Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
108 days on website
0.4827 acres lot

INTERIOR

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

EXTERIOR AND LOT

UTILITIES

AREA AND SCHOOLS

Price per square foot and days on website are not provided values and are calculated by REMAX.

Listing Agent David Miller

Listing Office Swell Property, 7604522345

Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:54:54 PM

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NEIGHBORHOOD

About the Encinitas Highlands Neighborhood

Encinitas Highlands has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Encinitas Highlands is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. On the other hand, the majority of locations within the neighborhood have reasonably good access to green spaces, including Encinitas Community Park, since there are around 20 of them close by for residents to explore. Finally, although this part of the city is not known for its vibrancy, with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

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Car friendly

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Restaurants

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Nightlife

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk