First time available in 36 years! This was the single story model home and sales office for the development, on the best view lot, and no neighbors in front or behind. Stunning 180-degree hilltop view of La Costa! 4 bedrooms, one of which makes a great office. All showings are at open houses (Saturdays and Sundays 11 to 3). Priced below appraisal (was in escrow but 2 buyers couldn't perform). The home has over a 17% larger lot than the same model two doors down, which sold for $1,750,000 in March and does not have the open-fence panoramic view and added windows. It is currently the only 4-bedroom single story house in Encinitas under $2,149,000 (MLS 10-13-25). With one recent Fed rate cut, and two more forecast this year, it's a great time to buy. Be in before the holidays, and beat the selling season competition. The Realtor Association forecasts 2026 prices to rise 4% (possibly more in Encinitas), enabling 5.5 million more buyers and spurring long-awaited refinancing opportunities. This home adjoins protected space yet doesn't require CA Fair Plan insurance. The HOA is a low $74 per month with pools, pickleball, and tennis courts. Research shows that in San Diego, views of preserved open space are capitalized into home values; open-space view premiums are commonly in the high single digits to low-teens, with exceptional panoramas higher. Recent research on scenic views reports 8–31% differentials for top-quality vistas versus otherwise similar non-view homes (source: Trust for Public Land San Diego Report; San Diego Master Plan Property Value & Open Space report). The buyers of this house will have a unique advantage over most other homeowners in the area: single story, 4 bedrooms, panoramic view, low HOA, and enhanced privacy. And single story homes are safer; CDC studies show that falls on stairs are a leading cause of injuries, especially for older adults and children, and falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for adults over 65. Also, single story homes are more efficient (i.e., heat rises upstairs, leaving it hot in warm months, and the downstairs cold in winter). Situated on a larger-than-average lot, this home has been lovingly maintained and lightly lived in the past 3 years. The listing broker has a folder of receipts (including the maple flooring used), permits, warranties, an inspection report, and user guides, all of which can provide an extra level of transparency and confidence for the buyer of this gorgeous home. Upgrades include maple wood floors, dual-pane windows, additional windows, upgraded kitchen countertops, central heat and A/C; a new heater was installed in the attic to make the home more quiet, which has the added benefit of opening up an extra closet. There's also a permitted oversized patio cover which provides shade from the sunny backyard, a gardeners dream. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet. The flat cement tile roof, which is more fire resistant than many other roofs, has been professionally redone (approx. $20,000) with new underlayment and tile replacements (extra tiles included). The home is located in one of Encinitas' most desirable neighborhoods, just minutes from beaches and award-winning schools such as Flora Vista Elementary (3 minute walk) and La Costa Canyon High. The interior of the house is a blank slate for buyers to customize; wallpaper was removed, and much of the carpet was replaced with high-end wood floors, rather than today's "luxury vinyl." The popcorn ceilings were resurfaced. No more stairs to climb! And the 4th bedroom is a game changer for anyone with a home-based business and/or big family. For details contact the listing broker/family member (e.g., for receipts, warranties, inspection report). The house may soon be taken off the MLS for some updates (carpet or more wood floors, interior paint, etc.), then relisted in selling season/spring at a higher price, but ideally the buyer should make those choices, purchasing this year.
