273 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
FOR SALE
0.4 ACRES
Listed by David Miller, Swell Property, (760) 452-2345

273 Hillcrest Dr
Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 9 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 3,600 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

$3,895,000

Original price: $3,995,000
Est. Mortgage $22,857/mo*
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$3,895,000

Original price: $3,995,000
Est. Mortgage $22,857/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
9 Beds
8 Baths
3,600 sqft
(on 0.40 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Discover an extraordinary opportunity in the heart of Leucadia — an idyllic family compound nestled on a sprawling .4-acre flat lot, perfectly situated just west of Interstate 5. This unique property offers over 3,600 square feet of versatile living space, ideal for creating cherished family memories and enjoying a serene lifestyle. The compound features a harmonious blend of private living quarters, including a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence, perfect for the main family home and two charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath units, ideal for extended family or guests. It also includes three cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units, offering private retreats and a quaint studio unit, perfect for additional guests or as a creative space. The property is complemented by an oversized two-car garage, a covered carport, and an onsite laundry facility, ensuring convenience and ample space for everyone. Enjoy the luxury of a private yard and generous storage areas amidst lush, mature landscaping that envelopes this uniquely designed compound. Connected to city sewer and equipped with four separate gas meters, this property is a blend of functionality and charm. Three of the units have been thoughtfully remodeled in the past year, adding modern touches to the classic appeal. With its potential for both long-term stability and short-term rental opportunities, Hillcrest is more than just a property. It's a canvas for your family's future. Come explore this rare gem and envision how it could become the perfect backdrop for your family's next chapter.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,082
Listed
93 days ago

Home Details for 273 Hillcrest Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 9Main Level Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms (full): 8Number of Bathrooms (main level): 6
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3600 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Common Area
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: See RemarksNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, End Unit
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1
View
Has a ViewView: Park/Greenbelt

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Carport Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 4Open Parking Spaces: 8Has a CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 12Parking: Carport,Garage,Uncovered
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 57Days on Market: 93

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1984
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Attached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2541014100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,895,000Price Per Sqft: $1,082

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Encinitas
School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: NDP2601187

Community

Community Features: ParkNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 7

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NDP2601187Living Area Range Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-06073-N-2541014100-R-N

Additional Information

ParkSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing Provided by: David Miller DRE #01389997, (760) 822-1755
Swell Property
Benjamin Hamady DRE #01747836, (858) 437-7033
Swell Property
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#NDP2601187
Also Listed on CRMLS, CRMLS, CRMLS, SDMLS, SDMLS.

Price History for 273 Hillcrest Dr

DatePriceEventSource
03/16/2026$3,895,000PriceChange
CRMLS #NDP2601187
02/05/2026$3,995,000PriceChange
CRMLS #NDP2601186
01/20/2025$3,999,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #NDP2500640
11/23/2021$2,500,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$31,668
Assessment$2,653,019
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Encinitas

At least 397 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say there are community events

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  • Erica Lerro
    "The neighborhood is a mix of retired people and new families. It’s not as communal as other cities I’ve lived in with many people driving in and out of the community and then staying inside or in their backyard. The gates parks prohibit kids meeting there unless they belong to an association. It’s odd to see a gated park that children cannot play on , meet new kids that live across the street, etc. I’m used to larger cities where there are more public places to gather, meet your neighbors, and create a stronger community."
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  • Tadie
    "It's the best neighborhood I've lived to raise active, well-adjustef, wholesome kids. Schools all have a ton of activities and kids ride bikes everehere. "
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  • Steven Biebel
    "Encinitas Christmas parade, art walk, street fair, 4th of July parade and the moonlight beach is very welcoming. "
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  • Tadie
    "It’s the best place ever to raise a family. Kids can walk to elementary, middle and high school school. "
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  • Captaing
    "Leucadia Oaks Park is a meeting place for Neighbors. There is a skate park there the beaches only a short walk away."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area and great schools. Some great parks and close to the beach. Great for being outside but the hills and lack of sidewalks in areas makes it less walkable than other areas. Package theft does happen and people don’t clean up after their pets well. The rent is also really high around here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "safe place fun and easy access great temperature and friendly and very clean great restaurant and plenty of parking if needed "
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    "Cardiff is a great place to live for everyone. Great restaurants and seaside market is amazing. The beaches are great too. "
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    "A lot of owners out here. Definetly a hot spot for pets. Not sure about pet parks however. Only see well maintained pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived here for 7 years, very safe , people are super friendly, very family oriented, but since we have trailer in the back of our house we sometimes see dog poop in our front yard. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Cardiff-by-the-Sea is one of the greatest communities in San Diego. People watch out for one another, have a strong sense of pride for the neighborhood, and everyone is friendly. I can’t say anything bad about living here!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "We moved here in November so have been here just about a year. We are absolutely in love with the neighborhood. Everyone is friendly and there is a diverse group of neighborhood residents. The sunshine, the views, the local market and restaurants - were never leaving "
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  • Captainscruggz
    "I enjoy having friendly neighbors with more space between houses. Very little car noise. Lots of wonderful wildlife noises when we go to sleep at night."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a nice place to live, being near I5 is great to get around easily. Lots of schools, shops, restaurants etc. but lots of homeless people too. "
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  • Astraedesign
    "Area is very safe and always feel comfortable leaving my door open. Haven’t run into a sketchy situation yet"
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  • Shannon T.
    "Movies at Patagonia. Cardiff Kook decorations. Camping at San elijo state beach. Bubbles and moonlight. "
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  • Debbie F.
    "I walk my Dogs all the time and it’s very easy to walk them because people are so happy about being able to take them out and do their business "
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  • Lynette O.
    "We have lived here for 27 years is extremely private and safe that is a very strong HOA. Many young families animals such as horses beautiful community"
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  • Jeff M.
    "Encinitas street fair, Encinitas holiday parade, surf contests, classic car shows, farmers markets, music and art shows "
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  • Christina F.
    "Great neighbors - neighbors can make or break your neighborhood!! We are pretty lucky to be surrounded by good people!! Fingers crossed that it stays that way!"
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  • Glori M.
    "I drive 40 minutes to work in San Diego and 50-60 minutes home. It is worth living in north county coastal area of San Diego county. "
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  • Brian D.
    "My commute in the morning (6:15am) to Mira Mesa is easy, only 20 min. Coming home with non-pandemic traffic it can changes to a 35 to 50 min drive. "
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  • Glori M.
    "The community center activities. The downtown street fairs. The people just walking their pets around the neighborhood. "
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  • Glori M.
    "I have been in the village park neighborhood of Encinitas for 25 years. It is friendly and lots of people like to walk their dogs or go jogging in the neighborhood. Good schools. Close to beach. "
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  • Gingerjhill
    "Taste of Leucadia, Leucadia Art Walk and Summer Fun in the 101 are a few of the great events put on throughout the year."
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  • Frank D.
    "Neighbors take great pride in maintaining their homes. Great little spots in walking distance for guests to visit...Quail Gardens; Golf Coarse; Nursery/Petting Zoo; Nature Trails; Parks; and more. Great place to live and raise kids."
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  • Cheryl.northrup
    "We have projector screen movie nights and the kids all get together and play. All the neighbors chip in to take care of kids and animals!"
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  • Dsisti
    "N/a I work from home. But as far as travel, we are 10 minutes from the 5 (state highway) that runs through our town and it is centrally located in North San Diego County Coastal region."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am currently a stay at home mom. I do commute to stores, parks, and beaches. All within a 1 mile radius. My husband works locally too. We venture out into SD about 2 times a week at most. "
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  • Captaing
    "Dogs are an integral part of our of comm unity. This is a safe neighborhood to walk your dogs. A great place to live."
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "I drive to my office quite a distance. Mass transit is not the best unless you work downtown San Diego. "
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "I work in San Diego so my commute is longer then most. Going to work is pretty quick. Coming home is much longer. Beginning of the week is much better then later in the week. "
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  • Brittney E.
    "There are great trails and sidewalks available to walk your dogs! Plenty of baggies and trash cans along the way as well."
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  • Jessicaramirez1230
    "Very dog friendly. Lots of dog parks and beaches. They provide dog bags and off leash areas. Restaurants with out door areas tend to be dog friendly. "
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  • Aleana L.
    "I love being close to the ocean & the sense of community in Encinitas is very special. The commute to San Diego is busy in the summertime, but very worth it "
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  • janH
    "Minimal..very few traffic issues. I work less than 10 miles north of home,and know how lucky I am..."
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  • Jenzenagain
    "the 100 year old meeting house hosts great events. Craft fairs, movie nights in the summer,Weddings, Oktober fest etc. "
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  • Danieltyack
    "There are many open grass areas throughout the neighborhoods. There are almost always dogs and owners out walking and playing fetch. I even see a regular meet up happen every week in my neighborhood. "
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  • Jenn H.
    "People are very respectful- this is an old neighborhood with lots of the original owners, and the new families fit right in."
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "Great place to walk your dog. So many dog families in the neighborhood. Great dog park on Santa Fe built by the city. Families get together in the common areas to hang out in the evenings. Lots of open space. Very family friendly neighborhood. Schools in walking distance. "
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Agent Phone: (760) 822-1755
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273 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 is a 9 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 3,600 sqft single-family home built in 1984. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Feb 5, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# NDP2601187.