279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Listed by Nikol Klein, Compass

$3,299,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,983 sqft

279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

Est. Mortgage $20,780/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 87% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1986
$1,106/sqft
2 Car Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Ocean views, coastal breezes and a rare quarter-acre lot come together in this exceptional 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on one of Leucadia’s most private and walkable hidden gem streets. Designed to embrace its coastal setting, the main living space opens to an expansive wrap-around ocean-view deck, creating an effortless connection between indoors and out. With sweeping views and ocean air moving through the home, it’s a space equally suited to quiet mornings, sunset dinners and entertaining friends & family. The gourmet kitchen features a generous breakfast bar and opens directly to a cozy family room, creating a natural gathering place at the center of the home. Upstairs, the primary suite enjoys its own private ocean-view deck, along with a walk-in closet, dual sinks, dedicated vanity, soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. Two additional oversized bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom downstairs offer the kind of space rarely found in coastal homes. Outside, the quarter-acre lot sets this property apart. A large grassy yard provides privacy, room to play, and—perhaps most importantly—space which is becoming increasingly rare to find so close to the coast. And then there’s the location. Tucked away on a quiet street yet close to everything that makes Leucadia so loved, the home offers that elusive combination of privacy and walkability. Walk to coffee, bike to the beach, head to the 101 for dinner, then come home to ocean views. This is your own private slice of the easy, breezy Leucadia lifestyle.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 87% nearby.

Home Details for 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2983 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Trash CompactorDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In GarageRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family Room, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: Double Door EntryFlooring: Stone, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: Front door or garageFloors: Stone, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Ocean

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Deck, Open, Patio, Wood, Wrap AroundFencing: PartialFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: Private RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 17Days on Market: 22

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1986
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2541021900

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,299,000Price Per Sqft: $1,106
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Active Under Contract

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Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: NDP2607857

Community

Community Features: Biking, Water SportsNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 1

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10644 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

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Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Park Name: Leucadia

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NDP2607857Living Area Range Units: Square FeetZillow Contingency Status: Under ContractWater ViewWater View: OceanAttribution Contact: nikol@nikolkleinhomes.comUniversal Property Id: US-06073-N-2541021900-R-N

Additional Information

BikingWater SportsSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Around this home

What Locals Say about Encinitas

At least 400 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

  • 61 % 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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Market trends in Encinitas

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.06M
$13.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
Price per sq ft
$1.03K
$30MoM
Available listings
164
5MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.16M
Since last month
Increased$942K (+42.5%)
Since last year
Increased$946K (+42.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +112% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$3.16M
August 2026$3.25M
July 2026$2.22M
June 2026$2.31M
May 2026$2.29M
April 2026$2.25M
March 2026$2.21M
February 2026$2.28M
January 2026$2.18M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
419 Parkwood Ln, Encinitas, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
04/08/26
4
3.5
3,452
213 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
08/21/26
3
2.5
2,716
1802 Hygeia Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$3,505,000
06/23/26
4
4
2,915
1730 Wilstone Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
03/06/26
4
3.5
2,477
265 Sanford St, Encinitas, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,850,000
06/25/26
4
4.5
3,193
196 Coral Cove Way, Encinitas, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
09/19/25
3
4
2,843
1938 Sheridan Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$3,477,500
06/15/26
4
3.5
3,236
217 Sanford St, Encinitas, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$2,210,000
09/02/26
3
2.5
1,689
400 Andrew Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
08/31/26
4
3
2,065
1063 Hygeia Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$4,000,000
03/03/26
4
3
2,880

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1540 Surf Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.05
$1,836,100
3
2.5
2,442
Off Market
419 Parkwood Ln, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.10
$4,200,000
4
3.5
3,452
Recently Sold
203 Stonesteps Way, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.15
$2,808,300
3
4
2,843
Off Market
196 Coral Cove Way, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.16
$2,937,600
3
4
2,843
Off Market
213 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.14
$2,600,000
3
2.5
2,716
Recently Sold
283 Rain Tree Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.11
$2,811,900
5
2.5
2,676
Off Market
402 Parkwood Ln, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.14
$2,515,400
4
3.5
2,000
Off Market
134-136 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.19
$2,064,100
4
2
-
Off Market
1504 Halia Ct, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.15
$3,359,400
4
4
3,372
Off Market
1549 N Vulcan Ave #48, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.18
$122,900
2
1
425
Off Market
1549 N Vulcan Ave #66, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.19
$155,300
Studio
1
255
Off Market
1549 N Vulcan Ave #20, Encinitas, CA 92024
0.19
$160,000
1
1
560
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 6, 2026
Source: CRMLS #NDP2607857
Contingent
$3,299,000
Aug 20, 2026
Source: CRMLS #NDP2607857
Listed For Sale
$3,299,000

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Frequently asked questions about 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr?
    Based on a $3,299,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr in Encinitas, CA is approximately $20,934 (about $17,642 principal & interest, $3,217 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr compare to homes in Encinitas?
    279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr in Encinitas, CA is listed at $3,299,000, about 60% above the $2.06M median sale price in Encinitas.
  • What do residents say about Encinitas?
    Residents describe Encinitas, CA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Encinitas, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr?
    The closest schools to 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr in Encinitas, CA are Capri Elementary School (rated 9/10), Diegueno Middle School (rated 9/10), La Costa Canyon High School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr in Encinitas, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr in Encinitas, CA has laundry facilities.
279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,983 sqft single-family home built in 1986. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Aug 20, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# NDP2607857.