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$3,299,000

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279 Hillcrest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Property Highlights

Residential

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Sub Type

1986

Year Built

2,983

Sq Ft

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

5

Days On Properkey

0.24

Lot (acres)

NDP2607857

MLS #

CRMLS

MLS Source

Description

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.

Listed by Nikol Klein • DRE #01982201 • Compass

Contact: [email protected]

MLS #: NDP2607857
Source: CRMLS

Property Features

View: Ocean
Lot Features: Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Back Yard
Pool Features: None
Community: Watersports, Biking

Building & Construction

Construction Materials
Wood Siding
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter

Interior & Comfort

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Stone, Wood
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features
Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Two Story Ceilings, Balcony, High Ceilings
Doors
Double Door Entry

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Gas Range, Gas Cooking, Double Oven, Range Hood

Utilities

Nearby

Active Pending Closed Rental

High School

Encinitas Union District

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