I'm Kelli Miller, a Realtor with Compass, and I grew up in Encinitas. It's really five communities in one city, and prices follow that. Over the past year the median home sold for $2,639,500 in Old Encinitas, $2,230,000 in Leucadia, $3,333,500 in Olivenhain and $1,800,000 east of the freeway, so a lot of what I do here is help people figure out which part of town fits what they want.
If you're thinking about buying or selling in Encinitas, I would love to hear what you have in mind.
Encinitas is made up of Old Encinitas, Leucadia, New Encinitas, Olivenhain and Cardiff. Here's how I think about each of them. The numbers come from the 492 homes that sold in 92024 over the past year, grouped by street and MLS neighborhood. Cardiff has its own zip code, 92007, so it has its own page.
The streets around downtown, Moonlight Beach and D Street, plus Crest Drive, Hymettus Avenue and the numbered streets. A mix of beach cottages, newer builds and a few condos, and from much of it you can walk to the beach and the shops on the 101.
58 sales · median $2,639,500
top sale $11,150,000 (5th St)
North of downtown, from Neptune Avenue on the bluff to the 101 and Vulcan Avenue along the tracks. Leucadia has a more laid-back feel and bigger lots than you'd expect this close to the beach. Neptune Avenue alone had 12 sales, with a median of $4,362,063.
85 sales · median $2,230,000
detached median $2,800,000
Most of the homes in Encinitas are east of the freeway, in neighborhoods off Encinitas Boulevard, El Camino Real and Leucadia Boulevard. Mostly single-family homes and townhomes from the 1970s on, with more house for the money than you'll find near the coast.
301 sales · median $1,800,000
detached median $2,100,000
Larger lots, horse properties and a quieter, more rural feel, a few minutes inland. Almost everything that sells here is a single-family home, and prices reflect the land as much as the house.
48 sales · median $3,333,500
top sale $10,230,000 (Camino Del Rancho)
A newer master-planned neighborhood around the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, made up almost entirely of single-family homes.
17 sales · median $2,580,000
178 condo and townhome sales in the past year, from small condos along El Camino Real to townhomes near the beach. High Country Villas and Village Park are two of the more common ways in.
178 sales · median $1,199,500
from $533,000
For beaches, parks and what it's like to live in each part of town, see the Encinitas community guide. I also have pages for Cardiff by the Sea, Solana Beach and Carlsbad.
Encinitas homes sold for a median of $1,970,000 last year, but that covers everything from a $533,000 condo to an $11,150,000 house downtown. Old Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain and the neighborhoods east of I-5 each have their own price range, so it helps to narrow that down before you start touring.
A quarter of last year’s sales closed above asking, and the typical home went from listed to closed in 44 days. When the right house comes up, having your loan fully underwritten ahead of time lets you write a clean offer quickly.
Much of Encinitas west of I-5 is in the California Coastal Zone, so an addition, a second story or an ADU can need a Coastal Development Permit on top of City of Encinitas approval. Homes on the bluff along Neptune Avenue come with their own rules about setbacks and erosion, so it’s worth knowing before you write an offer.
In parts of town where only a few homes sell each year, like Olivenhain or the oceanfront on Neptune, appraisers don’t have many comparable sales to work with. I send the supporting sales to the appraiser up front so we aren’t trying to argue value after the fact.
The median home that sold in 92024 last year was built in 1985, and many near the coast are much older. Original plumbing, older electrical panels and unpermitted additions are common and usually fixable, but it’s much better to price them into your offer than to find them in escrow. Our mortgage calculator is a good place to start on the numbers.
The median Encinitas sale last year closed at 98.9% of its asking price. The 128 homes on the market right now have been listed for a median of 40 days. In my experience, homes priced in line with recent sales on their side of town sell close to asking.
Of the 492 homes that sold last year, 291 closed below their asking price, and the largest discount was 25.7%. A price reduction also shows up in every buyer’s search, so the first price matters.
Encinitas homes sell on light, outdoor space and, near the coast, the ocean. We shoot in the late afternoon, when most of these homes look their best.
A Compass Private Exclusive lets us share your home with serious buyers before it goes on the MLS, so there’s no public days-on-market count while we test the price. It’s a good option if you’re unsure about pricing, or if you’d rather your neighbors not know yet.
Price is only one part of a strong offer. I lay out the financing, contingency periods, appraisal gap coverage and close date for each one so you can compare the whole picture. You can see some of our recent closings on our sold homes page.
I grew up in Encinitas, so I’ve watched most of these neighborhoods change over the years. I know how different Leucadia feels from Olivenhain, and how much a few blocks can change the price of a house here.
I played Division I softball at the University of Vermont, earned my MBA at USC’s Marshall School of Business, and came back to North County to sell real estate here. I have two young kids, so I understand what a move asks of a family, and I always return calls the same day.
Negotiation is the part of the job I’m best at. What my clients tell me they remember most is that nothing came as a surprise. Most of my business now comes from past clients and their referrals, and that means a lot to me.
Last year I ranked 59th in sales volume among more than 20,000 agents in San Diego County. Most of that work is along this stretch of coast, and I’ve closed 13 homes in Encinitas since 2021. I update the market numbers on this page every month, whether or not I have a home for sale here.
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Over the past 4 years, Kelli has helped me buy and sell 3 different homes. She knows the market, was able to price my homes competitively and helped me purchase homes in a very competitive market. She has consistently been professional and gracious.
I've had 4 buying and selling transactions with Kelli and they were all amazing. She's a hard worker, good negotiator and knows how to get past even the most difficult counterpart broker. She's very responsive and knowledgeable.
Having sold 12 homes in our lives I can say the experience with Kelli was the ultimate. Her promptness to our queries was of the highest level. Kelli's knowledge of the market was invaluable in allowing us to receive a fair price for the sale of our home.
Kelli has a ton of connections in every trade, which is amazing when remodeling or needing quality contractors you can trust. Above all, Kelli has a wonderful personality and does everything with integrity.
We've closed 13 homes in Encinitas since 2021, most recently this August.
| Address | Closed | Sold price | Beds | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 627 Ezee St | Aug 21, 2026 | $2,848,500 | 4 bd | 3,232 sf |
| 1802 Hygeia Ave | Jun 23, 2026 | $3,505,000 | 5 bd | 2,915 sf |
| 1842 Bel Air Ter | May 29, 2026 | $1,950,000 | 5 bd | 2,559 sf |
| 349 Horizon Dr | Mar 23, 2026 | $2,455,000 | 5 bd | 3,009 sf |
| 1015 Gardena Rd | Feb 27, 2026 | $2,800,000 | 4 bd | 3,007 sf |
| 1229 Swallowtail Ct | Jun 5, 2025 | $2,625,000 | 4 bd | 2,485 sf |
| 1437 Enclave Ct | May 22, 2025 | $3,950,000 | 5 bd | 4,404 sf |
| 101 Rodney Ave | Apr 22, 2025 | $1,680,000 | 4 bd | 1,830 sf |
| 931 Bluejack Rd | May 5, 2023 | $2,500,000 | 6 bd | 4,032 sf |
| 2950 Wishbone Way | Jan 31, 2023 | $3,165,000 | 4 bd | 3,548 sf |
| 1462 Vanessa Cir | Sep 22, 2022 | $1,900,000 | 4 bd | 2,438 sf |
| 1368 S Coast Hwy 101 | Aug 30, 2022 | $5,100,000 | 2 bd | 2,192 sf |
| 420 Playa Blanca | Nov 16, 2021 | $1,333,000 | 2 bd | 1,496 sf |
1802 Hygeia Avenue in Leucadia sold in seven days in June 2026, for 10.4% over its asking price. 349 Horizon Drive was on the market for six days before it sold in March 2026.
Closings by Kelli Miller at Compass. Full collection on our sold homes page.
Updated September 22, 2026. Closings from San Diego MLS (92024, residential, excluding land and manufactured homes, close of escrow 9/2025–9/2026, n=492). Active listings from San Diego MLS as of September 22, 2026. I refresh this section monthly.
The median asking price of the 128 homes for sale in Encinitas today is $2,497,500. That's well above the $1,970,000 median of what actually sold over the past year. Higher-priced homes tend to take longer to sell, so they make up a bigger share of what's listed at any given time.
Here's what buyers paid over the past year:
Asking price tells you about the homes for sale this week. Sold price tells you about the market.
The median Encinitas sale closed at 98.9% of asking, and a quarter of sales went over. With about three months of supply, buyers have some room to negotiate on most homes, while the well-priced ones in the most popular neighborhoods still go quickly.
492 closed sales in 92024, excluding land and manufactured homes.
Detached houses had a median of $2,300,000 across 314 sales. Condos and townhomes had a median of $1,199,500 across 178 sales. About 42% of last year's sales landed between $1,500,000 and $2,500,000.
These are the twelve most recent sales in 92024, listed by any brokerage, most recent first. I've included the ones that sold below asking too.
| Address | Type | Asked | Sold | Diff | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363 Orwell Ln | Townhome | $799,000 | $790,000 | −1.1% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 279 1/4 Hillcrest Dr | Detached | $3,299,000 | $3,197,500 | −3.1% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 136 S Jayton Ln | Condo | $885,000 | $870,000 | −1.7% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 748 N Coast Hwy 101 | 2–4 units | $1,800,000 | $1,645,000 | −8.6% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 939 Ocean View Ave | Detached | $1,750,000 | $1,800,000 | +2.9% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 1034 Alexandra Ln | Detached | $1,950,000 | $1,860,000 | −4.6% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| 697 Ocean View Ave | Detached | $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 | list | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 572 Beach St | Detached | $1,789,000 | $1,789,000 | list | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 1116 Crest Dr | Detached | $7,250,000 | $7,250,000 | list | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 207 Hickoryhill Dr | Attached | $1,795,000 | $1,770,000 | −1.4% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| 932 Regal Rd | 2–4 units | $2,449,000 | $2,470,000 | +0.9% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| 111 Village Run W | Detached | $1,449,000 | $1,418,000 | −2.1% | Sep 10, 2026 |
Source: San Diego MLS, closed sales in 92024 regardless of listing brokerage. Data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Over the twelve months to September 2026, the median sale in 92024 was $1,970,000 across 492 homes. Detached houses had a median of $2,300,000, and condos and townhomes had a median of $1,199,500. Prices vary a lot by neighborhood, from a median of $1,800,000 east of I-5 to $3,333,500 in Olivenhain.
Encinitas is made up of five communities: Old Encinitas, New Encinitas, Leucadia, Olivenhain and Cardiff by the Sea. Cardiff has its own zip code, 92007. The other four share 92024, which is why a single median price for Encinitas can be misleading.
The typical home went from listed to closed in 44 days last year, which is about two weeks on the market plus a 30-day escrow. Detached homes were a little faster at 42 days, and condos and townhomes took 48. The homes on the market right now have been listed for a median of 40 days.
Encinitas Union School District covers the elementary years for most of the city, and middle and high school fall under San Dieguito Union High School District. Cardiff has its own elementary district. Attendance boundaries are set by address and do change, so it's a good idea to confirm the assignment for a specific home with the district directly.
The 128 homes listed today have a median asking price of $2,497,500, while last year's sales had a median of $1,970,000. Higher-priced homes tend to stay on the market longer, so they make up a bigger share of what's for sale at any one time. The sold number is the better guide to what homes are worth.
It depends on what you're looking for. With about three months of supply and most homes selling a little under asking, there's usually some room to negotiate. Well-priced homes near the beach and in the most popular neighborhoods still move quickly, though. I usually look at it home by home rather than for the market as a whole.
It helps most with pricing. A bluff-top house on Neptune, a cottage near Moonlight Beach and a home in Encinitas Ranch share a zip code and sell for very different prices, so knowing which recent sales compare to which matters when you're setting a list price or supporting an appraisal.
If you’re thinking about selling, I would love to come see your home. That’s the only way I can give you an accurate opinion of value. If you’re buying, tell me what you’re looking for and I’ll let you know what’s realistic in Encinitas right now.
I’m happy to hop on a call whenever works for you.
Kelli Miller
Realtor, Compass · North County Coastal · DRE 01840131
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Kelli Miller, Realtor, DRE 01840131. Compass is a licensed real estate broker, DRE 01527365. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Market data compiled September 22, 2026 from San Diego MLS closed sales and active listings in 92024. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Figures describe past transactions and are not a prediction of future results. School attendance boundaries are set by the districts and are subject to change.
