1386 Lake Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

$3,425,000
3
BD
3
BA
1,736
SqFt

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Sold Price
$3,425,000
List Price
$3,595,000
Status
CLOSED
Days on Market
69
Closing Date
Apr 13, 2026
MLS#
260002555
Subtype
Residential
Style
Ranch
Year Built
1957
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Living Area
1,736
Lot Size
39,639
Acres
0.91
Subdivision
Encinitas
Neighborhood
Encinitas
MLS Area Major
North County Coastal

Property Description

A rare coastal sanctuary set on nearly an acre along one of Encinitas’ most desirable streets. Located on the high side of Lake Drive, adjacent to Crest Drive, this exceptional ocean-view property offers privacy, scale, and flexibility rarely found so close to the coast. The expansive parcel spans over 160 feet of street frontage and a level-to-gently sloping topography, creating a peaceful retreat with exceptional future potential. Existing improvements include a charming 1,480 sq ft California beach bungalow featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a detached guest unit, and a lushly landscaped backyard oasis with a resort-style in-ground pool and spa surrounded by mature tropical foliage. A Tentative Parcel Map has been filed under SB 9, proposing a two-lot configuration and enhancing optionality for the future owner. The proposed layout includes one lot fronting Lake Drive with the existing residence and a second sizeable parcel accessed via a private access and utility easement. This presents a rare opportunity to remodel and enjoy the existing home, complete the lot split, develop an additional residence, or create a premier coastal estate, subject to buyer verification and City approvals. The surrounding neighborhood continues to evolve, with nearby properties featuring newly constructed custom homes generally ranging from 4,000 to over 6,000 square feet, reinforcing the long-term value and desirability of this location. Ideally situated just minutes from Encinitas and Cardiff beaches, downtown Encinitas, and coastal amenities, and within walking distance to Cardiff Sports Park, Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle, San Dieguito Academy High School, and Ada W. Harris Elementary, this property offers an exceptional blend of tranquility, convenience, and coastal lifestyle. A true sanctuary retreat with rare scale, SB-9 optionality, and proximity to the beach—1386 Lake Drive represents one of the last remaining opportunities of its kind in Encinitas.

Additional Information

Interior Features
Bathtub, Granite Counters, Open Kitchen
Property Description
Ranch
Zoning
RR1
Flooring
Tile, Bamboo
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Pool Equipment, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Range, Counter Top, Electric Range
Heating
Fireplace, Forced Air
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Levels
One
Roof
Composition
Parking Features
Attached, Direct Access, Front Entry, Garage - Single Door
Garage Spaces
2
School District
San Dieguito High School Distric
Elementary School
Cardiff School District
Middle School
San Diego Unified School Distric
High School
San Dieguito High School Distric
View
Ocean, Park/Greenbelt, Pool, Peek

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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Ernest Hahn II (619-884-4855) from Listing Office: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty.

Selling Office: Shoreline Properties.

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