Encinitas Homes with Hills View

Welcome to Encinitas, California—a coastal gem nestled in the heart of San Diego County. Known for its stunning ocean views, vibrant culture, and laid-back atmosphere, Encinitas is the perfect blend of beach town charm and modern convenience. With its picturesque beaches, lush parks, and a thriving downtown area, residents enjoy a lifestyle that embraces both relaxation and adventure.

One of the most sought-after features of homes in Encinitas is the breathtaking hillside views. Imagine waking up each morning to panoramic vistas that stretch across the rolling hills and sparkling Pacific Ocean. Homes with hill views offer not only a serene escape but also the perfect backdrop for entertaining friends and family. These properties often boast spacious decks and expansive windows that invite natural light and showcase the stunning scenery.

Encinitas is also home to a variety of outdoor activities, from surfing at Moonlight Beach to hiking the scenic trails of the nearby San Elijo Lagoon. The community is rich with local art, gourmet dining, and boutique shopping, making it easy to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture. Families will appreciate the top-rated schools and the friendly neighborhoods that foster a sense of belonging.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy cottage or a luxurious estate, Encinitas offers a diverse range of real estate options that cater to every preference. Discover your dream home with a hillside view in this enchanting coastal community, where every day feels like a vacation. Embrace the Encinitas lifestyle—where the hills meet the sea!

Newest Encinitas Homes with Hills View

$2,995,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ NDP2606977 MLS ⋅ Active Status

One of a kind resort-style living in this exceptional estate perfectly situated on over an acre lot in the highly desirable community of Olivenhain. This exquisite 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home boasts 3,024 square feet of living space blending sophistication and comfort with elegant design. Inside, expansive living spaces are bathed in natural light, featuring refined finishes, high ceilings, and seamless indoor outdoor flow. The chef’s kitchen, serene primary suite, and beautifully appointed guest rooms offer comfort and style at every turn. This luxurious residence features energy-efficient solar power and a sparkling pool surrounded by lush landscaping creating your own private sanctuary for entertaining or relaxation. Enjoy the rural lifestyle known for its charm and elegance while still being close to dining, shopping, award winning schools, the beaches, freeways and everything the Encinitas lifestyle has to offer. OWNED SOLAR with a power wall! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own this extraordinary custom residence in one of San Diego's most desirable communities. Your dream home awaits!

3044 Camino del Rancho, Encinitas

$2,500,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ PTP2605462 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Opportunity awaits on nearly 3/4 of an acre in one of Encinitas' most sought-after pockets. This canyon-view property offers a rare combination: room to dream, income potential from day one, and a location surrounded by beautiful new construction that signals a neighborhood on the rise. The main house is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a bonus basement-level bedroom, offering flexible living space today. But the real value here is in what comes next — this home is ideally suited for a full remodel or, better yet, a ground-up rebuild. Envision a stunning custom home taking in canyon views from the main level, with a second story potentially capturing coveted ocean views. Buyers and builders will appreciate the generous 33,000+ sq ft lot, giving real room to design without compromise. What sets this property apart is the detached 2-bedroom, 1-bath ADU currently rented at $3,500/mo. Whether you live in it while you build your dream home on the main lot, or rent it out to help offset your mortgage, the ADU adds flexibility and value that's hard to find elsewhere. Surrounded by newly built and recently remodeled homes, this is a community actively investing in itself — buy now and be part of that momentum. Perfect for a flip, investor, or homebuilder.

1243 Saxony Road, Encinitas

$1,949,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2606741 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Live the Encinitas lifestyle you’ve been dreaming about! Tucked away in one of the quiet, intimate enclaves within the highly desirable Encinitas Ranch community, this light and bright single story home offers an incredible combination of location, lifestyle and move in ready living. Views of the Encinitas golf course hills. With just 38 homes in this peaceful enclave off Quail Gardens Drive, you’ll feel tucked away from it all while remaining remarkably close to everything that makes Encinitas such an extraordinary place to live. Just 1.8 miles from the beach, you can be surfing, walking the shoreline, soaking up the sun or enjoying a sunset in minutes. Head the same distance west to iconic Coast Highway 101 for some of Encinitas’ best restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, shopping and coastal energy. Even better, you’re a couple minutes walk from the incredible 50 acre Fox Point Farms community, where you can grab your morning coffee, shop the market, enjoy the brewery and restaurant, visit the apothecary, experience the working farm and enjoy one of Encinitas’ most unique lifestyle destinations. Outdoor recreation is all around you. Encinitas Ranch Golf Course is right across the street, while the extensive Encinitas trail system offers opportunities to walk, run, bike and explore the surrounding community. The world renowned San Diego Botanic Garden is also nearby, adding more than 30 acres of beautiful gardens and natural surroundings to an already exceptional location. Inside, abundant natural light and a fresh, inviting feel welcome you home. Feel free to leave your windows and doors open to enjoy a pleasant breeze that blows throughout the year. Recently refreshed throughout, the home features plank flooring, fresh interior paint, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a new gas cooktop, new refrigerator, new dishwasher, updated faucets and hardware throughout, new light fixtures and recessed lighting, new bathtub and shower enclosures along with numerous additional improvements. Extensive power cleaning, professional window washing and refreshed landscaping help make this home truly ready to enjoy from day one. Central air conditioning keeps things comfortable year round. The single level floor plan offers the ease and convenience so many buyers are searching for, while the peaceful setting provides a welcome retreat at the end of the day. Beaches, restaurants, shopping, coffee, parks, schools, golf, trails, grocery stores, freeway access and everyday conveniences are all just minutes away. This is more than a home. It’s the Encinitas lifestyle. Start your morning with coffee at Fox Point Farms, hit the trails or play a round of golf, spend the afternoon at the beach, meet friends for dinner along the 101 and come home to your own peaceful retreat in Encinitas Ranch. Single story homes offering this combination of lifestyle, location and convenience are increasingly hard to find. Welcome home to 1050 Alexandra Lane.

1050 Alexandra Lane, Encinitas

$685,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2606732 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status

Prime location within one of North County San Diego's most desirable 55+ communities. High Country Villas is a haven for active lifestyles, offering gorgeous grounds & resort-like amenities including a 9-Hole golf course, Driving Range & Putting Green, 2 pools, spas, tennis & pickleball plus close, easy access to the best of Encinitas and the coast. Well-loved & nicely maintained upstairs unit featuring updated baths & stone kitchen countertops. Slider access to your private balcony, boasting greenbelt & canyon views to Rancho Santa Fe. High vaulted ceiling in the living room. Detached 1-Car Garage. In-unit Laundry.

1976 Fairlee Drive, Encinitas

$599,000

NDP2606529 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Set in Olivenhain’s scenic back country, this 2.46 acre lot offers mountain views and the pleasure of refreshing ocean breezes. Surrounded by prestigious estates in Knightsbridge and Shea Homes' "One Oak", this rare parcel presents a future building opportunity. An adjacent 2.45-acre lot is also available, allowing for the potential to own a combined 4.9 acres. Ideal for land banking until an access road is completed along the legal easement from Lone Hill. The property is located behind the gates of Knightsbridge, but it is not part of its Homeowners Association. Located within the City of Encinitas, this is a rare opportunity for a visionary buyer to secure prime Olivenhain land and take it through the development process. Buyer to cooperate with 1031 exchange.

Lone Hill Lane, Encinitas

$3,150,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ NDP2606480 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to Sandalwood!! Imagine refreshing salt-air breezes, panoramic sweeping ocean views throughout the neighborhood, a completely re imagined open floor plan, and an indoor/outdoor lifestyle set high above on a bluff in an exclusive gated community. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with a stunning courtyard entrance, this Spanish-styled recently renovated home with soaring ceilings, custom finishes and elevated fixtures throughout, blending modern comfort with coastal Spanish charm. Features include a light and bright airy kitchen with large island, upgraded appliances, walk in pantry, eat in kitchen, gorgeous European laminate oak flooring, designer light fixtures an over-sized yard with pool, an attached downstairs bedroom/Casita with its own entrance, 3-car garage and more! The tranquil back yard offers seamless indoor/outdoor living at its best with spacious grass area, and stunning pool. The expansive Primary Suite provides a serene and private sanctuary. Featuring a spacious bedroom with attached retreat that could be used for office, gym or den; an en-suite offering large shower with dual vanities, large soaking tub custom built and walk in closet. Recent upgrades include, new paint, lighting, flooring, new roof, HVAC, pool equipment. Close to top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and iconic North County beaches, this is a rare opportunity to own a renovated home in Encinitas. Come experience it for yourself.

441 SANDALWOOD CT, Encinitas

$1,599,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ NDP2606371 MLS ⋅ Active Status

The Lake Val Sereno community in Olivenhain is a neighborhood you'll want to call home, offering tree-lined streets and a serene atmosphere. This stunning, remodeled home is a must-see, featuring breathtaking views and exquisite finishes throughout. This rare, completely rebuilt townhome in 2026 is not just your standard cosmetic remodel. It has been reconstructed from the studs up, delivering the structural integrity and peace of mind of a brand-new home, including new electrical panel, copper/PEX plumbing, vinyl windows and doors, drywall, and insulation. The finishes are tastefully done with new cabinets featuring soft-close drawers and doors, quartz countertops, luxury vinyl flooring, neutral paint, recessed lighting, marble sinks in the bathrooms, and beautiful tile walls and floors. Beyond the pristine interior and exceptional remodel, you also own the lot it sits on. With HOA approval, you could add stairs from the very spacious deck to the land below, adding pavers and landscaping to expand your outdoor space even more while enjoying the sweeping views. The entire rear of the home—including the family room, dining room, primary bedroom, and a secondary bedroom—showcases those unique views. The layout is seamless, with an inviting open kitchen, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms, including one full bathroom conveniently located on the main level. The expansive kitchen includes a cozy nook with a desk opening to a charming courtyard, an oversized island, new appliances, and ample storage. The dining room is perfect for large gatherings, extending to that gorgeous deck, creating a real indoor-outdoor space. Step down into the comfortable yet spacious family room with a stunning marble fireplace. The primary bedroom is generously sized, featuring another marble fireplace, a walk-in closet, and an adjoining bathroom complete with a soaking tub, dual vanity, and beautiful shower. Additional features include custom built-in closets in all bedrooms, a fully finished garage with a spacious laundry area, central A/C downstairs, and mini-split A/C units in the bedrooms. Perfectly located within the Encinitas/San Dieguito School District, the home is near beautiful hiking trails, Rancho Santa Fe, downtown Encinitas, shopping, dining, and breathtaking North County beaches. This truly is a remarkable home and community that you won't want to miss!

3192 Via De Caballo, Encinitas

$1,950,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2606120 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to coastal living in the highly desirable Devonshire neighborhood of Encinitas Ranch. Ideally situated on a quiet, private street, this beautifully updated single-level home offers timeless style, thoughtful upgrades, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. The exceptional floor plan features an open-concept kitchen and family room that flow effortlessly to a private backyard. The remodeled kitchen showcases white shaker-style cabinetry, custom stone countertops, premium stainless-steel appliances, and abundant workspace. A formal dining room and elegant living room with a fireplace offer additional gathering spaces, while two French doors open to a charming front patio. The spacious primary suite features direct backyard access and a beautifully remodeled bath with a walk-in shower, soaking tub, dual vanities, and a large walk-in closet. The secondary bathroom has also been tastefully remodeled. Designed for entertaining, the private backyard offers expansive patios, a fire pit, dining and lounge areas, and mature landscaping. Additional upgrades include owner-owned solar, complete repiping of the home's water supply lines, air conditioning, a tankless water heater, fresh interior paint, plantation shutters, wood floors throughout, and an oversized two-car garage with overhead and built-in storage. Located within the highly acclaimed Encinitas and San Dieguito school districts, this exceptional home is just blocks from the Fox Point Farms, featuring seasonal events, Haven farm-to-table restaurant, a neighborhood market, coffee shop, brewery, and charming farm. Also nearby are Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, the Encinitas Trail System, the SD Botanic Garden, community parks, major shopping, Downtown Encinitas, Leucadia, and some of North County's finest beaches. Exceptional single-level living in one of Encinitas Ranch's most sought-after neighborhoods.

1034 Alexandra Lane, Encinitas

$895,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2606041 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Prime location in High Country Villas..."Country View" is a non-age restricted community. Amazing panoramic & canyon views to the south...quiet location, yet close to all. Many upgrades include remodeled kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel appliances, wood & tile flooring, many recessed lights, stone fireplace with custom mantle, updated baths, dual pane windows...plus more! Ground floor unit with private front entry garden and large fenced back patio perfect for entertaining, relaxing & enjoying the views! Great community amenities which include 9 hole golf, clubhouse, 2 pools, 2 spas, pickleball & bocce ball. Just minutes to shopping, restaurants and Moonlight beach.

136 S Jayton Lane, Encinitas

$1,695,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ NDP2605922 MLS ⋅ Active Under Contract Status

Enjoy Beautiful Panoramic Views from this newly remodeled, spacious, 1-story, open concept detached home in the lovely Encinitas community of Skyloft. Featuring a lush backyard and nestled on the canyon with expansive hill and mountain views as well as multiple patios, this light filled home offers indoor and outdoor living at its best, whether for relaxation or entertaining. The thoughtful open floorplan includes a large living room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, new roof, new flooring, new kitchen, new bathrooms and a private primary suite with amazing, serene views. Resort-like Skyloft amenities include pool, spa, tennis and pickleball courts and clubhouse, plus HOA pays for water. Great westerly location, near beaches, shopping, restaurants, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course and convenient freeway access and located in the fabulous Encinitas and San Dieguito Union school districts. Coastal California living at its best!

1729 Gascony Road, Encinitas

$949,000

26838277 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Modern Rendering with intentional flow and flexibility, offering approximately 5,974 sq.ft. of total living space (excluding the garage and roof deck). The main residence spans 2,483 sq.ft. and features a seamless connection to outdoor areas, including a terraced patio and optional roof deck. The detached 833 sq.ft. garage is complemented by a 1,067 sq.ft. rooftop deck. A two-level ADU adjacent to the garage provides 992 sq.ft., including one bedroom and a small office spaceideal for guests, work-from-home, or rental potential. A lower-level 456 sq.ft. basement offers bonus flex space and integrates with a plunge pool set into grade without stacked retaining walls. The first floor includes an optional bedroom and bathroom, while the second floor is designed for three bedrooms and three bathrooms across 2,043 sq.ft. The design incorporates permeable pavers, strategic slope grading, and a proposed bioswale for optimal drainage and environmental sensitivity. This home blends function, privacy, and high-end design in one of Encinitas' most sought-after coastal neighborhoods. A quick jot down to world famous south Ponto beach, grand view surf, Leucadia beach and Encinitas county park. If you like to golf Omni Resort or Encinitas Ranch Golf! Walking distance to Olympus park for family fun a zipline for the kids, slides, skate ramp and a dog park.

1502 Christine Place, Encinitas

$899,000

NDP2604019 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Estate sale provides an exceptional opportunity to build your dream oasis on this expansive parcel of land. This remarkable property offers a generous canvas for your architectural vision, nestled in a serene setting that perfectly blends natural beauty with the convenience of suburban living highlighted by golf course views of The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe. Move forward with the plans in place which were previously approved by the County saving time and money or realize your own vision. Spanning approximately 2 acres, this prime piece of land is a rare find in the area, providing ample space for a custom residence, gardens, and outdoor living areas. The topography of the lot offers a blend of flat areas and gentle slopes, ideal for maximizing views and creating a dynamic landscape design. Surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees, this property ensures a sense of privacy and tranquility while still being conveniently accessible to the vibrant amenities of Encinitas. Whether you're envisioning a sprawling estate or a contemporary retreat, this land offers the flexibility to bring your unique vision to life. In addition the zoning allows for horses and private stables. The location provides easy access to local shops, dining, and recreational opportunities, enhancing the appeal of this exceptional parcel. With utilities available nearby, architectural and landscape plans available, and much of the grading complete, the groundwork is laid for you to embark on your construction journey with ease. Seize this chance to own a piece of Encinitas with it's exceptional and highly sought after school district and transform it into your personal haven. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to create the lifestyle you've always dreamed of in this desirable coastal community.

3736 38 Via Rancho Michelle, Encinitas

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