Encinitas
92024 · Encinitas
Encinitas — the quintessential North County beach town. Surfing culture, organic farms, yoga studios, and some of the most desirable real estate in San Diego.
Active Listings
73
Median Price
$2.85M
Avg Rent
$6,765/mo
Avg Cashflow
$-19,637/mo
Avg Cap Rate
-0.3%
Avg CoC
-31.6%
P/R Ratio
42.3
Cashflow+ %
0%
Price Range
$209K
$14.9M
Highlights
- ✓Moonlight Beach, Swami's, Cardiff reef — iconic coastal spots
- ✓Strong lifestyle premium commands high rents
- ✓Mix of older beach cottages and modern rebuilds
- ✓Downtown Encinitas (Hwy 101) walkability drives demand
Investor Notes
- ◈Highest prices in our coverage area — expect lower cap rates
- ◈Luxury homes ($2M+) have limited rent data coverage
- ◈Beach cottages and smaller homes are the investor sweet spot
- ◈Strong appreciation market — buy for total return, not just cashflow
Demographics
Vibe
Surf culture meets affluent families
Median Income
~$115K
Top Employers
Self-employed, biotech, Scripps/UCSD
Top 5 Listings by Score
| Address | Score | Price | Est. Rent | CF/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 699 Vulcan Avenue 1bd / 1ba · 646 sqft | D 41 | $209K | $1,672 | $-214 |
| 699 Vulcan Ave Other 3bd / 2ba · 1,369 sqft | D 26 | $480K | $3,557 | $-708 |
| 444 El Camino Real 3bd / 2ba · 1,440 sqft | D 5 | $700K | $3,558 | $-2,572 |
| 800 Encinitas Blvd. 2bd / 1ba · 1,092 sqft | D 5 | $645K | $3,530 | $-2,403 |
| 1601 San Remo Place 1bd / 1.5ba · 940 sqft | D 4 | $1150K | $5,372 | $-4,607 |
Stats are live from our database. Default assumptions: 20% down, 6.5% rate, 30yr. Rents estimated via proprietary model.