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3681 Manchester Avenue

Ddirt

Encinitas, CA 92024Neighborhood: Olivenhain

$4,399,000

Lot Size

1.11 acres

Asking $/Acre

$3,963,030

Days on Market

101

Property Type

Land

HOA/mo

N/A

MLS ID

NDP2607208

This property is in Encinitas (92024). View the Encinitas land market →

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About This Property

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Rarely does an opportunity like this come along. Nestled in the heart of coastal Encinitas, this exceptional 1.1-acre property offers the potential for lagoon views creating endless possibilities for homeowners, builders, and investors alike. Ideally situated near the scenic San Elijo Lagoon, vibrant downtown Cardiff-by-the-Sea, premier shopping, dining, beautiful beaches, and convenient freeway access, the location simply can't be beat. Whether you envision building your dream coastal estate, developing a custom home for resale, or holding this premier parcel as a long-term investment, this is a truly exceptional opportunity in one of North County's most sought-after communities. Don't miss your chance to own a rare piece of coastal Encinitas with incredible potential. Buyer to verify all.

Location

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What a Buyer Will Check

Worth a look: flat, splittable

About 1.1 acres of land on Manchester Ave in Encinitas, zoned RR2, rural residential, up to 2 per acre. The zoning allows about 2 homes (2 per acre). The ground slopes gently: lidar puts the median slope at 8%, with 6% of it over 25%, and the soil survey calls it loamy sand, somewhat excessively drained. It sits outside the flood zone and any fire zone. It has 85 m of public street frontage on Manchester Ave, with Olivenhain Municipal Water District water. Septic.

Slopemedian 8%, 6% over 25%USGS 1 m lidar
Soilloamy sand, somewhat excessively drainedNRCS soil survey · Sep 11, 2026
Floodzone X, minimalFEMA flood map · Dec 20, 2019
Firenot in a hazard zoneCAL FIRE hazard zones
Road frontage85 m on Manchester AveSanGIS rights of way · Nov 3, 2026
ZoningRR2, rural residential, up to 2 per acreCity of Encinitas zoning
Homes allowedabout 2 (2 per acre)City of Encinitas zoning
WaterOlivenhain Municipal Water DistrictSANDAG water districts
SewersepticCounty sewer and septic screening · May 7, 2025
Coastal Zoneinside the Coastal Zone, needs a coastal permitSANDAG coastal zone
Farm contractno farm contractCounty farm contracts
Elevation73 ft, 69 to 93 ft across the lotUSGS 1 m lidar

From FEMA, USGS lidar, the USDA soil survey, CAL FIRE, SANDAG and county and city zoning, checked Nov 7, 2026. Public records, not a survey: confirm with the city or county before you buy.

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Zoned Schools

Elementary
Ada W. Harris Elementary · grades 3-6 · Cardiff Elementary
Middle
Oak Crest Middle · grades 7-8 · San Dieguito Union High
High
La Costa Canyon High · grades 9-12 · San Dieguito Union High

The district's assigned schools for this parcel, from its attendance boundaries and rules. Boundaries change: confirm with the district before you buy.

Dirt Analysis

Ddirt

156% above comp value

Asking $4,399,000 vs ~$1,716,449 implied by sold-land comps

Lot size: 1.11 acres
Asking $/acre: $3,963,030
Zip median $/acre (sold): $579,710
Comp-implied value: $1,716,449

Price history

Aug 25, 2026$4,499,000 → $4,399,000-2.2%

Benchmarked against 2,889 sold-land comps (5-yr, recency-weighted) via zip price-size model · high confidence. Land value is site-specific — zoning, utilities, access, and buildability are not modeled. Not an appraisal.