748 N Coast Highway 101

About this home

Just moments from Beacons Beach, this charming Nantucket-style single-level property offers a rare blend of coastal character, flexibility, and opportunity in one of Encinitas’ most dynamic corridors. Situated along South Coast Highway 101 among popular boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and neighborhood retail, the property is commercially zoned and designated mixed use, creating a wide range of potential residential, commercial, income-producing, or adaptive-use possibilities. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental, the property presents opportunities for continued income generation, owner occupancy, live/work use, boutique commercial concepts, redevelopment potential, or other creative uses permitted by zoning and municipal regulations. The value of the property is strongly influenced by its premier location, zoning flexibility, and potential future use options in this highly sought-after coastal market. Set on a spacious lot with abundant parking, the property features parking directly in front as well as additional off-street parking on a gravel pad accessible from the paved rear alley. Charming Dutch doors welcome you into the thoughtfully updated interior, where you’ll find one bedroom plus a flexible bonus space ideal for a home office, studio, creative workspace, or guest overflow area, opening to a generously sized dining space. The upgraded kitchen and bathroom showcase quality finishes, including a full-size gas range and oven, ample prep space, and a striking mixed inlaid glass backsplash that adds a dramatic designer touch. Laminate and tile flooring complement the coastal aesthetic, while Dutch doors at both the front and side entrances enhance the home’s timeless beach-town character. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the property offers inviting gathering spaces both inside and out. The private side patio includes a storage shed ideal for beach gear, surfboards, linens, or business storage, along with an outdoor shower and a separate closet housing a stackable washer and dryer. A built-in surfboard rack keeps boards neatly organized, while the patio comfortably accommodates al fresco dining, entertaining, and relaxed coastal living. With expansive yard space and possible potential for additional structures, expansion, or reconfiguration subject to city approval, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a versatile coastal property in a premier beach-close location with a variety of possible future uses. Additionally, the seller may own nearby properties that could potentially be made available for purchase in conjunction with this offering. Interested parties are encouraged to inquire with the listing broker for additional information. A truly unique South Coast Highway opportunity.