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The story of Encinitas, California
The City of Encinitas is about 25 miles north of downtown San Diego, between Solana Beach and Carlsbad. It's bordered by the expansive Batiquitos Lagoon on the north, the natural San Elijo Lagoon on the south and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Scenic backcountry lies to the east. The Encinitas Zip Code is 92024.
Encinitas history
The first inhabitants of Encinitas were Indians called the San Dieguitos, the La Jollans, and the Dieguenos. In 1669, the Governor of Baja California, Gaspar de Portola, led an expedition throughout San Diego. When they came through Encinitas on the El Camino Real, he named the area "Encina Canada," Spanish for "Hills of Live Oaks." The area changed from Spanish to Mexico rule and in the 1800's the Mexican government issued land grants to ranchers to establish settlements. In 1881, Jabez Pitcher settled in Encinitas and is considered to be the father of the town. He filed a claim for 160 acres on a mesa near the railroad tracks where the Encinitas Civic Center is now located. The City of Encinitas was created in 1986 when the communities of Encinitas, Olivenhain, Cardiff, and Leucadia voted to unite as a city.
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Encinitas Poinsettia Farm |
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Ocean Bluffs In Encinitas |
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Downtown Encinitas Street Scene |
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Beautiful Encinitas Ranch Golf Course |
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Encinitas lifestyle
Encinitas is blessed with more than six miles of spectacular ocean frontage, although the tide and sandy bluffs limit the usable beaches. Moonlight Beach, the main city beach, is at the base of Encinitas Boulevard. Other beaches are accessed by elaborate stairway systems leading down from Neptune Avenue.
Known as the "Flower Capital of the World," agriculture is big business in Encinitas and greenhouses dot the area. Paul Ecke Ranch is famous for their poinsettia plants. Quail Botanical Gardens is a great place to view plants from around the world. Their summer concerts attract top local talent and are a class act in a beautiful natural
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Encinitas services include a superb public park and recreation system with dozens of ball and soccer fields. New parks are always being developed, such as Cottonwood Creek Park and the 44-acre future park on land known as the Hall property. The trail system in Encinitas Ranch is one of the best in coastal North San Diego County, offering hikers and runners fabulous views of the backcountry.
Encinitas residents and tourists come together each week for the popular farmers market and colorful outdoor bazaar. Mira Costa College offers a wide variety of educational opportunities through its regular daytime program and an adult education program on the weekend. The Coaster train station is a convenient stopping point for commuters on their way downtown and points north.
Encinitas neighborhoods
West of I-5 in Old Encinitas, you'll step back in time into a casual, surfing culture. The Old Encinitas homes, surf shops and one-of-a-kind restaurants have a unique character that suits the laid-back residents.
Old Encinitas is home to many tri-athletes and surfers who train here, as well as business professionals who reject the suburban, tract-house lifestyle. Here you'll find large, remodeled Encinitas homes next to small, rustic beach cottages filled with character and charm.
East of I-5 are newer modern homes and large shopping centers. It's a popular area for families who are attracted to the safe, suburban lifestyle, new Encinitas real estate and highly-rated schools.
Large executive Encinitas homes are in high demand and several adult communities and mobile-home parks appeal to retirees. Encinitas Ranch, a new golf course community, is the site of 1,048 luxury Encinitas homes with expensive imported vehicles parked in 3-car garages.
Encinitas Schools
You'll find some of the highest-ranked school in Encinitas. Young children attend the Encinitas Union Elementary School District while the prestigious San Dieguito Union High School District serves the older students for high school. Excellent private schools are also conveniently located in the area. See below for more information on Encinitas schools or go to the School Reports page.
Encinitas real estate statistics and trends
Are you looking at homes for sale in Encinitas or do you already own a home in Encinitas? Protect your investment by going to the Real Estate Statistics page. There, you can track the average sales price, days on the market, sale to list price ratios and much more. Included are vital statistics, charts and graphs on Encinitas real estate, broken down on a monthly and annual basis. And, be sure to sign up for the free e-mail reports on Encinitas real estate trends by going to the Real Estate Trends page.
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Quick facts on Encinitas and Encinitas real estate
Total Housing Units: 24,817
Units Sold Last 6 Months: 255
Average Market Time: 82 days
SFD Price Range: $349,900 to $3,400,000
SFD Average Price: $1,074,243
SFD Median Price: $822,000
Condo Price Range: $265,000 to $1,830,000
Condo Average Price: $484,655
Condo Median Price: $455,000 |
Population: 63,556
Area: 19.4 sq. mi.
Median Age: 40.5 years
Median Family Income: $86,444
Encinitas City Hall: 760-633-2600
Encinitas C of C: 760-753-6041
Encinitas Union School District: 760-944-4300
San Dieguito Union HS District: 760-753-6491 |
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Keller Williams Realty
6005 Hidden Valley Road, Suite 200  Carlsbad, California 92011
Office: 760-496-7935 Cell: 760-822-8690 E-mail: home@hribar.com
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