Old Encinitas, Encinitas: Homes for Sale & Neighborhood Guide
Downtown Encinitas on Coast Highway 101, with Moonlight Beach, the La Paloma Theatre and the COASTER station.
Old Encinitas is the original coastal town of Encinitas, along Coast Highway 101 between Leucadia and Cardiff, in ZIP 92024. The town was formed in 1881. In September 2026 the 92024 median detached sale was $2,300,000 (GSDAR). Market figures here are for all of 92024. Old Encinitas has about 2,700 detached homes and 2,500 attached homes such as condos, townhomes and apartments (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).
Boundary: approximate neighborhood outline by Jamile Storck and Jed Bratt. Map tiles © Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NGA, EPA, USDA, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Old Encinitas Market · September 2026
ZIP 92024 · compared with September 2025
Source: Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for 92024 (Encinitas), September 2026 (current as of Oct 5, 2026). Sept 2025 figures are as shown in the same report. All data from the San Diego MLS. Medians do not account for sale concessions. Small sample sizes can swing percentages.
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Living in Old Encinitas
The vibe
Old Encinitas has beach cottages, newer custom homes and condos within walking distance of downtown, where Coast Highway 101 is lined with restaurants, surf shops and boutiques.
Source: Encinitas 101 Main Street Association.
Things to do
Moonlight State Beach is at the foot of Encinitas Blvd, and Swami’s surf break is below the Self-Realization Fellowship grounds, here since the 1930s. The historic La Paloma Theatre shows films and concerts, and the Wavecrest Woodie Meet comes to Moonlight Beach each September.
Sources: California State Parks; Self-Realization Fellowship.
Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Grades K-6
Ocean Knoll Elementary
Grades K-6
Oak Crest Middle
Grades 7-8
San Dieguito HS Academy
Grades 9-12
Ratings out of 10: ELA and math = % of students meeting or exceeding the 2025 CAASPP standard, divided by 10; overall = average of the two. Source: California Dept. of Education (caaspp-elpac.ets.org). School assignment changes, so confirm with the district before you buy.
Getting around
Coast Highway 101 and I-5 run north-south through Encinitas, and the NCTD COASTER commuter train stops at the Encinitas station downtown, with service to Oceanside and downtown San Diego.
Source: NCTD.
Neighborhood Insight
The two boat-shaped houses on Third St, known as the Boathouses, were built in the late 1920s. The town of Encinitas was formed in 1881 by Jabez Pitcher.
Source: Encinitas Historical Society.
Around Old Encinitas
Old Encinitas FAQ
Where is Old Encinitas?
Old Encinitas is downtown Encinitas, along Coast Highway 101 between Leucadia and Cardiff, in ZIP 92024.
What was the median home price in Old Encinitas in September 2026?
For ZIP 92024, the September 2026 median sale price was $2,300,000 for detached homes and $1,260,000 for attached homes (GSDAR Local Market Update). These are ZIP-wide figures for 92024, which covers most of Encinitas.
How long are Old Encinitas homes taking to sell?
In September 2026, detached homes in 92024 sold in a median of 31 days and attached homes in 19 days (GSDAR).
Which schools serve Old Encinitas?
Encinitas Union runs Paul Ecke-Central and Ocean Knoll Elementary, and San Dieguito Union High runs Oak Crest Middle and San Dieguito Academy. Check your exact address with each district.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Old Encinitas?
Jamile Storck (DRE 01920597) and Jed Bratt (DRE 01891062) help buyers and sellers in Old Encinitas and across Encinitas.
Neighborhoods Nearby
Twelve neighborhoods closest to Old Encinitas, with Sept 2026 median sale prices by ZIP from GSDAR.
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