Encinitas real estate agent for buying, selling, and ADUs.
I’m Zach, a real estate broker at Utmost. I’ve personally closed $201 million in home sales across 267 transactions, I’ve helped Encinitas buyers with homes like a single-family home in Village Park, I work with sellers from Leucadia to Olivenhain, and I help owners plan ADUs here too.
Market figures: Redfin, 92024, September 2026. Updated monthly.
Zach's track record
The Encinitas housing market
In September 2026, the median home in 92024 sold for $1,949,427, up 0.3% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 30 days, for 98.0% of list price on average, and 121 homes sold, down from 140 a year before.
If you’re selling
Prices are flat from last year and fewer homes are selling. Homes priced from the right nearby sales are selling in about a month for close to full price, while homes priced too high tend to sit.
If you’re buying
Encinitas offers beach cottages and condos along Coast Highway 101, single-family neighborhoods in New Encinitas, and larger lots in Olivenhain. With fewer sales than last year, get pre-approved so you can move when the right home comes up.
If you own and want more income
Many Encinitas lots have room for a detached ADU or a JADU, and the city offers free permit-ready ADU plans. Much of the city is in the Coastal Zone, so plan for a coastal permit.
Encinitas neighborhoods
Downtown Encinitas
Cottages, condos, and homes near Coast Highway 101 and its shops and restaurants, close to Moonlight Beach, Swami’s, and the Encinitas Coaster station.
Leucadia
Beach cottages and single-family homes along North Coast Highway 101, with Beacon’s Beach and Grandview Beach below the bluffs and the Leucadia shops along the highway.
New Encinitas
Single-family neighborhoods and townhomes east of I-5, including Village Park, near the shopping centers along El Camino Real and Encinitas Boulevard.
Olivenhain
Larger lots with a rural feel on winding roads in the city’s eastern hills, bordering Rancho Santa Fe and near the Elfin Forest and Olivenhain Reservoir trails.
Schools: most Encinitas homes are in the Encinitas Union School District and the San Dieguito Union High School District. Check boundaries for a specific address on the district site.
Encinitas runs from the beaches and Coast Highway 101 to the canyons of Olivenhain, with I-5, El Camino Real, and the Coaster close by. I’ll help you find the neighborhood that fits.
Adding an ADU in Encinitas
Encinitas is its own city, so ADUs follow the City of Encinitas’s rules. Here is what shapes most projects.
- How many: a single-family lot can usually add an ADU plus a JADU of up to 500 square feet inside the home.
- Size and setbacks: a detached ADU can typically be up to 1,200 square feet, with 4-foot side and rear setbacks. Lot slope and height limits are worth reviewing with city planning staff early.
- Coastal permit: much of Encinitas is in the Coastal Zone, where detached ADUs and ADUs that add living space need a coastal development permit before the building permit is issued.
- Permit-ready plans: the city offers free pre-approved ADU plans, from a studio to three bedrooms, and waives its own plan review and inspection fees for ADUs.
- Rules change, so confirm details with the City of Encinitas before you design.
What clients say
“He set it up so we could close the sale of our home Friday and close the purchase of our new home the following Monday.”
“He made sure to keep constant communication with us throughout the entire process, which I know we made difficult being out of state.”
“He helped us through our home purchase flawlessly. We probably weren't the easiest to find a home for because of our narrow focus. It didn't matter to Zach.”
Encinitas questions
Who is a good real estate agent in Encinitas?
Look for an agent with recent Encinitas purchases and sales, strong reviews, and a clear plan for pricing or offers. I’m a real estate broker who has personally closed $201 million in home sales across 267 transactions, and I have a 5.0-star rating from 163 Google reviews.
How much is my Encinitas home worth?
It depends on recent sales of similar homes near yours. The median home in 92024 sold for $1,949,427 in September 2026, but values vary a lot between condos near the coast, homes in New Encinitas, and larger lots in Olivenhain. Request a free value analysis and I’ll price your home from nearby sold homes.
How long does it take to sell a home in Encinitas?
Homes in 92024 sold in a median of 30 days in September 2026. Most sellers spend another two to three weeks getting ready to list, and escrow usually takes about 30 days after an offer is accepted.
Can I build an ADU on my Encinitas property?
Many single-family lots in Encinitas can add a detached ADU and a JADU of up to 500 square feet, under City of Encinitas rules, and the city offers free permit-ready plans. The coastal permit, lot slope, and height are the details to check first.
Which Encinitas communities are in 92024?
92024 covers downtown Encinitas, Leucadia, New Encinitas, and Olivenhain. Cardiff-by-the-Sea is also part of the City of Encinitas but has its own ZIP code, 92007.
Can you help me sell my Encinitas home and buy my next one?
Yes. I coordinate both sides so your sale and purchase line up, and as a licensed loan originator I can help you understand financing for the next home.
Buying or selling in Encinitas?
Start with a value analysis from recent Encinitas sales, or call me to talk through your plans.