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Living in Encinitas
Residents love living in 55+ communities in Encinitas. Located in the San Diego Area of Southern California, the town is home to pristine beaches and gardens. The climate grants…
Residents love living in 55+ communities in Encinitas. Located in the San Diego Area of Southern California, the town is home to pristine beaches and gardens. The climate grants residents perfect temperatures to enjoy the beauty of Encinitas year round. The downtown shopping district, golf courses, and museums mean residents never run out of options for things to do.
Climate & Geography
With an average of 263 sunny days a year, the climate in Encinitas has a comfort index of 9/10. Summer temperatures average in the mid 70s while winter averages fall to the mid 40s. The climate in Encinitas means year round enjoyment of its natural beauty.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Because of its proximity to the ocean, Encinitas has many beaches and gardens to enjoy, including Moonlight Beach State Park, Swami’s Beach, Cardiff State Beach, San Elijo State Beach, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage and Meditation Garden, San Diego Botanic Garden, and the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Further recreational options include the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course.
Other than the beautiful beaches and gardens, residents also have access to the Lazy Acres Encinitas shopping mall and Encinitas Library. Encinta is also home to wineries, farmers markets, and museums like the San Dieguito Heritage Museum or the Lux Art Institute.
Residents seeking even more water recreation, shopping, and fine dining can visit San Diego, less than an hour south of Encinitas.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Encinitas is higher than the state and national indexes primarily due to high home costs and transportation.
California residents do not have to pay taxes on Social Security or railroad retirement income. Furthermore, homeowners over the age of 62 can receive a tax break on their property taxes. Residents over the age of 65 can also take a $118 exemption on their tax bill.
Health Care
55+ communities in Encinitas are part of the greater San Diego area which ranks in the top 15 communities of Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
Encinitas’ local hospital is Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas, which specializes in heart failure and knee replacement. Additionally, the Scripps La Jolla Hospitals is nationally ranked by U.S. News with specializations in cardiology, diabetes, orthopedics, urology, and pulmonology, to name a few.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 2 55+ communities in Encinitas, 2 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Encinitas has 155 homes, the largest has 546 homes, and the average communities consists of 350 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Encinitas.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Encinitas stay on the market for around 311 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $768,500, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in High Country Villas average around $838,000, while homes in Park Encinitas average around $699,000.
87 communities near Encinitas
1,157 homes near Encinitas
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2 beds
|2 baths
|936 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,050 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,418 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|953 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,809 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,230 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,040 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,814 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|1 baths
|770 sq ft
|Quadruplex
1 beds
|1 baths
|770 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
2 beds
|2 baths
|850 sq ft
|Stock Cooperative
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,850 sq ft
|Manufactured On Land
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,076 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,787 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,328 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,682 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,009 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,028 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|578 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,072 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,096 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,204 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,471 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,254 sq ft
|House
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 2 55+ communities in Encinitas, 2 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Encinitas has 155 homes, the largest has 546 homes, and the average communities consists of 350 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Encinitas.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Encinitas stay on the market for around 311 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $768,500, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in High Country Villas average around $838,000, while homes in Park Encinitas average around $699,000.
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