458 3rd Street Encinitas, CA 92024

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, townhouse offers the ultimate Encinitas lifestyle—just 2 blocks from world-renowned D Street and Moonlight Beaches and 1 block to the vibrant shops, cafés, and restaurants along historic Highway 101! Few homes offer this blend of walkability, privacy, and upgraded living. Despite being just steps from everything, this home feels like a private retreat with a beautifully maintained patio offering plenty of space for entertaining and summer gatherings, as well as a convenient outdoor shower. Inside, the open floor plan features a spacious living room with a fireplace and vaulted wood plank ceiling, gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, walk-in pantry, stainless-steel appliances, and a dining room that opens to a private, low-maintenance patio—ideal for indoor/outdoor living. On the main level you'll also find a full bathroom and large laundry room with washer and dryer included that leads to the 2-car garage with epoxy flooring and lots of storage. All three bedrooms are conveniently located upstairs. The primary suite has vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet, an en suite bathroom, and large ocean-view patio. The two additional, spacious bedrooms, include one with its own walk-out patio and a custom loft—perfect for a kids’ play space or creative nook. This home has been meticulously maintained with high-cost improvements already completed, including newer kitchen, hot water heater, furnace, soft water system, and windows. Situated within the award-winning Encinitas Union and San Dieguito School Districts. There are only 4 units in this efficiently-run HOA with a low maintenance fee of $375, which includes insurance, water, sewer, trash, gardener, and exterior maintenance (excluding the decks). This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of Encinitas—beach access, with urban walkability, convenience, privacy, modern upgrades, and a beautifully-designed home that truly has it all!