Weekend Open Houses to Check Out in Encinitas and Cardiff

To get a glimpse of what's going on with real estate in your area, Patch brings you the rundown of some homes with an open door policy this weekend.

Address: Hymettus Avenue, Encinitas

• Neighborhood: West of Interstate 5
• Listing Price: $749,000
• Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Doug Dowe & Nancy Chodur
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bath: 2
• Living Area: 1,230-sq-ft.
• Lot Size: 0.23 acres
• Year Built: 1960
• MLS #: 110040846
• Open House: Sun, Sept 18, 1-3 p.m.
• Description: For the exact location for Sunday’s open house, visit the map linked to the online listing or contact agents directly. Situated just north of Orpheus Park, this home features wooden flooring and a warm fireplace inside, and plenty of grassy lawn and beach proximity outside.

Address: 2742 Mackinnon Ranch Road, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

• Neighborhood: Seaside
• Listing Price: $859,000
• Listing Agency: REMAX Ranch & Beach, Andrew Reynolds  
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bath: 3
• Living Area: 1,949-sq-ft.
• Year Built: 1999
• MLS #: 110051580
• Open House: Sat, Sept 17, starting 10 a.m.
• Description: West of Interstate 5 and just north of San Elijo Lagoon is this single family home in the Seaside community. Open house goers will find high-end interior features like crown molding, high ceilings and an updated kitchen. The home also has great curb appeal and proximity to area beaches and other recreation.

Address: 1878 Pacific Ranch Drive, Encinitas

• Neighborhood: South Encinitas
• Listing Price: $1,275,000
• Listing Agency: The Guiltinan Group, Sue De Legge & Associates
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bath: 3 ½
• Living Area: 3,854-sq-ft.
• Lot Size: 0.82 acres
• Year Built: 1991
• MLS #: 110027206
• Open House: Sat, Sept 17, 2-5 p.m.
• Description: Reduced in price by more than $300,000 since it was last featured in our column, this home features an expansive backyard complete with custom pool and spa area. Inside, character features are plentiful, like an upgraded granite kitchen, French doors leading to the exterior and walk-in closets.

Address: 1046 Urania Avenue, Encinitas

• Neighborhood: Crest Acres
• Listing Price: $1,050,000
• Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, McCollough and Murphy
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bath: 2 full, 1 partial
• Living Area: 3,175-sq-ft.
• Lot Size: 0.43 acres
• Year Built: 1980
• MLS #: 110036692
• Open House: Sun, Sept 18, 1-4 p.m.
• Description: On a near half-acre lot in Crest Acres, this home accentuates outdoor space with multi-level wrap around decks and a large back patio complete with a barbecue, brick fireplace and pool. Inside you’ll find wooden and travertine flooring and two fireplaces, among other things.

Address: 2323 Wales Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

• Neighborhood: Sandy Point
• Listing Price: $745,000
• Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Maria "Ria" Scoma
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bath: 2 full, 1 partial
• Living Area: 2,173-sq-ft.
• Lot Size: 0.12 acres
• Year Built: 1985
• MLS #: 110028567
• Open House: Sun, Sept 18, 1-4 p.m.
• Description: Just north of San Elijo Lagoon, this Cape Cod style home in Sandy Point features multiple sets of French Doors, a lavishly landscaped backyard complete with a shaded patio, a private view of the community pond and proximity to Cardiff and Encinitas coastline for beach days.