About 799 Hygeia Avenue
Custom coastal living with ocean views in the heart of Leucadia. Built in 2006 as the builder’s own residence, 799 Hygeia Ave is an exceptionally crafted 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath custom home in Encinitas, offering approximately 3,012 square feet and the location, quality and lifestyle today’s coastal buyer is looking for. Thoughtfully designed to maximize its western exposure, the home places the primary suite and main living and entertaining spaces upstairs, where ocean views, colorful sunsets and year-round coastal breezes become part of everyday life. Soaring 10-foot ceilings and abundant natural light create an open, elevated feel, while three additional bedrooms and two baths on the entry level provide separation and flexibility for family, guests or a home office. Exceptional craftsmanship is evident throughout, including exotic Rainforest hardwood floors, crown molding, solid wood doors, Pella windows and doors with transom windows, custom wrought-iron detailing and a flagstone fireplace with mahogany mantel. The kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, a Viking gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator replaced in 2024, Bosch oven/microwave replaced in 2024, Thermador dishwasher and reverse-osmosis drinking water. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully improved throughout ownership, significant updates include two 3-ton A/C units and two gas heating units replaced in 2023, hot water heater replaced in 2024, three ceiling fans added in 2024, and washer and dryer replaced in 2025. The guest bathroom was refurbished in 2025. All four bedrooms feature wood flooring. Additional custom improvements include a whole-home Sonos sound system installed in 2020, a custom cedar closet built in 2024, and custom built-in shelving and cabinetry added to bedroom closets in 2024. Outside, the gated property offers privacy, mature landscaping and inviting outdoor spaces surrounded by stucco and brick walls and custom wrought iron. An oversized two-car garage with custom shelving provides additional storage. And the location is quintessential Leucadia. Just blocks from the coast and the 101, enjoy easy access to the beach along with local restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, breweries and the relaxed energy that makes this pocket of coastal Encinitas so desirable. Custom construction, ocean views, meaningful updates and a walkable coastal location come together in a home that feels distinctly Leucadia — relaxed, refined and ready to enjoy.
