Introducing 698 Hygeia Ave - a light and bright TWINHOME in the heart of Leucadia/Encinitas, easily WALKABLE to Beacon’s Beach, local shops and restaurants along the 101, and the weekly Sunday Farmers Market. This beautifully updated home delivers the quintessential Encinitas beach lifestyle with the rare combination of privacy, flexibility, and modern upgrades. Offering nearly 2,000 SF, the home features main living areas and kitchen on the entry level, with 2 bedrooms plus a third flex room downstairs. The flex room was originally a standard bedroom and has been renovated to include a kitchenette — ideal as a guest suite, office, or multi-gen setup. With separate side yard ingress/egress, the 2nd and 3rd rooms have been successfully utilized in the past as a rental unit, creating excellent income potential. The interior is filled with natural light from multiple skylights and vaulted ceilings, and showcases premium modern finishes throughout. The chef’s kitchen features updated appliances, 2 built-in wine refrigerators, and a stylish dry bar. Enjoy sunset views with peekaboo ocean views, plus multiple patio/deck spaces for lounging. Step outside to a private backyard that feels like a tropical retreat, lined with mature palms, birds of paradise, bougainvillea, and lime, lemon, and passionfruit trees. The entertainer’s yard includes a built-in BBQ island and gas fireplace. Additional highlights include a private 2-car garage + 2 driveway spaces, owned SunRun solar, NO HOA, central A/C, EV charging, separate laundry room, and reverse osmosis water filtration.