Bachelor Nation Alum Thomas Jacobs Lists $22.88 Million Encinitas Estate

August 24, 20262 min read

Carol McGuinness (3D Tangerine)

A $22.88 million ocean-view home has come to market in Encinitas, with Thomas Jacobs of Compass representing the property.

Jacobs may be familiar to viewers of The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, where he met his now-wife, Becca Kufrin. An 11-year real estate professional, Jacobs picked up where he left off on the shores of Paradise with an oceanfront listing of his own.

Carol McGuinness (3D Tangerine)

The four-bedroom, seven-bathroom residence spans about 7,000 square feet across four levels. It occupies a bluff roughly 65 feet above the ocean, with views extending along the Southern California coastline from La Jolla toward Dana Point. If the property sells near its asking price, it could establish a new residential high for Encinitas’ 92024 ZIP code.

Carol McGuinness (3D Tangerine)

The property was developed under coastal approvals that would be difficult to secure today. Its Coastal Development Permit was approved in 2008, before subsequent changes to California policies addressing sea-level rise and coastal development. The property also includes ownership of the bluff, direct access to the beach, and no permanent open-space easement.

Carol McGuinness (3D Tangerine)

The architecture makes extensive use of glass and steel to keep the ocean visible throughout the home. A commercial-grade elevator connects the four floors, while terraces along the route to the beach provide additional outdoor spaces above the water.

Carol McGuinness (3D Tangerine)

At the entrance, an 800-pound pivot door opens toward the ocean-facing interior. A theater with a 15-foot microLED display, temperature-controlled wine cellar, gym and sauna are among the standout interior amenities. The primary suite has its own rainforest-teak terrace inspired by the bow of a yacht.

Carol McGuinness (3D Tangerine)

For Jacobs, the Encinitas estate marks one of his first major listings since joining Compass. Its rare bluff-top location and direct beach access also place it among the more distinctive properties listed in the area.