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$17,500 /month

438 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024

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What This House Offers

Fully renovated coastal retreat in the heart of Leucadia! This beautifully updated property offers a rare long-term leasing opportunity featuring a 3-bedroom... ,2-bath main residence plus an attached ADU,providing exceptional flexibility for a home office,guest suite,fitness room,creative studio,or multigenerational living. Ideally located just minutes from Beacon's Beach,Grandview Beach,and Moonlight Beach,you'll enjoy convenient access to world-class surfing,scenic coastal trails,and the vibrant lifestyle along Historic Highway 101. Walk or bike to popular cafés,restaurants,boutique shopping,breweries,yoga studios,and the Encinitas Farmers Market. The bright,open floor plan is filled with natural light and flows seamlessly to a private patio,creating the perfect space for relaxing,entertaining,and enjoying Southern California's year-round indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Thoughtful renovations throughout offer modern finishes while preserving the charm of this sought-after coastal neighborhood. Conveniently located near Interstate 5,the Coaster station,and just minutes from Del Mar,Carlsbad,UC San Diego,and major employment centers,this home is ideal for professionals,families,or anyone seeking an exceptional coastal lifestyle. A rare opportunity to lease a fully renovated home with flexible living space in one of North County's most desirable beach communities. MLS# 260017206

Unit

  • $17,500 / month
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2342 sq. ft.
  • Available Sep 1

Home Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Furnished
  • Heating

438 La Mesa Ave is a single-family home for rent in Encinitas, CA

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Move-In

  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $25,000

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Home Details

Home Design

  • Built in 1988
  • Single Family Detached Home

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Furnished
  • 2342 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Lot Details

  • Private Yard
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 2026-09-01

Community Details

Overview

  • Encinitas Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

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Property Address:
438 La Mesa Ave,
Encinitas, CA 92024
Listed by
Kip Boatcher | eXp Realty of California,Inc.
Phone Number: (858) 775-0992
SanDiegoMLS#CA

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Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable40 / 100

Transit

Limited public transit30 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active75 / 100

Scores provided by
HowLoud

Travel and Transit

Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Coaster - San Diego North County Transit District (Coaster/Sprinter/Breeze)
San Diego North County Transit District
Commuter Rail
9 min Drive
Coaster - San Diego North County Transit District (Coaster/Sprinter/Breeze)
San Diego North County Transit District
Airport
San Diego International
32 min Drive
SAN

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

9 rating

Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

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Oasis Community

Grades K-5

Private

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Montessori Childrens House

Grades PK-5

Private

9 rating

Diegueno Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

9 rating

La Costa Canyon High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Intelligent Choice Educational Center

Grades 6-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

MiraCosta College, San Elijo

Drive: 9 min (4.9 mi)

Palomar College

Drive: 24 min (12.4 mi)

CSU San Marcos

Drive: 26 min (12.6 mi)

MiraCosta College, Oceanside

Drive: 22 min (13.9 mi)

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Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 438 La Mesa Ave proximity to Gold Coast, 530-538 N Coast Highway 101, and 101-107 N Coast Hwy. Gold Coast is 0.3 miles away, and 530-538 N Coast Highway 101 is within a 5 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, 438 La Mesa Ave has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 17.2 miles. Transit options include Coast Highway and Palomar College.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 438 La Mesa Ave are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 2.7 miles, including Leucadia State Beach, Moonlight State Beach, and San Diego Botanic Garden.

Airports

Living in Encinitas provides easy access to San Diego International, located just 33 minutes from 438 La Mesa Ave.

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