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$17,500
65 Days On Site

438 La Mesa Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024

For Rent|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2,342
SqFt
$7
/SqFt
1988
Built
Subdivision:
ENCINITAS
County:
San Diego
Listed by Kip Boatcher of eXp Realty of California, Inc. (858) 775-0992
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$17,500
Days On Site 
65 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,342 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1988
MLS® Number 
260017206
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a month agoStatus changed to Active
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Attached Garage 
Yes
Available on 
2026-09-01
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Number Of Stories 
3
Parking 
Garage Door OpenerAttached
Parking Spaces 
4
Pets 
No
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
SqFt Total 
2342
Zoning 
R-1
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherRangeOven
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Fireplaces 
2
Furnished 
Furnished
Heating 
Forced AirNatural Gas
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Exterior Features
Fencing 
Full
Community Features
MLS Area 
Coastal North
School District 
San Dieguito High School Distric
Schools
School District
San Dieguito High School Distric
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listed by Kip Boatcher of eXp Realty of California, Inc. (858) 775-0992



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