Houses California San Diego County Encinitas

$17,500 / Month

438 La Mesa Ave

Encinitas, CA 92024

858-775-0992

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

3
Square Feet

2,342 sq ft
Available

Available Sep 1

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438 La Mesa Ave

About This Home

$25,000 deposit, Available Sep 1

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

438 La Mesa Ave is a house located in San Diego County and the 92024 ZIP Code.

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One-Time Basics
- Security Deposit - Refundable
  
  $25,000

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Contact

Listed by Kip Boatcher | eXp Realty of California,Inc.
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City - Encinitas

Encinitas spans 19 square miles along Southern California's coastline, offering a perfect mix of beach town atmosphere and coastal living. From beachfront properties to inland residential communities, the area provides diverse housing options. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,536, while two-bedroom units typically command $2,988. The historic downtown district along Coast Highway 101 features independent shops, restaurants, and the restored La Paloma Theatre, while neighborhoods like Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Leucadia maintain their individual character with tree-lined streets and local art scenes.

The city is renowned for its outdoor recreation, particularly at Swami's Beach, one of California's premier surfing destinations featured in The Beach Boys' "Surfin' U.S.A." The San Diego Botanic Garden showcases the region's diverse plant life, while Moonlight Beach hosts community events including the annual Switchfoot Bro-Am surf competition.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			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

438 La Mesa Ave is within 9 minutes or 4.9 miles from MiraCosta College, San Elijo. It is also near Palomar College and CSU San Marcos.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Encinitas include Palomar College, located 11.9 miles from 438 La Mesa Ave. 438 La Mesa Ave is near San Diego International, located 25.1 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Palomar College	Drive:	22 min	11.9 mi
Coast Highway	Drive:	19 min	12.1 mi
San Marcos Civic Center	Drive:	24 min	12.6 mi
Buena Creek	Drive:	24 min	13.3 mi
Escondido Avenue	Drive:	25 min	17.2 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Encinitas	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Carlsbad Poinsettia	Drive:	10 min	5.3 mi
Solana Beach	Drive:	10 min	6.2 mi
Carlsbad Village	Drive:	17 min	9.7 mi
Oceanside Transit Center	Drive:	21 min	13.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
San Diego International	Drive:	33 min	25.1 mi

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 438 La Mesa Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Gold Coast	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
530-538 N Coast Highway 101	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
101-107 N Coast Hwy	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi

438 La Mesa Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Leucadia State Beach	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Moonlight State Beach	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
San Diego Botanic Garden	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi
San Elijo State Beach	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center	Drive:	10 min	5.3 mi

438 La Mesa Ave has 5 parks within 5.3 miles, including Leucadia State Beach, Moonlight State Beach, and San Diego Botanic Garden.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Tri - City Medical Center	Drive:	20 min	13.6 mi

438 La Mesa Ave is 2.1 miles from Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Tri - City Medical Center.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
USMC Air Station Miramar	Drive:	35 min	23.5 mi
Pacific Fleet Training Center	Drive:	35 min	25.6 mi
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton	Drive:	41 min	27.0 mi