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.
- Swimming Pool:
- N/K
- Heating System:
- Forced Air Unit
- Cooling System:
- Central Forced Air
- Fence:
- Full
- Fireplace:
- Other/Remarks, FP in Living Room
- Parking:
- Attached
- Fireplaces Total:
- 2
- Laundry Features:
- Gas
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Garage Door Opener
- Country:
- US
- State:
- CA
- County:
- SD
- City:
- Encinitas
- Community:
- ENCINITAS
- Zipcode:
- 92024
- Street:
- La Mesa Ave
- Street Number:
- 438
- Longitude:
- W118° 41' 58.9''
- Latitude:
- N33° 3' 24.4''
- Directions:
- Use GPS
- Mls Area Major:
- Coastal North
- Zoning:
- R-1
- Elementary School District:
- Encinitas Union School District
- High School District:
- San Dieguito High School Distric
- Middle Or Junior School District:
- San Dieguito High School Distric
- Office Name:
- eXp Realty of California, Inc.
- Agent Name:
- Kip Boatcher
- Building Size:
- 2342
- Garage:
- 2
- Levels:
- 3 Story
- On Market Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Stories Total:
- 3
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 655624
- List Office Mls Id:
- 5963
- Mls Status:
- ACTIVE
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-07-15T00:07:38Z
- Originating System Name:
- SDMLS
Residential Lease
438 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
- Property Type :
- Residential Lease
- Listing Type :
- For Rent
- Listing ID :
- 260017206
- Price :
- $17,500
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Bathrooms :
- 3
- Square Footage :
- 2,342
- Year Built :
- 1988
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Property Sub Type :
- Detached