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.
Property Details
- Cooling
- 1
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling Features
- Central Air
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3.0
- Full Baths
- 3
- Stories
- 3
- Square Feet
- 2342.0
- Parking Features
- Attached Carport, Guest
- Parking
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 4.0
- Parking Type
- Garage
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 2.0
- Property Type
- Rental
- Property Subtype Additional
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1988
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Subdivision
- Encinitas
- County
- San Diego
- Region
- Encinitas
- Zoning
- R-1
- Date Available
- September 01, 2026
- Original List Price
- $17,500
- HOA Fees
- 0.0
- Pets
- No
- MLS #
- 260017206SD
- Property Subtype
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Parcel Number
- 2562622100
- MLS #
- 260017206SD
- Date Listed
- July 14, 2026
- Address
- 438 La Mesa Ave
Location
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Listed by Kip Boatcher (#SAND-655624)
Listing Office: eXp Realty of California, Inc. (#SAND-5963)
