438 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD
JUL 21, 2025
Listed by Peter Warren, Estate Properties, (310) 378-7747 . Bought with eXp Realty of California, Inc

438 La Mesa Ave
Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,352 sqft

$2,600,000

Last Sold: Jul 21, 2025
4% below list $2.7M
$1,105/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $15,268/mo*
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$2,600,000

Last Sold: Jul 21, 2025
4% below list $2.7M
$1,105/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $15,268/mo*
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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,352 sqft

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Description

Step into a living work of art at this whimsical triangular beach house, where bold architecture meets creative flair. This unique home is a celebration of form and function, featuring dramatic angles, sun-drenched interiors, and vibrant, custom finishes throughout. Eco-friendly touches-like solar panels ensure this artistic masterpiece is as sustainable as it is stylish.
The open-concept living space is flooded with natural light from expansive windows and vaulted ceiling, letting in that ocean breeze, blurring the line between indoors and out. The kitchen dazzles with high end appliances and birch burl cabinetry made from a single tree.
Upstairs, the airy loft like primary bedroom feels like a private sanctuary, with dual private terraces offering stunning sunrise and sunset views. Two thoughtfully designed bathrooms add comfort and convenience in the main house. The thoughtfully crafted ADU is fully permitted and self-contained, featuring its own private address and entrance, open concept living and sleeping area, a modern kitchen with quartz countertops and full bathroom. Beautiful fireplace and laundry just add to the desirability and options this second living space offers.
Outside, multiple terraces make for minimal yard work, allowing you the luxury of basking in the sun, dining al fresco, or simply marveling at the beauty Leucadia has to offer. Every detail of the architectural lines was designed with both functionality and a whimsical spirit in mind. One of a kind, this home is a true conversation piece and an unforgettable beach house. Sellers are offering a carpet credit for the bedrooms so you can put your own personal stamp on this beautiful home.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from July 22, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,105/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 438 La Mesa Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2352 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Inside,In GarageRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Fireplace(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Gas, Guest Accommodations, Living Room, See RemarksSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Standard
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Blinds, Double Pane WindowsDoor: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Number of Stories: 3Levels: Three Or MoreEntry Location: La Mesa AveAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Rear Porch, Deck, Front PorchFencing: NoneOther Structures: Guest House AttachedFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Door-Multi,Direct Access,Driveway,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Off Street,Paved,Side By Side
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Waterfront: Across the Road from Lake/Ocean, Beach Access, Ocean Side Of Freeway, Ocean Side Of HighwayRoad Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 113

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1988
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Contemporary
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: TurnkeyIncluded in Sale: Furniture can conveyParcel Number: 2562622100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,700,000Price Per Sqft: $1,105/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 21 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow, Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: EncinitasCommunity: Leucadia
School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Preserve/Public Land, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, ParkNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, 1031 Exchange, FHA, Submit, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PV25027865Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 425-281-6170Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06073-N-2562622100-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsGutter(s)Preserve/Public LandStorm Drain(s)Street LightsSuburbanSidewalksPark
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Peter Warren DRE #02096977, (425) 281-6170
Estate Properties
Bought with: Kip Boatcher DRE #01322805, (858) 775-0992, eXp Realty of California, Inc
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PV25027865

Price History for 438 La Mesa Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/21/2025$2,600,000Sold
CRMLS #PV25027865
06/25/2025$2,700,000ContingentCRMLS #PV25027865
06/14/2025$2,700,000PriceChange
CRMLS #PV25027865
04/21/2025$2,850,000PriceChange
CRMLS #PV25027865
03/04/2025$2,980,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #PV25027865
09/24/2003$950,000Sold
N/A
09/21/2000$570,000Sold
N/A
04/12/1999$415,000Sold
N/A
10/21/1996$338,500Sold
N/A
08/10/1995$250,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$15,254
Assessment$1,350,687
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 438 La Mesa Ave

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
371 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
03/05/26
4
3
2,655
305 La Veta Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$3,800,000
03/05/26
4
2.5
2,385
431 Orpheus Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$2,468,500
03/30/26
3
3
2,208
211 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,665,000
06/04/25
2
2
1,386
515 Neptune Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,650,000
11/26/25
5
4
3,191
147 4th St, Encinitas, CA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$3,717,730
02/27/26
3
3
2,575
567 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
08/04/25
3
2.5
1,851
223-225 El Portal St, Encinitas, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$5,350,000
02/13/26
5
5.5
3,579
555 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,095,000
08/08/25
3
2.5
1,851

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Encinitas

At least 397 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say there are community events

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  • Erica Lerro
    "The neighborhood is a mix of retired people and new families. It’s not as communal as other cities I’ve lived in with many people driving in and out of the community and then staying inside or in their backyard. The gates parks prohibit kids meeting there unless they belong to an association. It’s odd to see a gated park that children cannot play on , meet new kids that live across the street, etc. I’m used to larger cities where there are more public places to gather, meet your neighbors, and create a stronger community."
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  • Tadie
    "It's the best neighborhood I've lived to raise active, well-adjustef, wholesome kids. Schools all have a ton of activities and kids ride bikes everehere. "
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  • Steven Biebel
    "Encinitas Christmas parade, art walk, street fair, 4th of July parade and the moonlight beach is very welcoming. "
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  • Tadie
    "It’s the best place ever to raise a family. Kids can walk to elementary, middle and high school school. "
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  • Captaing
    "Leucadia Oaks Park is a meeting place for Neighbors. There is a skate park there the beaches only a short walk away."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area and great schools. Some great parks and close to the beach. Great for being outside but the hills and lack of sidewalks in areas makes it less walkable than other areas. Package theft does happen and people don’t clean up after their pets well. The rent is also really high around here. "
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  • Trulia User
    "safe place fun and easy access great temperature and friendly and very clean great restaurant and plenty of parking if needed "
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  • Trulia User
    "Cardiff is a great place to live for everyone. Great restaurants and seaside market is amazing. The beaches are great too. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of owners out here. Definetly a hot spot for pets. Not sure about pet parks however. Only see well maintained pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived here for 7 years, very safe , people are super friendly, very family oriented, but since we have trailer in the back of our house we sometimes see dog poop in our front yard. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Cardiff-by-the-Sea is one of the greatest communities in San Diego. People watch out for one another, have a strong sense of pride for the neighborhood, and everyone is friendly. I can’t say anything bad about living here!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "We moved here in November so have been here just about a year. We are absolutely in love with the neighborhood. Everyone is friendly and there is a diverse group of neighborhood residents. The sunshine, the views, the local market and restaurants - were never leaving "
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  • Captainscruggz
    "I enjoy having friendly neighbors with more space between houses. Very little car noise. Lots of wonderful wildlife noises when we go to sleep at night."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a nice place to live, being near I5 is great to get around easily. Lots of schools, shops, restaurants etc. but lots of homeless people too. "
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  • Astraedesign
    "Area is very safe and always feel comfortable leaving my door open. Haven’t run into a sketchy situation yet"
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  • Shannon T.
    "Movies at Patagonia. Cardiff Kook decorations. Camping at San elijo state beach. Bubbles and moonlight. "
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  • Debbie F.
    "I walk my Dogs all the time and it’s very easy to walk them because people are so happy about being able to take them out and do their business "
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  • Lynette O.
    "We have lived here for 27 years is extremely private and safe that is a very strong HOA. Many young families animals such as horses beautiful community"
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  • Jeff M.
    "Encinitas street fair, Encinitas holiday parade, surf contests, classic car shows, farmers markets, music and art shows "
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  • Christina F.
    "Great neighbors - neighbors can make or break your neighborhood!! We are pretty lucky to be surrounded by good people!! Fingers crossed that it stays that way!"
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  • Glori M.
    "I drive 40 minutes to work in San Diego and 50-60 minutes home. It is worth living in north county coastal area of San Diego county. "
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  • Brian D.
    "My commute in the morning (6:15am) to Mira Mesa is easy, only 20 min. Coming home with non-pandemic traffic it can changes to a 35 to 50 min drive. "
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  • Glori M.
    "The community center activities. The downtown street fairs. The people just walking their pets around the neighborhood. "
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  • Glori M.
    "I have been in the village park neighborhood of Encinitas for 25 years. It is friendly and lots of people like to walk their dogs or go jogging in the neighborhood. Good schools. Close to beach. "
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  • Gingerjhill
    "Taste of Leucadia, Leucadia Art Walk and Summer Fun in the 101 are a few of the great events put on throughout the year."
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  • Frank D.
    "Neighbors take great pride in maintaining their homes. Great little spots in walking distance for guests to visit...Quail Gardens; Golf Coarse; Nursery/Petting Zoo; Nature Trails; Parks; and more. Great place to live and raise kids."
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  • Cheryl.northrup
    "We have projector screen movie nights and the kids all get together and play. All the neighbors chip in to take care of kids and animals!"
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  • Dsisti
    "N/a I work from home. But as far as travel, we are 10 minutes from the 5 (state highway) that runs through our town and it is centrally located in North San Diego County Coastal region."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am currently a stay at home mom. I do commute to stores, parks, and beaches. All within a 1 mile radius. My husband works locally too. We venture out into SD about 2 times a week at most. "
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  • Captaing
    "Dogs are an integral part of our of comm unity. This is a safe neighborhood to walk your dogs. A great place to live."
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "I drive to my office quite a distance. Mass transit is not the best unless you work downtown San Diego. "
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "I work in San Diego so my commute is longer then most. Going to work is pretty quick. Coming home is much longer. Beginning of the week is much better then later in the week. "
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  • Brittney E.
    "There are great trails and sidewalks available to walk your dogs! Plenty of baggies and trash cans along the way as well."
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  • Jessicaramirez1230
    "Very dog friendly. Lots of dog parks and beaches. They provide dog bags and off leash areas. Restaurants with out door areas tend to be dog friendly. "
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  • Aleana L.
    "I love being close to the ocean & the sense of community in Encinitas is very special. The commute to San Diego is busy in the summertime, but very worth it "
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  • janH
    "Minimal..very few traffic issues. I work less than 10 miles north of home,and know how lucky I am..."
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  • Jenzenagain
    "the 100 year old meeting house hosts great events. Craft fairs, movie nights in the summer,Weddings, Oktober fest etc. "
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  • Danieltyack
    "There are many open grass areas throughout the neighborhoods. There are almost always dogs and owners out walking and playing fetch. I even see a regular meet up happen every week in my neighborhood. "
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  • Jenn H.
    "People are very respectful- this is an old neighborhood with lots of the original owners, and the new families fit right in."
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "Great place to walk your dog. So many dog families in the neighborhood. Great dog park on Santa Fe built by the city. Families get together in the common areas to hang out in the evenings. Lots of open space. Very family friendly neighborhood. Schools in walking distance. "
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438 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,352 sqft single-family home built in 1988. This property is not currently available for sale. 438 La Mesa Ave was last sold on Jul 21, 2025 for $2,600,000 (4% lower than the asking price of $2,700,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 438 La Mesa Ave is $2,590,300.