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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.
| Address |
438 La Mesa Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024 |
| Listing Status | Closed |
| Sold Price | $2,600,000 |
| Asking Price | $2,700,000 |
| Original Listing | $2,980,000 @ 2025-03-04 |
| Property Condition | Turnkey |
| Escrow Date | 2025-06-25 |
| Closing Date | 2025-07-21 |
| Off-Market Date | 2025-07-21T19:31:40Z |
| Days on MLS |
| Square Footage | 2352 sf |
| Flooring | Carpet, Tile, Wood |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Directions | From 5, West on Leucadia, South on PCH, West on El Portal, North on La Mesa, Home is on left |
| Market Area | 92024 - Encinitas |
| Neighborhood | Leucadia |
| Complex | Leucadia |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| HOA Features | Curbs, Gutters, Park, Preserve/Public Land, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Suburban |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 2562622100 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Geographic Areas |
Community College District: Mira Costa CC High School: Canyon Crest Academy |
| Highway Locator |
West of I-15 West of I-5 South of SR-78 |
| Ocean Distance | 0.1 miles |
| Style | Single Family Residence |
| Material | Not Listed |
| Lot Size | 50, 66, 15, 14, 78 ~ 2,178 sf |
| Fencing | None |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Roof | Composition |
| Entry Steps | 1 |
| Swimming Pool | None |
| Patio | Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch |
| Exclusive Yard | 0 |
| Accessibility | None |
| Parking |
Direct Garage Access
Driveway
Paved
Garage - Two Door
Garage Door Opener
Off Street
Side by Side
Total Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
2.00
|
| View | Neighborhood |
| Year Built | 1988 (source: Public Records) |
| Laundry Location | Dryer Included,In Garage,Inside,Washer Included |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | Central Air, Heat Pump |
| Heating | Central, Fireplace(s) |
| Sewer/Septic | Public Sewer |
| Fireplaces | Guest House,Living Room,Gas,See Remarks (1) |
| Security | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s) |
| Interior Features | 2 Staircases, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Living Room Balcony, Open Floorplan |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Appliances | Yes |
| Assessments | Yes |
| Association | No |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Construction Materials | Stucco |
| Cooling | Yes |
| Door Features | Sliding Doors |
| Eating Area | Dining Room |
| Electric | Standard |
| Entry Location | La Mesa Ave |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Heating | Yes |
| High School District | San Dieguito Union |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Levels | Three Or More |
| Living Area Source | Public Records |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Lock Box Version | Supra |
| Lot Dimensions Source | Public Records |
| Lot Features | Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Level with Street, Irregular Lot, Park Nearby, Paved |
| Lot Size Source | Public Records |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 1 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 2 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Patio | Yes |
| Pool Private | No |
| Property Attached | No |
| Road Frontage Type | City Street |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Room Bathroom Features | Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Closet in bathroom, Double sinks in bath(s), Double Sinks in Primary Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Granite Counters, Walk-in shower |
| Room Kitchen Features | Granite Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room |
| Sprinklers | No |
| Tax Model | |
| View | Yes |
| Waterfront Features | Across the Road from Lake/Ocean, Beach Access, Ocean Side of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway 1 |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Window Features | Blinds, Double Pane Windows |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | Palos Verdes Peninsula |
| MLS Number | PV25027865 |
| Courtesy of | Estate Properties |
| Listing Agent |
Peter
Warren
425-281-6170 |
https://www.delmarvalley.com/PV25027865