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Status: SOLD

438 La Mesa Ave 
Encinitas, CA 92024

Sold Price

$2,600,000

Sold on Jul 21, 2025
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.
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Bedrooms
3
Baths
3
House Size
2,352 sqft
Year Built
1988
Lot Size
0.05 ac
School District
San Dieguito High School Distric

Location

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Interior Information

appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Refrigerator
Washer
cooling
Central Air
fireplace
Gas
Living Room
flooring
Carpet
heating
Heat Pump
Fireplace(s)
Forced Air
view
Neighborhood

Exterior Information

patio and porch
Deck
roof
Composition

Property Information

architectural style
Contemporary
community
Curbs
Sidewalks
construction
Stucco
lot
Corner Lot
Cul-de-sac
parking
Garage Door Opener
security features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
sewer
Public Sewer
subdivision name
Leucadia
utilities
Electricity Available
Natural Gas Available
Cable Connected
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Sewer Connected
Water Connected
water source
Public
  • Listed By Peter Warren
  • petewarren@windermere.com
  • Estate Properties
  • (310) 378-7747
  • MLS PV25027865

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