| Primary address | 438 La Mesa Avenue, Encinitas |
| Zip code | 92024 |
| County | San Diego |
| Neighborhood | Downtown Encinitas |
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| Sale date | 07/21/2025 |
| Sale price | $2,600,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $14,524 |
| Building sqft | 2,352 |
| Building class | Single Family Residence (11) |
| Acreage | 0.062 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1988 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Residential Single Family 11 (RS11) |
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438 La Mesa Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 was built in 1988 and has a total of 2,352 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 438 La Mesa Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,350,687, the tax amount paid for 438 La Mesa Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 is $14,523.
When was 438 La Mesa Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 last sold and what was the last sale price?438 La Mesa Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 was last sold in 07/21/2025 for $2,600,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 438 La Mesa Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $14,524 |
| Market value | $1,350,687 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 438 La Mesa Avenue, Encinitas, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $1,350,687 | 1.0753 | $14,524 | +3.68% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,324,204 | 1.0579 | $14,009 | +2.32% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,298,240 | 1.0546 | $13,691 | +2.02% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,272,786 | 1.0544 | $13,420 | +1.26% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,247,830 | 1.06206 | $13,253 | +0.23% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 438 La Mesa Avenue, Encinitas to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-6 | 608 | 0.16 |
| Oasis Community | NR | Private | K-1 | 0 | 0.27 |
| Montessori Childrens House | NR | Private | PK-K | 11 | 0.42 |
| Montessori Childrens House | NR | Private | PK-K | 11 | 0.42 |
| JCS - Mountain Oaks | 8 | Charter | K-8 | 237 | 1.42 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Choice Educational Center | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 1.06 |
| JCS - Mountain Oaks | 8 | Charter | K-8 | 237 | 1.42 |
| Pacific Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 72 | 1.45 |
| St. John the Evangelist School | NR | Private | K-8 | 473 | 1.99 |
| St John Catholic School | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 534 | 1.99 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Choice Educational Center | NR | Private | 6-12 | 0 | 1.06 |
| Pacific Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 72 | 1.45 |
| Sunset High (Continuation) School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 112 | 1.59 |
| San Dieguito High Academy | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 2,089 | 2.02 |
| JCS - Cedar Cove | 6 | Charter | K-12 | 136 | 2.27 |
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Here are the neighbors for 438 La Mesa Avenue, Encinitas.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 312 Orpheus Ave, Encinitas | 1,972 | 12/01/2011 | $845,000 |
| 536 Saxony Rd, Encinitas | 2,224 | 12/15/2021 | $1,950,000 |
| 592 Neptune Ave, Encinitas | 984 | 02/19/2025 | $5,350,000 |
| 855 Sidonia St, Encinitas | 2,525 | 05/25/2021 | $1,700,000 |
| 816 Clark Ave, Encinitas | 2,553 | 07/02/2003 | |
| 358 Neptune Ave, Encinitas | 10/24/2024 | $2,250,000 | |
| 618 Poinsettia Park CT, Encinitas | 1,984 | 11/06/2015 | $749,000 |
| 541 Guidero Way, Encinitas | 1,564 | 01/31/2012 | $485,000 |
| 370 Calle DE Adele, Encinitas | 3,354 | 06/06/2005 | $1,435,000 |
| 443 Ocean View Ave, Encinitas | 3,848 | 11/22/2005 | |
| 215 Lolita St, Encinitas | 1,840 | 09/20/2023 | $2,735,000 |
| 340 Orpheus Ave, Encinitas | 2,035 | 04/23/2014 | $1,500,000 |
| 506 LA Mesa Ave, Encinitas | 1,890 | 09/09/2015 | $1,099,000 |
| 711 Passiflora Ave, Encinitas | 2,089 | 02/08/2016 | $1,092,000 |
| 453 Ocean View Ave, Encinitas | 2,037 | 10/15/2009 | $630,000 |
| 190 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas | 5,070 | 09/13/2000 | $875,000 |
| 451 Ocean View Ave, Encinitas | 2,209 | 09/29/2006 | $930,000 |
| 659 Union St, Encinitas | 2,008 | 11/18/2020 | |
| 1071 Leucadia Blvd, Encinitas | 1,803 | 10/19/2000 | $416,000 |
| 554 Neptune Ave #A, Encinitas | 3,676 | 06/13/2016 | $7,300,000 |