Amazing Encinitas Highlands Detached Home! This 3,119 sq ft home sits on a 13,500 sq ft lot in the Encinitas Highlands. The property has 3 bedrooms (1 optional bedroom) 2 1/2 baths and a 3 car garage with additional parking. The large and private lot is perfect to add a guest house and still have an amazing yard for entertaining. Located blocks to Downtown Encinitas, the beach, shopping and restaurants. Neighborhoods: Encinitas Highlands Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL, GSL
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$1,271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christine Kueneke•DRE #01809365• Windermere Homes & Estates
Bought with Polly Rogers•DRE #00637691• Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Amazing Encinitas Highlands Detached Home! This 3,119 sq ft home sits on a 13,500 sq ft lot in the Encinitas Highlands. The property has 3 bedrooms (1 optional bedroom) 2 1/2 baths and a 3 car garage with additional parking. The large and private lot is perfect to add a guest house and still have an amazing yard for entertaining. Located blocks to Downtown Encinitas, the beach, shopping and restaurants. Neighborhoods: Encinitas Highlands Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL,GSL
SDMLS #160046682
Dec 18, 2016
Listing Removed
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Dec 17, 2016
Listing Removed
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Oct 6, 2016
Price Changed
$2,075,000
$665/sq ft
Aug 22, 2016
Listed
$2,100,000
$673/sq ft
Aug 22, 2016
Listed
$2,075,000
$665/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 2016
Sold
$1,925,000
$617/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 2016
Sold
$1,650,000
$529/sq ft
SDMLS #21041915
Nov 15, 2002
Listing Removed
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Nov 15, 2002
Listing Removed
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Aug 16, 2002
Listed
$1,395,000
$447/sq ft
Aug 16, 2002
Listed
$1,395,000
$447/sq ft
SDMLS #981003358
Jun 1, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jun 1, 1998
Listing Removed
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Feb 26, 1998
Listed
$725,000
$232/sq ft
Feb 26, 1998
Listed
$725,000
$232/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 1994
Sold
$450,000
$144/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,388 (+33.7%)
$2,288,880 + $1,248,480
$3,537,360
2024
$28,721 (+2.5%)
$2,244,000 + $1,224,000
$3,468,000
2023
$28,010 (+1.6%)
$1,649,850 + $979,702
$2,629,552
2022
$27,557 (+1.8%)
$1,617,500 + $960,493
$2,577,993
2021
$27,067 (+1.0%)
$1,585,785 + $941,660
$2,527,445
2020
$26,806 (+2.1%)
$1,554,692 + $923,197
$2,477,889
2019
$26,265 (+9.9%)
$1,538,751 + $913,731
$2,452,482
2018
$23,890 (+9.3%)
$1,508,580 + $895,815
$2,404,395
2017
$21,850 (+178.2%)
$1,428,000 + $535,500
$1,963,500
2016
$7,853 (+1.7%)
$1,428,000 + $535,500
$1,963,500
2015
$7,723 (+3.4%)
$215,359 + $430,734
$646,093
2014
$7,466 (−1.7%)
$207,970 + $415,954
$623,924
2013
$7,592 (+2.5%)
$207,970 + $415,954
$623,924
2012
$7,409 (+1.0%)
$207,031 + $414,075
$621,106
2011
$7,339 (+1.1%)
$202,972 + $405,956
$608,928
2010
$7,261 (−1.5%)
$198,993 + $397,997
$596,990
2009
$7,369
$197,506 + $395,023
$592,529
2008
$7,370
$197,976 + $395,962
$593,938
Tax history for 126 Melba Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,388 (+33.7%)
$2,288,880 + $1,248,480
$3,537,360
2024
$28,721 (+2.5%)
$2,244,000 + $1,224,000
$3,468,000
2023
$28,010 (+1.6%)
$1,649,850 + $979,702
$2,629,552
2022
$27,557 (+1.8%)
$1,617,500 + $960,493
$2,577,993
2021
$27,067 (+1.0%)
$1,585,785 + $941,660
$2,527,445
2020
$26,806 (+2.1%)
$1,554,692 + $923,197
$2,477,889
2019
$26,265 (+9.9%)
$1,538,751 + $913,731
$2,452,482
2018
$23,890 (+9.3%)
$1,508,580 + $895,815
$2,404,395
2017
$21,850 (+178.2%)
$1,428,000 + $535,500
$1,963,500
2016
$7,853 (+1.7%)
$1,428,000 + $535,500
$1,963,500
2015
$7,723 (+3.4%)
$215,359 + $430,734
$646,093
2014
$7,466 (−1.7%)
$207,970 + $415,954
$623,924
2013
$7,592 (+2.5%)
$207,970 + $415,954
$623,924
2012
$7,409 (+1.0%)
$207,031 + $414,075
$621,106
2011
$7,339 (+1.1%)
$202,972 + $405,956
$608,928
2010
$7,261 (−1.5%)
$198,993 + $397,997
$596,990
2009
$7,369
$197,506 + $395,023
$592,529
2008
$7,370
$197,976 + $395,962
$593,938
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
4,205
Year built
2011
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2582311900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R5
Residential 5 Zone
Residential 5 is intended to provide for lower density suburban development consisting of single-family detached units with minimum lot sizes of 8,700 net square feet and maximum densities of five units per net acre. One primary dwelling is permitted on each legal lot. Single-family units may be attached to other single-family units provided each unit is located on a separate legal lot with approval of a PRD.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Agriculture-Pastureland
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal
Has Appliances
Area
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Family Room
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Brick
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2582311900
Total # of Stories: 2
Walk Score: 76
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 33.03994500
Longitude: -117.28949300
Other Subdivision Name: Encinitas Highlands
Directions: I5 to Santa Fe go WEST turn RIGHT on San Dieguito arrive at Melba Cross Street: San Dieguito Drive.
Subdivision Name: Encinitas
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,205
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: 2011
County: San Diego County
APN: 2582311900
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 81
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 81
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Christine
List Agent Last Name: Kueneke
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Windermere Homes & Estates
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Polly
Buyer Agent Last Name: Rogers
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Around this home
Schools
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Encinitas, CA • 92024
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$3.77M – $4.56M
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