OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2018 for $1.2M

$2,219,707

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,564/mo

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2 ba

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802

sq ft

280 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

About this home

Encinitas Highlands west of I-5. 1st time on market in 40 yrs. 9500 sq ft level lot fully fenced w/mature trees and room to grow! Main house has 2 bed 2 bth +finished single car garage. Granite counters, custom tile, large covered porch, laundry room. Separate legal guest unit with kitchen and full bath, and two separate auxiliary structures with electric and plumbing, one containing full bath and kitchen, the other structure is a unique 6/10 sphere geodesic dome. Generous off street pkg and patio areas.

Additional features: skylights, solar-tubes, fruit trees, red wood deck and much more. A must see! You will appreciate this unique property and opportunity to be so close to the beaches, shops, restaurants, downtown Encinitas, etc.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

9,500 sq ftLot Size

$2,768Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Judy Szamos •DRE #01422248 • HomeSmart Realty West

•760-815-0489 (agent)

Listed by Brian Caroselli •DRE #02051798 • HomeSmart Realty West

Bought with Sean Caddell •DRE #01192842 • Willis Allen Real Estate

•858-472-1074 (agent)

•oceanranches@gmail.com (agent)

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•Source:SDMLS #180008356

Redfin Estimate

$2,219,707

$940K since sold in May 2018$27K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.9% higher than the average sale price ($2.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,400,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,368 sq ft
932 Stratford Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,509,650
B
2 beds1 bath816 sq ft
1040 San Dieguito Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
7th Wave Realty
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$2,150,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
823 Stratford Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Realty Executives Dillon
SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$2,050,000
D
2 beds1 bath993 sq ft
920 Stratford Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Allison James Estates & Homes
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$1,475,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,460 sq ft
1168 Arcadia Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
AAA Realty & Investments
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,650,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,268 sq ft
1363 Justin Rd, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

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Market trends in 92024, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.0%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.9M

$101K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

3 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 280 Melba Rd

Date

Event

Price

SDMLS #180008356

May 4, 2018

Sold

$1,280,000

$1,596/sq ft

May 4, 2018

Sold

$1,280,000

$1,596/sq ft

Apr 8, 2018

Pending

—

Feb 16, 2018

Listed

$1,395,000

$1,739/sq ft

Feb 16, 2018

Listed

$1,395,000

$1,739/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,165 (+3.4%)

$1,450,730 + $34,815

$1,485,545

2024

$15,640 (+2.3%)

$1,422,285 + $34,133

$1,456,418

2023

$15,289 (+3.5%)

$1,394,398 + $33,464

$1,427,862

2022

$14,776 (−0.8%)

$1,367,057 + $32,808

$1,399,865

2021

$14,898 (+0.8%)

$1,340,252 + $32,165

$1,372,417

2020

$14,776 (+2.1%)

$1,313,973 + $31,535

$1,345,508

2019

$14,476 (+913.3%)

$1,300,500 + $31,212

$1,331,712

2018

$1,429 (−2.3%)

$1,275,000 + $30,600

$1,305,600

2017

$1,462 (+0.8%)

$46,954 + $31,230

$78,184

2016

$1,450 (+1.2%)

$46,954 + $31,230

$78,184

2015

$1,433 (+1.8%)

$46,034 + $30,618

$76,652

2014

$1,408 (−4.5%)

$44,455 + $29,569

$74,024

2013

$1,475 (−3.8%)

$44,455 + $29,569

$74,024

2012

$1,533 (+1.3%)

$44,255 + $29,436

$73,691

2011

$1,514 (+3.4%)

$43,388 + $28,859

$72,247

2010

$1,464 (+0.8%)

$42,538 + $28,294

$70,832

2009

$1,452 (+6.2%)

$42,221 + $28,083

$70,304

2008

$1,368

$42,322 + $28,150

$70,472

Tax history for 280 Melba Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,165 (+3.4%)

$1,450,730 + $34,815

$1,485,545

2024

$15,640 (+2.3%)

$1,422,285 + $34,133

$1,456,418

2023

$15,289 (+3.5%)

$1,394,398 + $33,464

$1,427,862

2022

$14,776 (−0.8%)

$1,367,057 + $32,808

$1,399,865

2021

$14,898 (+0.8%)

$1,340,252 + $32,165

$1,372,417

2020

$14,776 (+2.1%)

$1,313,973 + $31,535

$1,345,508

2019

$14,476 (+913.3%)

$1,300,500 + $31,212

$1,331,712

2018

$1,429 (−2.3%)

$1,275,000 + $30,600

$1,305,600

2017

$1,462 (+0.8%)

$46,954 + $31,230

$78,184

2016

$1,450 (+1.2%)

$46,954 + $31,230

$78,184

2015

$1,433 (+1.8%)

$46,034 + $30,618

$76,652

2014

$1,408 (−4.5%)

$44,455 + $29,569

$74,024

2013

$1,475 (−3.8%)

$44,455 + $29,569

$74,024

2012

$1,533 (+1.3%)

$44,255 + $29,436

$73,691

2011

$1,514 (+3.4%)

$43,388 + $28,859

$72,247

2010

$1,464 (+0.8%)

$42,538 + $28,294

$70,832

2009

$1,452 (+6.2%)

$42,221 + $28,083

$70,304

2008

$1,368

$42,322 + $28,150

$70,472

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1953

Sq. Ft.

802

Year built

1953

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

San Diego County

APN

2582344600

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

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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.

Zone overlays

Scenic Visual Corridor overlay zone

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 Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces: 1
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Type: Attached
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 12

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 1
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Living Room

Interior Features
Equipment: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Washer, Free Standing Range, Gas Range, Counter Top

Heating & Cooling
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit

Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Outside
Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas

Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 802
Dining Room Dimensions: 6 x 7
Family Room Dimensions: N/A
Kitchen Dimensions: 12 x 7
Living Room Dimensions: 12 x 18
Bedroom on Entry Level, Great Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Construction: Stucco
Fencing: Full

Building Information
Year Built: 1953
Assessor
Total Stories: 1
Roof: Shake

Guest House Information
Estimated Sq. Ft.: 300

Property Information
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Additional Property Use: With Structures
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Record
Exclusive-Use Yard
Sign on Property: No

Lot Information
# of Acres (Approximate): 0.22
Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor Record

Land Information
Irrigation: Sprinklers
Topography: Level

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Connected

Water Information
Meter on Property

Location

School Information
San Dieguito High School Distric
Middle School URL (External Link)
San Dieguito High School Distric
High School URL (External Link)

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 802
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,500 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: San Diego County
APN: 2582344600

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
LVT Date: 2018-02-16

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 • 1.2mi

7/10

La Costa Canyon High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

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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Encinitas, CA • 92024

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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

$2.11M – $2.55M

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Home values near 280 Melba Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 Melba Road, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1222 Sq. Ft.	$1,887,444
291 Melba Road, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1364 Sq. Ft.	$1,815,194

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Melba Road, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 872 Sq. Ft.	$2,101,052
952 Stratford Drive, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1801 Sq. Ft.	$2,654,113

Address	Redfin Estimate
285 Melba Road, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2392 Sq. Ft.	$2,449,041
942 Stratford Drive, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2317 Sq. Ft.	$2,418,915

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