LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. .. .. Welcome to 286 Melrose Ave. , Encinitas, CA – a stunning residence located in a highly desirable area just blocks from Stonesteps & Moonlight Beach. Encinitas is known for its picturesque coastal charm, and this home is no exception. Situated just a short distance from the beach, residents can enjoy the soothing sound of ocean waves and take advantage of the vibrant beach lifestyle. Upon entering the home, you'll be greeted by an open floor plan with a vaulted ceiling, creating a spacious and airy ambiance that invites both relaxation and entertaining. The interior of the house has been thoughtfully upgraded, boasting luxurious touches throughout from the dining area light fixture and fireplace to the custom closets and plethora of storage. The primary suite, flooring, light fixtures, and kitchen have all been meticulously renovated to reflect contemporary, but rustic elegance. The kitchen is a true culinary haven, beautiful granite counter tops with a chute for disposing of the chef's slicing and dicing. Equipped with a top-of-the-line Wolf stove, double oven, Miele dishwasher, a wine refrigerator that caters to the needs of even the most discerning chefs. As you explore the property further, you'll discover the 2nd floor hall opens to view down on the dining area and grand fireplace below. The primary bedroom, complete with a custom California Closets and an ALL HERS walk-in closet that boasts three jewelry drawers with “Rev-a-lock Security”, providing both convenience and security for your prized possessions. Everything has been redone, the light bright walk-in rain shower, custom mirror, and European Toilet. Two additional bedrooms, full bath, and laundry room are also located on the second floor. The attention to detail extends beyond the interior, as the garage features screens and carpet, transforming it into a versatile space for additional activities. Outside, the living experience is enhanced with fully fenced patios, offering privacy and a sense of retreat. The outdoor BBQ area with a palapa and bar seating is perfect for hosting gatherings with family and friends. A terrace adorned with beautiful foliage offers a tranquil setting to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. For those with a green thumb or a passion for gardening, the raised garden in the backyard provides the ideal space to cultivate your favorite plants and herbs. Among the many unique features of this home is the custom surfboard outdoor shower located at the front. Imagine rinsing off after a day at the beach while enjoying the refreshing ocean breeze – it's a surfer's dream come true. In summary, 286 Melrose Ave. , Encinitas, CA, is a beautifully upgraded home in a prime location near the beach. NO HOA, NO MELLO ROOS. With its open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and numerous custom features, this residence provides the perfect blend of style, functionality, and outdoor living. Don't miss the opportunity to call this exquisite property your own and experience the laid-back coastal lifestyle of Encinitas.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
4,066 sq ftLot Size
$1,275Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jodi Blakley•DRE #01951561• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: jodi.blakley@camoves.com
Bought with Shaun Rossettos•DRE #02124420• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
High ceilings as you enter the dining area with faux fireplace. Wood flooring. Updated kitchen has dine-in counters and looks out to the family room. All 3 bedrooms are upstairs with the primary bedroom having built-ins, updated bathroom and walk...
in closet. Laundry room is upstairs. Out back is built in BBQ and pergola. Clean home that shows well.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Mark Matsumoto
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 286 Melrose Ave
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #NDP2405343
Jul 24, 2024
Sold
$2,500,000
$1,211/sq ft
Jun 24, 2024
Pending
—
Jun 18, 2024
Listed
$2,499,999
$1,211/sq ft
CRMLS #NDP2306151
Oct 3, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Sep 20, 2023
Price Changed
$2,699,000
$1,308/sq ft
Aug 28, 2023
Price Changed
$2,950,000
$1,429/sq ft
Aug 8, 2023
Listed
$3,150,000
$1,526/sq ft
CRMLS #150006498
Mar 3, 2015
Sold
$1,285,000
$623/sq ft
Feb 18, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 5, 2015
Listed
$1,295,000
$627/sq ft
Prime location blocks from Moonlight Beach, Stone Steps & Downtown. Beautifully upgraded w/ granite in kitchen & bathrooms, stainless appliances, travertine & wood floors, crown molding, wainscoting & new doors/windows. High ceilings & lots of windows make this beach house bright & open. Enjoy sunny days grilling at the stacked stone BBQ w/ palapa or the crisp nights around the custom fire pit. Front courtyard has a convenient outdoor shower. More bonuses include upstairs laundry, 2 car garage & no HOA. Neighborhoods: The Beach Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
CRMLS #31065927
Mar 4, 2004
Sold
$770,000
$373/sq ft
Dec 16, 2003
Listed
$779,000
$377/sq ft
CRMLS #31048328
Nov 24, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Aug 28, 2003
Listed
$799,750
$387/sq ft
CRMLS #21044605
Dec 19, 2002
Sold
$632,500
$306/sq ft
Aug 30, 2002
Listed
$645,000
$313/sq ft
CRMLS #1014329
Sep 29, 2000
Sold
$470,000
$228/sq ft
Aug 11, 2000
Listed
$475,000
$230/sq ft
CRMLS #981006977
Sep 3, 1998
Sold
$360,000
$174/sq ft
Apr 24, 1998
Listed
$360,000
$174/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 1993
Sold
$250,000
$121/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 29, 1993
Sold
$2,500,000
$1,211/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,297 (+63.6%)
$2,244,000 + $306,000
$2,550,000
2024
$16,684 (+2.4%)
$2,200,000 + $300,000
$2,500,000
2023
$16,288 (+3.5%)
$1,213,630 + $323,214
$1,536,844
2022
$15,736
$1,189,834 + $316,877
$1,506,711
2021
$15,742 (+0.6%)
$1,166,504 + $310,664
$1,477,168
2020
$15,647 (+2.1%)
$1,143,632 + $304,573
$1,448,205
2019
$15,331 (+1.7%)
$1,131,906 + $301,450
$1,433,356
2018
$15,073 (+1.2%)
$1,109,712 + $295,540
$1,405,252
2017
$14,888 (+4.5%)
$1,066,621 + $284,065
$1,350,686
2016
$14,242 (+41.3%)
$1,066,621 + $284,065
$1,350,686
2015
$10,076 (+2.5%)
$1,045,707 + $258,888
$1,304,595
2014
$9,829 (−0.9%)
$579,914 + $313,152
$893,066
2013
$9,913 (+5.6%)
$579,914 + $313,152
$893,066
2012
$9,389 (+2.0%)
$577,294 + $311,737
$889,031
2011
$9,209 (+1.2%)
$565,975 + $305,625
$871,600
2010
$9,099 (+0.6%)
$554,878 + $299,633
$854,511
2009
$9,041 (+2.6%)
$550,731 + $297,394
$848,125
2008
$8,809
$552,040 + $298,101
$850,141
Tax history for 286 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$27,297 (+63.6%)
$2,244,000 + $306,000
$2,550,000
2024
$16,684 (+2.4%)
$2,200,000 + $300,000
$2,500,000
2023
$16,288 (+3.5%)
$1,213,630 + $323,214
$1,536,844
2022
$15,736
$1,189,834 + $316,877
$1,506,711
2021
$15,742 (+0.6%)
$1,166,504 + $310,664
$1,477,168
2020
$15,647 (+2.1%)
$1,143,632 + $304,573
$1,448,205
2019
$15,331 (+1.7%)
$1,131,906 + $301,450
$1,433,356
2018
$15,073 (+1.2%)
$1,109,712 + $295,540
$1,405,252
2017
$14,888 (+4.5%)
$1,066,621 + $284,065
$1,350,686
2016
$14,242 (+41.3%)
$1,066,621 + $284,065
$1,350,686
2015
$10,076 (+2.5%)
$1,045,707 + $258,888
$1,304,595
2014
$9,829 (−0.9%)
$579,914 + $313,152
$893,066
2013
$9,913 (+5.6%)
$579,914 + $313,152
$893,066
2012
$9,389 (+2.0%)
$577,294 + $311,737
$889,031
2011
$9,209 (+1.2%)
$565,975 + $305,625
$871,600
2010
$9,099 (+0.6%)
$554,878 + $299,633
$854,511
2009
$9,041 (+2.6%)
$550,731 + $297,394
$848,125
2008
$8,809
$552,040 + $298,101
$850,141
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,066 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,064
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2563623400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
RS11
Residential RS-11 Zone
Residential RS-11 is intended to provide for single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 3,950 net square feet and maximum densities of 11 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
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Individual Room, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Granite Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Electric
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Fireplace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Street level
Ceiling Fan, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire and Smoke Detection System
Exterior
Exterior Information
Fencing: Brick Wall, Good Condition, Wood
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Awning, Barbecue Private
Pool Features: None
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Lot-Level/Flat, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2563623400
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Encinitas Union
Location Information
Latitude: 33.05393700
Longitude: -117.29747000
Directions: West of HWY 101 I-5 exit Leucadia or Encinitas Blvd to Marcheta left on Melrose. 2nd home on right.
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,064
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,066 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 1994
County: San Diego County
APN: 2563623400
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: jodi.blakley@camoves.com
Days Active in MLS: 6
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jodi
List Agent Last Name: Blakley
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Shaun
Buyer Agent Last Name: Rossettos
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Diegueno Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
9/10
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
3/10 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
$2.50M – $3.03M
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