OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2017 for $1M

$1,849,849

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,059/mo

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2.5 ba

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1,815

sq ft

578 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

About this home

This stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home sits in a friendly, blossoming neighborhood and has been completely updated from top to bottom. Every detail was attended to and it’s resulted in the warm, comfortable, gorgeous home that you’ve been looking for! Walk in and you’ll notice the soaring ceilings, wide-plank European Oak floors, flowing floor plan, white shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, and upgrades and beautiful finishes everywhere you turn! [see supplement below]

One of a kind! This home is absolutely unique with a modernization of the interior architecture, widened staircase, usable study area on the upstairs landing and hand selected finishes throughout. There’s space to play in the expanded back yard with fresh grass and there’s plenty to do nearby: Walking distance to Swami’s, D Street, downtown Encinitas, Encinitas Library, San Dieguito Acadamy, Ocean Knoll Elementary and more. No HOA or Mello-Roos. Must see!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1990Year Built

4,251 sq ftLot Size

$1,019Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Aaron Castagna •DRE #01458327 • HomeSmart Realty West

•760-310-9625 (agent)

•aaron@aaroncastagna.com (agent)

Bought with Cat Bailey •DRE #01299509 • HomeSmart Realty West

•760-815-2800 (agent)

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•Source:SDMLS #170050827

Redfin Estimate

$1,849,849

$845K since sold in December 2017$12K since October

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This home's estimate is 3.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.91M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,675,000
A
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B
3 beds2.5 baths1,883 sq ft
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$1,750,000
C
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D
3 beds2.5 baths2,311 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,925,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,311 sq ft
676 Manzanita Ln, Encinitas, CA 92024
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$2,300,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,066 sq ft
55 E E St, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Market trends in 92024, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

96.9%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

2 days MoM

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0 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Beautifully upgraded home located close to downtown Encinitas on the east side of the 5 freeway.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Chuck Wheeler
Redfin Premier agent
This home has been completely renovated - kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, even looks like the walls are re-textured. It looks like a brand new home.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 578 Melba Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,841 (+3.7%)

$812,407 + $353,976

$1,166,383

2024

$12,378 (+2.4%)

$796,478 + $347,036

$1,143,514

2023

$12,085 (+0.2%)

$780,861 + $340,232

$1,121,093

2022

$12,064 (+4.5%)

$765,550 + $333,561

$1,099,111

2021

$11,550

$750,540 + $327,021

$1,077,561

2020

$11,542 (+2.0%)

$735,824 + $320,609

$1,056,433

2019

$11,311 (+1.2%)

$728,280 + $317,322

$1,045,602

2018

$11,178 (+232.9%)

$714,000 + $311,100

$1,025,100

2017

$3,358 (+4.2%)

$140,326 + $117,172

$257,498

2016

$3,222 (+3.5%)

$140,326 + $117,172

$257,498

2015

$3,113 (+0.2%)

$137,575 + $114,875

$252,450

2014

$3,107 (−2.4%)

$132,855 + $110,934

$243,789

2013

$3,183 (+2.6%)

$132,855 + $110,934

$243,789

2012

$3,103 (−4.3%)

$132,255 + $110,433

$242,688

2011

$3,243 (−1.3%)

$129,662 + $108,268

$237,930

2010

$3,284 (−0.2%)

$127,120 + $106,146

$233,266

2009

$3,292 (+1.6%)

$126,170 + $105,353

$231,523

2008

$3,239

$126,470 + $105,604

$232,074

Tax history for 578 Melba Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,841 (+3.7%)

$812,407 + $353,976

$1,166,383

2024

$12,378 (+2.4%)

$796,478 + $347,036

$1,143,514

2023

$12,085 (+0.2%)

$780,861 + $340,232

$1,121,093

2022

$12,064 (+4.5%)

$765,550 + $333,561

$1,099,111

2021

$11,550

$750,540 + $327,021

$1,077,561

2020

$11,542 (+2.0%)

$735,824 + $320,609

$1,056,433

2019

$11,311 (+1.2%)

$728,280 + $317,322

$1,045,602

2018

$11,178 (+232.9%)

$714,000 + $311,100

$1,025,100

2017

$3,358 (+4.2%)

$140,326 + $117,172

$257,498

2016

$3,222 (+3.5%)

$140,326 + $117,172

$257,498

2015

$3,113 (+0.2%)

$137,575 + $114,875

$252,450

2014

$3,107 (−2.4%)

$132,855 + $110,934

$243,789

2013

$3,183 (+2.6%)

$132,855 + $110,934

$243,789

2012

$3,103 (−4.3%)

$132,255 + $110,433

$242,688

2011

$3,243 (−1.3%)

$129,662 + $108,268

$237,930

2010

$3,284 (−0.2%)

$127,120 + $106,146

$233,266

2009

$3,292 (+1.6%)

$126,170 + $105,353

$231,523

2008

$3,239

$126,470 + $105,604

$232,074

*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

4,251 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

1,815

Year built

1990

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2582513200

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

H_IBOZ

Residential 3 Zone

Residential 3 is intended to provide for single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 14,500 net square feet and maximum densities of three units per net acre, as a rural to suburban transition. 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

Hillside/Inland Bluff 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: 2
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached, Direct Garage Access, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Two Door
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15x15
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12 x 9

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1

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

Interior Features
Balcony, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Convection Oven, Gas Stove, Gas Cooking
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Laundry Room
Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU

Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 1,815
Dining Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
Family Room Dimensions: 19 x 14
Kitchen Dimensions: 15 x 10
Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 15
Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Laundry, Master Bathroom

Exterior

Exterior Features
Construction: Stucco
Fencing: Partial, Good Condition
Patio: Awning-Covered Porch, Slab, Porch - Front

Building Information
Year Built: 1990
Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
Total Stories: 2
Roof: Composition

Property Information
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Record
Pets Allowed
Known Restrictions: CC&R's
Sign on Property: Yes

Property Features
Dog Run
Security: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Lot Information
# of Acres (Approximate): 0.1
Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
Curbs, Public Street, Sidewalks, Street Paved, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
View: Ocean, Other (See Remarks), Peek-A-Boo

Land Information
Irrigation: Sprinklers
Topography: Level

Financial

Lease / Rental Information
Pets Allowed

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Connected

Water Information
Meter on Property
Water Heater Type: Gas

Location

School Information
Encinitas Union School District
Elementary School URL (External Link)
San Dieguito High School Distric
Middle School URL (External Link)
San Dieguito High School Distric
High School URL (External Link)

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,815
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,251 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1990
County: San Diego County
APN: 2582513200

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
LVT Date: 2017-09-28
Off Market Status Date: 2017-11-03

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Ocean Knoll Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Oak Crest Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

La Costa Canyon High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi

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

$1.76M – $2.13M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
538 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$1,953,052
568 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1663 Sq. Ft.	$1,707,519
591 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2258 Sq. Ft.	$1,685,179
940 Gardena Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1663 Sq. Ft.	$1,774,487
581 Gardena Ct, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$1,730,767
551 Gardena Ct, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1663 Sq. Ft.	$1,875,240
540 Gardena Ct, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1905 Sq. Ft.	$1,708,992

Address	Redfin Estimate
548 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1742 Sq. Ft.	$1,537,716
588 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1663 Sq. Ft.	$2,253,894
567 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1604 Sq. Ft.	$1,548,718
930 Gardena Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$1,923,802
571 Gardena Ct, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1742 Sq. Ft.	$1,756,849
541 Gardena Ct, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$1,745,956
550 Gardena Ct, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1663 Sq. Ft.	$1,726,626

Address	Redfin Estimate
558 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$1,649,590
583 Melba Rd Apartment 85, Encinitas, CA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3002 Sq. Ft.	$1,816,490
548 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1742 Sq. Ft.	$1,464,412
920 Gardena Rd, Encinitas, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1806 Sq. Ft.	$1,795,320
561 Gardena Ct, Encinitas, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$1,571,632
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