Rare one owner home, 1st time on the market since 1958. Mostly original but in lovingly good condition. Hardwood floors in great shape, Update this home to match your personal taste. Surrounded by million dollar homes. 4th BR added with permits. Steps from highly desired Ocean Knoll Elementary and across the street from San Dieguito Academy. St. John's Catholic, Shadow Mountain Community & Bethlehem Lutheran Churches close by. Encinitas that is affordable and a clean slate to create your forever home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
$707Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Victor Yamauchi•DRE #00791901• Big Block Realty, Inc.
•619-823-3500 (agent)
•vicyama@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Eva Meier•DRE #01238749• Coldwell Banker Realty
Rare one owner home, 1st time on the market since 1958. Mostly original but in lovingly good condition. Hardwood floors in great shape, Update this home to match your personal taste. Surrounded by million dollar homes. 4th BR added with permits. Steps from highly desired Ocean Knoll Elementary and across the street from San Dieguito Academy. St. John's Catholic, Shadow Mountain Community & Bethlehem Lutheran Churches close by. Encinitas that is affordable and a clean slate to create your forever home! Neighborhoods: Oak Knolls Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: GSL
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,916 (+3.7%)
$776,651 + $542,776
$1,319,427
2024
$13,421 (+34.1%)
$761,423 + $532,134
$1,293,557
2023
$10,012 (+2.0%)
$746,494 + $521,700
$1,268,194
2022
$9,811 (+1.3%)
$731,857 + $217,353
$949,210
2021
$9,686 (+1.3%)
$717,507 + $213,092
$930,599
2020
$9,564 (+6.4%)
$703,439 + $208,914
$912,353
2019
$8,991 (+25.0%)
$696,227 + $206,772
$902,999
2018
$7,191 (+899.4%)
$682,576 + $167,424
$850,000
2017
$719 (+3.7%)
$18,087 + $50,543
$68,630
2016
$694 (+1.6%)
$18,087 + $50,543
$68,630
2015
$683 (+1.9%)
$17,733 + $49,552
$67,285
2014
$670 (−1.0%)
$17,125 + $47,852
$64,977
2013
$677 (+5.3%)
$17,125 + $47,852
$64,977
2012
$642 (+2.2%)
$17,048 + $47,636
$64,684
2011
$629 (+0.8%)
$16,714 + $46,702
$63,416
2010
$624 (−0.2%)
$16,387 + $45,787
$62,174
2009
$625 (+2.3%)
$16,265 + $45,445
$61,710
2008
$611
$16,304 + $45,553
$61,857
Tax history for 778 Melba Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,916 (+3.7%)
$776,651 + $542,776
$1,319,427
2024
$13,421 (+34.1%)
$761,423 + $532,134
$1,293,557
2023
$10,012 (+2.0%)
$746,494 + $521,700
$1,268,194
2022
$9,811 (+1.3%)
$731,857 + $217,353
$949,210
2021
$9,686 (+1.3%)
$717,507 + $213,092
$930,599
2020
$9,564 (+6.4%)
$703,439 + $208,914
$912,353
2019
$8,991 (+25.0%)
$696,227 + $206,772
$902,999
2018
$7,191 (+899.4%)
$682,576 + $167,424
$850,000
2017
$719 (+3.7%)
$18,087 + $50,543
$68,630
2016
$694 (+1.6%)
$18,087 + $50,543
$68,630
2015
$683 (+1.9%)
$17,733 + $49,552
$67,285
2014
$670 (−1.0%)
$17,125 + $47,852
$64,977
2013
$677 (+5.3%)
$17,125 + $47,852
$64,977
2012
$642 (+2.2%)
$17,048 + $47,636
$64,684
2011
$629 (+0.8%)
$16,714 + $46,702
$63,416
2010
$624 (−0.2%)
$16,387 + $45,787
$62,174
2009
$625 (+2.3%)
$16,265 + $45,445
$61,710
2008
$611
$16,304 + $45,553
$61,857
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
2,395
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2583712200
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Mar 7, 2024.
R3
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.
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
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 1
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Living Room
Interior Features
Equipment: Disposal, Counter Top
Plaster Walls
Heating & Cooling
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Equipment: Wall/Gravity
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Garage
Laundry Utilities: Electric
Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 1,380
Dining Room Dimensions: n/a
Family Room Dimensions: n/a
Kitchen Dimensions: 17 x 7
Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction: Stucco
Fencing: Full, Wood
Building Information
Year Built: 1958
Assessor
Total Stories: 1
Entry Only
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Record
Sign on Property: Yes
Lot Information
Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
Land Information
Topography: Gentle Slope
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Connected
Water Information
Meter on Property
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,395
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 2023
County: San Diego County
APN: 2583712200
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 7, 2024
Other
Listing Date Information
LVT Date: 2018-05-31
Around this home
Schools
Ocean Knoll Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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, 20 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
$2.18M – $2.64M
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