Absolutely charming home in Coastal Encinitas boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Many distinguished vintage features throughout. SOME OCEAN VIEW from living room! Situated within walking distance to Award Winning Ocean Knoll Elementary, Oak Crest Jr High and San Dieguito Academy High School. Quick bike ride to fabulous restaurants in Old Encinitas or take a dip into the BIG BLUE OCEAN at Moonlight Beach. Neighborhoods: Encinitas Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
6,300 sq ftLot Size
$1,129Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jody Schmauss•DRE #01950830• First Team Real Estate
Bought with Jenny Jantzen•DRE #01291553• Shoreline Properties
Absolutely charming home in Coastal Encinitas boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Many distinguished vintage features throughout. SOME OCEAN VIEW from living room! Situated within walking distance to Award Winning Ocean Knoll Elementary, Oak Crest Jr High and San Dieguito Academy High School. Quick bike ride to fabulous restaurants in Old Encinitas or take a dip into the BIG BLUE OCEAN at Moonlight Beach.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,463 (+4.3%)
$748,630 + $119,534
$868,164
2024
$9,072 (+2.6%)
$733,951 + $117,191
$851,142
2023
$8,838 (+3.1%)
$719,560 + $114,894
$834,454
2022
$8,573 (−0.1%)
$705,451 + $112,642
$818,093
2021
$8,582 (+1.6%)
$691,619 + $110,434
$802,053
2020
$8,447 (+2.1%)
$678,058 + $108,269
$786,327
2019
$8,275 (+2.6%)
$671,106 + $107,159
$778,265
2018
$8,068 (+1.8%)
$657,948 + $105,058
$763,006
2017
$7,924 (+2.9%)
$632,400 + $100,980
$733,380
2016
$7,703 (+281.9%)
$632,400 + $100,980
$733,380
2015
$2,017 (+1.0%)
$620,000 + $99,000
$719,000
2014
$1,997 (+93.6%)
$110,135 + $55,257
$165,392
2013
$1,032 (+5.2%)
$110,135 + $55,257
$165,392
2012
$981 (−1.1%)
$17,048 + $48,762
$65,810
2011
$992 (+1.3%)
$16,714 + $47,806
$64,520
2010
$979 (+0.4%)
$16,387 + $46,869
$63,256
2009
$975 (+4.9%)
$16,265 + $46,519
$62,784
2008
$930
$16,304 + $46,630
$62,934
Tax history for 798 Melba Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,463 (+4.3%)
$748,630 + $119,534
$868,164
2024
$9,072 (+2.6%)
$733,951 + $117,191
$851,142
2023
$8,838 (+3.1%)
$719,560 + $114,894
$834,454
2022
$8,573 (−0.1%)
$705,451 + $112,642
$818,093
2021
$8,582 (+1.6%)
$691,619 + $110,434
$802,053
2020
$8,447 (+2.1%)
$678,058 + $108,269
$786,327
2019
$8,275 (+2.6%)
$671,106 + $107,159
$778,265
2018
$8,068 (+1.8%)
$657,948 + $105,058
$763,006
2017
$7,924 (+2.9%)
$632,400 + $100,980
$733,380
2016
$7,703 (+281.9%)
$632,400 + $100,980
$733,380
2015
$2,017 (+1.0%)
$620,000 + $99,000
$719,000
2014
$1,997 (+93.6%)
$110,135 + $55,257
$165,392
2013
$1,032 (+5.2%)
$110,135 + $55,257
$165,392
2012
$981 (−1.1%)
$17,048 + $48,762
$65,810
2011
$992 (+1.3%)
$16,714 + $47,806
$64,520
2010
$979 (+0.4%)
$16,387 + $46,869
$63,256
2009
$975 (+4.9%)
$16,265 + $46,519
$62,784
2008
$930
$16,304 + $46,630
$62,934
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,434
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2583712500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
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 / Garage Information
Uncovered Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Area
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Partial
Has Fence
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2583712500
Total # of Stories: 1
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 33.04004600
Longitude: -117.27512600
Other Subdivision Name: Encinitas
Directions: Exit Sante Fe Drive in Encinitas off the 5 FWY, go East, left at MacKinnon light, right on Melba. Cross Street: Nardo Road.
Subdivision Name: Encinitas
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,434
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: San Diego County
APN: 2583712500
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 13
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 13
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jody
List Agent Last Name: Schmauss
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: First Team Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jenny
Buyer Agent Last Name: Jantzen
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Shoreline Properties
Around this home
Schools
Ocean Knoll Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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.
8.7 hrs
7.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.54M – $1.86M
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