Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,768 sqft
1249 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.40 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$1,456/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

One-of-a-kind in Encinitas! This unique property sits on a private, gated, .40 acre lot in a park-like setting of gorgeous gardens and mature trees. Enjoy a swim in the salt water pool/jacuzzi after a day at the beach or a relaxing walk around the ever-changing gardens. Located in one of the most coveted areas of Encinitas, this is truly a special and serene property. Expand upon its existing character, or build and make it your own (architectural plans provided upon request). The home consists of...One-of-a-kind in Encinitas! This unique property sits on a private, gated, .40 acre lot in a park-like setting of gorgeous gardens and mature trees. Enjoy a swim in the salt water pool/jacuzzi after a day at the beach or a relaxing walk around the ever-changing gardens. Located in one of the most coveted areas of Encinitas, this is truly a special and serene property. Expand upon its existing character, or build and make it your own (architectural plans provided upon request). The home consists of 1768 sq ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, den/optional bedroom, 2 car detached garage. Top rated schools. This one is a must see!
  • Listed by: Makaira Andrews DRE #01923950 Brokerage DRE #01767484 • Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty makaira.andrews@sothebysrealty.com
Listing closed: 03/04/2024 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: NDP2400939

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,993,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

99.0%

Encinitas, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Makaira Andrews, DRE #01923950

Sold By Compass, Devon Booth, DRE #02024400

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Property Information for 1249 Melba Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Pool, Trees/Woods
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1768
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 259-260-54-00
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Spa: No
  • View: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Zoning: R-1 Single
  • Senior Community: No
  • Parcel Number: 2592605400
  • Area: 92024 - Encinitas
  • Elementary School: Encinitas Union School District
  • High School District: Encinitas Union
  • Directions: Santa Fe east to Crest, left. Melba, left
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,394 SF
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: None
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 2136
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None, Unknown
  • Community Features: Curbs, Foothills, Golf, Horse Trails, Sidewalks, Biking, Dog Park, Fishing, Hiking, Lake, Park, Watersports
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Complex Features: Horse Trails
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: No
  • Structures: Foothills
  • Other Structures: Foothills
  • Miscellaneous: Foothills
  • View Description: Trees/Woods
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Lap, Salt Water, Waterfall
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool: Below Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground, Waterfall
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Level, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: No
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: No
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 1249 Melba Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2024

Sold

CLAW #NDP2400939MR

$2,575,000
Mar 4, 2024

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2400939

$2,575,000
Mar 4, 2024

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2400939

$2,575,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2024

Sold

CLAW #NDP2400939MR

$2,575,000
03/04/2024

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2400939

$2,575,000
03/04/2024

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2400939

$2,575,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1249 Melba Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,444,940Additions$234,090Total$2,679,030
Tax Record2025$30,076 ($2,506 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,768 SqFtStories1Lot Size17,394 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningR3CountySAN DIEGOAPN259-260-54-00

Schools near 1249 Melba Road

This home is within Encinitas Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ocean Knoll Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Oak Crest Middle School
Public7 to 8

La Costa Canyon High School
Public9 to 12

San Dieguito High Academy
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1249 Melba Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
$2,575,000
4
1,768
17,394
4
3
2,626
39,204
$1,150,000
6
4
4,087
19,265
$2,250,000
4
4,722
19,368
$2,435,000
5
2,709
28,314
4
2.5
3,039
32,670

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