Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,984 sqft

661 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.43 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$882/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

A rare find! This unique property offers panoramic ocean views and makes for a great investment opportunity with its three rental units. Explore options for a large single family compound or the potential to build multiple homes on three separate parcels with a possibility for subdivision into three lots. Adobe farm style built by the Weir Brothers with intricate brick work on a spacious, green lot and ideally located in beautiful Encinitas. Bike to the beach, shopping, restaurants, cafes, entertainment...A rare find! This unique property offers panoramic ocean views and makes for a great investment opportunity with its three rental units. Explore options for a large single family compound or the potential to build multiple homes on three separate parcels with a possibility for subdivision into three lots. Adobe farm style built by the Weir Brothers with intricate brick work on a spacious, green lot and ideally located in beautiful Encinitas. Bike to the beach, shopping, restaurants, cafes, entertainment and more. Ocean views from every unit; a single story main house and two adjacent units, all with separate entrances. The main single level house boasts 2 bedrooms plus a bonus room office or flex room, 2 baths, kitchen, dining room, living room with vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace. The second unit (lower level) has 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, a large living room, full sized kitchen and plenty of storage. Third unit above #2 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a large vaulted ceiling living room, open concept kitchen and west facing deck for outdoor enjoyment and more ocean views! The two car garage has a higher than average height clearance and you’ll find plenty of off-street parking on the wrap around driveway. Well suited for an investment property or multi-generational living. Offering beautiful sweeping ocean views and spacious grassy front and rear yards. Truly a must see!
Listing Agents
  1. Kelly Howard

    Kelly Howard

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01258451

    P: (760) 419-1240

  2. Ed Borsack

    Ed Borsack

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01860404

    P: (760) 685-0779

Listing closed: 05/27/2022 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: NDP2203300

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,850,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Encinitas, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Kelly Howard, DRE #01258451; Compass, Ed Borsack, DRE #01860404

Sold By Ortman Realty, Ryan Ortman, DRE #CLW-C101581

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$14,054

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 661 Melba Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • View: Ocean, Panoramic
  • Parking Spaces Total: 10
  • Private Pool: No
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2984
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 258-274-01-00
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Zoning: R2
  • Senior Community: No
  • Parcel Number: 2582740100
  • Area: 92024 - Encinitas
  • Middle School: San Dieguito High School District
  • High School: San Dieguito High School District
  • High School District: San Dieguito Union
  • Directions: Cross Street Gardena Rd

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.43 AC / 18,800 SF

Income / Expense / Tax Details

Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 002130
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0

Community / Development

Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Suburban
  • Number Of Units In Community: 3

Property / Structure Info

Interior Features
  • Room Type: See Remarks
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4
Exterior Features
  • Fence: No
  • Structures: Suburban
  • Other Structures: Suburban
  • Miscellaneous: Suburban
  • View Description: Ocean, Panoramic
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 3
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Public
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: No
  • Uncovered Spaces: 8
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 8
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 661 Melba Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 27, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2203300

$2,632,500—
May 27, 2022

Sold

CLAW #NDP2203300MR

$2,632,500—
May 27, 2022

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2203300

$2,632,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/27/2022

Sold

CRMLS #NDP2203300

$2,632,500
05/27/2022

Sold

CLAW #NDP2203300MR

$2,632,500
05/27/2022

Sold

SDMLS #NDP2203300

$2,632,500

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

Public records

661 Melba Road

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

2,292 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,292 SqFt

Style

Residential

Zoning

R-1

County

SAN DIEGO

Schools near 661 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: 661 Melba Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
$2,632,500
4
2,984
18,800
$1,150,000
–
2
1,840
11,551
$282,900
4
–
–
–
$193,500
3
1,560
8,500
–
3
1
1,064
10,400
$615,000
3
3
1,907
6,400

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