Last Sold Price
4 beds1,380 sqft$616/sqft
778 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Description

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...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!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/06/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Victor Yamauchi • DRE #00791901 • Big Block Realty, Inc. • 619-823-3500

Property Details for 778 Melba Road

Status
MLS #
180029158
Days on Market
10
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1958
Lot Size
-
Neighborhood
Oak Knolls
Community
ENCINITAS
City Postal ID
ENCINITAS (92024)
Cross Street(s)
Santa Fe Dr

Location

Listing Courtesy of Big Block Realty, Inc., Victor Yamauchi, DRE #00791901

Sold By Coldwell Banker Res Brokerage, Eva Meier, DRE #01238749

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Building Information for 778 Melba Road

Stories1Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size-

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$5,480 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,320

Property Taxes

$1,160

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 778 Melba Road

Summary Information
Property and Location
  • System ID: 180029158
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Walk Score: 38
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
  • Parking Garage: Attached
  • Parking Non-Garage: Driveway
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 2
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner Fees: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
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Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: None
  • Heat Equipment: Wall/Gravity
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Equipment: Disposal, Counter Top
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces(s): 1
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room
  • Interior Walls: Plaster
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Searchable Rooms: N/K
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 12x11
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15x10
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12x11
  • Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 11x9
Interior Dimensions
  • Dining Room Dimensions: n/a
  • Family Room Dimensions: n/a
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 17x7
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16x15
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Full, Wood
  • Pool: N/K
  • Square Footage: 1380
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Entry Only: Yes
  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Assessors Parcel Num: 258-371-22-00
Utilities
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Property History for 778 Melba Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2018

Sold

CRMLS #180029158

$850,000
Jul 6, 2018

Sold

SDMLS #180029158

$850,000
Jun 19, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625300242

$850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2018

Sold

CRMLS #180029158

$850,000
07/06/2018

Sold

SDMLS #180029158

$850,000
06/19/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625300242

$850,000

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Public Records for 778 Melba Road

Taxable ValueLand$776,651Additions$542,776Total$1,319,427
Tax Record2025$13,916 ($1,160 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,422 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,422 SqFtLot Size6,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2000ZoningR3CountySAN DIEGOAPN258-371-22-00

Schools near 778 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: 778 Melba Road, Encinitas, CA 92024
$850,000
4
1,380
$980,000
3
1,614
6,534
3
2
1,596
6,300
3
2
1,152
6,300
4
2
1,856
12,400
$300,000
3
1
1,104
5,900

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