661 Melba Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024

$2,632,500

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

2,984 Sq. Ft.

$882 / Sq. Ft.

2,984

Sq. Ft.

$882

per Sq. Ft.

Closed 5/27/22

661 Melba Road Encinitas, CA 92024 - Photo 1 of 54

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

Kelly Howard
Listing Agent
Compass
DRE #01258451
kelly.howard@compass.com
P: (760)-419-1240
Call Text Email
Ed Borsack
Alternative Listing Agent
Compass
DRE #01860404
ed.borsack@compass.com
P: (760)-685-0779
Call Text Email

Property Details for 661 Melba Road

View

Ocean, Panoramic

Parking Spaces Total

Private Pool

Cooling Type

None

Building Type

Detached

Lot Size Source

Assessor

Living Area

2984

Assessor Parcel Number

258-274-01-00

LISTING UPDATED: 05/27/2022 08:09 AM

Property Details for 661 Melba Road

Status	Closed
MLS #	NDP2203300
Days on Market	21
Taxes	-
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1953
Lot Size	0.43 AC / 18,800 SF
County	San Diego County
Buyer's Agent Compensation	2.5%

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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Building Information for 661 Melba Road

Stories2Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,731 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,830

Property Taxes

$1,901

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 661 Melba Road

Income / Expense / Tax Details

Income Details

Financing: Conventional

Tax / Assessment Info

Tax Tract Number: 002130
CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0

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

Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Laundry: Yes
Laundry Features: Outside
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplace Rooms: Living Room
Fireplace: FP in Living Room
Cooling: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/crmls/NDP2203300

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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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	—
May 2, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1490721049	$2,632,500	—
May 2, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1904034082	$2,632,500	+12.0% / yr
Apr 28, 2022	Pending SDMLS #NDP2203300		—
Apr 28, 2022	Pending CLAW #NDP2203300MR		—
Apr 27, 2022	Pending CRMLS #NDP2203300		—
Apr 7, 2022	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2203300	$2,990,000	—
Apr 7, 2022	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2203300	$2,990,000	—
Apr 7, 2022	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2203300MR	$2,990,000	—
Oct 18, 2021	Expired CLAW #NDP2109351MR	$2,299,000	—
Sep 26, 2021	Expired CRMLS #NDP2109351	$2,299,000	—
Aug 10, 2021	Pending CRMLS #NDP2109351		—
Aug 10, 2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2109351	$2,299,000	—
Aug 10, 2021	Expired SDMLS #NDP2109351		—
Aug 10, 2021	Pending CLAW #NDP2109351MR		—
Aug 10, 2021	Pending SDMLS #NDP2109351		—
Aug 10, 2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2109351MR	$2,299,000	—
Aug 10, 2021	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2109351	$2,299,000	—
Aug 10, 2021	Expired SDMLS #NDP2108430		—
Aug 10, 2021	Expired SDMLS #NDP2108245		—
Aug 9, 2021	Expired CRMLS #NDP2108430	$2,299,000	—
Aug 9, 2021	Expired CRMLS #NDP2108245	$2,299,000	—
Aug 9, 2021	Expired CLAW #NDP2108430MR		—
Aug 9, 2021	Expired CLAW #NDP2108245MR		—
Jul 19, 2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2108430	$2,299,000	—
Jul 17, 2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2108430MR	$2,299,000	—
Jul 17, 2021	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2108430	$2,299,000	—
Jul 15, 2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2108245	$2,299,000	—
Jul 14, 2021	Expired CLAW #NDP2105961MR		—
Jul 14, 2021	Expired SDMLS #NDP2105961		—
Jul 13, 2021	Expired CRMLS #NDP2105961	$2,299,000	—
Jul 9, 2021	Price Change SDMLS #NDP2105961	$2,299,000	—
Jul 8, 2021	Price Change CLAW #NDP2105961MR	$2,299,000	—
Jul 8, 2021	Price Change CRMLS #NDP2105961	$2,299,000	—
May 27, 2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2105961	$2,399,000	—
May 27, 2021	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2105961	$2,399,000	—
May 27, 2021	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2108245	$2,299,000	—
May 27, 2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2105961MR	$2,399,000	—
May 27, 2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2108245MR	$2,299,000	—
May 24, 2021	Withdrawn CRMLS #NDP2104627	$2,299,000	—
May 24, 2021	Withdrawn SDMLS #NDP2104627		—
Apr 29, 2021	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2104627	$2,299,000	—
Apr 29, 2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2104627	$2,299,000	—
Apr 29, 2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2104627MR	$2,299,000	—
Sep 15, 2020	Expired CRMLS #200033559	$2,325,000	—
Sep 15, 2020	Expired CRMLS #200033548	$2,325,000	—
Sep 15, 2020	Expired CRMLS #200033525	$2,325,000	—
Sep 15, 2020	Expired SDMLS #200033548		—
Sep 15, 2020	Expired SDMLS #200033525		—
Sep 15, 2020	Temporarily Off Market SDMLS #200033559		—
Sep 14, 2020	Expired CLAW #200033548MR		—
Sep 14, 2020	Expired CLAW #200033525MR		—
Sep 14, 2020	Expired SDMLS #200033548		—
Sep 14, 2020	Expired SDMLS #200033525		—
Sep 14, 2020	Expired CLAW #200033559MR		—
Jul 17, 2020	Listed (Active) CRMLS #200033548	$2,325,000	—
Jul 17, 2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200033548	$2,325,000	—
Jul 17, 2020	Listed (Active) CLAW #200033548MR	$2,325,000	—
Jul 17, 2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200033548	$2,325,000	—
Jul 17, 2020	Listed (Active) CLAW #200033525MR	$2,325,000	—
Jul 17, 2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200033559	$2,325,000	—
Jul 17, 2020	Listed (Active) CRMLS #200033525	$2,325,000	—
Jul 17, 2020	Listed (Active) CLAW #200033559MR	$2,325,000	—
Jul 17, 2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200033525	$2,325,000	—
Jul 17, 2020	Listed (Active) CRMLS #200033559	$2,325,000	—
Jul 17, 2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200033525	$2,325,000	—
Jul 26, 2018	Sold SDMLS #BB18141392	$1,703,953	—
Jul 26, 2018	Sold CRMLS #BB18141392	$1,703,953	—
Jul 26, 2018	Sold CLAW #BB18141392MR	$1,703,953	—
Jun 27, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #627026396	$1,704,000	+8.4% / yr
Jun 22, 2018	Pending CLAW #BB18141392MR		—
Jun 22, 2018	Pending CRMLS #BB18141392		—
Jun 14, 2018	Listed (Active) SDMLS #BB18141392	$1,750,000	—
Jun 14, 2018	Listed (Active) CRMLS #BB18141392	$1,750,000	—
Jun 14, 2018	Listed (Active) CLAW #BB18141392MR	$1,750,000	—
Dec 15, 2014	Sold CRMLS #140056959	$1,275,000	—
Dec 15, 2014	Sold CLAW #140056959MR	$1,275,000	—
Dec 15, 2014	Sold SDMLS #140056959	$1,275,000	—
Nov 18, 2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #484349177	$1,275,000	—
Nov 11, 2014	Pending SDMLS #140056959		—
Nov 11, 2014	Pending CLAW #140056959MR		—
Nov 11, 2014	Pending CRMLS #140056959		—
Oct 16, 2014	Listed (Active) CLAW #140056959MR	$1,350,000	—
Oct 16, 2014	Listed (Active) CRMLS #140056959	$1,350,000	—
Oct 16, 2014	Listed (Active) SDMLS #140056959	$1,350,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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
05/02/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1490721049	$2,632,500
05/02/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1904034082	$2,632,500 +12.0% / yr
04/28/2022	Pending SDMLS #NDP2203300	—
04/28/2022	Pending CLAW #NDP2203300MR	—
04/27/2022	Pending CRMLS #NDP2203300	—
04/07/2022	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2203300	$2,990,000
04/07/2022	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2203300	$2,990,000
04/07/2022	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2203300MR	$2,990,000
10/18/2021	Expired CLAW #NDP2109351MR	$2,299,000
09/26/2021	Expired CRMLS #NDP2109351	$2,299,000
08/10/2021	Pending CRMLS #NDP2109351	—
08/10/2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2109351	$2,299,000
08/10/2021	Expired SDMLS #NDP2109351	—
08/10/2021	Pending CLAW #NDP2109351MR	—
08/10/2021	Pending SDMLS #NDP2109351	—
08/10/2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2109351MR	$2,299,000
08/10/2021	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2109351	$2,299,000
08/10/2021	Expired SDMLS #NDP2108430	—
08/10/2021	Expired SDMLS #NDP2108245	—
08/09/2021	Expired CRMLS #NDP2108430	$2,299,000
08/09/2021	Expired CRMLS #NDP2108245	$2,299,000
08/09/2021	Expired CLAW #NDP2108430MR	—
08/09/2021	Expired CLAW #NDP2108245MR	—
07/19/2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2108430	$2,299,000
07/17/2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2108430MR	$2,299,000
07/17/2021	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2108430	$2,299,000
07/15/2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2108245	$2,299,000
07/14/2021	Expired CLAW #NDP2105961MR	—
07/14/2021	Expired SDMLS #NDP2105961	—
07/13/2021	Expired CRMLS #NDP2105961	$2,299,000
07/09/2021	Price Change SDMLS #NDP2105961	$2,299,000
07/08/2021	Price Change CLAW #NDP2105961MR	$2,299,000
07/08/2021	Price Change CRMLS #NDP2105961	$2,299,000
05/27/2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2105961	$2,399,000
05/27/2021	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2105961	$2,399,000
05/27/2021	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2108245	$2,299,000
05/27/2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2105961MR	$2,399,000
05/27/2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2108245MR	$2,299,000
05/24/2021	Withdrawn CRMLS #NDP2104627	$2,299,000
05/24/2021	Withdrawn SDMLS #NDP2104627	—
04/29/2021	Listed (Active) SDMLS #NDP2104627	$2,299,000
04/29/2021	Listed (Active) CRMLS #NDP2104627	$2,299,000
04/29/2021	Listed (Active) CLAW #NDP2104627MR	$2,299,000
09/15/2020	Expired CRMLS #200033559	$2,325,000
09/15/2020	Expired CRMLS #200033548	$2,325,000
09/15/2020	Expired CRMLS #200033525	$2,325,000
09/15/2020	Expired SDMLS #200033548	—
09/15/2020	Expired SDMLS #200033525	—
09/15/2020	Temporarily Off Market SDMLS #200033559	—
09/14/2020	Expired CLAW #200033548MR	—
09/14/2020	Expired CLAW #200033525MR	—
09/14/2020	Expired SDMLS #200033548	—
09/14/2020	Expired SDMLS #200033525	—
09/14/2020	Expired CLAW #200033559MR	—
07/17/2020	Listed (Active) CRMLS #200033548	$2,325,000
07/17/2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200033548	$2,325,000
07/17/2020	Listed (Active) CLAW #200033548MR	$2,325,000
07/17/2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200033548	$2,325,000
07/17/2020	Listed (Active) CLAW #200033525MR	$2,325,000
07/17/2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200033559	$2,325,000
07/17/2020	Listed (Active) CRMLS #200033525	$2,325,000
07/17/2020	Listed (Active) CLAW #200033559MR	$2,325,000
07/17/2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200033525	$2,325,000
07/17/2020	Listed (Active) CRMLS #200033559	$2,325,000
07/17/2020	Listed (Active) SDMLS #200033525	$2,325,000
07/26/2018	Sold SDMLS #BB18141392	$1,703,953
07/26/2018	Sold CRMLS #BB18141392	$1,703,953
07/26/2018	Sold CLAW #BB18141392MR	$1,703,953
06/27/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #627026396	$1,704,000 +8.4% / yr
06/22/2018	Pending CLAW #BB18141392MR	—
06/22/2018	Pending CRMLS #BB18141392	—
06/14/2018	Listed (Active) SDMLS #BB18141392	$1,750,000
06/14/2018	Listed (Active) CRMLS #BB18141392	$1,750,000
06/14/2018	Listed (Active) CLAW #BB18141392MR	$1,750,000
12/15/2014	Sold CRMLS #140056959	$1,275,000
12/15/2014	Sold CLAW #140056959MR	$1,275,000
12/15/2014	Sold SDMLS #140056959	$1,275,000
11/18/2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #484349177	$1,275,000
11/11/2014	Pending SDMLS #140056959	—
11/11/2014	Pending CLAW #140056959MR	—
11/11/2014	Pending CRMLS #140056959	—
10/16/2014	Listed (Active) CLAW #140056959MR	$1,350,000
10/16/2014	Listed (Active) CRMLS #140056959	$1,350,000
10/16/2014	Listed (Active) SDMLS #140056959	$1,350,000

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

Public Records for 661 Melba Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,569,657Additions$420,212Total$1,989,869

Tax Record2025$22,818 ($1,901 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0StyleResidentialZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN258-274-54-00

Schools near 661 Melba Road

This home is within Encinitas Union Elementary School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Ocean Knoll Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	0.3 mi
7/10	Oak Crest Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	0.8 mi
9/10	La Costa Canyon High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.6 mi
6/10	Sunset High (Continuation) School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.3 mi
10/10	San Dieguito High Academy	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Pacific Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.6 mi
NR	St John Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Ocean Knoll Elementary School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	0.3 mi
7/10	Oak Crest Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
9/10	La Costa Canyon High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.6 mi
6/10	Sunset High (Continuation) School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.3 mi
10/10	San Dieguito High Academy Public9 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Pacific Academy PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	St John Catholic School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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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