280 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024
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OFF MARKET

280 Melba Rd
Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 802 sqft

$2,329,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,883/mo*
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$2,329,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,883/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
802 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1953
Living Area
802 sqft
Price/Sqft
$2,904

About this House

Encinitas Highlands west of I-5. 1st time on market in 40 yrs. 9500 sq ft level lot fully fenced w/mature trees and room to grow! Main house has 2 bed 2 bth +finished single car garage. Granite counters, custom tile, large covered porch, laundry room. Separate legal guest unit with kitchen and full bath, and two separate auxiliary structures with electric and plumbing, one containing full bath and kitchen, the other structure is a unique 6/10 sphere geodesic dome. Generous off street pkg and patio areas.
280 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 802 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $1,280,000 on May 4, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,329,300, with a rent estimate of $4,174/month.

Home Details for 280 Melba Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953Year Updated: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price History for 280 Melba Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/04/2018$1,280,000Sold
N/A
04/08/2018$1,395,000PendingAgent Provided
02/16/2018$1,395,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Encinitas

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.07M
$71.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1,000
$22MoM
Available listings
158
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$16,165
Assessment$1,456,418
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 280 Melba Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
920 Stratford Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
03/13/26
2
1
993
932 Stratford Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
06/10/26
3
2
1,368
823 Stratford Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
04/03/26
3
2
1,350
1040 San Dieguito Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$2,509,650
07/08/26
2
1
816
1025 Arden Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
12/16/25
3
3
1,446
1168 Arcadia Rd, Encinitas, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$1,475,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,460
636 Arden Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$2,460,000
02/18/26
4
3
1,411
901 Stratford Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$3,599,000
12/04/25
4
3
2,643
55 E East St, Encinitas, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$2,310,000
09/08/25
3
2
1,066
55 E E St, Encinitas, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$2,310,000
09/08/25
3
2
1,066

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What Locals Say about Encinitas

At least 399 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say there are community events

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  • Erica Lerro
    "The neighborhood is a mix of retired people and new families. It’s not as communal as other cities I’ve lived in with many people driving in and out of the community and then staying inside or in their backyard. The gates parks prohibit kids meeting there unless they belong to an association. It’s odd to see a gated park that children cannot play on , meet new kids that live across the street, etc. I’m used to larger cities where there are more public places to gather, meet your neighbors, and create a stronger community."
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  • Tadie
    "It's the best neighborhood I've lived to raise active, well-adjustef, wholesome kids. Schools all have a ton of activities and kids ride bikes everehere. "
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  • Steven Biebel
    "Encinitas Christmas parade, art walk, street fair, 4th of July parade and the moonlight beach is very welcoming. "
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  • Tadie
    "It’s the best place ever to raise a family. Kids can walk to elementary, middle and high school school. "
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  • Captaing
    "Leucadia Oaks Park is a meeting place for Neighbors. There is a skate park there the beaches only a short walk away."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area and great schools. Some great parks and close to the beach. Great for being outside but the hills and lack of sidewalks in areas makes it less walkable than other areas. Package theft does happen and people don’t clean up after their pets well. The rent is also really high around here. "
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    "safe place fun and easy access great temperature and friendly and very clean great restaurant and plenty of parking if needed "
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  • Trulia User
    "Cardiff is a great place to live for everyone. Great restaurants and seaside market is amazing. The beaches are great too. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of owners out here. Definetly a hot spot for pets. Not sure about pet parks however. Only see well maintained pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived here for 7 years, very safe , people are super friendly, very family oriented, but since we have trailer in the back of our house we sometimes see dog poop in our front yard. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Cardiff-by-the-Sea is one of the greatest communities in San Diego. People watch out for one another, have a strong sense of pride for the neighborhood, and everyone is friendly. I can’t say anything bad about living here!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "We moved here in November so have been here just about a year. We are absolutely in love with the neighborhood. Everyone is friendly and there is a diverse group of neighborhood residents. The sunshine, the views, the local market and restaurants - were never leaving "
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  • Captainscruggz
    "I enjoy having friendly neighbors with more space between houses. Very little car noise. Lots of wonderful wildlife noises when we go to sleep at night."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a nice place to live, being near I5 is great to get around easily. Lots of schools, shops, restaurants etc. but lots of homeless people too. "
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  • Astraedesign
    "Area is very safe and always feel comfortable leaving my door open. Haven’t run into a sketchy situation yet"
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  • Shannon T.
    "Movies at Patagonia. Cardiff Kook decorations. Camping at San elijo state beach. Bubbles and moonlight. "
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  • Debbie F.
    "I walk my Dogs all the time and it’s very easy to walk them because people are so happy about being able to take them out and do their business "
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  • Lynette O.
    "We have lived here for 27 years is extremely private and safe that is a very strong HOA. Many young families animals such as horses beautiful community"
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  • Jeff M.
    "Encinitas street fair, Encinitas holiday parade, surf contests, classic car shows, farmers markets, music and art shows "
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  • Christina F.
    "Great neighbors - neighbors can make or break your neighborhood!! We are pretty lucky to be surrounded by good people!! Fingers crossed that it stays that way!"
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  • Glori M.
    "I drive 40 minutes to work in San Diego and 50-60 minutes home. It is worth living in north county coastal area of San Diego county. "
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  • Brian D.
    "My commute in the morning (6:15am) to Mira Mesa is easy, only 20 min. Coming home with non-pandemic traffic it can changes to a 35 to 50 min drive. "
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  • Glori M.
    "The community center activities. The downtown street fairs. The people just walking their pets around the neighborhood. "
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  • Glori M.
    "I have been in the village park neighborhood of Encinitas for 25 years. It is friendly and lots of people like to walk their dogs or go jogging in the neighborhood. Good schools. Close to beach. "
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  • Gingerjhill
    "Taste of Leucadia, Leucadia Art Walk and Summer Fun in the 101 are a few of the great events put on throughout the year."
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  • Frank D.
    "Neighbors take great pride in maintaining their homes. Great little spots in walking distance for guests to visit...Quail Gardens; Golf Coarse; Nursery/Petting Zoo; Nature Trails; Parks; and more. Great place to live and raise kids."
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  • Cheryl.northrup
    "We have projector screen movie nights and the kids all get together and play. All the neighbors chip in to take care of kids and animals!"
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  • Dsisti
    "N/a I work from home. But as far as travel, we are 10 minutes from the 5 (state highway) that runs through our town and it is centrally located in North San Diego County Coastal region."
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  • Trulia User
    "I am currently a stay at home mom. I do commute to stores, parks, and beaches. All within a 1 mile radius. My husband works locally too. We venture out into SD about 2 times a week at most. "
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  • Captaing
    "Dogs are an integral part of our of comm unity. This is a safe neighborhood to walk your dogs. A great place to live."
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "I drive to my office quite a distance. Mass transit is not the best unless you work downtown San Diego. "
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "I work in San Diego so my commute is longer then most. Going to work is pretty quick. Coming home is much longer. Beginning of the week is much better then later in the week. "
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  • Brittney E.
    "There are great trails and sidewalks available to walk your dogs! Plenty of baggies and trash cans along the way as well."
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  • Jessicaramirez1230
    "Very dog friendly. Lots of dog parks and beaches. They provide dog bags and off leash areas. Restaurants with out door areas tend to be dog friendly. "
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  • Aleana L.
    "I love being close to the ocean & the sense of community in Encinitas is very special. The commute to San Diego is busy in the summertime, but very worth it "
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  • janH
    "Minimal..very few traffic issues. I work less than 10 miles north of home,and know how lucky I am..."
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  • Jenzenagain
    "the 100 year old meeting house hosts great events. Craft fairs, movie nights in the summer,Weddings, Oktober fest etc. "
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  • Danieltyack
    "There are many open grass areas throughout the neighborhoods. There are almost always dogs and owners out walking and playing fetch. I even see a regular meet up happen every week in my neighborhood. "
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  • Jenn H.
    "People are very respectful- this is an old neighborhood with lots of the original owners, and the new families fit right in."
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  • Cgcmcstravick
    "Great place to walk your dog. So many dog families in the neighborhood. Great dog park on Santa Fe built by the city. Families get together in the common areas to hang out in the evenings. Lots of open space. Very family friendly neighborhood. Schools in walking distance. "
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Frequently asked questions about 280 Melba Rd

  • What is 280 Melba Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 280 Melba Rd in Encinitas, CA is $2,329,300.
  • What is the price history for 280 Melba Rd?
    280 Melba Rd in Encinitas, CA last sold for $1,280,000 in May 2018.
  • Is Encinitas a buyer's or seller's market?
    Encinitas is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Encinitas?
    The median sale price in Encinitas is $2.07M. That is up $71.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 280 Melba Rd?
    The lot at 280 Melba Rd in Encinitas, CA is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).
  • Does 280 Melba Rd have parking?
    Yes, 280 Melba Rd in Encinitas, CA has on-site parking.