$1,525,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2025

280 Dolphin Cove Ct Del Mar, CA 92014

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,308 Sq Ft
$863/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,166 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Fitness Center
  • 4.68 Acre Lot
  • Del Mar Heights School Rated A+
  • In Ground Pool
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of May 2025

Perched atop picturesque bluffs, this spacious 2BR 2BA retreat embraces Del Mar's natural beauty & active lifestyle. Modern, updated & private, the open floor plan leads to an ocean-view balcony for sunsets & sea breezes. Amenities include a pool & spa, tennis & pickleball, sauna, gym & clubhouse. Dedicated parking for 2 cars. Stroll private paths to blufftop trails for dolphin shows & surfing. Nearby: beaches, parks, Farmers Market, cafes, Del Mar Plaza, racetrack & Dog Beach. Plus, top-rated schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rande Turner

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #00857729 Listed on: 04/21/2025

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Co-Listed By

Melissa James

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #02041041

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Lux

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01442544

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,794

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

HOA Fees

  • $863 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,308 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Additional Features

  • Ocean Front
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 300-321-56-21

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable/tv services, common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, limited insurance, water, clubhouse paid
  • 12 Units
  • Menas HOA Management Association, Phone Number (858) 602-3470
  • Del Mae Woods Community

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Sport Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Trails

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,794

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$863 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: Stratford
  • Neighborhood: Del Mar Woods
  • LP / Sq Ft: 1165.9
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1165.9
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 1165.9
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 3
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1975
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Freezer, Ice Maker, Counter Top
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room, Great Room, Master Retreat, MBR Entry Level, Kitchen, Recreation, Laundry
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1308
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Frontage: Ocean/Bluff
  • Patio: Balcony, Covered
  • Pool: Below Ground, Community/Common
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Community/Common, Yes
  • View: Ocean, Panoramic, Panoramic Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Assigned
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Non Garage Parking: Assigned, Parking Space
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Del Mae Woods
  • Total Fees: 10356.0
  • Units In Building: 12
  • Total Number of Units: 126
  • Community: DEL MAR
  • Complex Features: BBQ, Tennis Courts, Biking/Hiking Trails, Clubhouse/Rec Room, Exercise Room, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Home Owner Association: Menas HOA Management
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Cable/TV Services, Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Limited Insurance, Water, Clubhouse Paid
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 863.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 858-602-3470
  • Association Amenities: Club House, Gym/Ex Room, Spa, Sport Court, Barbecue, Pool

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Unit: 3

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 863

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 4+ to 10 AC
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 300-321-56-21
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 204145
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 4.68

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2024
Sold by
Snider-Bennett Trust
Bought by
Solmar Holdings 2 Llc
Current Estimated Value
$1,533,708

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2018
Sold by
Kurt Snider And Rory Bennet Revocable Li
Bought by
Snider Kurt and Bennett Rory

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2015
Sold by
Liv Snider and Liv Benka
Bought by
Liv Kurt and Liv Rory

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2013
Sold by
Snider Kurt and Bennett Rory L
Bought by
Snider Kurt and Benka Rory Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$283,000
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2011
Sold by
Snider Kurt and Bennett Rory L
Bought by
Snider Kurt and Benka Rory Lynn Benka

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,500
Interest Rate
4.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2007
Sold by
Snider Kurt and Bennett Rory
Bought by
The Kurt Snider & Rory Lynn Benka Revoca

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2005
Sold by
Snider Kurt and Bennett Rory
Bought by
Snider Kurt and Bennett Rory Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2003
Sold by
Snider Kurt and Bennett Rory Lynn
Bought by
Snider Kurt and Bennett Rory Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$341,250
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2003
Sold by
Gray Tesla
Bought by
Snider Kurt and Bennett Rory Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$341,250
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2003
Sold by
Sullivan Philip L
Bought by
Gray Tesla

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lsi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Alliance Title San Diego
Grant Deed -- California Title Company
Grant Deed $520,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $283,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $294,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $330,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $333,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $341,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $325,000 Unknown
Closed $0 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Sold $1,525,000 0.0% $1,166 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $1,525,000 -- $1,166 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,794 $739,316 $369,658 $369,658
2024 $7,794 $724,820 $362,410 $362,410
2023 $7,622 $710,608 $355,304 $355,304
2022 $7,499 $696,676 $348,338 $348,338
2021 $7,222 $683,016 $341,508 $341,508
2020 $7,286 $676,014 $338,007 $338,007
2019 $7,143 $662,760 $331,380 $331,380
2018 $6,828 $649,766 $324,883 $324,883
2017 $6,699 $637,026 $318,513 $318,513
2016 $6,408 $624,536 $312,268 $312,268
2015 $6,383 $615,156 $307,578 $307,578
2014 $6,252 $603,106 $301,553 $301,553
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250025035

San Diego MLS

APN: 300-321-56-21