256 Melrose Dr, Oxnard, CA 93035
What's special
Charming Silver Strand Beach House on an Oversized LotExperience the laid-back coastal lifestyle in this charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath beach home, ideally located just moments from the sand, Channel Islands Harbor, and favorite local eateries. Situated on a rare lot and a half, this property offers something especially hard to find at the beach--generous outdoor space and great parking.The spacious gated front courtyard creates your own private outdoor retreat with plenty of room for BBQs, entertaining, relaxing in the ocean air, or giving the pups room to play. With significantly more outdoor space than many beach homes, there's room to truly enjoy Southern California's indoor-outdoor lifestyle.Inside, the first level features a private primary suite complete with its own fireplace and en-suite bath. Upstairs, original wood floors add warmth and character, while two additional bedrooms--including one with its own half bath--and a full guest bath provide plenty of flexibility.The bright living area flows into the dining nook and out to the front deck, where you can enjoy ocean breezes, beautiful sunsets, and a peek-a-boo view of Channel Islands Harbor.Leave the car at home and walk to the sand, the harbor, neighborhood eateries, and all the things that make Silver Strand special. With its quaint beach-town atmosphere and welcoming hometown feel, this is the kind of neighborhood where life moves a little slower and every day can feel like vacation.Whether you're looking for a full-time beach home, weekend getaway, or income-producing property, this one offers a rare combination of extra outdoor space, excellent parking, walkability, and coastal charm.Silver Strand is calling--come live like you're on vacation.
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Ann Howarth DRE #01412324 805-216-4580,
RE/MAX Gold Coast-Beach Office
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Balcony, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Bedroom on Main Level, Primary Suite
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,347 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: side gate
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 2,880 Square Feet
- Features: Sprinklers None
Details
- Parcel number: 2060323080
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Turnkey
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Fishing, Water Sports
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Hollywood By The Sea - 0303
Location
- Region: Oxnard
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,039/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,070,957
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Owner Will Carry,Owner May Carry,Submit,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000-6.7%$1,039/sqft |
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| 11/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,499,000$1,113/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000+54.5%$1,113/sqft |
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| 6/9/2021 | Sold | $970,000+61.7%$720/sqft |
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| 6/24/2005 | Sold | $600,000$445/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,070,957 +2% |
| 2025 | $12,421 +6.2% | $1,049,958 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,698 | $1,029,371 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,698 +2.9% | $1,009,188 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,370 +36.6% | $989,400 +39.4% |
| 2021 | $8,325 +4.3% | $710,000 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $7,984 +11.7% | $682,000 +12.4% |
| 2019 | $7,148 +4.9% | $607,000 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $6,815 +2.1% | $587,000 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $6,672 +16.8% | $585,000 +15.6% |
| 2016 | $5,712 +5.6% | $506,000 +4.5% |
| 2015 | $5,410 +2.5% | $484,000 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $5,280 | $468,000 +20.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $389,000 -1.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $396,000 +10.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $359,000 -34.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $545,000 -12.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $624,240 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $612,000 +343.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $138,086 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $132,899 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $130,294 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,795 +1.1% | $127,740 +2% |
| 2000 | $1,776 | $125,237 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,341,200
$1.27M - $1.41M
$4,307/mo
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