Perched along one of the most iconic streets in Olde Del Mar, 2165 Balboa Avenue is a rare legacy property offering nearly 360-degree unobstructed views that span the Pacific Ocean, San Dieguito Lagoon, and surrounding mountains. This is not just a home—it’s a generational opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind coastal estate in a location that’s as timeless as it is irreplaceable. With only two families having owned the property since its original construction in 1950, 2165 Balboa carries a rich history and the promise of a new chapter. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors frame the best view in all of Del Mar, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. From sunrise over the hills to sunset over the Pacific—and even views of the races at Del Mar Racetrack—this is a vantage point few will ever experience. The existing residence offers three bedrooms, two baths, and a primary suite retreat with ocean and lagoon views, a cedar walk-in closet, and a private patio. The home’s open layout, natural light, and expansive wraparound deck make it the perfect setting for both tranquil mornings and elegant entertaining. But it’s the future that sets this property apart. With conceptual plans by award-winning designer Tyler Buffett, thoughtfully created in collaboration with Del Mar’s planning departments, this site is primed for a fully custom architectural masterpiece. The vision pairs dramatic coastal elegance with serene privacy, maximizing every angle of this irreplaceable view corridor. Steps from the sand yet elevated in privacy and presence, See supplement...Steps from the sand yet elevated in privacy and presence, 2165 Balboa Avenue is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure one of Del Mar’s most exceptional view lots—and craft a legacy home that will endure for generations.
For sale
Price cut: $500K (6/2)
$6,495,000
2165 Balboa Ave, Del Mar, CA 92014
3beds
2,800sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$6,019,000 Zestimate®
$2,320/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private patioExceptional view lotsCedar walk-in closetFloor-to-ceiling glass doorsExpansive wraparound deck
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 19, 2025 at 06:37am
Listed by:
Brett A Combs DRE #01347012 858-284-1800,
Compass,
Jennifer M Kososki DRE #01746516 619-957-9537,
Compass
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250029240
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- N/K
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,800
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: N/K
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, Panoramic Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Panoramic Ocean
Details
- Parcel number: 2991000700
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Rock/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Del Mar (31415)
HOA
- Amenities included: Spa
Location
- Region: Del Mar
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,320/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,951,724
- Annual tax amount: $31,487
- Date on market: 6/2/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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