Meet Melissa

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Melissa James


Real Estate Strategist


A Sixth-generation Californian, Melissa’s roots run deep in Southern California. After spending summers on Neptune Avenue in Encinitas (at her grandparent’s property purchased in 1968), Melissa graduated from San Diego State University and began working as an event planner for multiple leading five-star luxury hotel brands (including Four Seasons); where providing top level service is a must; making her move into the luxury real estate industry a cinch.

​​​​​​Specializing in luxury homes, Melissa has marketed and sold properties ranging from stunning multi-million dollar spreads to quaint coastal abodes and picture perfect cul-de-sac family homes. 

At ease in a variety of settings, she has represented the seasoned real estate investor and the first time home buyer. Melissa combines classic Southern California ease with the drive and focus necessary to close a deal for her clients. 

In Melissa’s free time she spends time with her two active sons, enjoys boxing, running and cycling. 

Melissa works closely with Rande Turner Properties, which has provided luxury real estate services locally for over 30 years.

What Melissa’s Clients Say
In a hypercompetitive seller's market, Melissa and Rande’s relationships opened the door to a successful preemptive transaction. We were able to get a great home in our first choice neighborhood, and wouldn't have had a chance without their longstanding positive reputations and existing relationships.

— Buyer

What Melissa’s Clients Say
Melissa's referrals to San Diego-based real estate professionals and lenders greatly helped ease the stress of a primary home purchase. Through working collaboratively with Melissa and her partners, we were able to materially reduce the underwriting and origination timeline, providing certainty of close that helped win a deal in a super competitive market and get us into our home sooner.

— Buyer

What Melissa’s Clients Say
When we first met Melissa, she explained that her job is more service than sales. She proved that time and again with her thorough knowledge of home construction and the local market. Every time we viewed a new property here in north county melissa would perform a methodical inspection, looking for signs of problems and commenting on the quality of construction, finish, appliances, etc. Melissa also led ...

— Buyer

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Notable Transactions

Explore my past listings.

Sold

2318 Ocean Front
$20,000,000

2318 Ocean Front, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 6 BEDS
  • 6 BATHS
  • 3,770 Sq.Ft.

Sold

524 S Granados
$9,425,000

524 S Granados, Solana Beach, CA 92075

  • 6 BEDS
  • 6 BATHS
  • 5,837 Sq.Ft.

Sold

5453 El Secreto
$3,850,000

5453 El Secreto, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

  • 4 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 3,583 Sq.Ft.

Sold

323 Neptune Ave
$3,575,000

323 Neptune Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 4 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,600 Sq.Ft.

Sold

8086 Run Of The Knolls
$3,295,000

8086 Run Of The Knolls, Rancho Bernardo, CA 92127

  • 7 BEDS
  • 9 BATHS
  • 8,040 Sq.Ft.

Sold

266 Via Del Cerrito
$2,930,000

266 Via Del Cerrito, Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 4 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 3,753 Sq.Ft.

Sold

1439 Neptune Avenue
$2,800,000

1439 Neptune Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 6 BEDS
  • 6 BATHS
  • 3,642 Sq.Ft.

Sold

1677 Tabletop Way
$2,325,000

1677 Tabletop Way, Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 4 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 2,843 Sq.Ft.

Sold

1490 Oribia St
$2,100,000

1490 Oribia Street, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 4 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,000 Sq.Ft.

Sold

13635 Old El Camino Real
$1,949,000

13635 Old El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130

  • 5 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 3,400 Sq.Ft.

Sold

208 Rancho Santa Fe Rd (off)
$1,850,000

208 Rancho Santa Fe Rd (off), Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 5 BEDS
  • 5 BATHS
  • 3,595 Sq.Ft.

Sold

10656 Briarlake Woods. Dr.
$1,805,000

10656 Briarlake Woods. Dr., Carmel Valley, CA 92130

  • 5 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,597 Sq.Ft.

Sold

3529 Corte Dulce
$1,700,000

3529 Corte Dulce, Carlsbad, CA 92009

  • 5 BEDS
  • 4.5 BATHS
  • 4,033 Sq.Ft.

Sold

13123 Sandown Way
$1,585,000

13123 Sandown Way, Carmel Valley, CA 92130

  • 5 BEDS
  • 5 BATHS
  • 4,396 Sq.Ft.

Sold

505 Birmingham Dr
$1,375,000

505 Birmingham Dr, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,320 Sq.Ft.

Sold

15814 Caminito Cantaras
$1,210,000

15814 Caminito Cantaras, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2.5 BATHS
  • 2,013 Sq.Ft.

Sold

321 Shoemaker Lane
$1,092,520

321 Shoemaker Lane, Solana Beach, CA 92075

  • 2 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,304 Sq.Ft.

Sold

7254 Shoreline Drive Unit: 134
$635,000

7254 Shoreline Drive Unit: 134, University City, CA 92122

  • 2 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,178 Sq.Ft.

Leased

111 10th Street
$35,000/mo

111 10th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 3 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 3,200 Sq.Ft.

Leased

123 11th Street
$30,000/mo

123 11th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,757 Sq.Ft.

Leased

403 Pacific Avenue
$25,000/mo

403 Pacific Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,849 Sq.Ft.

Leased

403 Pacific Avenue
$22,000/mo

403 Pacific Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,849 Sq.Ft.

Leased

2312 Ocean Front
$18,000/mo

2312 Ocean Front, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 4 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 2,462 Sq.Ft.

Leased

1664 Aryana Drive
$14,000/mo

1664 Aryana Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 6 BEDS
  • 6 BATHS
  • 4,419 Sq.Ft.

Leased

602 Glenmont Drive
$12,000/mo

602 Glenmont Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075

  • 4 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 2,703 Sq.Ft.

Leased

2001 Ocean Front
$11,000/mo

2001 Ocean Front, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,166 Sq.Ft.

Leased

125 Sherrie Lane
$10,000/mo

125 Sherrie Lane, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 1 BED
  • 1 BATH
  • 824 Sq.Ft.

Leased

680 W Circle Drive
$9,750/mo

680 W Circle Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,790 Sq.Ft.

Leased

945 Jeffrey Rd.
$9,250/mo

945 Jeffrey Rd., Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 5 BEDS
  • 5 BATHS
  • 4,275 Sq.Ft.

Leased

6408 La Jolla Scenic Dr S
$8,000/mo

6408 La Jolla Scenic Dr S, La Jolla, CA 92037

  • 4 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 3,143 Sq.Ft.

Leased

445 Avenida Primavera
$7,350/mo

445 Avenida Primavera, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 4 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,950 Sq.Ft.

Leased

692 Rimini Rd
$6,750/mo

692 Rimini Rd, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 4 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,656 Sq.Ft.

Leased

5251 Caminito Exquisito
$5,750/mo

5251 Caminito Exquisito, Carmel Valley, CA 92130

  • 4 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,974 Sq.Ft.

Leased

2153 Pleasant Grove Rd.
$4,350/mo

2153 Pleasant Grove Rd., Encinitas, CA 92024

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,746 Sq.Ft.

Leased

460 Camino Del Mar Unit: 17
$4,350/mo

460 Camino Del Mar Unit: 17, Del Mar, CA 92014

  • 2 BEDS
  • 1 BATH
  • 1,034 Sq.Ft.

Leased

7188 Willet Circle
$3,800/mo

7188 Willet Circle, Carlsbad, CA 92011

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,947 Sq.Ft.
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