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1849 Playa Riviera Dr, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$1,610,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260001771SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
Welcome to this Cardiff coastal retreat, set on a generous lot offering exceptional upside for both move-in-ready buyers and investors seeking to make the property their own. Ideally located just over the hill from Cardiff State Beach, this beautifully maintained home blends comfort, functionality, and outdoor serenity. This property presents a rare opportunity to enjoy coastal living today with room to enhance and build for tomorrow. Upon entry, the home features an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, newer appliances, and open archways that create seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The home offers three bedrooms and two updated full bathrooms. Unique tile-and-wood flooring throughout the main living areas adds character and warmth, while newer French windows throughout invite natural light and coastal breezes. The outdoor spaces are a true highlight. Both the front and backyards are meticulously landscaped, offering multiple areas for relaxation and entertaining. The low-maintenance, water-efficient desert scape front yard brings great curb appeal, while the backyard features a relaxing environment with a built-in waterfall fountain, a pergola, a gazebo, turf, and a retaining wall. A thoughtfully designed erosion-controlled path up the hill leads to a flat upper yard extra space with partial ocean and lagoon views of San Elijo Lagoon and Seaside State Beach.

1849 Playa Riviera Dr, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

240 Birmingham Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$4,250,000
250041542SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
We are pleased to present 240 Birmingham Drive, a rare coastal development opportunity located in the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, one of North County San Diego’s most sought-after communities. Situated on three parcels equaling ±12,208 square feet (0.28 acres), the property is currently improved with The Learning Tree Preschool, generating income while entitlements or redevelopment plans are pursued. Zoned C-R11, the site offers a wide range of residential development possibilities, including detached and attached single-family or multi-family housing. The zoning permits up to 11 dwelling units per net acre, with development standards allowing for a 40% maximum lot coverage, a floor area ratio of 0.6 (or 0.51 depending on lot configuration), and building height limits of 22 feet for flat roofs and 26 feet for pitched roofs. Ideally positioned just blocks from the beach, 240 Birmingham Drive provides an exceptional opportunity to deliver new housing in a walkable, amenity-rich setting. Cardiff-by-the-Sea is renowned for its laid-back surf culture, strong community identity, and coastal accessibility. Residents enjoy world-class beaches, scenic trails, boutique shopping, local dining, and top-rated schools—all within minutes. This unique combination of existing income, flexible zoning, and premier location makes 240 Birmingham Drive a standout development opportunity along San Diego’s North County coast.

240 Birmingham Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

1246 Evergreen drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$830,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 250041690SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-level home in the highly sought-after Park Place Bluffs community. Perfectly situated on a desirable corner lot, this residence offers privacy and comfort. Enjoy year round comfort with AC/ heating and a cozy fireplace! Step inside to find a light and bright interior freshly painted, featuring hardwood and tile flooring throughout, newer dual-pane windows with shutters for ample privacy. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with a large slider leading from inside to your spacious private yard ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or soaking up the coastal breeze. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes generous storage space, well sized bedrooms and closets, full size laundry.... complete with 2 private parking spaces just steps to your home, creating a move-in-ready home that blends both style and functionality..... including new electrical panel, tankless water heater, attic fan + insulation, to name a few! Nestled in a serene neighborhood with access to community pools, parks, and scenic walking trails, you’ll love being just minutes from Cardiff’s beautiful beaches, top-rated schools, and vibrant dining and shopping. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a single-level corner unit in one of Cardiff-by-the-Sea’s most desirable communities!

1246 Evergreen drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

445 Sheffield Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$3,040,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 250043428SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
Rare opportunity to own a beautifully crafted custom home in Cardiff’s sought-after Composer District. Designed and built by Tom McCabe, this 3-story, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence offers over 3,500 sq. ft. of beautiful living space. The welcoming living room at entry-level has vaulted ceilings, cozy fireplace, and opens to a palm-tree lined yard via floor-to-ceiling double doors. Great for entertaining! Enjoy a newly built lap pool with a separate relaxing hot tub. Two-car garage with extra storage has direct access to the home. Light-filled kitchen located on the second level has updated appliances, wine refrigerator, and a private dining room. Adjacent bonus living area with fireplace, laundry room, and a spacious primary retreat complete with a jacuzzi tub and fireplace. Three more bedrooms and two bathrooms located on the top floor, including an en-suite with a private deck and peek-a-boo ocean views. This home also includes owned solar panels, ensuring energy efficiency and savings. Situated just steps away from San Elijo State Beach and Rossini Canyon, near top-rated local schools and premier shopping, this residence combines luxury, location, and lifestyle.

445 Sheffield Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

1915 Montgomery Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$3,700,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 250033316SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
This fully renovated 2024 coastal retreat delivers breathtaking panoramic ocean views from the kitchen, living room, and expansive west-facing patio in Cardiff’s most desirable neighborhood, just a five-minute walk to Waverly, Seaside Market, the Coastal Rail Trail, and minutes from world-class surf at Swami’s and Cardiff Beach. Designed for effortless luxury, the interior features European white oak flooring, Carrara marble counters in the kitchen and baths, and custom cabinetry throughout. The chef’s kitchen centers around a six-foot Carrara marble island with a custom hood, appliance bar, Fisher & Paykel and Bosch panel-ready appliances, and polished nickel fixtures by Rohl including a pot filler. A ten-foot sliding glass wall opens to the ocean-facing patio and outdoor dining area, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living. Bathrooms showcase a curated mix of Zellige, Bedrosian, and Concrete Collective tile with unlacquered brass fixtures, while the detached bathroom includes a hand-carved Calacatta Viola marble sink as a standout design feature. Offered fully furnished, this home is a rare opportunity to live in refined coastal elegance just steps from everything Cardiff has to offer.

1915 Montgomery Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

2265 Manchester Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$2,100,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 250046025SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
Take a look at this exceptional property built in 2008, offering a three-bedroom, three-bath single-family residence plus a one-bedroom, one-bath accessory dwelling unit. Designed for tri-level living, the home features multiple balconies—including one with a peek-a-boo view—along with private yard space and a two-car garage. The main residence showcases a desirable reverse floor plan that maximizes light and views. The entry level features a spacious primary suite complete with a walk-in closet, a luxurious bathroom, and a dedicated oversized deck. The top level serves as the heart of the home, where the main living space captures the view and flows seamlessly from the gourmet kitchen with an eat-in bar to the dining area, overlooking the living room with vaulted ceilings and opening to a generous view deck. This level also includes a bright bedroom with its own balcony and an additional full bathroom. The ground floor offers a private en-suite bedroom and a full-size laundry room.The charming accessory dwelling unit is as inviting as it is functional, featuring a living area that comfortably accommodates dining, a well-proportioned kitchen, and a bedroom that opens directly to a patio. The property includes 2 garage spaces—one with direct access to the main residence and one equipped with a washer/dryer for the ADU—plus 2 additional parking spaces in front of the garages.Ideally located, this property offers unparalleled access to the best of Cardiff. Walk to the water, beaches, shopping, and restaurants, and enjoy everything that makes this coastal community so desirable

2265 Manchester Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

1422 Caminito Septimo, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$1,034,225
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 250044163SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
Completely remodeled coastal townhome in the highly desirable Park Place Bluffs community! This light-filled 3 bed, 2.5 bath home has been updated top to bottom with modern finishes, new flooring, fresh paint, designer fixtures, and a beautifully upgraded kitchen featuring quartz countertops and new stainless-steel appliances. The open-concept living area flows seamlessly to a private patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, both bedrooms are bright and airy with updated bathrooms and generous closet space. Enjoy resort-style community amenities including pool, spa, clubhouse, and greenbelts. Just minutes to top schools, parks, shopping, and Encinitas beaches. Move-in ready and beautifully done...this one won’t last!

1422 Caminito Septimo, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

326 Chesterfield, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$2,400,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 250044527SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
PRICELESS OCEAN VIEWS! Rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise in the highly sought-after Walking District in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. First time on the market in 40 years, this centrally located, original 1081 sq. ft. 2 bd/2 bath beach bungalow boasts unparalleled panoramic ocean views and is extremely walkable. With main living upstairs (2bd/1bath) and ground level garage downstairs (currently plumbed for kitchen and has second bathroom) offers potential ADU conversion. This versatile property is a blank canvas offering endless potential to remodel, expand or develop. Check with local planning dept. for twin home possibility. Situated on the west side of Oxford Ave.with breathtaking ocean views, and just blocks from the beach, this spacious 5,000 sq ft corner lot features mature landscaping including avocado and mango tree and hardscaping providing privacy and security with an expansive west-facing deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Prime location close to world class beaches & surf spots, shops, Seaside Market, Post Office, restaurants, Coastal Rail Trail, schools and freeway access.

326 Chesterfield, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

1007 Genie Ln, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$1,770,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 250044964SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
Welcome to 1007 Genie Ln, where your Cardiff-by-the-Sea wishes come true with this charming 3-bed, 2-bath single-level home tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Poinsettia Heights, one of the most desirable pockets of the coastal Cardiff community within Encinitas. Positioned on an oversized 1/4 acre wedge lot, this west-facing property offers whitewater ocean views from the backyard and cool coastal breezes year-round. The home is truly a blank canvas with incredible potential—perfect for an end user ready to customize, or an investor looking to remodel, expand, add a second story, or build an ADU to capture even more of the ocean view. Enjoy the laid-back beach lifestyle with Cardiff’s beaches, top-rated schools, shops, dining, and freeway access just minutes away. Opportunities like this are rare in this neighborhood—don’t miss your chance to reimagine a prime coastal property in one of San Diego’s most sought-after communities. Please Do Not Disturb Occupant (Dog on premises) . Please submit all offers by Tuesday 12/9 at 6pm!

1007 Genie Ln, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

407 Birmingham Dr., Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$2,324,800
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 250036012SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
NEW PRICING! Welcome to 407 Birmingham Street—an exceptional single-family detached home west of I-5 in Cardiff by the Sea’s sought-after Walking District. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and parking for up to 4 vehicles including a 2-car attached garage, this home blends coastal living with flexible design. Two oversized bedrooms live like dual master suites—one upstairs with sweeping ocean views and an en-suite bath, and one downstairs with a private entrance, ideal for multi-generational living, guest quarters, or a potential rental. Just across from the Composer District and a short stroll to Cardiff’s world-famous beaches, Seaside Market (home of Cardiff Crack), VG Donuts, top-tier restaurants, and the Rail Trail. Belonging to the acclaimed Cardiff and San Dieguito school districts and walkable to everything Encinitas has to offer, this home delivers the ultimate Southern California lifestyle. 407 Birmingham is your rare opportunity to own in one of North County’s most desirable coastal communities. Welcome to 407 Birmingham Street—an exceptional single-family detached home west of I-5 in Cardiff by the Sea’s sought-after Walking District. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and parking for up to 4 vehicles including a 2-car attached garage, this home blends coastal living with flexible design. Two oversized bedrooms live like dual master suites—one upstairs with sweeping ocean views and an en-suite bath, and one downstairs with a private entrance, ideal for multi-generational living, guest quarters, or a potential rental. Just across from the Composer District and a short stroll to Cardiff’s world-famous beaches, Seaside Market (home of Cardiff Crack), VG Donuts, top-tier restaurants, and the Rail Trail. Belonging to the acclaimed Cardiff and San Dieguito school districts and walkable to everything Encinitas has to offer, this home delivers the ultimate Southern California lifestyle. 407 Birmingham is your rare opportunity to own in one of North County’s most desirable coastal communities.

407 Birmingham Dr., Cardiff-by-the-Sea

1395 Summit Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$3,395,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 250043448SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
The beach bungalow and development opportunity you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Welcome to the cutest home in all of Cardiff, perfectly situated on an expansive 32,500 SF lot. Step inside and be captivated by the timeless coastal charm, featuring gorgeous vaulted ceilings, newer floors, air conditioning, and a light-filled open layout that embodies the relaxed beach lifestyle. This 1,068 SF home offers comfort, character, and unlimited potential, whether you’re envisioning expansion, redevelopment, or simply enjoying it as the quintessential Cardiff beach retreat. Located just moments from the famous Swami’s Beach, Seaside Market, and some of San Diego’s best restaurants, this property combines unbeatable location with incredible opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to own this Cardiff home — the possibilities are endless!

1395 Summit Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

918 Emma Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$1,315,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 250037937SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
Welcome to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, one of San Diego’s most sought-after coastal communities. Known for its stunning beaches, charming cafés, and laid-back surf culture, Cardiff offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience. This property sits on a spacious lot tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac, providing peace, quiet, and a true sense of retreat. The single-level home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with the garage thoughtfully converted into an additional bedroom or living space—ideal for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. With its large lot, the property offers exceptional potential for expansion or a build-up to capture ocean views. Whether you envision creating your dream coastal retreat or investing in one of the most desirable beachside neighborhoods, this home presents a rare opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Cardiff’s unique lifestyle—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy mellow beach living in a world-class location.

918 Emma Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

2058 Sea Village Circle, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
$1,240,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 250024449SD MLS ⋅ Closed Status
Delightful 2-story townhome in the heart of family-friendly Cardiff Park neighborhood—just minutes from the coast. With the privacy and feel of a single-family residence, this is COASTAL COMFORT and CONVENIENCE at it's best! Bright interiors and elevated ceilings create the perfect canvas for your own personal style & vision. An attached 2-car garage, generous closet space, climate-conscious landscaping and SmartFlo water system provide ease and practicality for everyday living. Step outside to enjoy the private patio—perfect for easy entertaining or simply relaxing. Cardiff Park amenities include a heated pool, spa, BBQ grills, rec areas and landscaping maintenance—all for modest HOA fees. With schools, parks, shopping, dining and freeways just moments away, everything you need is within reach. Don't miss this opportunity to own in one of North County's most sought-after seaside communities!

2058 Sea Village Circle, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

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