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Property Description
Rare Cardiff Composer District opportunity. Family downsizing after 35 years at this extraordinary property. Private coastal ocean view corner lot, nearly a quarter acre, with mature landscape including fruit trees, raised garden beds, sparkling pool & spa, firepit and built-in outdoor kitchen with bar. Ideal family home with west-facing, ocean views, having key rooms on the entry level; large vaulted-ceiling kitchen with island and dining nook, formal dining room, spacious living room with fireplace, sizable primary bedroom with fireplace and roomy sun-filled bathroom. Many rooms boast voluminous vaulted ceilings and French windowed doors providing ocean views and deck access. Downstairs are 3 sizable bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a large inviting den with fireplace and wet bar, big laundry room plus bonus storage room. Most of these rooms open directly to the pool area. Attached 2-car garage plus additional outdoor parking. This home's location provides easy walking access to the 43-acre Encinitas Community Park with dedicated dog park, the Coastal Rail Trail connecting Cardiff-by-the-Sea with downtown Encinitas, the Santa Fe Drive underpass is the entrance to Hwy 101, Swami's Beach & Park and the downtown Encinitas coffee shops, stores & restaurants. Also close by are all the popular Cardiff Beaches, State camp grounds and the 979-acre San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve offering over 9 miles of maintained trails traversing pristine natural habitats.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1526 Rubenstein Ave
General
- Sold For: $3,890,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: NDP2602810
- Added to Site: 53 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Formal Entry, Separate Family Room, Laundry, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Primary Bedroom, Firepit, Living Room, Den
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In-Ground, Private
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
Location
- County: San Diego
- Driving Directions: Santa Fe west to Rubenstein
School Information
- School District: San Dieguito Union
Community
- Community Features: Suburban
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Location: 1
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 3,123
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1986
Lot Features
- Property View: Ocean
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2365
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Zoning: R-1
- Lot Description: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,312.84
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed by Compass, Tyler Polan
Sold by Compass, Eric Iantorno and Compass, Pilar Meza
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Schools
Schools serving 1526 Rubenstein Ave
School Districts:Cardiff Elementary School District, San Dieguito Union High School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cardiff Elementary School 1888 Montgomery Ave., Encinitas, CA 92007 | PK-2 | 0.3 mi |
Ada W. Harris Elementary School 1508 Windsor Rd., Encinitas, CA 92007 | 3-6 | 0.6 mi |
Oak Crest Middle School 675 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 | 7-8 | 1.4 mi |
La Costa Canyon High School 1 Maverick Way, Encinitas, CA 92009 | 9-12 | 4.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1526 Rubenstein Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/25/2026
Sold
$3,890,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1526 Rubenstein Ave., Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 (MLS# NDP2602810) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,890,000 on March 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 1526 Rubenstein Ave.? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cardiff by the Sea? You can browse all Cardiff by the Sea real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

