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$1,499,000 Sale Pending

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Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,076 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
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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.

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General

Price: $1,499,000
Status: Pending
Type: Single Family
Source: SANDICOR
MLS ID: 260001771
Updated: 1/29/2026
Added to Site: 12 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Bathtub, Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, Shower in Tub, Unfurnished, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): FP in Living Room
Appliances: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: Gas & Electric Dryer HU

Additional Information

Pool: Yes

Exterior

Porch/Patio/Deck: Gazebo, Patio, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: CARDIFF BY THE SEA (92007)
County: San Diego
Subdivision: CARDIFF BY THE SEA
Neighborhood: Playa Riviera Unit 2
Driving Directions: From I5 exit east on Birmingham. The first street East of Interstate 5 is Playa Riviera. 1849 Playa Riviera is on the east side of the street at the top of the small hill.

School Information

Elem School District: Cardiff School District
Midd School District: San Dieguito High School Distric
High School District: San Dieguito High School Distric

Heating & Cooling

Heating Type: Forced Air Unit
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Meter on Property
Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Structural Information

Detached/Attached: Detached
Construction: Stucco
Roof: Shingle
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,076
Living Area: 1,076 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1964
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Pergola

Lot Features

Property View: Peek-A-Boo
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,200
Lot Size: .23
Irrigation System: Automatic, Drip, Sprinklers
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
Fencing (Description): Full, Gate, Stucco Wall

Financial Considerations

Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Standard
Prop. Restrictions: None Known
Property ID: 260-562-12-00

Listed by Lineage Real Estate (858) 232-0592, Dallas Hartley

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Schools

Schools serving 1849 Playa Riviera Dr

School Districts:San Dieguito Union High School District, Cardiff Elementary School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Ada W. Harris Elementary School 1508 Windsor Rd., Encinitas, CA 92007	3-6	0.5 mi
Cardiff Elementary School 1888 Montgomery Ave., Encinitas, CA 92007	PK-2	0.7 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	4.2 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1849 Playa Riviera Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/23/2026

Listed

$1,499,000

2898%

MLS

3/02/1999

Sold

$50,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 1849 Playa Riviera Dr

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$3,761

2%

$291,591

4%

2023

$3,697

-2%

$280,269

2%

2022

$3,763

9%

$274,774

2%

2021

$3,464

-4%

$269,387

1%

2020

$3,616

2%

$266,626

2%

2019

$3,558

1%

$261,399

2%

2018

$3,529

2%

$256,275

2%

2017

$3,460

4%

$251,251

2%

2016

$3,329

4%

$246,325

2%

2015

$3,190

1%

$242,626

2%

2014

$3,163

-1%

$237,874

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2013

$3,190

—

$236,800

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1849 Playa Riviera Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007 (MLS# 260001771) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1849 Playa Riviera Dr is currently listed for $1,499,000 and was received on January 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1849 Playa Riviera Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Cardiff? You can browse all Cardiff real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1849 Playa Riviera Dr Cardiff, CA 92007