2738 Mackinnon Ranch Rd, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
About this home
West Cardiff, beautiful lagoon front home with an ADU in Cardiff’s Seaside Community! 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath main house with a separate, attached 1 Bed / 1 Bath accessory unit. The studio sits over the garage and has its own entrance from both the exterior and interior making it private and perfect for multigenerational living or an income generating rental unit. Studio comes fully furnished, has an updated kitchenette, it’s own washer and dryer and it’s own reserved parking space in the community. Rental ready! The spacious reverse floor plan features the living space and kitchen on the main, entry level, along with a convenient powder room and lagoon facing deck off of the dining area. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening libation with an ocean breeze. Heading downstairs you’ll find all bedrooms and two full baths with your primary suite and one of the secondary bedrooms opening up to the sun soaked backyard. Just steps to the recently restored San Elijo lagoon where you can stay active, take in amazing views and catch glimpses of local wildlife. Trails and bridges connect you to Annie’s Canyon and Solana Beach. Close to all of the restaurants, cafes, beaches and entertainment idealistic Cardiff by the Sea has to offer. Shop Seaside Market, cruise the Coastal Rail Trail and catch a wave at some of the world’s best surf breaks all while living the ultimate lifestyle at 2738 Mackinnon Ranch Road!
Bonus studio apartment makes this a perfect home for investors, second home owners, or a family that wants separate guest quarters, with full bath, kitchenette, sitting area and assigned parking spot. Beautifully maintained main house with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, laundry room, two car garage, well located across from Cardiff Lagoon, close to your favorite beaches, local dining, boutiques, hiking trails, Coast 101, award- winning schools.
Lots of sunlight, lagoon views and beautiful setting welcome you to this home. Open living area with kitchen and family room. Enjoy breakfast from your patio and watch the birds over the lagoon in the morning or the sunset in the evening. Sliding glass doors throughout the house from main living area and bedrooms. Three bedrooms on lower level and kitchen and family area on main level. Large master bedroom, with walk in closet. Spacious two car garage and separate assigned parking spot for the studio. Well maintained community pool/spa for Seaside residents and guests. This home makes a wonderful primary home, second home or rental income property. Studio serves as fourth bedroom and third full bath.
SDMLS #150008565
Jun 7, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Feb 16, 2015
Listed
$1,215,000
$497/sq ft
CRMLS #80070555
May 14, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Oct 14, 2008
Listed
$995,000
$407/sq ft
SDMLS #2
Mar 6, 2009
Price Changed
$995,000
$407/sq ft
SDMLS #1
Sep 26, 2008
Price Changed
$1,075,000
$439/sq ft
CRMLS #81026653
Oct 1, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2008
Listed
$1,075,000
$439/sq ft
CRMLS #71004913
Mar 10, 2007
Sold
$1,100,000
$450/sq ft
Jan 17, 2007
Listed
$1,150,000
$470/sq ft
CRMLS #61086326
Dec 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 10, 2006
Listed
$1,100,000
$450/sq ft
CRMLS #61042785
Sep 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 21, 2006
Listed
$1,150,000
$470/sq ft
CRMLS #61016881
Sep 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2006
Listed
$1,175,000
$480/sq ft
CRMLS #51046979
Feb 6, 2006
Sold
$1,000
$0/sq ft
Jul 3, 2005
Listed
$1,000
$0/sq ft
CRMLS #41075688
Feb 28, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Dec 3, 2004
Listed
$1,125,000
$460/sq ft
CRMLS #41053407
Oct 15, 2004
Sold
$2,700
$1/sq ft
Aug 24, 2004
Listed
$2,800
$1/sq ft
CRMLS #41010982
Apr 29, 2004
Sold
$892,500
$365/sq ft
Mar 2, 2004
Listed
$949,876
$388/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 28, 2002
Sold
$630,000
$258/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 12, 1999
Sold
$460,000
$188/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,338 (+21.7%)
$1,340,913 + $393,773
$1,734,686
2024
$15,893 (+2.4%)
$1,314,621 + $386,052
$1,700,673
2023
$15,522 (+1.7%)
$870,437 + $464,232
$1,334,669
2022
$15,263 (+1.1%)
$853,370 + $455,130
$1,308,500
2021
$15,100 (+0.7%)
$836,638 + $446,206
$1,282,844
2020
$15,000 (+1.8%)
$820,234 + $437,457
$1,257,691
2019
$14,731 (+2.2%)
$811,824 + $432,972
$1,244,796
2018
$14,408 (+2.6%)
$795,906 + $424,483
$1,220,389
2017
$14,043 (+8.4%)
$765,000 + $408,000
$1,173,000
2016
$12,954 (−0.6%)
$765,000 + $408,000
$1,173,000
2015
$13,036 (+11.0%)
$600,000 + $500,000
$1,100,000
2014
$11,742 (−1.6%)
$535,000 + $445,000
$980,000
2013
$11,937 (+8.9%)
$535,000 + $445,000
$980,000
2012
$10,957 (−0.4%)
$535,000 + $445,000
$980,000
2011
$11,004 (−7.4%)
$502,000 + $418,000
$920,000
2010
$11,889 (−0.2%)
$502,000 + $418,000
$920,000
2009
$11,918 (−8.6%)
$550,000 + $460,000
$1,010,000
2008
$13,042
$550,000 + $460,000
$1,010,000
Tax history for 2738 Mackinnon Ranch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,338 (+21.7%)
$1,340,913 + $393,773
$1,734,686
2024
$15,893 (+2.4%)
$1,314,621 + $386,052
$1,700,673
2023
$15,522 (+1.7%)
$870,437 + $464,232
$1,334,669
2022
$15,263 (+1.1%)
$853,370 + $455,130
$1,308,500
2021
$15,100 (+0.7%)
$836,638 + $446,206
$1,282,844
2020
$15,000 (+1.8%)
$820,234 + $437,457
$1,257,691
2019
$14,731 (+2.2%)
$811,824 + $432,972
$1,244,796
2018
$14,408 (+2.6%)
$795,906 + $424,483
$1,220,389
2017
$14,043 (+8.4%)
$765,000 + $408,000
$1,173,000
2016
$12,954 (−0.6%)
$765,000 + $408,000
$1,173,000
2015
$13,036 (+11.0%)
$600,000 + $500,000
$1,100,000
2014
$11,742 (−1.6%)
$535,000 + $445,000
$980,000
2013
$11,937 (+8.9%)
$535,000 + $445,000
$980,000
2012
$10,957 (−0.4%)
$535,000 + $445,000
$980,000
2011
$11,004 (−7.4%)
$502,000 + $418,000
$920,000
2010
$11,889 (−0.2%)
$502,000 + $418,000
$920,000
2009
$11,918 (−8.6%)
$550,000 + $460,000
$1,010,000
2008
$13,042
$550,000 + $460,000
$1,010,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,087 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
2,446
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2612914600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R11
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Residential 11 Zone
Residential 11 is intended to provide for a variety of residential development types found within the coastal areas, ranging from single-family detached units to single-family attached units, such as condominiums, townhouses, and senior housing. The minimum lot size is 3,950 net square feet and the maximum density is 11 units per net acre.
Zone overlays
Hillside/Inland Bluff Overlay Zone
Cultural/Natural Resources Overlay Zone
Scenic Visual Corridor overlay zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Suite
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 2
Entry Location: 2
Levels: Three Or More
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Features: Community Pool
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 2612914600
Total # of Stories: 3
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 44
Homeowners Association
Is Part of Association
Association Name: Seaside Cardiff HOA
Association Fee: $310
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union
Location Information
Latitude: 33.01333800
Longitude: -117.27107800
Directions: Cross street Manchester
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,446
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,087 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 1999
County: San Diego County
APN: 2612914600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: Kelly.Howard@Compass.com
Days Active in MLS: 8
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Kelly
List Agent Last Name: Howard
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Compass
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Kelly
Buyer Agent Last Name: Griffin
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Compass
Around this home
Schools
Cardiff Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 83° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 7.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
7.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.29M – $2.77M
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