Must see Cardiff beauty! Walking distance to Swami's and situated on large 11,900sf lot, this home offers it all! Main house offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, spacious livingrm with hardwood floors, built-in cabinetry and access to rear yard, formal dining rm with vaulted ceilings, kitchen with new appliances, granite counters plus dining area, large family room with fireplace, built-ins and views of yard. Lush backyard with pool featuring swim jets, jacuzzi, outdoor fireplace PLUS separate granny flat!
This home has not been on the market for 12 years! Tons of character and charm exude from this beach cottage! Located at end of cul-de-sac with gated entry this home is like your own compound with beautiful gardens, secret paths and trellised patio ideal for entertaining offering built-in bench seating, fireplace plus outdoor TV. The home has been featured in Better Homes And Gardens five times! Two car detached garage with storage plus separate granny flat!
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$1,443Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
7 spacesParking
Listed by Anni Dayan•DRE #01129675• Coastal Connect Realty, Inc
•760-580-7811 (agent)
Bought with Gary Martin•DRE #00962104• Gary Martin, Broker
Must see Cardiff beauty! Walking distance to Swami's and situated on large 11,900sf lot, this home offers it all! Main house offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, spacious livingrm with hardwood floors, built-in cabinetry and access to rear yard, formal dining rm with vaulted ceilings, kitchen with new appliances, granite counters plus dining area, large family room with fireplace, built-ins and views of yard. Lush backyard with pool featuring swim jets, jacuzzi, outdoor fireplace PLUS separate granny flat! Neighborhoods: Cardiff by the Sea Equipment: Garage Door Opener,Pool/Spa/Equipment Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL Guest House Est. SQFT: 400
Public Records
Feb 4, 2002
Sold
$725,000
$254/sq ft
CRMLS #991007849
Jul 16, 1999
Sold
$510,000
$178/sq ft
Apr 26, 1999
Listed
$525,000
$184/sq ft
OLD WORLD CHARMER BY THE BEACH IN EXCLUSIVE COMPOSER DISTRICT. SHADED BY MATURE TREES & SCULPTED BY BRICK-WORK, THIS WOOD & GLASS HOME WEST OF I-5 IS SURE TO PLEASE WITH QUAINT ROCK WINE CELLAR, ROOFTOP DECK, SPRAWLING LAWN, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCPAPE, LARGE COUNTRY KITCHEN, TILE ENTRY, FIREPLACE & RV/BOAT PARKING
SDMLS #981019680
Jan 31, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Oct 23, 1998
Listed
$549,000
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 15, 1977
Sold
$20,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,792 (+0.8%)
$1,740,876 + $812,407
$2,553,283
2024
$28,574 (+4.1%)
$1,706,742 + $796,478
$2,503,220
2023
$27,441 (+2.6%)
$1,673,277 + $780,861
$2,454,138
2022
$26,745 (+0.8%)
$1,640,468 + $765,550
$2,406,018
2021
$26,530 (+0.7%)
$1,608,302 + $750,540
$2,358,842
2020
$26,335 (+1.9%)
$1,576,767 + $735,824
$2,312,591
2019
$25,843 (+2.1%)
$1,560,600 + $728,280
$2,288,880
2018
$25,322 (+94.8%)
$1,530,000 + $714,000
$2,244,000
2017
$12,997 (+4.1%)
$642,331 + $439,691
$1,082,022
2016
$12,485 (+1.6%)
$642,331 + $439,691
$1,082,022
2015
$12,284 (+4.5%)
$629,737 + $431,070
$1,060,807
2014
$11,758 (−0.6%)
$608,128 + $391,768
$999,896
2013
$11,825 (+4.6%)
$608,128 + $391,768
$999,896
2012
$11,310 (+2.6%)
$605,380 + $389,998
$995,378
2011
$11,020 (+1.1%)
$593,510 + $382,351
$975,861
2010
$10,905 (−0.5%)
$581,873 + $374,854
$956,727
2009
$10,964 (+2.7%)
$577,525 + $372,053
$949,578
2008
$10,673
$578,897 + $372,937
$951,834
Tax history for 1263 Summit Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,792 (+0.8%)
$1,740,876 + $812,407
$2,553,283
2024
$28,574 (+4.1%)
$1,706,742 + $796,478
$2,503,220
2023
$27,441 (+2.6%)
$1,673,277 + $780,861
$2,454,138
2022
$26,745 (+0.8%)
$1,640,468 + $765,550
$2,406,018
2021
$26,530 (+0.7%)
$1,608,302 + $750,540
$2,358,842
2020
$26,335 (+1.9%)
$1,576,767 + $735,824
$2,312,591
2019
$25,843 (+2.1%)
$1,560,600 + $728,280
$2,288,880
2018
$25,322 (+94.8%)
$1,530,000 + $714,000
$2,244,000
2017
$12,997 (+4.1%)
$642,331 + $439,691
$1,082,022
2016
$12,485 (+1.6%)
$642,331 + $439,691
$1,082,022
2015
$12,284 (+4.5%)
$629,737 + $431,070
$1,060,807
2014
$11,758 (−0.6%)
$608,128 + $391,768
$999,896
2013
$11,825 (+4.6%)
$608,128 + $391,768
$999,896
2012
$11,310 (+2.6%)
$605,380 + $389,998
$995,378
2011
$11,020 (+1.1%)
$593,510 + $382,351
$975,861
2010
$10,905 (−0.5%)
$581,873 + $374,854
$956,727
2009
$10,964 (+2.7%)
$577,525 + $372,053
$949,578
2008
$10,673
$578,897 + $372,937
$951,834
*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
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
2,820
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2600713300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R3
C/NRO
Residential 3 Zone
Residential 3 is intended to provide for single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 14,500 net square feet and maximum densities of three units per net acre, as a rural to suburban transition. One primary dwelling is permitted on each legal lot. Single-family units may be attached to other single-family units provided each unit is located on a separate legal lot with approval of a PRD.
Zone overlays
Cultural/Natural Resources Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Agriculture-Pastureland
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces: 2
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 5
Garage Type: Detached
Non-Garage Parking: Gated, Driveway, Auto Driveway Gate
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Optional Bedrooms: 1
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16x12
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 16.5
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 2
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Family Room, Patio/Outdoors
Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher, Garage Door Opener, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Built In Range, Double Oven, Gas Range
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Heating & Cooling
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Laundry Room
Laundry Utilities: Other (See Remarks)
Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 2,858
Dining Room Dimensions: 16 x 13
Family Room Dimensions: 19 x 14
Kitchen Dimensions: 20 x 12
Living Room Dimensions: 20 x 19
Bedroom on Entry Level, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Living Room, Galley Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction: Wood
Fencing: Full, Gate
Building Information
Year Built: 1981
# of Stories: 2
Total Stories: 2
Roof: Composition, Flat
Guest House Information
Estimated Sq. Ft.: 400
Pool Information
Pool Type: Below Ground, Exercise, Saltwater, Waterfall