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Off market apr 2017 for $1.4M

$3,168,042

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,207/mo

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4 ba

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3,536

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1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007

About this home

Opportunity knocks WEST OF I5! Private, spacious home located in Cardiff’s popular Composer District! Great opportunity to update, customize and make it your own! Interior features include over 3500 sf of living space, dual paned windows, formal dining room, extra-large living room and master. Exterior features include a grassy front yard and patio, pool sized backyard with tiled patio, and a total lot size of 9,800 sf. Great schools, beautiful beaches, shops, pubs and eateries nearby!

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

$896Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

7 spacesParking

Listed by Alison Johnson •DRE #01405112 • Willis Allen Real Estate

•760-877-9481 (agent)

Bought with Michael Casinelli •DRE #01927103 • BHGRE Signature Homes

•760-822-3122 (agent)

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•Source:SDMLS #170006626

Redfin Estimate

$3,168,042

$1.7M since sold in April 2017$10K since October

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This home's estimate is 15.7% lower than the average sale price ($3.76M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$3,890,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,123 sq ft
1526 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$4,400,000
B
4 beds4 baths2,910 sq ft
2088 Edinburg Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$4,200,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths3,826 sq ft
518 Sheffield Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$1,660,000
D
5 beds4 baths2,282 sq ft
356 Delage Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Keller Williams Realty
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$5,500,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths3,648 sq ft
315 Chopin Way, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
Compass
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$2,890,000
F
4 beds4 baths3,279 sq ft
224 Seeman Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

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Market trends in 92007, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.0%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.3M

$445K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

14 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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2465 Oxford Ave, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
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Sale history for 1285 Rubenstein Ave

Date

Event

Price

SDMLS #170006626

Apr 6, 2017

Sold

$1,450,000

$410/sq ft

Feb 15, 2017

Pending

—

Feb 8, 2017

Listed

$1,499,000

$424/sq ft

+10

SDMLS #160046070

Jan 30, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Oct 5, 2016

Price Changed

$1,650,000

$467/sq ft

Aug 19, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Aug 17, 2016

Listed

$1,825,000

$516/sq ft

SDMLS #140043794

Dec 3, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Aug 8, 2014

Listed

$1,550,000

$438/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,594 (−1.0%)

$1,420,552 + $425,659

$1,846,211

2024

$19,794 (+2.4%)

$1,392,699 + $417,313

$1,810,012

2023

$19,336 (+1.8%)

$1,365,392 + $409,131

$1,774,523

2022

$18,986 (+2.1%)

$1,338,620 + $401,109

$1,739,729

2021

$18,599 (+0.4%)

$1,312,373 + $393,245

$1,705,618

2020

$18,522 (+1.5%)

$1,286,641 + $385,535

$1,672,176

2019

$18,243 (+9.4%)

$1,273,449 + $381,582

$1,655,031

2018

$16,673 (+162.1%)

$1,248,480 + $374,100

$1,622,580

2017

$6,361 (+5.5%)

$186,485 + $357,447

$543,932

2016

$6,028 (+30.4%)

$186,485 + $357,447

$543,932

2015

$4,623 (+2.8%)

$182,829 + $350,439

$533,268

2014

$4,498 (−1.4%)

$176,556 + $338,415

$514,971

2013

$4,560 (+4.3%)

$176,556 + $338,415

$514,971

2012

$4,370 (+0.5%)

$175,759 + $336,886

$512,645

2011

$4,346

$172,313 + $330,281

$502,594

2010

$4,343 (−0.3%)

$168,935 + $323,805

$492,740

2009

$4,355 (+0.7%)

$167,673 + $321,385

$489,058

2008

$4,325

$168,072 + $322,149

$490,221

Tax history for 1285 Rubenstein Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,594 (−1.0%)

$1,420,552 + $425,659

$1,846,211

2024

$19,794 (+2.4%)

$1,392,699 + $417,313

$1,810,012

2023

$19,336 (+1.8%)

$1,365,392 + $409,131

$1,774,523

2022

$18,986 (+2.1%)

$1,338,620 + $401,109

$1,739,729

2021

$18,599 (+0.4%)

$1,312,373 + $393,245

$1,705,618

2020

$18,522 (+1.5%)

$1,286,641 + $385,535

$1,672,176

2019

$18,243 (+9.4%)

$1,273,449 + $381,582

$1,655,031

2018

$16,673 (+162.1%)

$1,248,480 + $374,100

$1,622,580

2017

$6,361 (+5.5%)

$186,485 + $357,447

$543,932

2016

$6,028 (+30.4%)

$186,485 + $357,447

$543,932

2015

$4,623 (+2.8%)

$182,829 + $350,439

$533,268

2014

$4,498 (−1.4%)

$176,556 + $338,415

$514,971

2013

$4,560 (+4.3%)

$176,556 + $338,415

$514,971

2012

$4,370 (+0.5%)

$175,759 + $336,886

$512,645

2011

$4,346

$172,313 + $330,281

$502,594

2010

$4,343 (−0.3%)

$168,935 + $323,805

$492,740

2009

$4,355 (+0.7%)

$167,673 + $321,385

$489,058

2008

$4,325

$168,072 + $322,149

$490,221

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,800 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

3,452

Year built

1980

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

2600722600

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

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.

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: 3
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Type: Attached
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19x17
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10 x 8
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10 x 8
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 17 x 9

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 1
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Living Room

Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Shed(s), Water Softener
Drywall Interior
Flooring: Brick/Pavers, Carpet, Tile

Heating & Cooling
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit

Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Garage
Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas

Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 3,536
Dining Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
Family Room Dimensions: 14 x 9
Kitchen Dimensions: 10 x 7
Living Room Dimensions: 19 x 14
Bedroom on Entry Level, Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Den, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Construction: Other (See Remarks)
Fencing: Full

Building Information
Year Built: 1979
# of Stories: 2
Total Stories: 2
Building Entrance Level: 1
Roof: Composition

Property Information
# of Stories: 2
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Approximate Living Space: 3,000 to 3,999 Sq. Ft.
Entry Level Unit: 1
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Record
Exclusive-Use Yard
Pets Allowed
Sign on Property: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: City/County Records

Land Information
Topography: Level

Financial

Lease / Rental Information
Pets Allowed

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Connected

Water Information
Meter on Property

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,452
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: San Diego County
APN: 2600722600

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Other

Listing Date Information
LVT Date: 2017-02-08

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Cardiff Elementary School

Public K-2 • Assigned • 0.6mi

Oak Crest Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

La Costa Canyon High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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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

7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 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

Cardiff, CA • 92007

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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

$3.01M – $3.64M

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Home values near 1285 Rubenstein Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1276 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2932 Sq. Ft.	$3,020,401
1260 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1304 Sq. Ft.	$2,403,843
1241 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1706 Sq. Ft.	$2,367,539
1295 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2919 Sq. Ft.	$3,161,795
1275 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4123 Sq. Ft.	$5,052,597
1322 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1907 Sq. Ft.	$2,953,468
1335 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2058 Sq. Ft.	$2,510,699

Address	Redfin Estimate
1270 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4578 Sq. Ft.	$4,881,563
1252 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3761 Sq. Ft.	$5,059,839
1247 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1801 Sq. Ft.	$3,221,430
1261 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1003 Sq. Ft.	$2,088,465
1271 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1526 Sq. Ft.	$2,227,968
1332 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6300 Sq. Ft.	$10,921,467
1345 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 810 Sq. Ft.	$1,741,916

Address	Redfin Estimate
223 Rubenstein Place, Cardiff, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2248 Sq. Ft.	$3,242,322
1238 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2484 Sq. Ft.	$2,610,593
1291 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$2,827,136
1265 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 792 Sq. Ft.	$2,078,590
1312 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1645 Sq. Ft.	$2,614,960
1325 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1955 Sq. Ft.	$2,557,784
1351 Rubenstein Avenue, Cardiff, CA 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$1,892,762

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