Come check out this rarely available 1-story Cardiff by the Sea home! It is move in ready with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1223 square feet. This property features: An island kitchen with gas range and wood tile floors, updated windows, updated bathrooms, new carpet, and direct access 2 car garage. The 7,600 square foot lot is fully landscaped has a low water landscape front yard as well as a large patio with grass area and fruit trees in the private back yard. No HOA or Mello-Roos!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$1,630Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brad Bourda•DRE #01235370• Coldwell Banker Realty
•619-851-3784 (agent)
•teambourda@gmail.com (agent)
Listed by Ryan Bourda•DRE #01361332• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Paul Worthington•DRE #00785899• Compass
Seller will entertain offers between 699K-769K. Beautiful home, in an ideal location, in a highly sought after neighborhood, in Cardiff By The Sea. Prestigious upscale area. Minutes to the beach, shopping, restaurants, etc. See supplement. [Supplement]: Beautiful home, in an ideal location, in a highly sought after neighborhood, in Cardiff By The Sea. Prestigious upscale neighborhood. Minutes to the beach, shopping, restaurants, etc. Entire home has been recently remodeled and tastefully upgraded with Granite counters, hardwood floors, new appliances, new roof, new windows, new doors, new fixtures, new cabinets, freshly painted, etc. Everything is in immaculate, move-in condition. Ideal for entertaining indoors and outdoors. Excellent floor plan with open Kitchen, Dining and Living room. Stately architectural columns and window moldings add a touch of prominence. Large lot with Lush mature landscaping. Large patio in private back yard conveniently accessed from the main living areas of the home is perfect for families, pets, relaxation, outdoor dining, etc. Quiet street. Tremendous potential for adding a second story, which would provide panoramic ocean views from the second level and could double the sq ft. Many homes on the street have already added a second story and the neighborhood is really going upscale. You must see this property to understand just how wonderful it would be to call this home.
CRMLS #31027254
Jul 1, 2003
Sold
$582,000
$476/sq ft
May 16, 2003
Listed
$584,900
$478/sq ft
STUNNING ONE STORY HOME! Newly remodeled kitchen w/ GRANITE COUNTERTOP & ISLAND, WHITE CABINETS, & NEW APPLIANCES. REMODELED BATHROOMS, Dual paned windows & french door, HARDWOOD FLOORS IN KITCHEN, DINING AREA, & ENTRY. SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOME. Great Potential for ocean view w/ 2nd story addition. See Supplement [Supplement]: Master bedroom has walk-in closet. Oak entry door w/ baldwin hardware 2 year new blinds, new interior doors, & hardware throughout. 1 year old water heater Approximate 4 year old roof w/ 30 year life material Expansive lot, room for pool Side yard access for boat parking Newer extra wide driveway Newer stucco & outside paint. Architectural columns in front. Automatic Irrigation front & back w/ new timer Buyer should check with city, architect, & builder on possibility of building a second story to capture the ocean view.
CRMLS #1004685
May 31, 2000
Sold
$346,500
$283/sq ft
Mar 15, 2000
Listed
$349,000
$285/sq ft
SDMLS #996022401
Nov 9, 1999
Listing Removed
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Oct 5, 1999
Listed
$324,900
$266/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,359 (−0.7%)
$1,093,038 + $144,632
$1,237,670
2024
$13,460 (+2.1%)
$1,071,606 + $141,797
$1,213,403
2023
$13,184 (+1.4%)
$1,050,595 + $139,017
$1,189,612
2022
$13,008 (+0.7%)
$1,029,996 + $136,292
$1,166,288
2021
$12,922 (+45.1%)
$1,009,800 + $133,620
$1,143,420
2020
$8,903 (+1.9%)
$990,000 + $131,000
$1,121,000
2019
$8,739 (+2.5%)
$634,748 + $126,702
$761,450
2018
$8,524 (+2.6%)
$622,302 + $124,218
$746,520
2017
$8,311 (+6.2%)
$598,138 + $119,396
$717,534
2016
$7,825 (+1.8%)
$598,138 + $119,396
$717,534
2015
$7,688 (+1.9%)
$586,410 + $117,055
$703,465
2014
$7,545 (−0.7%)
$566,288 + $113,039
$679,327
2013
$7,599 (+5.4%)
$566,288 + $113,039
$679,327
2012
$7,210 (+1.6%)
$563,729 + $112,529
$676,258
2011
$7,097 (+1.9%)
$552,676 + $110,323
$662,999
2010
$6,965
$541,840 + $108,160
$650,000
2009
$6,970 (−20.9%)
$521,000 + $104,000
$625,000
2008
$8,811
$521,000 + $104,000
$625,000
Tax history for 1721 Ruthlor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,359 (−0.7%)
$1,093,038 + $144,632
$1,237,670
2024
$13,460 (+2.1%)
$1,071,606 + $141,797
$1,213,403
2023
$13,184 (+1.4%)
$1,050,595 + $139,017
$1,189,612
2022
$13,008 (+0.7%)
$1,029,996 + $136,292
$1,166,288
2021
$12,922 (+45.1%)
$1,009,800 + $133,620
$1,143,420
2020
$8,903 (+1.9%)
$990,000 + $131,000
$1,121,000
2019
$8,739 (+2.5%)
$634,748 + $126,702
$761,450
2018
$8,524 (+2.6%)
$622,302 + $124,218
$746,520
2017
$8,311 (+6.2%)
$598,138 + $119,396
$717,534
2016
$7,825 (+1.8%)
$598,138 + $119,396
$717,534
2015
$7,688 (+1.9%)
$586,410 + $117,055
$703,465
2014
$7,545 (−0.7%)
$566,288 + $113,039
$679,327
2013
$7,599 (+5.4%)
$566,288 + $113,039
$679,327
2012
$7,210 (+1.6%)
$563,729 + $112,529
$676,258
2011
$7,097 (+1.9%)
$552,676 + $110,323
$662,999
2010
$6,965
$541,840 + $108,160
$650,000
2009
$6,970 (−20.9%)
$521,000 + $104,000
$625,000
2008
$8,811
$521,000 + $104,000
$625,000
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
1,223
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2605541100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R8
H_IBOZ
Residential 8 Zone
Residential 8 is intended to provide for suburban single-family detached residential units with minimum lot sizes of 5,400 net square feet and maximum densities of eight units per net acre. 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
Hillside/Inland Bluff 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/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 4
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Entry Level: 1
Sq. Ft.: 1223.0
# of Stories Total: 1
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Land Information
Irrigation Source: Automatic,Sprinklers
Lot Information
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Location
Location Information
Subdivision Name: CARDIFF BY THE SEA
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,223
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: San Diego County
APN: 2605541100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Around this home
Schools
Ada W. Harris Elementary School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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.
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Estimated sale price
$1.89M – $2.29M
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