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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Market trends in 92007, CA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$2.8M
$495K MoM
Avg. days on market
23d
8 days MoM
Recently sold homes
29
3 MoM
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Sale history for 1849 Playa Riviera Dr
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #260001771
Feb 23, 2026
Sold
$1,610,000
$1,496/sq ft
Jan 28, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 23, 2026
Listed
$1,499,000
$1,393/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1987
Sold
$129,000
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,761 (−0.1%)
$1,428,000 + $153,000
$1,581,000
2024
$3,766 (+1.9%)
$169,169 + $122,422
$291,591
2023
$3,697 (−1.7%)
$165,852 + $120,022
$285,874
2022
$3,763 (+8.6%)
$162,600 + $117,669
$280,269
2021
$3,464 (−4.2%)
$159,412 + $115,362
$274,774
2020
$3,616 (+1.6%)
$156,287 + $113,100
$269,387
2019
$3,558 (+0.8%)
$154,685 + $111,941
$266,626
2018
$3,529 (+2.0%)
$151,652 + $109,747
$261,399
2017
$3,460 (+3.9%)
$145,764 + $105,487
$251,251
2016
$3,329 (+4.4%)
$145,764 + $105,487
$251,251
2015
$3,189 (+0.9%)
$142,906 + $103,419
$246,325
2014
$3,162 (−0.9%)
$138,003 + $99,871
$237,874
2013
$3,190 (+4.2%)
$138,003 + $99,871
$237,874
2012
$3,061 (+0.8%)
$137,380 + $99,420
$236,800
2011
$3,036 (−0.4%)
$134,687 + $97,471
$232,158
2010
$3,048 (−0.4%)
$132,047 + $95,560
$227,607
2009
$3,060 (+1.4%)
$131,061 + $94,846
$225,907
2008
$3,019
$131,373 + $95,072
$226,445
Tax history for 1849 Playa Riviera Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,761 (−0.1%)
$1,428,000 + $153,000
$1,581,000
2024
$3,766 (+1.9%)
$169,169 + $122,422
$291,591
2023
$3,697 (−1.7%)
$165,852 + $120,022
$285,874
2022
$3,763 (+8.6%)
$162,600 + $117,669
$280,269
2021
$3,464 (−4.2%)
$159,412 + $115,362
$274,774
2020
$3,616 (+1.6%)
$156,287 + $113,100
$269,387
2019
$3,558 (+0.8%)
$154,685 + $111,941
$266,626
2018
$3,529 (+2.0%)
$151,652 + $109,747
$261,399
2017
$3,460 (+3.9%)
$145,764 + $105,487
$251,251
2016
$3,329 (+4.4%)
$145,764 + $105,487
$251,251
2015
$3,189 (+0.9%)
$142,906 + $103,419
$246,325
2014
$3,162 (−0.9%)
$138,003 + $99,871
$237,874
2013
$3,190 (+4.2%)
$138,003 + $99,871
$237,874
2012
$3,061 (+0.8%)
$137,380 + $99,420
$236,800
2011
$3,036 (−0.4%)
$134,687 + $97,471
$232,158
2010
$3,048 (−0.4%)
$132,047 + $95,560
$227,607
2009
$3,060 (+1.4%)
$131,061 + $94,846
$225,907
2008
$3,019
$131,373 + $95,072
$226,445
*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
10,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
1,076
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2605621200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
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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.
Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Cardiff School District
Middle Or Junior School District: San Dieguito High School Distric
High School District: San Dieguito High School Distric
Location Information
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.
Subdivision Name: CARDIFF BY THE SEA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,076
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1964
County: San Diego County
APN: 2605621200
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 • 0.5mi
10/10
Oak Crest Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
La Costa Canyon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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 83° 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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.93M – $2.33M
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