Rare opportunity to own in Cardiff under $1,000,000! Unlimited potential in this property. Large almost 1/4 acre lot, just east of I-5. Potential ocean views from second level/rooftop deck. Just minutes to downtown Cardiff shopping, restaurants, and coffee shops. Close to local beaches and San Elijo camping grounds. Neighborhoods: Cardiff Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Washer Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: , GSL
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
8,800 sq ftLot Size
$731Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Zac Sestina•DRE #01277953• Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Listed by Jacob Driver•DRE #01992560• Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Bought with Ryan Jamieson•DRE #01936993• 360 Residential
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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
99.5%
0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$2.8M
$1K MoM
Avg. days on market
27d
4 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 1866 Playa Riviera Dr
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #180067764
Mar 12, 2019
Sold
$775,000
$355/sq ft
Mar 12, 2019
Sold
$775,000
$355/sq ft
Feb 12, 2019
Pending
—
Feb 11, 2019
Pending
—
Dec 29, 2018
Price Changed
$830,000
$380/sq ft
Dec 29, 2018
Price Changed
$830,000
$380/sq ft
Dec 17, 2018
Listed
$850,000
$390/sq ft
Dec 17, 2018
Listed
$850,000
$390/sq ft
Rare opportunity to own in Cardiff under $1,000,000! Unlimited potential in this property. Large almost 1/4 acre lot, just east of I-5. Potential ocean views from second level/rooftop deck. Just minutes to downtown Cardiff shopping, restaurants, and coffee shops. Close to local beaches and San Elijo camping grounds.
SDMLS #140056302
Dec 2, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Dec 2, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 15, 2014
Listed
$675,000
$309/sq ft
Oct 9, 2014
Listed
$675,000
$309/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1997
Sold
$183,500
$84/sq ft
CRMLS #971003441
Apr 30, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 1997
Listed
$197,000
$90/sq ft
Feb 26, 1997
Listed
$197,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 27, 1995
Sold
$149,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,264 (+28.5%)
$642,754 + $541,640
$1,184,394
2024
$10,319 (+4.3%)
$630,151 + $531,020
$1,161,171
2023
$9,896 (−2.1%)
$617,796 + $251,000
$868,796
2022
$10,111 (+8.0%)
$605,683 + $246,079
$851,762
2021
$9,363 (+3.3%)
$593,807 + $241,254
$835,061
2020
$9,063 (+127.6%)
$582,164 + $236,524
$818,688
2019
$3,982 (+2.0%)
$576,195 + $214,304
$790,499
2018
$3,905 (+1.7%)
$245,050 + $91,141
$336,191
2017
$3,841 (+4.7%)
$235,536 + $87,602
$323,138
2016
$3,668 (+0.7%)
$235,536 + $87,602
$323,138
2015
$3,642 (+3.2%)
$230,918 + $85,885
$316,803
2014
$3,529 (−1.0%)
$222,995 + $82,938
$305,933
2013
$3,563 (+4.3%)
$222,995 + $82,938
$305,933
2012
$3,417 (−1.4%)
$221,988 + $82,564
$304,552
2011
$3,465 (+1.6%)
$217,636 + $80,946
$298,582
2010
$3,411 (−1.4%)
$213,369 + $79,359
$292,728
2009
$3,460 (−1.3%)
$211,775 + $78,766
$290,541
2008
$3,505
$212,279 + $78,954
$291,233
Tax history for 1866 Playa Riviera Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,264 (+28.5%)
$642,754 + $541,640
$1,184,394
2024
$10,319 (+4.3%)
$630,151 + $531,020
$1,161,171
2023
$9,896 (−2.1%)
$617,796 + $251,000
$868,796
2022
$10,111 (+8.0%)
$605,683 + $246,079
$851,762
2021
$9,363 (+3.3%)
$593,807 + $241,254
$835,061
2020
$9,063 (+127.6%)
$582,164 + $236,524
$818,688
2019
$3,982 (+2.0%)
$576,195 + $214,304
$790,499
2018
$3,905 (+1.7%)
$245,050 + $91,141
$336,191
2017
$3,841 (+4.7%)
$235,536 + $87,602
$323,138
2016
$3,668 (+0.7%)
$235,536 + $87,602
$323,138
2015
$3,642 (+3.2%)
$230,918 + $85,885
$316,803
2014
$3,529 (−1.0%)
$222,995 + $82,938
$305,933
2013
$3,563 (+4.3%)
$222,995 + $82,938
$305,933
2012
$3,417 (−1.4%)
$221,988 + $82,564
$304,552
2011
$3,465 (+1.6%)
$217,636 + $80,946
$298,582
2010
$3,411 (−1.4%)
$213,369 + $79,359
$292,728
2009
$3,460 (−1.3%)
$211,775 + $78,766
$290,541
2008
$3,505
$212,279 + $78,954
$291,233
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,800
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
2,182
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2605610400
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
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Last updated by owner on Mar 8, 2024.
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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.
Zone overlays
Hillside/Inland Bluff Overlay Zone
Scenic Visual Corridor 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
Uncovered Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Freezer, Counter Top
Has Appliances
Area
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Bathroom
Heating Information
Natural Gas
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Partial
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2605610400
Total # of Stories: 1
Location
Location Information
Latitude: 33.02386900
Longitude: -117.27278800
Other Subdivision Name: Cardiff By The Sea
Directions: From Birmingham, North on Playa Riviera, home on right side. Cross Street: Birmingham.