Classic and welcoming beach craftsman in the highly desirable Composer District, a blissfully quiet location yet close to everything. Multiple porches with sensational ocean views, open concept with great room, pool/spa and a 3+ car garage. Scenic walking/cycling trails in natural habitat surroundings meander through adjacent Rossini Canyon and allow for direct and picturesque access to both Cardiff Village and Encinitas Park. Live the ultimate lifestyle in Cardiff by the Sea! See supplement for more.
Style, architecture and quality abound as well as adaptability to accommodate your own unique style. This home is intimate yet large enough to host family and friends. Beautiful wood floors on each level, Hickory downstairs and Bamboo upstairs. Master suite with open beam vaulted ceilings, walk in closet and an ocean view balcony. Dream kitchen includes wild sea stone counters, alder cabinets, stainless steel appliances, convection oven and warming drawer, 4 burner Viking range with grill and a large walk-in pantry. Truly a custom home with most desirable north coast amenities in the award winning Cardiff School District and minutes to shopping (including famous Seaside Market), restaurants, cafes and of course the excellent surf! Live the ultimate lifestyle in Cardiff by the Sea, the perfect blend of everything you could want in a neighborhood; sophistication with walkability and casual beach vibes. Solar energy, AC, surround sound/speakers inside and out, custom ceiling fans, raised panel solid doors, central vacuum, tankless water heater and both a circulation system and water softener that were put in within the last year. Spacious yard with a salt water pool/spa which has a recently replaced spa heater. Easy to maintain turf lawn and island with a built in Viking BBQ. Oversized (3 car) garage has epoxy coated floors and a small room for storage or an art studio.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
8,354 sq ftLot Size
$1,389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
7 spacesParking
Listed by Kelly Howard•DRE #01258451• Compass
•760-419-1240 (agent)
Bought with Theresa Panish•DRE #01896529• Coldwell Banker Realty
A home like this rarely comes on the market. Built from the ground up in 2006, this beach Craftsman is nestled on an elevated ocean view lot in Cardiff's most coveted location, the Composer District. Comprised of 3565 ESF, this home has 4 bd, 4 ba, a large great room, chef's kitchen, multiple view decks, outdoor living spaces, pool/spa & a 3+ car garage. This exceptional home provides all the grandeur of a luxury estate with the comfortable & casual beach vibe of Cardiff. See supplement for details...
A home like this rarely comes on the market. Built from the ground up in 2006, this beach Craftsman is nestled on an elevated ocean view lot surrounded by mature trees and landscape in Cardiff's most coveted location, the Composer District. Style, architecture and quality abound as you take in all that this masterpiece has to offer. Comprised of 3565 ESF, this home has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a large great room, chef's kitchen, multiple view decks, outdoor living spaces, pool/spa and a 3+ car garage. A dream kitchen includes wild sea stone counters, Hickory pecan floor, alder cabinets, built in wine racks, stainless steel appliances, double oven with convection and warming drawer, 4 burner Viking range with grill and large walk-in pantry. Other features include; AC, raised panel solid doors, surround sound/speakers inside and out, wood flooring throughout, private outdoor slate shower, networked for cat 5, custom ceiling fans, ADT security, Central Vacuum, tankless hot water heater and Easy Turf lawn. Oversized 3 car garage has epoxy coated floors. This is truly a custom home with no detail spared. Enjoy the best that Cardiff has to offer in this spectacular property, located in the heart of the Composer District on Bristol, a very low traffic road. This exceptional home provides all the grandeur of a luxury estate with the comfortable and casual beach vibe of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. A premier property in a prime location.
Public Records
Jul 21, 2003
Sold
$785,000
$220/sq ft
SDMLS #34019323
Jun 2, 2003
Listing Removed
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Apr 7, 2003
Listed
$815,000
$229/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 20, 1978
Sold
$30,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,424 (+3.5%)
$2,459,238 + $1,022,781
$3,482,019
2024
$34,241 (−2.4%)
$2,411,018 + $1,002,727
$3,413,745
2023
$35,088 (+0.9%)
$2,358,842 + $855,615
$3,214,457
2022
$34,764 (+2.8%)
$2,312,591 + $838,839
$3,151,430
2021
$33,807 (+0.6%)
$2,267,247 + $822,392
$3,089,639
2020
$33,599 (+11.1%)
$2,222,792 + $806,267
$3,029,059
2019
$30,248 (+2.3%)
$2,200,000 + $798,000
$2,998,000
2018
$29,566 (+2.5%)
$1,993,172 + $700,303
$2,693,475
2017
$28,854 (+5.0%)
$1,915,776 + $673,110
$2,588,886
2016
$27,491 (+1.5%)
$1,915,776 + $673,110
$2,588,886
2015
$27,088 (+96.0%)
$1,878,212 + $659,912
$2,538,124
2014
$13,821 (−1.5%)
$671,000 + $579,000
$1,250,000
2013
$14,026 (+3.1%)
$671,000 + $579,000
$1,250,000
2012
$13,610 (−5.2%)
$671,000 + $579,000
$1,250,000
2011
$14,355 (−0.3%)
$671,000 + $579,000
$1,250,000
2010
$14,398 (−0.2%)
$714,000 + $616,000
$1,330,000
2009
$14,425 (−0.6%)
$714,000 + $616,000
$1,330,000
2008
$14,515
$714,000 + $616,000
$1,330,000
Tax history for 454 Bristol Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,424 (+3.5%)
$2,459,238 + $1,022,781
$3,482,019
2024
$34,241 (−2.4%)
$2,411,018 + $1,002,727
$3,413,745
2023
$35,088 (+0.9%)
$2,358,842 + $855,615
$3,214,457
2022
$34,764 (+2.8%)
$2,312,591 + $838,839
$3,151,430
2021
$33,807 (+0.6%)
$2,267,247 + $822,392
$3,089,639
2020
$33,599 (+11.1%)
$2,222,792 + $806,267
$3,029,059
2019
$30,248 (+2.3%)
$2,200,000 + $798,000
$2,998,000
2018
$29,566 (+2.5%)
$1,993,172 + $700,303
$2,693,475
2017
$28,854 (+5.0%)
$1,915,776 + $673,110
$2,588,886
2016
$27,491 (+1.5%)
$1,915,776 + $673,110
$2,588,886
2015
$27,088 (+96.0%)
$1,878,212 + $659,912
$2,538,124
2014
$13,821 (−1.5%)
$671,000 + $579,000
$1,250,000
2013
$14,026 (+3.1%)
$671,000 + $579,000
$1,250,000
2012
$13,610 (−5.2%)
$671,000 + $579,000
$1,250,000
2011
$14,355 (−0.3%)
$671,000 + $579,000
$1,250,000
2010
$14,398 (−0.2%)
$714,000 + $616,000
$1,330,000
2009
$14,425 (−0.6%)
$714,000 + $616,000
$1,330,000
2008
$14,515
$714,000 + $616,000
$1,330,000
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
3,565
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2602821500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
R8
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.
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
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Optional Bedrooms: 1
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20x18
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 1
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Living Room
Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Vacuum/Central, Washer, Water Softener, Built In Range, Convection Oven, Freezer, Warmer Oven Drawer, Gas Range