Live the CARDIFF dream! Unique upgraded Cardiff-by-the-Sea 3 bedroom 2.5 bath house! Very cheerful with tons of natural sunlight. Minutes from surf spots such as Swami's and Cardiff reef just a short walk or bike ride away! Walk to award winning schools, to restaurants, and parks. Convenient location for shopping & freeway and downtown Cardiff & Encinitas. This truly unique home has an open floor plan that flows, connecting the kitchen, dining room, & living room in a very functional way
With vaulted ceilings, HUGE kitchen and large sliding glass doors open up the main living space to the backyard thus perfect for entertaining & serving. There is an outdoor shower on the north side of the backyard. drought resistant landscaping with drip irrigation.has very large pots with citrus and av¬ocado trees. landscape lighting there as well. Private, large, fenced/gated backyard, great for children, pets low maintenance trex deck. This home also features, 2 car garage with storage. study/library Walk-in closet in master bedroom with complete ELFA closet system lots of storage throughout the house ceiling fans in all bedrooms, new engineered hickory hardwood and tile throughout floors, cabinets, Bertazzoni 6 burner gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances, Eco smart Ethanol, Fireplace unique master bath soaking tub bathrooms have TOTO dual flush water sensitive toilets and Grohe/HansGrohe fixtures. Originally built in 1960, the home was completely rebuilt/remodeled in 2010, taken down to one wall of studs (in the garage) and floorboards. All new electrical, plumbing, roof, etc. Zoned as R2 can build (up). add a second story or rooftop deck to capture the ocean view
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
8,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,012Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lee Rotsheck•DRE #01233586• Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
•858-882-7678 (agent)
Bought with Sean Caddell•DRE #01192842• Willis Allen Real Estate
Wow! A builders dream in Cardiff! Needs work, reflected in price. Has a pool. Ocean views if you add on a second story. Come and see for yourself. Sold in As-Is condition. Buyer's agent to verify all information and complete all inspections prior to submission of offer.
SDMLS #1
Dec 19, 2008
Price Changed
$424,650
$183/sq ft
Dec 19, 2008
Price Changed
$407,664
$175/sq ft
Nov 19, 2008
Price Changed
$424,650
$183/sq ft
Oct 21, 2008
Price Changed
$442,320
$190/sq ft
CRMLS #71021949
May 31, 2007
Sold
$575,000
$247/sq ft
Mar 16, 2007
Listed
$625,000
$269/sq ft
SDMLS #1005426
Jun 22, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 28, 2000
Listed
$359,000
$154/sq ft
Mar 28, 2000
Listed
$359,000
$154/sq ft
CRMLS #971017400
Mar 17, 1998
Sold
$270,000
$116/sq ft
Nov 5, 1997
Listed
$277,500
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,382 (−0.4%)
$965,976 + $338,088
$1,304,064
2024
$14,445 (+3.4%)
$947,036 + $331,459
$1,278,495
2023
$13,971 (−1.2%)
$928,467 + $324,960
$1,253,427
2022
$14,137 (+5.9%)
$910,262 + $318,589
$1,228,851
2021
$13,351
$892,414 + $312,343
$1,204,757
2020
$13,353 (+1.9%)
$874,916 + $306,219
$1,181,135
2019
$13,102 (+2.1%)
$865,945 + $303,080
$1,169,025
2018
$12,829 (+2.1%)
$848,966 + $297,138
$1,146,104
2017
$12,567 (+103.6%)
$816,000 + $285,600
$1,101,600
2016
$6,173 (+3.0%)
$816,000 + $285,600
$1,101,600
2015
$5,996 (+3.1%)
$321,776 + $203,906
$525,682
2014
$5,815 (−0.6%)
$310,735 + $196,910
$507,645
2013
$5,852 (+5.3%)
$310,735 + $196,910
$507,645
2012
$5,556 (+3.1%)
$309,331 + $196,021
$505,352
2011
$5,392 (+26.5%)
$303,266 + $192,178
$495,444
2010
$4,264 (−2.3%)
$297,320 + $188,410
$485,730
2009
$4,364 (−32.8%)
$295,098 + $79,810
$374,908
2008
$6,491
$301,716 + $81,600
$383,316
Tax history for 740 Munevar
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,382 (−0.4%)
$965,976 + $338,088
$1,304,064
2024
$14,445 (+3.4%)
$947,036 + $331,459
$1,278,495
2023
$13,971 (−1.2%)
$928,467 + $324,960
$1,253,427
2022
$14,137 (+5.9%)
$910,262 + $318,589
$1,228,851
2021
$13,351
$892,414 + $312,343
$1,204,757
2020
$13,353 (+1.9%)
$874,916 + $306,219
$1,181,135
2019
$13,102 (+2.1%)
$865,945 + $303,080
$1,169,025
2018
$12,829 (+2.1%)
$848,966 + $297,138
$1,146,104
2017
$12,567 (+103.6%)
$816,000 + $285,600
$1,101,600
2016
$6,173 (+3.0%)
$816,000 + $285,600
$1,101,600
2015
$5,996 (+3.1%)
$321,776 + $203,906
$525,682
2014
$5,815 (−0.6%)
$310,735 + $196,910
$507,645
2013
$5,852 (+5.3%)
$310,735 + $196,910
$507,645
2012
$5,556 (+3.1%)
$309,331 + $196,021
$505,352
2011
$5,392 (+26.5%)
$303,266 + $192,178
$495,444
2010
$4,264 (−2.3%)
$297,320 + $188,410
$485,730
2009
$4,364 (−32.8%)
$295,098 + $79,810
$374,908
2008
$6,491
$301,716 + $81,600
$383,316
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,126
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
2601311900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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: 2
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x14
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 1
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Living Room
Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Water Filtration
Drywall Interior
Flooring: Wood
Slab on Grade
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Laundry Room
Laundry Utilities: Gas
Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 2,325
Dining Room Dimensions: 10 x 17
Family Room Dimensions: 15 x 15
Kitchen Dimensions: 15 x 16
Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 17
Bedroom on Entry Level, Dining Area, Family Room, Great Room, Library, Master Bedroom on Entry Level