1849 Playa Riviera Dr

1,076 Sq. Ft.
$1,393 / Sq. Ft.
1,076
Sq. Ft.
$1,393
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Dallas Hartley • DRE #02128710 • Lineage Real Estate • dallashartleyrealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 1849 Playa Riviera Drive

Neighborhood
Playa Riviera Unit 2
Community
CARDIFF BY THE SEA
View
Peek-A-Boo
Zoning
R-1:SINGLE
Parking Garage
Attached, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces
2.0
Area Zip
CARDIFF BY THE SEA (92007)
Standard Status
Active
LISTING UPDATED: 01/23/2026 08:56 AM

Property Details for 1849 Playa Riviera Drive

StatusActive
MLS #260001771
Days on Market1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,200 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Lineage Real Estate, Dallas Hartley, DRE #02128710
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Building Information for 1849 Playa Riviera Drive

Stories1Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,619 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,306

Property Taxes

$313

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1849 Playa Riviera Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -117.272211, 33.024399
  • Latitude: 33.024399
  • Longitude: -117.272211
  • 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. Cross Street: Birmingham.
  • MLS Area Major: Coastal North
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
  • CFD Mello Roos Fee: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Cardiff School District
  • High School District: San Dieguito High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School District: San Dieguito High School District
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Total: 4.0
  • Parking Non-Garage Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1076.0
  • Building Area Units: Sqft
  • Living Area: 1076
  • Living Area Units: Sqft
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10200.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 260-562-12-00
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Prop Restrictions Known: None Known
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ADUYes No: No
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1964
Farm Information
  • Irrigation Source: Automatic, Drip, Sprinklers
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full, Gate, Stucco Wall
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Patio And Porch Features: Gazebo, Patio, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Pergola
  • Structures: Pergola
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Family Kitchen, Primary Bathroom
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Cooling: N/K
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, Shower in Tub, Unfurnished, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Room Type: Main Floor Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Baths Total: 2.0

Property History for 1849 Playa Riviera Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #260001771SD

$1,499,000
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #260001771

$1,499,000
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #260001771SD

$1,499,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #260001771SD

$1,499,000
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #260001771

$1,499,000
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #260001771SD

$1,499,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1849 Playa Riviera Drive

Taxable ValueLand$169,169Additions$122,422Total$291,591
Tax Record2025$3,761 ($313 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,076 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,076 SqFtLot Size10,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN260-562-12-00

Schools near 1849 Playa Riviera Drive

This home is within Cardiff Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 3 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cardiff Elementary School
PublicK to 2

Ada W. Harris Elementary School
Public3 to 6

Oak Crest Middle School
Public7 to 8

La Costa Canyon High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1849 Playa Riviera Drive is a single family home for sale in Cardiff, CA 92007. This property was listed for sale on January 23, 2026 by Lineage Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,499,000. This listing's school districts are San Dieguito Union High School District, Cardiff Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Cardiff Elementary School, Ada W. Harris Elementary School and Oak Crest Middle School. 1849 Playa Riviera Drive is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,076 sqft single family home built in 1964.

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