1501 Summit Ave

1,411 Sq. Ft.
$1,347 / Sq. Ft.
1,411
Sq. Ft.
$1,347
per Sq. Ft.

Description

First time on the market in 40 years. Just 3 blocks to the ocean, this historic Spanish Revival home sits on a 10,500 SF lot in the highly desirable Composer District of Cardiff by the Sea. Built in 1928, reportedly by the founder of Cardiff, J. Frank Cullen. A welcoming large front yard with ocean views, this home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath with a detached 1 bedroom/ 1 bath casita. A quintessential Cardiff home that stays true to its original 1920's charm with coved ceilings, see supplement...First time on the market in 40 years. Just 3 blocks to the ocean, this historic Spanish Revival home sits on a 10,500 SF lot in the highly desirable Composer District of Cardiff by the Sea. Built in 1928, reportedly by the founder of Cardiff, J. Frank Cullen. A welcoming large front yard with ocean views, this home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath with a detached 1 bedroom/ 1 bath casita. A quintessential Cardiff home that stays true to its original 1920's charm with coved ceilings, see supplement

arched doorways, beautiful built-ins, original fixtures, wood floors and mature landscaping. Excellent contender for Mills Act, which could save up to 75% on taxes. Walk to beaches, parks, Cardiff Town Center and Seaside Market or to Downtown Encinitas and all of the shops and restaurants along the 101. This home is truly one of a kind.

Listing Agent

  1. Jamie Danielle

    Jamie Danielle

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01944126

Property Details for 1501 Summit Avenue

Neighborhood
Composer District
Community
CARDIFF BY THE SEA
View Description
Ocean
City Postal ID
CARDIFF BY THE SEA (92007)
Cross Street(s)
Verdi
LISTING UPDATED: 12/18/2018 10:16 AM

Property Details for 1501 Summit Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #180061017
Days on Market14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1928
Lot Size-
CountySan Diego County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Jamie Danielle, DRE #01944126

Sold By Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Gina Vreeburg, DRE #01413801

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Building Information for 1501 Summit Avenue

Stories1Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$12,100 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,221

Property Taxes

$2,879

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1501 Summit Avenue

Summary Information
Property and Location
  • System ID: 180061017
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Street Number Numeric: 1501
  • Street Name: Summit Avenue
  • Age Restrictions: N/K
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Ownership: Other/Remarks
Parking
  • Parking Garage: None Known
  • Parking Non-Garage: Uncovered
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 0
  • Number of Parking Spaces: 3
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner Fees: $0
  • Monthly Total Fees: $0
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Other Fees: $0
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Supplement
  • Supplement: arched doorways, beautiful built-ins, original fixtures, wood floors and mature landscaping. Excellent contender for Mills Act, which could save up to 75% on taxes. Walk to beaches, parks, Cardiff Town Center and Seaside Market or to Downtown Encinitas and all of the shops and restaurants along the 101. This home is truly one of a kind.
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: None
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Heat Source: Electric
  • Laundry Location: Other/Remarks
  • Equipment: Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Stove
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Optional Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces(s): 1
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room
  • Floor Coverings: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Storage Space, Sunken Living Room
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Searchable Rooms: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room, Storage Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 12x12
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11x11
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 9x9
Interior Dimensions
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Family Room Dimensions: 19x12
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 8x12
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19x12
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood/Stucco
  • Roof: Composition, Spanish Tile
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Pool: N/K
  • Patio: Porch - Front
  • Guest House: Other/Remarks
  • Square Footage: 1411
Property Information
Property and Assessments
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Entry Only: No
  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
  • Frontage: Ocean/Bluff
  • Topography: Level
  • Site: Street Paved, West of I-5, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front
  • Assessors Parcel Num: 260-083-02-00
Utilities
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Installed, Sewer Connected
  • Irrigation: Sprinklers
Multi Family Information
Building Details
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air

Property History for 1501 Summit Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 4, 2021

Sold

SDMLS #210000205

$2,850,000
Feb 4, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #210000205

$2,850,000
Feb 3, 2021

Sold

CLAW #210000205SD

$2,850,000
Jan 21, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #689377928

$2,850,000
Jan 21, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1449745938

$2,850,000
Jan 14, 2021

Pending

SDMLS #210000205

Jan 14, 2021

Pending

CRMLS #210000205

Jan 13, 2021

Pending

CLAW #210000205SD

Jan 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #210000205

$2,895,000
Jan 6, 2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #210000205

$2,895,000
Jan 5, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #210000205SD

$2,895,000
Jan 1, 2021

Expired

CRMLS #200047036

$2,995,000
Dec 31, 2020

Expired

CLAW #200047036SD

Dec 20, 2020

Withdrawn

CRMLS #200047036

Dec 20, 2020

Expired

SDMLS #200047036

$2,995,000
Oct 3, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #200047036

$2,995,000
Oct 2, 2020

Withdrawn

CLAW #200047036SD

Oct 2, 2020

Temporarily Off Market

CLAW #200047036SD

Oct 1, 2020

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #200047036

$2,995,000
Sep 30, 2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #200047036SD

$2,995,000
Dec 17, 2018

Sold

CRMLS #180061017

$1,900,000
Dec 17, 2018

Sold

SDMLS #180061017

$1,900,000
Nov 15, 2018

Price Change

CRMLS #180061017

$1,975,000
Nov 15, 2018

Pending

SDMLS #180061017

Nov 15, 2018

Pending

CRMLS #180061017

Nov 1, 2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180061017

$2,100,000
Nov 1, 2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180061017

$2,100,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/04/2021

Sold

SDMLS #210000205

$2,850,000
02/04/2021

Sold

CRMLS #210000205

$2,850,000
02/03/2021

Sold

CLAW #210000205SD

$2,850,000
01/21/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #689377928

$2,850,000
01/21/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1449745938

$2,850,000
01/14/2021

Pending

SDMLS #210000205

01/14/2021

Pending

CRMLS #210000205

01/13/2021

Pending

CLAW #210000205SD

01/08/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #210000205

$2,895,000
01/06/2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #210000205

$2,895,000
01/05/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #210000205SD

$2,895,000
01/01/2021

Expired

CRMLS #200047036

$2,995,000
12/31/2020

Expired

CLAW #200047036SD

12/20/2020

Withdrawn

CRMLS #200047036

12/20/2020

Expired

SDMLS #200047036

$2,995,000
10/03/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #200047036

$2,995,000
10/02/2020

Withdrawn

CLAW #200047036SD

10/02/2020

Temporarily Off Market

CLAW #200047036SD

10/01/2020

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #200047036

$2,995,000
09/30/2020

Listed (Active)

CLAW #200047036SD

$2,995,000
12/17/2018

Sold

CRMLS #180061017

$1,900,000
12/17/2018

Sold

SDMLS #180061017

$1,900,000
11/15/2018

Price Change

CRMLS #180061017

$1,975,000
11/15/2018

Pending

SDMLS #180061017

11/15/2018

Pending

CRMLS #180061017

11/01/2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180061017

$2,100,000
11/01/2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180061017

$2,100,000

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

Public Records for 1501 Summit Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,706,080Additions$378,850Total$3,084,930
Tax Record2025$34,551 ($2,879 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,711 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,711 SqFtLot Size10,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningR-2:MINOR MULCountySAN DIEGOAPN260-083-02-00

Schools near 1501 Summit Avenue

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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