1470 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
SOLD
DEC 16, 2025
Listed by Christel Carlyle, Wisdom Properties, (858) 755-3100 . Bought with Compass

$4,090,000

Last sold price
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,301 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

1470 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007

Cardiff
Est. Refi. Payment $24,744/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 16, 2025 for $4,090,000 (5% below list price)

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +66% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$4.11M
July 2026$4.11M
June 2026$4.16M
May 2026$4.05M
April 2026$4.14M
March 2026$4.13M
February 2026$4.1M
January 2026$4.11M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.06
Single-Family Home
$3,890,000
03/25/26
4
3.5
3,123
0.15
Single-Family Home
$9,300,000
08/10/26
4
3.5
4,150
0.14
Single-Family Home
$5,500,000
06/22/26
4
4.5
3,648
0.15
Single-Family Home
$6,400,000
06/02/26
5
4.5
4,270
0.25
Single-Family Home
$4,275,000
12/08/25
6
5
5,072
0.39
Single-Family Home
$3,550,000
04/29/26
4
4
3,033
0.30
Single-Family Home
$3,040,000
02/02/26
4
3.5
3,508
0.19
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
10/08/25
5
4.5
3,007

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.04
$5,174,900
5
4.5
2,991
Off Market
0.06
$3,890,000
4
3.5
3,123
Recently Sold
0.10
$4,016,800
4
2.5
3,221
Off Market
0.09
$3,570,100
3
2.5
1,913
Off Market
0.10
$3,459,700
4
2.5
2,833
Off Market
0.11
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.15
$9,300,000
4
3.5
4,150
Recently Sold
0.15
$3,385,600
3
2.5
2,051
Off Market
0.16
$6,476,800
10
7.5
-
Off Market
0.14
$5,500,000
4
4.5
3,648
Recently Sold
0.18
$5,471,000
5
4.5
3,466
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1470 Rubenstein Ave.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1995
Lot Size
0.3 acres
Living Area
4,301 sqft
Price/Sqft
$951/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Elegant Mediterranean Villa with Riviera-Style Ambiance in Cardiff’s Coveted Composer District! This residence offers ocean views, lush gardens, pool/jacuzzi with waterfall features. Timeless Architectural Highlights: stone columns flank the double door entry that opens to soaring ceilings, oversized crown molding. Dramatic staircase with wrought iron railings & wood plank steps lead to the mezzanine with ocean views & the soaring entry area...other highlights include art niches and perfectly placed windows bringing in natural light. The rich wood plank floors and tumbled travertine stone offers warmth and elegance. Main floor living offers stone surround fireplaces, open beam ceiling, custom cabinetry and arched windows. The Formal Dining Room is next to the custom designed kitchen, with abundant granite countertop, glass front cabinetry w/ custom hardware and high end appliances. The heart of the home kitchen opens to the family room with open beam ceilings, built in entertainment wall (find the seahorse handles!) Sliding glass door leads to an entertainment deck perfect for indoor outdoor entertaining and a staircase to the pool and gardens. The main floor has a guest bedroom with a charming bay window seat near main level bathroom. Upstairs off the mezzanine is the spacious primary suite and deck with amazing ocean and coastline views. The suite includes a luxurious primary bath plus a large customized walk-in closet. Downstairs are two bedrooms with walk-in closets sharing a Hollywood Jack & Jill bath...Billiards/Game room w/fireplace, and a built-in office area, temperature controlled Wine Cellar plus a full bath & laundry room.... private resort backyard w/ fireplace, outdoor kitchen with BBQ, and a charming trellis covered dining area surrounded by mature palms and birds of paradise.
1470 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,301 sqft single-family home in Cardiff, built in 1995. It last sold for $4,090,000 on Dec 16, 2025 (5% below the $4,300,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $15,551/month.

Home Details for 1470 Rubenstein Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Bonus Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Laundry, Living Room, Other, Wine Cellar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4301 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Inside,Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Bonus Room, Family Room, Living Room, OutsideHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Stone, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Number of Stories: 3Levels: Three Or MoreEntry Location: 1Floors: Stone, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Coastline, Ocean, Pool

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Has a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: In Ground, WaterfallPool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 52

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1995
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2600836500

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $4,300,000Price Per Sqft: $951/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Nov 03 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Cardiff By The Sea
School Information
High School District: San Dieguito Union

Community

Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Water Sports, ParkNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 1

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Trust

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NDP2508986Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: Coastline, OceanAttribution Contact: christelcarlyle@gmail.comUniversal Property Id: US-06073-N-2600836500-R-N

Additional Information

BikingDog ParkHikingWater SportsPark

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 16, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NDP2508986
Sold
$4,090,000
Nov 7, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NDP2508986
Pending
$4,300,000
Sep 12, 2025
Source: CRMLS #NDP2508986
Listed For Sale
$4,300,000
Sep 14, 2012
Source: N/A
Sold
$2,100,000
Feb 1, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,495,000
Price decreased by 0%

Market trends in Encinitas

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.06M
$13.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
Price per sq ft
$1.03K
$30
MoM
Available listings
164
5
MoM

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Cardiff

At least 56 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say there are community events

  • 49 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Great area and great schools. Some great parks and close to the beach. Great for being outside but the hills and lack of sidewalks in areas makes it less walkable than other areas. Package theft does happen and people don’t clean up after their pets well. The rent is also really high around here. "
  • Trulia User
    "Cardiff is a great place to live for everyone. Great restaurants and seaside market is amazing. The beaches are great too. "
  • Trulia User
    "A lot of owners out here. Definetly a hot spot for pets. Not sure about pet parks however. Only see well maintained pets."
  • Trulia User
    "Cardiff-by-the-Sea is one of the greatest communities in San Diego. People watch out for one another, have a strong sense of pride for the neighborhood, and everyone is friendly. I can’t say anything bad about living here!!"
  • Trulia User
    "We moved here in November so have been here just about a year. We are absolutely in love with the neighborhood. Everyone is friendly and there is a diverse group of neighborhood residents. The sunshine, the views, the local market and restaurants - were never leaving "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s a nice place to live, being near I5 is great to get around easily. Lots of schools, shops, restaurants etc. but lots of homeless people too. "
  • Shannon T.
    "Movies at Patagonia. Cardiff Kook decorations. Camping at San elijo state beach. Bubbles and moonlight. "
  • Christina F.
    "Great neighbors - neighbors can make or break your neighborhood!! We are pretty lucky to be surrounded by good people!! Fingers crossed that it stays that way!"
  • Brian D.
    "My commute in the morning (6:15am) to Mira Mesa is easy, only 20 min. Coming home with non-pandemic traffic it can changes to a 35 to 50 min drive. "
  • Brockallmaras
    "Encinitas is almost as cool as Cardiff but not quite as cool. It never will be. However, it is the second coolest in the land"
  • Stefan
    "Lived here for 5 years, great community and great people. Surprising amount of crime though, due to easy access to the 5."
  • Jim C.
    "Great place to live, moved back from Florida and prefer over La Jolla. Can be expensive but just need to be patient when house hunting."
  • Matias
    "There are many families em my area and animals too. A lot park for kids and good schools for all ages "
  • Jaymayojr1983
    "this place was great and I enjoyed it very much. I would recommend to all. schools were great and neighbors were always friendly."
  • Farnaz J.
    "Friendly neighborhood and lovely people. Peaceful and respectful, helpful to each other. Involved in the community. "
  • William C. M.
    "Eclectic mix of income levels and some with pretentious tendencies and some without some highly educated and several who have low education levels"
  • Ellydvogt
    "A mix of families and older people. We don’t know our neighbors much but we are just renting. Encinitas has a wonderful vibe and everyone is super friendly."
  • Sasha D. C.
    "I have lived here for years and I love it, we have lots of friends in the neighborhood who have met just in the street. Our kids love the schools, we love the access to the outdoors, the ocean the mountains the trails, it’s all just minutes away"

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Frequently asked questions about 1470 Rubenstein Ave

  • What is the price history for 1470 Rubenstein Ave?
    1470 Rubenstein Ave in Cardiff, CA last sold for $4,090,000 in December 2025.
  • Is Cardiff a buyer's or seller's market?
    Cardiff is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Cardiff?
    The median sale price in Cardiff is $2.06M. That is down $13.33K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Cardiff?
    Residents describe Cardiff, CA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and neighborly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Cardiff, CA.
  • Does 1470 Rubenstein Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1470 Rubenstein Ave in Cardiff, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1470 Rubenstein Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 1470 Rubenstein Ave in Cardiff, CA has a pool.

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