1526 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
SOLD
MAR 25, 2026
Listed by Tyler Polan, Compass, (858) 345-4514 . Bought with Compass

1526 Rubenstein Ave
Cardiff, CA 92007

Cardiff
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,123 sqft

$3,890,000

Last Sold: Mar 25, 2026
5% below list $4.1M
$1,246/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $23,620/mo*
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$3,890,000

Last Sold: Mar 25, 2026
5% below list $4.1M
$1,246/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $23,620/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,123 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1986
Living Area
3,123 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,246/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Rare Cardiff Composer District opportunity. Family downsizing after 35 years at this extraordinary property. Private coastal ocean view corner lot, nearly a quarter acre, with mature landscape including fruit trees, raised garden beds, sparkling pool & spa, firepit and built-in outdoor kitchen with bar. Ideal family home with west-facing, ocean views, having key rooms on the entry level; large vaulted-ceiling kitchen with island and dining nook, formal dining room, spacious living room with fireplace, sizable primary bedroom with fireplace and roomy sun-filled bathroom. Many rooms boast voluminous vaulted ceilings and French windowed doors providing ocean views and deck access. Downstairs are 3 sizable bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a large inviting den with fireplace and wet bar, big laundry room plus bonus storage room. Most of these rooms open directly to the pool area. Attached 2-car garage plus additional outdoor parking. This home’s location provides easy walking access to the 43-acre Encinitas Community Park with dedicated dog park, the Coastal Rail Trail connecting Cardiff-by-the-Sea with downtown Encinitas, the Santa Fe Drive underpass is the entrance to Hwy 101, Swami’s Beach & Park and the downtown Encinitas coffee shops, stores & restaurants. Also close by are all the popular Cardiff Beaches, State camp grounds and the 979-acre San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve offering over 9 miles of maintained trails traversing pristine natural habitats.
1526 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,123 sqft single-family home in Cardiff, built in 1986. It last sold for $3,890,000 on Mar 25, 2026 (5% below the $4,100,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $3,899,900, with a rent estimate of $8,998/month.

Home Details for 1526 Rubenstein Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3123 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Washer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Den, Living Room, Primary BedroomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1
View
Has a ViewView: Ocean

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Fire PitHas 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, PrivatePool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1986
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2600832400

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $4,100,000Price Per Sqft: $1,246/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Feb 23 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: SuburbanNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 1

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10300 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: NDP2602810Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: OceanAttribution Contact: tyler.polan@compass.comUniversal Property Id: US-06073-N-2600832400-R-N

Additional Information

SuburbanSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Tyler Polan DRE #00917504
Compass
Bought with: Eric Iantorno DRE #01256501, (858) 334-3577, Compass
Co-Buyer's Agent: Pilar Meza DRE #00917504, (858) 504-0106, Compass
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#NDP2602810

Price History for 1526 Rubenstein Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/25/2026$3,890,000Sold
CRMLS #NDP2602810

Market trends in Encinitas

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.07M
$71.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1,000
$22MoM
Available listings
158
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$13,496
Assessment$1,200,998
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1526 Rubenstein Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1470 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$4,090,000
12/16/25
4
4
4,301
315 Chopin Way, Cardiff, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$5,500,000
06/22/26
4
4.5
3,648
445 Sheffield Ave, Cardiff, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$3,040,000
02/02/26
4
3.5
3,508
1618-20 Haydn Dr, Cardiff, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
10/08/25
5
4.5
3,007
1770 Haydn Dr, Cardiff, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$3,075,000
09/09/25
4
3
2,288
1777 Haydn Dr, Cardiff, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$4,075,000
05/22/26
3
3.5
2,257
1180 Devonshire Dr, Encinitas, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$3,550,000
04/29/26
4
4
3,033
1421 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$4,275,000
12/08/25
6
5
5,072

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Neighborhood Overview

Cardiff
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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

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 52 % Say there are community events

  • 49 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

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    "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. "
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    "Cardiff is a great place to live for everyone. Great restaurants and seaside market is amazing. The beaches are great too. "
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    "A lot of owners out here. Definetly a hot spot for pets. Not sure about pet parks however. Only see well maintained pets."
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    "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!!"
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    "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 "
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    "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. "
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  • Shannon T.
    "Movies at Patagonia. Cardiff Kook decorations. Camping at San elijo state beach. Bubbles and moonlight. "
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  • 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!"
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  • 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. "
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  • 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"
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  • Stefan
    "Lived here for 5 years, great community and great people. Surprising amount of crime though, due to easy access to the 5."
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  • 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."
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    "There are many families em my area and animals too. A lot park for kids and good schools for all ages "
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    "this place was great and I enjoyed it very much. I would recommend to all. schools were great and neighbors were always friendly."
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  • Farnaz J.
    "Friendly neighborhood and lovely people. Peaceful and respectful, helpful to each other. Involved in the community. "
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  • 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"
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  • 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."
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  • 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 1526 Rubenstein Ave

  • What is 1526 Rubenstein Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1526 Rubenstein Ave in Cardiff, CA is $3,899,900.
  • What is the price history for 1526 Rubenstein Ave?
    1526 Rubenstein Ave in Cardiff, CA last sold for $3,890,000 in March 2026.
  • 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 $2.07M. That is up $71.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1526 Rubenstein Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1526 Rubenstein Ave in Cardiff, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1526 Rubenstein Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 1526 Rubenstein Ave in Cardiff, CA has a pool.
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