518 Sheffield Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
Dining Area
Bedroom
FOR SALE

$4,349,000

  • 6 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 3,826 sqft

518 Sheffield Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007

Cardiff
Est. Mortgage $27,439/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2002
$1,137/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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

About this House

What's unique:Landscaped backyardPrivate courtyardQuiet low-traffic streetMain-level en-suite bedroomAbundant natural lightSpacious primary suite
Discover a rare combination of privacy, space, and walkability at 518 Sheffield Avenue, ideally positioned in Cardiff’s sought-after Composer District. Set behind an automatic privacy gate on a quiet, low-traffic street west of I-5, this expansive 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence offers approximately 3,826 square feet designed for comfortable everyday living, entertaining, and flexibility. Inside, abundant natural light and generous living spaces create an inviting sense of openness. A main-level en-suite bedroom provides an ideal setup for guests, multigenerational living, or a private retreat, while the remaining bedrooms are thoughtfully located upstairs. The spacious primary suite features dual walk-in closets and a large bath, creating a peaceful escape at the end of the day. At the heart of the home, the upgraded kitchen features a Sub-Zero refrigerator, butler’s pantry, and effortless connection to the surrounding living and entertaining spaces. Fireplaces in the living room, family room, and primary bedroom add warmth and character throughout. Outdoor living is equally impressive. A private courtyard and landscaped backyard offer multiple spaces to gather, dine, and unwind, complete with a fire pit, fountain, pergola, and built-in BBQ. And perhaps the greatest luxury is the location. Enjoy convenient trail access to Encinitas Community Park and easy proximity to Seaside Market, Cardiff Elementary, neighborhood restaurants and shops, and the beaches and surf that define the Cardiff lifestyle.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Jeff Grant DRE #01773893, (858) 336-9836
Sand & Sea Investments
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Source: SDMLS, MLS#260020208
Also Listed on SDMLS.

Home Details for 518 Sheffield Ave

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3826 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Washer, Water Filtration, 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Gas Stove, Grill, Barbecue, Gas Range, Water Purifier, Built-In, Counter Top, Gas Cooking, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: GasMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air UnitAir Conditioning: Central Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air Unit
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 3Fireplace: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Stone
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Levels: 2 StoryFloors: Stone
View
Has a ViewView: Mountains/Hills, Neighborhood, Peek-A-Boo
Security
Security: Automatic Gate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Spanish TileFencing: Full, Gate, Electric, Excellent Condition
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Attached,Gated,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: Association
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Sewer Connected

Days on Market

Days on Market: 35

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2002
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Mediterranean/Spanish
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2602812000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $4,349,000Price Per Sqft: $1,137

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

Direction & Address
City: CardiffCommunity: CARDIFF BY THE SEA
School Information
Elementary School District: Cardiff School District

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 260020208

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3826 Square Feet

HOA

Association for this Listing: SDMLSHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840.8 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 260020208Attribution Contact: Preferred: 858-336-9836Showing Service Name: ShowingTime

Additional Information

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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

  • 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. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • 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."
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  • 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!!"
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  • 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 "
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  • 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. "
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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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  • Matias
    "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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  • Jaymayojr1983
    "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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Market trends in Encinitas

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$2.07M
$8.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.03K
$4MoM
Available listings
163
2MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$4.21M
Since last month
Decreased$76K (-1.8%)
Since last year
Increased$677K (+19.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+120.8%)
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 +107% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$4.21M
August 2026$4.28M
July 2026$4.33M
June 2026$4.35M
May 2026$4.41M
April 2026$3.69M
March 2026$3.69M
February 2026$3.59M
January 2026$3.49M
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
445 Sheffield Ave, Cardiff, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$3,040,000
02/02/26
4
3.5
3,508
315 Chopin Way, Cardiff, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$5,500,000
06/22/26
4
4.5
3,648
1526 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$3,890,000
03/25/26
4
3.5
3,123
1428 Mackinnon Ave, Cardiff, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
03/25/26
4
4
3,039
1618-20 Haydn Dr, Cardiff, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
10/08/25
5
4.5
3,007
1470 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$4,090,000
12/16/25
4
4
4,301
2034-36 Mackinnon Ave, Cardiff, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$3,167,130
07/29/26
5
4.5
1,667
941 Nolbey St, Cardiff By The Sea, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$3,000,000
07/21/26
4
4
3,270

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
559 Sheffield Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
0.06
$2,004,100
3
3
1,474
Off Market
493 Warwick Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
0.03
$4,417,700
5
4
3,552
Off Market
445 Sheffield Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
0.06
$3,040,000
4
3.5
3,508
Recently Sold
1641 Somerset Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
0.08
$2,273,800
3
2
1,458
Off Market
1806 Somerset Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
0.10
$3,271,300
4
3
2,703
Off Market
1708 Glasgow Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
0.11
$2,168,200
2
1
1,275
Off Market
421 Warwick Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
0.09
$3,867,600
5
3
3,708
Off Market
1701 Glasgow Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
0.13
$2,217,800
2
1
1,008
Off Market
1585 Starlight Dr, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
0.09
$2,963,900
4
3
1,790
Off Market
21-1915 Somerset Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
0.17
$3,581,900
6
3.5
3,133
Off Market
1701 Mackinnon Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007
0.18
$1,952,900
3
2
1,384
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 18, 2026
Source: SDMLS #260020208
Listed For Sale
$4,349,000
Aug 18, 2026
Source: SDMLS #260011415
ListingRemoved
$4,495,000
Jun 9, 2026
Source: SDMLS #260011415
PendingToActive
$4,495,000
Jun 2, 2026
Source: SDMLS #260011415
Pending
$4,495,000
May 28, 2026
Source: SDMLS #260011415
PendingToActive
$4,495,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

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Agent Phone: (858) 336-9836
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Frequently asked questions about 518 Sheffield Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 518 Sheffield Ave?
    Based on a $4,349,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 518 Sheffield Ave in Cardiff, CA is approximately $27,652 (about $23,337 principal & interest, $4,240 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 518 Sheffield Ave compare to homes in Cardiff?
    518 Sheffield Ave in Cardiff, CA is listed at $4,349,000, about 110% above the $2.07M median sale price in Cardiff.
  • 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 homes for sale in Cardiff, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 518 Sheffield Ave?
    The closest schools to 518 Sheffield Ave in Cardiff, CA are Ada W. Harris Elementary School (rated 10/10), Cardiff Elementary School, La Costa Canyon High School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 518 Sheffield Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 518 Sheffield Ave in Cardiff, CA has a pool.
  • Does 518 Sheffield Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 518 Sheffield Ave in Cardiff, CA has in-unit laundry.
518 Sheffield Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007 is a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,826 sqft single-family home built in 2002. 518 Sheffield Ave is located in Cardiff, Cardiff. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by SDMLS on Aug 18, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 260020208.