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$2,880,000
37 Days On Site

2542 Manchester Avenue
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007

For Sale|Duplex|Active
3
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,924
SqFt
$985
/SqFt
1988
Built
County:
San Diego
Listed by Raini Gordy of Willis Allen Real Estate [email protected]
2542 Manchester Avenue2542 Manchester Avenue2542 Manchester Avenue2542 Manchester Avenue
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Welcome to 2542 Manchester—your coastal Cardiff retreat. Just moments from the sand and the vibrant village, this beautifully updated twinhome offers breathtaking white-water ocean views, rare versatility, and walkability that defines the Cardiff lifestyle. Perched to capture sweeping vistas of the Pacific and the San Elijo Lagoon, this light-filled home blends privacy with the feel of a single-family residence—sharing just one wall with an owner-occupied neighbor. The flexible layout includes a lower-level with its own entrance—ideal for guest quarters, multi-generational living, or potential rental income. Upstairs, the open-concept great room features cathedral ceilings, expansive windows, and seamless indoor/outdoor flow to a sun-drenched deck—perfect for entertaining or enjoying nightly sunsets and ocean breezes. Everyday living is elevated with an updated kitchen and bright gathering spaces. Step outside and embrace walkability to the lagoon trail, beach, boutique shopping, cafes, and legendary surf breaks—all just minutes from your front door. With its incredible views, prime location, and unmatched versatility, 2542 Manchester is a rare opportunity to live the Cardiff lifestyle at its best.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,880,000
Days On Site 
37 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,924 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.1321 Acres
Year Built 
1988
MLS® Number 
NDP2507394
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a month agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.1321
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Number Of Stories 
3
Parking 
Attached
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Duplex
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
Stories 
Three Or More
Zoning 
R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
Interior Features
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace Features 
None
Flooring 
Wood
Heating 
Central
Interior 
Beamed CeilingsCeiling Fan(s)Cathedral Ceiling(s)Granite CountersHigh CeilingsOpen FloorplanPantryWalk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
Laundry Room
Bathroom 
Features - Granite Counters, Stone Counters
Bedroom 
EntryFoyer 
Great Room 
Kitchen 
Laundry 
Living Room 
Master Bedroom 
Other 
Features - Walk-In Closet(s)
Pantry 
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Exterior Features
Fencing 
Partial
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Pool Features 
None
View 
OceanPanoramic
Waterfront Features 
Lagoon
Waterview 
OceanPanoramic
Community Features
Building Access 
1
Community Features 
Park
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalVA Loan
MLS Area 
92007 - Cardiff By The Sea
School District 
Encinitas Union
Schools
School District
Encinitas Union
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown


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