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Listed by Raini Gordy • Willis Allen Real Estate
$ 2,880,000
Est. payment /mo
Active
2542 Manchester Avenue Cardiff By The Sea (encinitas), CA 92007
3 Beds
4 Baths
2,924 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Duet
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,924 sqft
Price per Sqft $984
MLS Listing ID CRNDP2507394
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1988
Lot Size 5,755 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Duet
Source Datashare California Regional
Property Description
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.
Location
State CA
County San Diego
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type None
Fireplace No
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool None
Amenities Available Park
View Panoramic, Water, Ocean
Private Pool false
Building
Lot Description Wetlands, Other
Story 3
Schools
School District Encinitas Union
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