Coastal living at an approachable price point. Welcome to 1870 South Elm Street, a two-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome in the Playa Del Mar community of Oceano, just minutes from the beach and the Oceano Dunes. With approximately 1,022 square feet of living space, this home offers a functional multi-level floor plan, an attached garage, and multiple outdoor spaces designed to take advantage of the Central Coast setting.
Step outside to both a private patio and elevated deck, where dune and mountain views create a scenic backdrop for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or simply enjoying the coastal air. The main living level provides a comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining, while the bedrooms are positioned upstairs for added privacy.
Whether you're looking for a primary residence, weekend retreat, or a more attainable way to own property near the California coast, this home offers a combination of location, views, and lifestyle that can be difficult to find at this price point.
Playa Del Mar is an intimate community conveniently located near Highway 1, with easy access to the beach, Oceano Dunes, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, restaurants, recreation, and everything the Five Cities area has to offer.
1870 South Elm is an opportunity to own your piece of the Central Coast, close to the ocean, framed by dune and mountain views, and designed for enjoying the coastal lifestyle both inside and out.
For sale
Listed by: Guide Real Estate • Anthony Schaar • Contact: 805-709-5186
$499,000
1870 S Elm St, Oceano, CA 93445
2beds
1,022sqft
Condominium
Built in 1985
-- sqft lot
$489,300 Zestimate®
$488/sqft
$321/mo HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Anthony Schaar DRE #02188220 805-709-5186,
Guide Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PI26192572
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Balcony, Multiple Staircases, All Bedrooms Up
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,022 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1,022 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 062134021
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Oceano(350)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Maintenance Grounds, Trash
- HOA fee: $321 monthly
- HOA name: Playa Del Mar
- HOA phone: 805-944-5586
Location
- Region: Oceano
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $488/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $394,437
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
Estimated market value
$489,300
$465,000 - $514,000
$2,453/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000-6.7%$488/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 10/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $535,000+96.7%$523/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2004 | Sold | $272,000+146.2%$266/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2000 | Sold | $110,500+42.4%$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/1999 | Sold | $77,576$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $394,437 +2% |
| 2025 | $4,461 +3.6% | $386,704 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,308 +1.1% | $379,123 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,262 +1.4% | $371,690 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,202 +0.2% | $364,403 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,195 +10.2% | $357,259 +10.9% |
| 2020 | $3,807 -1.1% | $322,000 |
| 2019 | $3,851 +5.7% | $322,000 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $3,645 +14% | $303,000 +14.8% |
| 2017 | $3,198 +8.8% | $264,000 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $2,939 | $252,000 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $2,939 +23.8% | $235,000 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $2,373 | $225,000 +55.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $145,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $145,000 -13.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $167,000 -9.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $185,000 -37.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $294,419 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $288,647 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $282,988 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $277,440 +133.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $118,910 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $116,732 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $114,444 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $112,200 |
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