Charming Lodge Hill Bungalow with Peek-a-Boo Ocean Views
Nestled in the serene Lodge Hill neighborhood, this charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath bungalow offers the perfect blend of character and modern comfort. Originally built in 1962 and thoughtfully remodeled in 2003, this home features a cozy living room that flows seamlessly into a sunroom, currently used as a dining area, off the stunning French country kitchen.
The first bedroom is conveniently located near the front entrance, with a full bathroom just down the hall. A second bedroom, set up a half-flight of stairs, offers lovely views of the lush yard. The private primary suite is perched on the top level, complete with an ensuite bathroom and an expansive deck—ideal for enjoying the peaceful surroundings and peek-a-boo ocean views.
Step outside to a spacious yard with a large wooden deck, shaded by beautiful pine and oak trees, creating a tranquil, forest-like retreat. This home is a rare gem, offering privacy, charm, and a connection to nature—all while being just minutes from the coast. A fully permitted studio/workshop below the home was completed with the remodel to provide a separate space to create, use as an office or just storage.
Don't miss the opportunity to make this enchanting home yours!
Sold for $950,000
Listing Provided by: Coldwell Banker Kellie & Assoc
Bought with: NONMEMBER MRML
$950,000
1981 Benson Ave, Cambria, CA 93428
3beds
1,502sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
5,750 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$632/sqft
$3,886 Estimated rent
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Peek-a-boo ocean viewsSpacious yardPrivate primary suiteTranquil forest-like retreatLarge wooden deckExpansive deck
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Listing Provided by:
Audrey Killick DRE #02024588 805214-4321,
Coldwell Banker Kellie & Assoc
Bought with:
Joaquin Guerrero, DRE #01969280
NONMEMBER MRML
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC24245140
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Multiple Primary Suites
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Full Bath on Main Level, Granite Counters, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Stone Counters, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tile Counters, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Freezer, Disposal, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Two Story Ceilings, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound, Attic, Multiple Primary Suites, Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Garden Window(s), Insulated Windows, Jalousie, Roller Shields, Screens, Skylight(s), Wood Frames
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,502 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway Down Slope From Street, Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, One Space
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: front door
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Deck, Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Open, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Excellent Condition,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Ocean, Peek-A-Boo
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Ocean Side Of Freeway, Ocean Side Of Highway
Lot
- Size: 5,750 sqft
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 023104024
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Block, Cedar, Cement Siding, Drywall, Flagstone, Glass, Concrete, Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Suburban
Location
- Region: Cambria
- Subdivision: Lodge Hill(430)
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $950,000-9.5%$632/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Pending sale | $1,050,000$699/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Contingent | $1,050,000$699/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+286%$699/sqft |
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| 4/14/2000 | Sold | $272,000+26.5%$181/sqft |
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| 7/24/1998 | Sold | $215,000$143/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $4,437 +2.1% | $397,962 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,346 +2% | $390,160 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,260 | $382,511 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,260 +5.1% | $376,766 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,055 | $369,387 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $360,510 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $353,443 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $350,803 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $351,638 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $344,744 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $337,985 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $331,358 +12.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $295,712 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $289,914 +8.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $267,423 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $262,180 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $257,040 |
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Neighborhood: 93428
Nearby schools
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- 4/10Cambria Grammar SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Santa Lucia Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Coast Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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