Live the Cardiff lifestyle from this inviting upper level end unit in desirable Cardiff Cove, where coastal living, lagoon trails and everyday convenience come together. With no one above, this light filled 2 bedroom offers privacy, 2 balconies for indoor outdoor living, a detached garage and full size in-unit laundry with washer and dryer included. The comfortable floor plan features a bright living area that opens to outdoor space, creating an easy setting for morning coffee, relaxed evenings or entertaining friends. Cardiff Cove residents enjoy a large pool and spa, along with convenient access to the San Elijo Lagoon Trails and it's own ocean viewpoint! The east of I-5 location puts beaches, restaurants, shops and Cardiff Town within easy reach. Whether your looking for a primary residence, coastal retreat or a low maintenance lock and leave home, 2556 Ocean Cove Drive offers the chance to enjoy one of North Counties most sought after coastal communities.
For sale
Listed by: Hunter Properties • Kelly Douglass • Contact: kelly@hunterprops.com
Price cut: $7K (9/28)
$859,000
2556 Ocean Cove Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007
2beds
876sqft
Condominium
Built in 1974
-- sqft lot
$863,600 Zestimate®
$981/sqft
$510/mo HOA
What's special
- 70 days
- 1,729
- 61
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Douglass DRE #01040164 kelly@hunterprops.com,
Hunter Properties
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2607369
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Separate Shower, Upgraded
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Unfurnished, Bar
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,End Unit,No One Above
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 876 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Upstairs on North East side of building
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Neighborhood
- Park: Cardiff Cove
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2612201012
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1974
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Hiking, Preserve/Public Land, Pool
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Hot Water, Insurance, Picnic Area, Pool, Trash, Water
- Services included: Sewer
- HOA fee: $510 monthly
- HOA name: Cardiff Cove
- HOA phone: 619-229-0044
Location
- Region: Cardiff
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $981/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $768,524
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 70 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$863,600
$820,000 - $907,000
$3,706/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Listing removed | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 10/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,000+5.3%$5/sqft |
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| 9/28/2026 | Price change | $859,000-0.8%$981/sqft |
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| 9/19/2026 | Price change | $866,000-0.2%$989/sqft |
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| 9/9/2026 | Price change | $868,000-2.3%$991/sqft |
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| 9/2/2026 | Price change | $888,000-1.1%$1,014/sqft |
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| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $898,000-2.3%$1,025/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $919,000-2.1%$1,049/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $939,000+7.7%$1,072/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Listing removed | $872,000-0.9%$995/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,800+5.6%$4/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $880,000+23.9%$1,005/sqft |
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| 5/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/2/2024 | Price change | $3,600-2.7%$4/sqft |
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| 4/24/2024 | Price change | $3,700-2.6%$4/sqft |
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| 4/14/2024 | Price change | $3,800-2.6%$4/sqft |
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| 4/5/2024 | Price change | $3,900-2.5%$4/sqft |
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| 3/30/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,000+8.1%$5/sqft |
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| 3/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/8/2023 | Price change | $3,700-2.6%$4/sqft |
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| 3/2/2023 | Price change | $3,800-2.6%$4/sqft |
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| 2/21/2023 | Price change | $3,900+2.6%$4/sqft |
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| 2/14/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,800$4/sqft |
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| 12/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/1/2021 | Sold | $710,000$811/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $768,524 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,377 -0.7% | $753,456 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,436 +2.6% | $738,684 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,223 +1.4% | $724,200 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,111 +303.4% | $710,000 +363.8% |
| 2021 | $2,011 +4.1% | $153,080 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,932 +18.1% | $151,512 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,636 -15.7% | $148,542 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,941 +2.3% | $145,630 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,896 +4.7% | $142,776 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,812 +1.3% | $139,978 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,787 +1.9% | $137,876 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,754 | $135,176 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $134,566 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $131,928 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $129,342 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $128,376 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $128,682 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $126,160 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $123,688 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $121,264 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $118,888 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $116,558 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $114,422 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $112,180 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $109,982 |
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