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Sold for $904,500
  • Listed by: Re/Max Pines by the Sea • Jennifer Lawson • Contact: 805-927-2474
    Bought with: Kai Andersen, Broker
    $904,500

    551 Leighton St, Cambria, CA 93428

    3beds
    1,528sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1974
    1,750 Square Feet Lot
    $918,500 Zestimate®
    $592/sqft
    $4,368 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $918,500

    $845,000 - $1.00M

    $4,368/mo

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    What's special

    Ocean viewCozy gas fireplaceLow-maintenance yardModern finishesConvenient kitchenettePine-beamed ceilingsUpdated kitchen
    Cambria Coastal Charmer! Move-in ready and beautifully maintained, this bright and sunny Park Hill home captures the essence of coastal living. Enjoy the sound of the ocean and gentle sea breezes from this 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat featuring an open-concept living area with pine-beamed ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout and a cozy gas fireplace framed by a stone hearth. The updated kitchen shines with modern finishes, while the freshly painted interior and exterior, newer roof, and low-maintenance yard make for easy living. The balcony extends off the main living area, providing a pleasant spot to enjoy the outdoors. The upstairs bedroom enjoys an ocean view, while the first level includes an oversized bedroom and bathroom with a convenient kitchenette—ideal for multi-generational living or guest privacy. Located close to Shamel Park, Moonstone Beach, and the Fiscalini Ranch upper trail, this home offers the best of Cambria’s coastal charm with comfort, flexibility, and style.

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    Listed by:

    Jennifer Lawson DRE #01944737 805-286-6119,

    Re/Max Pines by the Sea

    Bought with:

    Kai Andersen, DRE #01185585

    Kai Andersen, Broker

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SC25249262MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Main Level Primary
    Bathroom
    • Features: Bathtub
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchenette, Remodeled, Solid Surface Counters, Updated Kitchen
    Heating
    • Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Balcony, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Main Level Primary
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,528 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Door-Single, Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 3
    • Entry location: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s), Peek-A-Boo
    Lot
    • Size: 1,750 Square Feet
    • Features: Street Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 022243016
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Turnkey
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1974

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Biking, Dog Park, Hiking, Park, Preserve/Public Land, Rural
    • Subdivision: Park Hill(460)
    Location
    • Region: Cambria

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $592/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $713,927
    • Annual tax amount: $7,875
    • Date on market: 11/12/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 8 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,1031 Exchange
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/3/2025Sold$904,500+0.6%$592/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SC25249262 Report a problem
    12/3/2025Pending sale$899,000$588/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SC25249262 Report a problem
    11/23/2025Contingent$899,000$588/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SC25249262 Report a problem
    11/12/2025Listed for sale$899,000+40.5%$588/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SC25249262 Report a problem
    6/10/2019Sold$640,000-2.9%$419/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SC19072143 Report a problem
    4/12/2019Pending sale$659,000$431/sqft
    Source: The Real Estate Company of Cambria #SC19072143 Report a problem
    4/3/2019Listed for sale$659,000+27%$431/sqft
    Source: The Real Estate Company of Cambria #SC19072143 Report a problem
    6/19/2014Sold$519,000-3.7%$340/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/21/2014Listed for sale$539,000-6.3%$353/sqft
    Source: Becky Adams #297535783 Report a problem
    6/6/2013Listing removed$575,000$376/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Kellie & Associates Real Estate #196908 Report a problem
    5/28/2013Listed for sale$575,000-11.5%$376/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Kellie & Associates Real Estate #196908 Report a problem
    9/1/2006Sold$650,000+4%$425/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/12/2005Sold$625,000+72.7%$409/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/12/2002Sold$362,000+5.2%$237/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/29/2001Sold$344,000+121.9%$225/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/7/1997Sold$155,000$101/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,875 +2.3%$713,927 +2%
    2024$7,699 +1.7%$699,929 +2%
    2023$7,567 +2%$686,206 +2%
    2022$7,419 +1.5%$672,752 +2%
    2021$7,311 +1.2%$659,562 +1%
    2020$7,227 +13.8%$652,800 +14.5%
    2019$6,349 +2%$570,333 +2%
    2018$6,224 +2%$559,151 +2%
    2017$6,099 +2%$548,188 +2%
    2016$5,980 $537,441 +1.5%
    2015$5,980 +13%$529,369 +10.1%
    2014$5,294 $481,000 +25.6%
    2012-- $383,000 +13.6%
    2011-- $337,000 -29.6%
    2010-- $479,000 -14.5%
    2009-- $560,000 -10.1%
    2008-- $623,000 -4.2%
    2007-- $650,000 +4%
    2006-- $625,000 +62.9%
    2005-- $383,655 +2%
    2004-- $376,133 +1.9%
    2003-- $369,240 +5.2%
    2002-- $350,880 +109.4%
    2001-- $167,527
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 93428

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Cambria
    • Middle: Santa Lucia
    • High: Coast Union

    Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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