2542 Manchester AvenueCardiff By The Sea (encinitas), CA 92007
For Sale
$2,880,000
Smart Buyer Rebate $28,800
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.
Listed by Raini Gordy
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License #01390687
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Willis Allen Real Estate
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rainigordy@gmail.com
Listed by Stephen Scola
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License #00623032
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Willis Allen Real Estate
Last updated August 23, 2025
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Source: bridgeMLS #CRNDP2507394
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodCardiff
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms4
Days on Prevu41
Size2,924 sqft
Price per sqft$985
Amenities
Private Outdoor Space
Air Conditioning
Parking
Swimming Pool
Location
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Listing History
07/28/2025
Listed by Willis Allen Real Estate
$2,880,000
Property Details for 2542 Manchester Avenue
Association
Amenities
Association Amenities: Park
Exterior
Construction
Year Built: 1988
Features
Fencing: Partial
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
View: Panoramic, Water, Ocean
Measurements
Building Area Total: 2,924
Lot Features: Wetlands, Other
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size Area: 0
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,755
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 2611420802
Interior
Features
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Measurements
Living Area: 2,924
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Rooms
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Partial: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bedrooms Total: 3
Parking
Parking
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Schools
High School
High School District: Encinitas Union
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
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