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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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