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$4,401,717$1,275 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,450,000 on Apr 5, 2017

1285 RUBENSTEIN AVE

CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA 92007
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,452 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$4.4M
$4.1M low$4.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,450,000 · Apr 5, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,594 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,846,211 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,420,552
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$425,659
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,810,012

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.27
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
37
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
10
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
89
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAN DIEGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(7)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Cardiff Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.7 mi
M
Oak Crest Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi
H
La Costa Canyon High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi

District: San Dieguito Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 92007These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.326

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,355
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,019 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$144,578
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$171,735
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.11 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%

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How this home compares

1285 Rubenstein Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in San Diego County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in San Diego County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in San Diego County

What homes are worth in Cardiff by the Sea 92007

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$835K$4.8M

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Cardiff by the Sea 92007.

How it measures up in Cardiff by the Sea 92007

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cardiff by the Sea 92007.

Estimated value$4,401,717
CheaperTypical $2,000,105Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1275
CheaperTypical $1096Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area3,452 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,779 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 1285 Rubenstein Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCardiff by the Sea 92007San Diego County
Estimated valuepricier than$4,401,71796% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$127575% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than3,452 ft²93% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac56% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than198062% of homes43% of homes

About 1285 Rubenstein Ave

How much is 1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA is $4,401,717 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $4,116,674 to $4,686,759. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA last sell?

1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA last sold on Apr 5, 2017 for $1,450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA?

1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,452 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA built?

1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

What schools serve 1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA?

1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA is assigned to Cardiff Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Oak Crest Middle School (middle), rated A; La Costa Canyon High School (high), rated A-. All sit in San Dieguito Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA compare to other homes in Cardiff by the Sea 92007?

Among the 3,867 homes in Cardiff by the Sea 92007, it is worth more than 96% of them ($4,401,717 against a typical $2,000,105), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($1275 against a typical $1096), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,452 ft² against a typical 1,779 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1980 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of San Diego County, it is worth more than almost all homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1285 Rubenstein Ave, Cardiff By The Sea, CA was $19,594. The county assessed it at $1,846,211.

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