$1,585,000
SOLD OCT 10, 2024
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,785 Sq Ft
5,250 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$888 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • White Water Ocean Views
  • Beach Access
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Coast Union High School Rated A
  • Fishing
  • 3-minute walk to Shamel Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

“Welcome to 'A Surf Break' located in enchanting Cambria, CA—a Coastal Paradise with a great income opportunity~
Discover the magic of coastal living at 400 Norfolk. This stunning beach house offers breathtaking Pacific Ocean views from Moonstone Beach to the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. Nestled on the jewel of Park Hill, it combines tranquility with adventure, boasting vistas of the Santa Lucia Mountains and a glimpse of the Hearst Castle.
Located a block from Moonstone Beach and Shamel Park, and within walking distance to downtown, enjoy charming streets, dining, and shopping, moments from your doorstep.
This fully furnished licensed vacation rental features four bedrooms and one full bath, and a three-quarter bath. The top floor, with cedar vaulted ceilings, includes an open-concept living area, master bedroom, twin bedroom, full bathroom, and a well-appointed kitchen. The expansive wrap-around deck offers panoramic ocean and mountain views—perfect for coffee, dinners, or relaxation.
The lower level has two queen bedrooms, a 3/4 bath, and a cozy living area. The large double lot is well-maintained, with lovely and mature, flowering and fruit bearing trees. It is entirely fenced and offers sunny garden seating, and access to both the house and two-car garage. A third garage is a convenient supply room for the vacation rental business. A Surf Break is a cherished vacation destination with high ratings and a “Super Host” rated local Property Manager, and provides the potential for excellent returns. As a fully furnished, licensed vacation rental in a highly sought-after Central Coast location, this property is a promising investment. Cambria's stunning scenery, coupled with its convenient proximity to popular attractions such as Hearst Castle and the scenic Highway 1, ensures a steady stream of vacationers year-round. Call your Realtor today to see this amazing opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Rowles

Central Coast Sotheby’s International Realty Brokerage Phone: 805-610-6890 License #01292847 Listed on: 07/02/2024

Central Coast Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Breen

Breen Realty License #01012589

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,866

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 5,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • White Water Ocean
  • Coastline
  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Views of a landmark
  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,785 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Track Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Bay Window
  • Wood Frame Window
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Ocean Side of Highway 1
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Coast Union High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 022172052

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Park Hill Subdivision
  • Foothills
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Fishing
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,866

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: All appliances, all Furnishings
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name Other: Park Hill(460)
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 022172052
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1785.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Track Lighting
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 887.96
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Plantation Shutters, Skylight(s), Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Main Floor Full Bath, Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Second Garage Attached, Storage
  • View: Coastline, Landmark, Mountain(s), Neighborhood, Ocean, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, White Water
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Direct Garage Access, Driveway, Asphalt, Driveway Level, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry, Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Fishing, Foothills, Hiking, Gutters, Park, Preserve/Public Land, Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Coast Unified
  • High School: Coast Union
  • High School: Coast Union
  • High School2: CSTUNO

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Level, Park Nearby
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5250.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1205

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 5250.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Ocean Side Of Highway 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2024
Closed on
Aug 15, 2024
Sold by
Cheryl A Crawford Living Trust and Amy A Haager Living Trust
Bought by
Melvin And Marie Kausen Family Survivors Trus and Kausen
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Rowles
Central Coast Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Richard Breen
Breen Realty
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-3.94%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$1,581,828

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,172
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2019
Sold by
Steinseifer Ripley Suzanne E
Bought by
Ripley Willard M and Steinseifer Ripley Suzanne E

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2014
Closed on
Apr 23, 2014
Sold by
Ripley Willard M
Bought by
Steinseifer Ripley Suzanne
Seller's Agent
Becky Adams
Becky Adams, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Richard Breen
Breen Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.83%
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2014
Closed on
Apr 17, 2014
Sold by
Morrison Richard H and Morrison Laurie Cockburn
Bought by
Crawford Cheryl A
Seller's Agent
Becky Adams
Becky Adams, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Richard Breen
Breen Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2011
Sold by
Morrison Richard H and Morrison Laurie C
Bought by
Morrison Richard H and Morrison Laurie Cockburn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1994
Sold by
Morrison Richard H and Morrison Laurie C
Bought by
Morrison Richard H and Morrison Laurie C
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,585,000 Placer Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $750,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $525,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/10/2024 10/10/24 Sold $1,585,000 -3.9% $888 / Sq Ft
07/15/2024 07/15/24 For Sale $1,650,000 +120.0% $924 / Sq Ft
06/03/2014 06/03/14 Sold $750,000 -6.1% $420 / Sq Ft
04/08/2014 04/08/14 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2014 01/06/14 For Sale $799,000 -- $448 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,866 $1,585,000 $900,000 $685,000
2024 $9,699 $906,062 $522,675 $383,387
2023 $9,699 $888,297 $512,427 $375,870
2022 $9,510 $870,880 $502,380 $368,500
2021 $9,374 $853,805 $492,530 $361,275
2020 $9,269 $845,051 $487,480 $357,571
2019 $9,044 $824,183 $467,038 $357,145
2018 $8,867 $808,024 $457,881 $350,143
2017 $8,690 $792,181 $448,903 $343,278
2016 $8,521 $776,649 $440,101 $336,548
2015 $8,400 $764,984 $433,491 $331,493
2014 $4,849 $438,393 $254,551 $183,842
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SC24131368

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 022-172-052