Sophia McDonald
Coastal Real Estate
(805) 321-1682
46 Total Sales
4 in Cambria
$440K - $1.6M Price Range
551 Leighton St Cambria, CA 93428
Cambria Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,528
Sq Ft
1,750
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Deck
- High Ceiling
- Peek-A-Boo Views
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- No HOA
About This Home
As of December 2025Cambria 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Re/Max Pines by the Sea Brokerage Phone: 805-286-6119 License #01944737 Listed on: 11/12/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1974
Lot Details
- 1,750 Sq Ft Lot
- Property fronts a county road
- Rural Setting
- Wood Fence
- Level Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Single Garage Door
Property Views
- Peek-A-Boo
- Mountain
Home Design
- Entry on the 2nd floor
- Turnkey
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Shingle Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,528 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Skylights
- Gas Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Microwave
- Corian Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- Bathtub
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Patio
Schools
- Cambria Elementary School
- Santa Lucia Middle School
- Coast Union High School
Utilities
- Wall Furnace
- Natural Gas Connected
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 27 / 48
- Assessor Parcel Number 022243016
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Park Hill Subdivision
- Property is near a preserve or public land
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Recreation
- Park
- Dog Park
- Hiking Trails
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 12, 2025
Closed on
Nov 25, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Lawson
Re/Max Pines by the Sea
Buyer's Agent
Kai Andersen
Kai Andersen, Broker
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$904,500
Premium/Discount to List
$5,500
0.61%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,676
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.52%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 3, 2019
Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bob Kasper
The Real Estate Company of Cambria
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Bethel
Modern Broker (Pismo Beach)
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.88%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.47%
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
May 9, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Becky Adams
Becky Adams, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Lance Morales
Re/Max Pines by the Sea
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$519,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.71%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.30%
Original Mortgage
$441,150
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 7, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$430,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 12, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,750
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 29, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
6%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 15, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 5, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Cambria, CA
-
Sophia McDonald
-
Risa Brown
Risa Brown
eXp Realty of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
(805) 301-5457
11 Total Sales
3 in Cambria
$20K - $25K Price Range
-
Monique Garza
Monique Garza
Compass
(805) 549-4077
57 Total Sales
2 in Cambria
$1,125,000 Price Range
-
Jarrod Westerlund
Jarrod Westerlund
LPT Realty, Inc
(805) 608-2646
10 Total Sales
2 in Cambria
$802,000 Price Range
-
Joel Pace
Joel Pace
Joel Pace Real Estate, Inc.
(805) 321-6671
64 Total Sales
8 in Cambria
$77K - $2M Price Range
-
Leslie Dougherty
Leslie Dougherty
Central Coast Sotheby’s International Realty
(805) 749-2320
52 Total Sales
45 in Cambria
$618K - $2.3M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $904,500 | Placer Title | |
| Grant Deed | $640,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $519,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $650,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $625,000 | Fidelity Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $362,000 | Fidelity Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $344,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $155,000 | First American Title Ins |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $330,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $441,150 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $438,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $430,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $468,750 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $258,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $252,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 12/03/25 | Sold | $904,500 | +0.6% | $592 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/20/2025 11/20/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/12/2025 11/12/25 | For Sale | $899,000 | +40.5% | $588 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/10/2019 06/10/19 | Sold | $640,000 | -2.9% | $419 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/12/2019 04/12/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/03/2019 04/03/19 | For Sale | $659,000 | +27.0% | $431 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/19/2014 06/19/14 | Sold | $519,000 | -3.7% | $340 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/05/2014 05/05/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/02/2014 05/02/14 | For Sale | $539,000 | +3.9% | $353 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/01/2014 05/01/14 | Off Market | $519,000 | -- | -- | |
| 01/30/2014 01/30/14 | Price Changed | $539,000 | -3.8% | $353 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/23/2013 08/23/13 | Price Changed | $560,000 | -2.6% | $366 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/26/2013 05/26/13 | For Sale | $575,000 | -- | $376 / Sq Ft |
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,875 | $904,500 | $475,000 | $429,500 |
| 2025 | $7,699 | $713,927 | $390,429 | $323,498 |
| 2024 | $7,567 | $699,929 | $382,774 | $317,155 |
| 2023 | $7,567 | $686,206 | $375,269 | $310,937 |
| 2022 | $7,419 | $672,752 | $367,911 | $304,841 |
| 2021 | $7,311 | $659,562 | $360,698 | $298,864 |
| 2020 | $7,227 | $652,800 | $357,000 | $295,800 |
| 2019 | $6,349 | $570,333 | $357,145 | $213,188 |
| 2018 | $6,224 | $559,151 | $350,143 | $209,008 |
| 2017 | $6,099 | $548,188 | $343,278 | $204,910 |
| 2016 | $5,980 | $537,441 | $336,548 | $200,893 |
| 2015 | $5,896 | $529,369 | $331,493 | $197,876 |
| 2014 | $5,294 | $481,000 | $305,000 | $176,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jennifer Lawson
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jennifer Lawson
RE/MAX
(805) 286-6119
48 in this area
56 Total Sales
-
Kai Andersen
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Kai Andersen
Kai Andersen, Broker
(949) 525-1129
2 in this area
19 Total Sales
-
Bob Kasper
Seller's Agent in 2019
Bob Kasper
The Real Estate Company of Cambria
(805) 909-9707
66 in this area
72 Total Sales
-
K
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Kathy Bethel
Modern Broker (Pismo Beach)
-
B
Seller's Agent in 2014
Becky Adams
Becky Adams, Broker
-
Lance Morales
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Lance Morales
RE/MAX
(805) 235-2794
60 in this area
64 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: SC25249262
APN: 022-243-016
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