December 2016

We are always asked where are the most expensive properties located in Carlsbad and are simple is "the beach."  In fact, this is true for this year's top 3 sales in the Carlsbad as two of the three were located on the beach on the famous Ocean Street.  2016 was an incredible year in Carlsbad with already 1,734 homes sold and counting for the remainder of this month.  Here is a recap of what homes sold for the most money in the beach community of Carlsbad, California.

The first two highest sale this year goes to an oceanfront home located at 2497 Ocean Street in Carlsbad.  The home sold for $4.2 million and closed escrow on 08/02/2016.  This was a private sale that sold even before the home came on the market and was originally marketed at $4,450,000.

One of the newest communities in Carlsbad is the Seagrove community where brand new construction townhouses are currently being built.  The initial phase of selling has already begun with a large majority of the units have already been sold.  The area offers a unique location near the beach with panoramic views of the Buena Vista lagoon area as pictured below.  The floor plans are pretty simple and include a main floor bedroom and bath on the entry level.  The model homes had this set up as a zen room, bike storage room and office.  It could be used for a variety of things but this is the first thing guest will see as they enter your home.  Once you go up the stairs there is a long narrow room that includes a family room, kitchen and dining area.  There

The beach town of Carlsbad in North San Diego county can be very expensive, especially when looking for a home close to the beach.  While most homes sell for over $600,000 there is a still a small pocket of properties that sell for under the $300,000 price point.  The 92008 zip code in Carlsbad is an area closest to the ocean and typically covers ocean front and ocean close homes within a ten minute radius.  One of the condo complex's located in this geographic range is The Grove condominiums which also currently offers condos for sale under $300,000.  The location is located next to The Shoppes at Carlsbad that features Macy's and other brand named stores.  It's also centrally located next to the 78 freeway and approximately 10 minutes to the beach.