Skip main navigation
Sold for $2,525,000
  • $2,525,000

    1448 Forest Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008

    5beds
    3,326sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    0.33 Acres Lot
    $3,808,400 Zestimate®
    $759/sqft
    $7,019 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,808,400

    $3.28M - $4.46M

    $7,019/mo

    Zestimate® history
    Loading
    Loading...

    Owner options

    List your home for rent

    $7,019/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.

    Learn more

    $7,019/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Refinance and save

    $16,103/mo

    Est. payment

    Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.

    See today's rates

    $16,103/mo

    Est. payment

    Explore your selling options

    Work with a Zillow partner agent

    Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.

    Get started

    List with your own agent

    Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.

    Learn how to do it

    Sell it yourself

    Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).

    List your home

    What's special

    Sweeping ocean viewsGourmet kitchenAbundant natural lightOutdoor spacesCustom cabinetryHidden pantryPrivate deck
    Coastal Living in Olde Carlsbad – Ocean Views & Versatile ADU! Welcome to 1448 Forest Avenue, where timeless coastal charm meets modern luxury. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Olde Carlsbad, this beautifully updated home offers sweeping ocean views and endless lifestyle possibilities—all just minutes from the beach. The main residence features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a downstairs bedroom currently used as a home office. At the center of the home is a gourmet kitchen designed to impress, complete with a 10-foot island, custom cabinetry, hidden pantry, and top-of-the-line appliances. Seamless flow connects the kitchen to the formal dining room, living area with fireplace, and inviting outdoor spaces—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat with a private ocean-view deck, spa-inspired bathroom with clawfoot tub, and a spacious walk-in closet. Adding to the home’s appeal is a fully detached ADU above the 3-car garage. With high ceilings, abundant natural light, one bedroom, one full bath, and a private deck, this guest house is perfect for extended family, visitors, or rental income. The 3-car garage also includes a bonus full bathroom for extra convenience. Situated on a generous lot, this property offers room to explore future possibilities while enjoying the unbeatable location near Carlsbad’s beaches, shops, restaurants, and top-rated schools. This is more than a home—it’s a coastal lifestyle opportunity you won’t want to miss.

    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Nick Atkin DRE #01880701 nick@atkinhomes.com,

    Atkin Homes Corp.

    Bought with:

    Grace Plummer, DRE #01295350

    Exit Alliance Realty

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250038125MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air Unit
    Cooling
    • Central Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Gas, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Bathtub, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: FP in Living Room, Electric
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,326
    • Total interior livable area: 3,326 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 9
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 3
    Features
    • Levels: 2 Story
    • Pool features: N/K
    • Fencing: N/K
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Ocean
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Ocean
    Lot
    • Size: 0.33 Acres
    Details
    • Additional structures: Detached
    • Parcel number: 1560523100
    • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
    • Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer Connected
    • Water: Meter on Property
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Carlsbad
    • Subdivision: CARLSBAD WEST

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/23/2025Sold$2,525,000-0.9%$759/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250038125 Report a problem
    9/26/2025Pending sale$2,549,000$766/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250038125 Report a problem
    9/5/2025Price change$2,549,000-1.5%$766/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250038125 Report a problem
    6/19/2025Price change$2,589,000-0.2%$778/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250030202 Report a problem
    6/11/2025Price change$2,595,000-2%$780/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250030201 Report a problem
    5/7/2025Price change$2,649,000-1.5%$796/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250026714 Report a problem
    4/24/2025Price change$2,689,000-0.2%$808/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250024724 Report a problem
    4/1/2025Price change$2,695,000-3.6%$810/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250023078 Report a problem
    3/6/2025Price change$2,795,000-1.9%$840/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250020698 Report a problem
    2/25/2025Price change$2,849,000-1.4%$857/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250018709 Report a problem
    2/12/2025Price change$2,888,000-0.2%$868/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250018709 Report a problem
    1/1/2025Listed for sale$2,895,000-3.3%$870/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #240029036 Report a problem
    12/18/2024Listing removed$2,995,000$900/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #240027621 Report a problem
    11/29/2024Listed for sale$2,995,000$900/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #240027621 Report a problem
    11/8/2024Listing removed$2,995,000$900/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #240025930 Report a problem
    11/8/2024Price change$2,995,000-0.1%$900/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #240025930 Report a problem
    11/1/2024Listed for sale$2,999,000+57.8%$902/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #240025930 Report a problem
    4/24/2024Sold$1,900,000$571/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2403487 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,539 +3.4%$133,770 +2%
    2024$1,488 +0.6%$131,148 +2%
    2023$1,479 +1.5%$128,578 +2%
    2022$1,457 +0.7%$126,058 +2%
    2021$1,447 +0.6%$123,587 +1%
    2020$1,438 +8.8%$122,320 +2%
    2019$1,321 -2.6%$119,923 +2%
    2018$1,356 +1.6%$117,572 +2%
    2017$1,335 +4.1%$115,268 +2%
    2016$1,283 +0.4%$113,008 +1.5%
    2015$1,278 +1.5%$111,311 +2%
    2014$1,258 $109,131 +0.5%
    2013-- $108,639 +2%
    2012-- $106,510 +2%
    2011-- $104,422 +0.8%
    2010-- $103,642 -0.2%
    2009-- $103,889 +2%
    2008-- $101,853 +2%
    2007-- $99,857 +2%
    2006-- $97,900 +2%
    2005-- $95,982 +2%
    2004-- $94,101 +1.9%
    2003-- $92,377 +2%
    2002-- $90,567 +2%
    2001-- $88,792

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Olde Carlsbad

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Carlsbad Unified School District

    Source: SDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

    Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
    Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
    Estimated market value
    $3,808,400
    Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
    Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
    Estimated market value
    $3,808,400