Welcome to your serene, light-filled oasis in the heart of La Costa! This beautiful studio condo offers 892 sqft of beachy-boho style, complete with plantation shutters and an abundance of natural light. The open layout includes a cozy living area with a fireplace, a bonus loft space perfect for storage or a reading nook, and a tranquil patio overlooking a peaceful fountain and lush tropical landscaping. The unit features a cedar-lined walk-in closet, spa-like shower, and stacked washer/dryer. Additional highlights include central air, secured entry, detached garage plus guest parking, and a community pool, spa, and BBQ area. Located just minutes from Carlsbad’s finest beaches, shopping, dining, and golf, this stylish studio is perfect as a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or investment property. Experience resort-style living in one of North County’s most desirable communities!
Under contract
$500,000
1933 Alga Rd Unit C, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1beds
892sqft
Condominium
Built in 1972
-- sqft lot
$493,300 Zestimate®
$561/sqft
$425/mo HOA
What's special
Bonus loft spaceAbundance of natural lightLush tropical landscapingCedar-lined walk-in closetSpa-like showerPlantation shutters
- 281 days |
- 56 |
- 3 |
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Listed by:
Bobby Martins DRE #01339628 858-204-7259,
eXp Realty of California, Inc
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250039042
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTORFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Stove
- Laundry: Electric, Washer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Shower, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Unit Above or Below,End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 892
- Total interior livable area: 892 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: Other/Remarks
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Awning/Porch Covered, Slab
- Pool features: Community/Common
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Parklike, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2.92 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2151700341
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Tile/Clay
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Subdivision: LA COSTA
HOA
- Amenities included: Outdoor Cooking Area, Pool
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $425 monthly
- HOA name: Casita De La Costa
Location
- Region: Carlsbad
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $561/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $550,369
- Annual tax amount: $6,559
- Date on market: 9/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
$493,300
$469,000 - $518,000
$2,761/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Contingent | $500,000$561/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $500,000-4.8%$561/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000$589/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Listing removed | $525,000$589/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000$589/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Pending sale | $525,000$589/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$589/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$617/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000+8.7%$645/sqft |
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| 12/15/2022 | Sold | $529,000+255%$593/sqft |
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| 3/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/6/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,300+4.5%$3/sqft |
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| 2/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/31/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,200$2/sqft |
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| 6/6/2019 | Listing removed | $2,200$2/sqft |
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| 5/8/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,200-4.3%$2/sqft |
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| 9/1/2018 | Listing removed | $2,300$3/sqft |
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| 7/23/2018 | Price change | $2,300+4.5%$3/sqft |
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| 7/13/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,200$2/sqft |
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| 1/25/2018 | Listing removed | $2,200$2/sqft |
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| 12/27/2017 | Price change | $2,200-8.3%$2/sqft |
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| 12/25/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,400$3/sqft |
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| 10/30/2002 | Sold | $149,000$167/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,559 +4.2% | $550,369 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,293 +1.4% | $539,579 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,204 +93.9% | $529,000 +109% |
| 2022 | $3,200 +1.9% | $253,155 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,141 +1.7% | $248,193 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,088 +16.4% | $245,649 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,653 -9.3% | $240,834 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,926 +1.5% | $236,113 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,883 +6.5% | $231,485 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,707 +1.6% | $226,947 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,666 +4.4% | $223,539 +4% |
| 2014 | $2,553 | $215,000 +27.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $169,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $169,000 -19.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $209,695 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $208,128 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $208,623 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $204,533 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $200,524 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $196,593 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $192,740 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $188,962 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $185,500 +93.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $95,775 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $93,898 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Rancho La Costa
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Poinsettia Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Aviara Oaks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Carlsbad High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
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