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    • Listed by: Finest City Homes • Eric Vaca • Contact: vaca.broker@gmail.com
    $3,995,000

    2438 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

    3beds
    2,333sqft
    : 
    $26,354/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1980
    5,334 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,712/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Sunset Alert! Rare opportunity to live steps from the sand with direct beach access and breathtaking ocean views. Seller completed a major remodel in 2005 on this luxury coastal home which offers multiple outdoor entertaining areas, a rooftop deck for unforgettable sunsets, and a spa with waterfall. Inside, enjoy a light-filled open layout with expansive windows, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, and wine cooler. The primary suite features a balcony, fireplace, and spa-style jacuzzi bath. Two guest suites, a custom cherry-wood office, private driveway, and large two-car garage complete this exceptional beachside retreat. Walk to Carlsbad Village shops, cafés, and restaurants. Explore the feasibility of one of the largest lots on Ocean St with R3 zoning.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Eric Vaca DRE #01331749 vaca.broker@gmail.com,

    Finest City Homes

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2603562MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Up
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Laundry: In Garage
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Up
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,333 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Entry location: front door
      • Pool features: None
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: In Ground
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Ocean, Panoramic
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Ocean
      • Waterfront features: Waterfront
      Lot
      • Size: 5,334 Square Feet
      • Features: Waterfront, Yard
      Details
      • Parcel number: 2030221700
      • Zoning: R-3 Multiple Family Resid
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • Year built: 1980

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Curbs, Park, Sidewalks
      Location
      • Region: Carlsbad

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,712/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $815,190
      • Annual tax amount: $8,886
      • Date on market: 5/9/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 262 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/9/2026Listed for sale$3,995,000$1,712/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #PTP2603562 Report a problem
        3/23/2026Listing removed$12,500$5/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        11/1/2025Listed for rent$12,500+31.6%$5/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        10/14/2024Listing removed$9,500$4/sqft
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        4/7/2024Listing removed--
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        3/26/2024Listed for rent$9,500$4/sqft
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        3/3/2024Listing removed--
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        2/10/2024Listed for rent$9,500+72.7%$4/sqft
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        3/24/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/1/2018Listing removed$5,500$2/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/5/2018Price change$5,500-5.2%$2/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/13/2018Price change$5,800-3.3%$2/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/9/2018Listed for rent$6,000+29%$3/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        11/15/2012Listing removed$4,650$2/sqft
        Source: Pohl Properties #120055394 Report a problem
        11/11/2012Listed for rent$4,650$2/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,886 +3.5%$815,190 +2%
        2024$8,584 +0.5%$799,207 +2%
        2023$8,541 +1.6%$783,538 +2%
        2022$8,409 +0.8%$768,176 +2%
        2021$8,347 +0.7%$753,115 +1%
        2020$8,291 +3%$745,393 +2%
        2019$8,050 +3.2%$730,778 +2%
        2018$7,799 +1.7%$716,450 +2%
        2017$7,670 +4.2%$702,403 +2%
        2016$7,363 +0.4%$688,632 +1.5%
        2015$7,334 +1.7%$678,289 +2%
        2014$7,212 $665,003 +0.5%
        2013-- $661,999 +2%
        2012-- $649,020 +2%
        2011-- $636,295 +0.8%
        2010-- $631,541 -0.2%
        2009-- $633,042 +2%
        2008-- $620,630 +2%
        2007-- $608,462 +2%
        2006-- $596,532 +2%
        2005-- $584,836 +2%
        2004-- $573,370 +1.9%
        2003-- $562,863 +2%
        2002-- $551,827 +2%
        2001-- $541,008
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Village

        Getting around

        69 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        38 / 100
        Some Transit
        55 / 100
        Bikeable

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