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.
For sale
Listed by: Finest City Homes • Eric Vaca • Contact: 619-985-6384
$3,995,000
2438 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
3beds
2,333sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
5,334 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,712/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 213 days |
- 2,093 |
- 54 |
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Eric Vaca DRE #01331749 vaca.broker@gmail.com,
Finest City Homes
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2603562
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Loading...
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: 214 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000$1,712/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Listing removed | $12,500$5/sqft |
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| 11/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $12,500+31.6%$5/sqft |
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| 10/14/2024 | Listing removed | $9,500$4/sqft |
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| 4/7/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,500$4/sqft |
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| 3/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/10/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,500+72.7%$4/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/1/2018 | Listing removed | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 7/5/2018 | Price change | $5,500-5.2%$2/sqft |
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| 6/13/2018 | Price change | $5,800-3.3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/9/2018 | Listed for rent | $6,000+29%$3/sqft |
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| 11/15/2012 | Listing removed | $4,650$2/sqft |
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| 11/11/2012 | Listed for rent | $4,650$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
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- 9/10Buena Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Carlsbad High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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