Welcome to 3275 Rancho Formosa! This stunning home in the desirable Rancho Carrillo community boasts 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms spanning 2,688 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space perfect for everyday life. Located on a peaceful elevated street with southwestern views, this tranquil and private home offers breathtaking sights of city lights and picturesque canyons allowing you to escape and relax from your busy life. The desirable open floor plan is light and bright with windows galore and personal touches throughout the property. Energy efficiency is at the utmost importance with solar panels to help keep the property nice and cool and reducing your electric bills. Low HOA fees with a community pool and directly next to Rancho Carrillo hiking trails and a short walk to Leo Carrillo Ranch and everything to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. Easy access to great schools, beaches, numerous parks, restaurants and everything that Carlsbad has to offer. This home has it all! 3275 Rancho Famosa is perfect for all types of buyers. Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
For sale
Listed by: Realty ONE Group Pacific • Steve Ploetz • Contact: 760-525-5917
$1,595,000
3275 Rancho Famosa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
4beds
2,688sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
4,880 Square Feet Lot
$1,554,600 Zestimate®
$593/sqft
$119/mo HOA
What's special
Community poolTranquil and private home
- 66 days |
- 1,071 |
- 51 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve Ploetz DRE #01723732 steve@ploetzteam.com,
Realty ONE Group Pacific,
Ana Rosvall DRE #01394537 760-458-3883,
Realty ONE Group Pacific
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2604096
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,688 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Canyon, Hills, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 4,880 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 2218611400
- Zoning: R-1: Single Family Reside
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Pool
- Senior community: Yes
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Management, Picnic Area, Pool
- HOA fee: $119 monthly
- HOA name: Rancho Carillo
- HOA phone: 760-804-5969
Location
- Region: Carlsbad
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $593/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $618,968
- Annual tax amount: $8,854
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 66 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$1,554,600
$1.48M - $1.63M
$6,612/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+175.5%$593/sqft |
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| 3/11/2012 | Listing removed | $579,000$215/sqft |
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| 12/24/2011 | Price change | $579,000+0.9%$215/sqft |
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| 6/28/2011 | Price change | $574,000-0.2%$214/sqft |
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| 6/24/2011 | Price change | $574,900-2.4%$214/sqft |
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| 4/1/2011 | Price change | $589,000-1%$219/sqft |
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| 3/23/2011 | Price change | $595,000-0.7%$221/sqft |
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| 2/21/2011 | Price change | $599,000-4.2%$223/sqft |
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| 1/9/2011 | Price change | $625,000-0.6%$233/sqft |
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| 12/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $629,000-2.3%$234/sqft |
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| 5/26/2004 | Sold | $643,500+53.6%$239/sqft |
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| 3/8/2002 | Sold | $419,000+16.2%$156/sqft |
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| 8/30/2001 | Sold | $360,500$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,854 +4.4% | $618,968 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,483 -1.1% | $606,832 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,578 -6.3% | $594,935 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,151 +1.2% | $583,270 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,045 +0.7% | $571,834 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,983 +45.6% | $565,971 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,169 -29.2% | $554,875 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,712 +1.4% | $543,996 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,594 +1.1% | $533,330 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,502 +1% | $522,873 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,418 +1.6% | $515,020 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,285 | $504,933 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $502,652 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $492,797 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $483,135 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $479,525 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $480,665 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $471,241 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $462,002 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $452,944 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $444,063 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $435,357 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $427,379 +18.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $360,495 +308.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $88,230 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: City Center
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Carrillo Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10San Elijo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 8/10San Marcos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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