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  • $599,950

    3462 Don Ortega Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010

    2beds
    1,440sqft
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    $4,485/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1989
    -- sqft lot
    $581,900 Zestimate®
    $417/sqft
    $485/mo HOA

    What's special

    Open floor planVaulted ceilings
    Location! Location! Close to the Clubhouse and all amenities. 2 bedrooms PLUS large office. An open floor plan. Highlights include large living room. Vaulted ceilings. Kitchen has breakfast area and ample storage. The office has built-in work station. It can also be an additional bedroom. Primary bedroom has large walk-in closet. Primary bathroom has a walk-in shower. There is a spacious covered side deck/porch for relaxing and entertaining family and friends or enjoying the beautiful sunsets. Located in the highly desirable Rancho Carlsbad Country Estates, an exclusive private 55+ community in Coastal North San Diego County. This community offers resort style living without the resort fees. Fabulously landscaped grounds with 2 creeks running through it, offer a mix of green spaces, bridges, and walkways, mature tress, shrubs, bushes, and flowers to enhance the property’s breathtaking architecture. Just steps to the all of the amenities including golf, tennis, pickle ball, bocce, state-of-the-art gym, heated pool, and hot tub. It is located just minutes from world class beaches, fine dining, freeways, and shopping. Come live the great beach lifestyle! Location! Location! Close to the Clubhouse and all amenities. 2 bedrooms PLUS large office. An open floor plan. Highlights include large living room. Vaulted ceilings. Kitchen has breakfast area and ample storage. The office has built-in work station. It can also be an additional bedroom. Primary bedroom has large walk-in closet. Primary bathroom has a walk-in shower. There is a spacious covered side deck/porch for relaxing and entertaining family and friends or enjoying the beautiful sunsets. Located in the highly desirable Rancho Carlsbad Country Estates, an exclusive private 55+ community in Coastal North San Diego County. This community offers resort style living without the resort fees. Fabulously landscaped grounds with 2 creeks running through it, offer a mix of green spaces, bridges, and walkways, mature tress, shrubs, bushes, and flowers to enhance the property’s breathtaking architecture. Just steps to the all of the amenities including golf, tennis, pickle ball, bocce, state-of-the-art gym, heated pool, and hot tub. It is located just minutes from world class beaches, fine dining, freeways, and shopping. Come live the great beach lifestyle!
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    Listed by:

    Rose S Jacobson DRE #00868505 858-922-0528,

    HomeSmart Realty West,

    Nancy Schaefer DRE #01974921 858-204-7202,

    HomeSmart Realty West

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260004055MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air Unit
      Cooling
      • Central Forced Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Washer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Electric, Gas
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,440
      • Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Tandem
      Features
      • Levels: 1 Story
      • Pool features: Below Ground, Community/Common, Heated
      • Fencing: N/K
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1680504168

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      Materials
      • Brick, Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Composition,Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1989

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Sewer Connected
      • Water: Meter on Property

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Senior community: Yes
      • Subdivision: CARLSBAD WEST
      HOA
      • Services included: Common Area Maintenance
      • HOA fee: $485 monthly
      • HOA name: Rancho Carlsbad Owners An
      Location
      • Region: Carlsbad

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $417/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $322,687
      • Annual tax amount: $3,439
      • Date on market: 2/19/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

        Estimated market value

        $581,900

        $553,000 - $611,000

        $3,903/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/1/2026Pending sale$599,950$417/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260004055 Report a problem
        5/27/2026Listing removed$2,995$2/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260009421 Report a problem
        4/21/2026Listed for rent$2,995-9.2%$2/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260009421 Report a problem
        4/14/2026Price change$599,950-4.6%$417/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260004055 Report a problem
        3/11/2026Price change$629,000-2.5%$437/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260004055 Report a problem
        2/20/2026Listing removed$3,300$2/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #250045791 Report a problem
        2/20/2026Listed for sale$645,000+158%$448/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260004055 Report a problem
        1/16/2026Price change$3,300-5.7%$2/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #250045791 Report a problem
        12/15/2025Listed for rent$3,500$2/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #250045791 Report a problem
        10/16/2009Sold$250,000-16.4%$174/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/1/2009Price change$299,000-2%$208/sqft
        Source: Prudential California Realty #090000042 Report a problem
        3/28/2009Price change$305,000-4.4%$212/sqft
        Source: Prudential California Realty #090000042 Report a problem
        2/10/2009Price change$319,000-3%$222/sqft
        Source: Prudential California Realty #090000042 Report a problem
        1/3/2009Listed for sale$329,000$228/sqft
        Source: Prudential California Realty #090000042 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,439 +3.6%$322,687 +2%
        2024$3,321 +0.6%$316,361 +2%
        2023$3,303 +1.6%$310,159 +2%
        2022$3,250 +0.8%$304,079 +2%
        2021$3,225 +0.7%$298,118 +1%
        2020$3,202 +3%$295,063 +2%
        2019$3,109 +3.3%$289,279 +2%
        2018$3,009 +1.7%$283,608 +2%
        2017$2,958 +4.2%$278,048 +2%
        2016$2,838 +0.4%$272,597 +1.5%
        2015$2,826 -0.9%$268,503 +2%
        2014$2,852 $263,245 +0.5%
        2013-- $262,056 +2%
        2012-- $256,919 +2%
        2011-- $251,882 +0.8%
        2010-- $250,000 +247.3%
        2009-- $71,985 +2%
        2008-- $70,574 +2%
        2007-- $69,191 +326.8%
        2006-- $16,213 +2%
        2005-- $15,896 +2%
        2004-- $15,585 +1.9%
        2003-- $15,300 +2%
        2002-- $15,000 +2%
        2001-- $14,706
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Rancho Carlsbad/Sunny Creek

        Getting around

        13 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        25 / 100
        Some Transit
        32 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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