Rarely does a property offer this combination of scale, views and coastal proximity. Set on nearly three-quarters of an acre in Olde Carlsbad, 4702 Telescope Ave offers 5,492 sqft with sweeping ocean, lagoon, golf course and city views. The five-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features a dramatic 16-foot entry, travertine flooring with marble inlays, multiple fireplaces, a spacious kitchen with large island, expansive windows and generous indoor-outdoor living. Large upper and lower decks take full advantage of the setting, while a private courtyard, fenced yard, primary retreat and three-car garage add to the home's appeal. Thoughtfully upgraded over time and notable for its scale within the neighborhood, this home stands apart for its setting and versatility. Just minutes from Carlsbad beaches, Agua Hedionda Lagoon and Carlsbad Village, with convenient access to Leucadia, Encinitas, The Forum, I-5 and McClellan-Palomar Airport.
For sale
$5,477,800
4702 Telescope Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
5beds
5,492sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
1 Acres Lot
$5,229,100 Zestimate®
$997/sqft
$125/mo HOA
What's special
Fenced yardThree-car garagePrivate courtyardPrimary retreatExpansive windowsMultiple fireplacesGenerous indoor-outdoor living
- 3 days
- 599
- 42
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Listed by:
Brittany Hahn Games DRE #01983072 Preferred:858-999-5340,
Coldwell Banker West,
Stephen C Games DRE #00494238 858-414-5882,
Coldwell Banker West
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260022951
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,492
- Total interior livable area: 5,492 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Attached, Garage - Three Door, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: 3 Story
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: Below Ground, Heated
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, Panoramic Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Panoramic Ocean
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 295 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 2074121800
- Zoning: R1
- Zoning description: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Spanish Tile
Condition
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: CARLSBAD WEST
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $125 monthly
- HOA name: Lindsey Management
Location
- Region: Carlsbad
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $997/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,855,036
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$5,229,100
$4.97M - $5.49M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,477,800+642.2%$997/sqft |
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| 12/29/2017 | Sold | $738,000-50.6%$134/sqft |
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| 1/24/2017 | Listing removed | $1,495,000$272/sqft |
Source: Pacific Sotheby's International Realty #160037618 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000-21.3%$272/sqft |
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| 10/7/2016 | Listing removed | $1,900,000$346/sqft |
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| 7/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000-4.8%$346/sqft |
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| 5/9/2016 | Listing removed | $1,995,000$363/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Rancho Santa Fe Satellite #160007359 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000-11.1%$363/sqft |
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| 1/6/2016 | Listing removed | $2,245,000$409/sqft |
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| 9/29/2015 | Price change | $2,245,000-6.3%$409/sqft |
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| 8/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000+70.2%$436/sqft |
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| 8/12/2011 | Sold | $1,407,500-12%$256/sqft |
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| 4/8/2011 | Price change | $1,599,8000%$291/sqft |
Source: Prudential California Realty #110011270 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2011 | Price change | $1,599,9000%$291/sqft |
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| 12/1/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000-20%$291/sqft |
Source: RED CROWN REALTY #100068324 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2009 | Listing removed | $1,999,900$364/sqft |
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| 4/25/2009 | Price change | $1,999,900-4.7%$364/sqft |
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| 9/15/2008 | Listed for sale | $2,099,000$382/sqft |
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| 8/8/2008 | Listing removed | $2,099,000$382/sqft |
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| 6/17/2008 | Listed for sale | $2,099,000+663.3%$382/sqft |
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| 2/12/1998 | Sold | $275,000+37.5%$50/sqft |
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| 1/2/1998 | Sold | $200,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,855,036 +2% |
| 2025 | $30,253 +3.5% | $2,799,056 +2% |
| 2024 | $29,220 +0.5% | $2,744,173 +2% |
| 2023 | $29,074 +1.6% | $2,690,367 +2% |
| 2022 | $28,626 +0.8% | $2,637,616 +2% |
| 2021 | $28,410 +0.7% | $2,585,899 +1% |
| 2020 | $28,219 +2.1% | $2,559,384 +2% |
| 2019 | $27,639 +4.2% | $2,509,200 +2% |
| 2018 | $26,530 +60.8% | $2,460,000 +61.5% |
| 2017 | $16,503 +4.2% | $1,523,278 +2% |
| 2016 | $15,839 +0.4% | $1,493,411 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $15,776 +1.7% | $1,470,980 +2% |
| 2014 | $15,510 | $1,442,167 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,435,650 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,407,500 +42.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $989,613 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $982,218 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $984,553 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $965,249 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $946,324 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $927,769 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $909,578 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $891,744 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $875,401 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $858,237 +15.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $741,409 |
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