Price Improvement! Welcome to Rancho Carlsbad, a highly sought-after, private, gated 55+ Lifestyle Resort Community in the heart of coastal Carlsbad, California. No space rent! You own the land! This recently updated home is ideally situated along the coveted and rarely available street of Don Rodolfo backing up to the serene Calavo Creek bed offering exceptional privacy and serene natural surroundings. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,931 square feet of spacious living, the home welcomes you with vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. The beautifully remodeled kitchen showcases all-new slim-shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, a large farmhouse sink, and new stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range with griddle. The thoughtful floor plan offers two living areas and two dining spaces, perfect for both entertaining and everyday comfort. The primary suite includes generous closet space, and both the primary and secondary bathrooms have been tastefully updated. Additional highlights include updated luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, a newer HVAC system, water heater, and a new roof installed in 2021. Enjoy outdoor living from the covered front porch or relax on the private flagstone patio overlooking the creek bed—an ideal setting to unwind and enjoy nature. A spacious outdoor storage shed adds extra convenience. Rancho Carlsbad offers a vibrant lifestyle with resort-style amenities, including pickleball and tennis courts, a heated pool and spa, fitness center, billiards and game rooms, library, dog park, banquet facilities, and 35 different group clubs. RV parking is also available. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in one of Carlsbad’s most desirable communities—a true piece of paradise.
Sold for $799,000
$799,000
5140 Don Rodolfo Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010
3beds
1,931sqft
Condominium
Built in 1989
-- sqft lot
$802,700 Zestimate®
$414/sqft
$4,584 Estimated rent
Home value
$802,700
$738,000 - $867,000
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Covered front porchAbundant natural lightLarge farmhouse sinkGas range with griddleQuartz countertopsBeautifully remodeled kitchenTwo dining spaces
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Listed by:
Amy Jean Young DRE #02158978 619-843-1260,
Mission Realty Group
Bought with:
Jackie Lowery, DRE #02244043
Realty One Group Pacific
Steve Ploetz, DRE #01723732
Realty ONE Group Pacific
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 2600997
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit, High Efficiency
Cooling
- Central Forced Air, High Efficiency
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Free Standing Range, Gas Stove, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater, High Eff. Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric, Gas, Washer Hookup, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Features
- Bathtub, Ceiling Fan, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Tandem, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
- Flooring: Vinyl Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,931
- Total interior livable area: 1,931 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Patio, Patio Open, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear
- Pool features: Community/Common, Exercise, Association
- Spa features: Community/Common
- Fencing: N/K
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Parklike, Creek/Stream, Neighborhood
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Frontage type: Lake/River
Lot
- Size: 81.88 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed
- Parcel number: 1680503910
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Hardboard
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Gated Community, On Site Guard, 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector, Fire/Smoke Detection Sys
Community
- Community features: Tennis Courts, Clubhouse/Rec Room, Exercise Room, Gated Community, Golf, On-Site Guard, Pet Restrictions, Pool, Recreation Area, RV/Boat Parking, Spa/Hot Tub, Pickleball
Senior living
- Senior community: Yes
Location
- Region: Carlsbad
- Subdivision: CARLSBAD EAST
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $485 monthly
- Amenities included: Banquet Facilities, Billiard Room, Card Room, Club House, Common RV Parking, Controlled Access, Golf, Guard, Gym/Ex Room, Lake or Pond, Meeting Room, Outdoor Cooking Area, Paddle Tennis, Pet Rules, Spa, Barbecue, Pool, Security, Onsite Property Mgmt, Rec Multipurpose Room
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Gated Community, Clubhouse Paid
- Association name: Rancho Carlsbad
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Sold | $799,000$414/sqft |
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| 4/4/2026 | Pending sale | $799,000$414/sqft |
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| 3/24/2026 | Price change | $799,000-3.2%$414/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $825,000$427/sqft |
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| 1/31/2026 | Pending sale | $825,000$427/sqft |
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| 1/26/2026 | Price change | $825,000-5.7%$427/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+82.3%$453/sqft |
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| 6/2/2020 | Sold | $480,000+448.6%$249/sqft |
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| 8/4/1998 | Sold | $87,500$45/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,620 +3.6% | $524,945 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,427 +0.5% | $514,653 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,399 +1.6% | $504,562 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,314 +0.8% | $494,670 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,273 +359% | $484,972 +347.5% |
| 2020 | $1,149 +5.1% | $108,368 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,093 +1.3% | $106,244 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,079 +1.8% | $104,162 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,060 +4.3% | $102,121 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,016 +0.5% | $100,120 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,011 +1.8% | $98,617 +2% |
| 2014 | $993 | $96,687 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $96,251 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $94,364 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $92,515 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $91,824 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $92,043 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $90,239 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $88,470 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $86,736 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $85,036 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $83,369 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $81,842 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,239 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $78,667 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Rancho Carlsbad/Sunny Creek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hope Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Calavera Hills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Carlsbad High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Carlsbad Unified School District
Source: SDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- San Diego County
- Carlsbad
- 92010
- Rancho Carlsbad/Sunny Creek
- 5140 Don Rodolfo Dr
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