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  • Listed by: Compass • Neda Nourani • Contact: 760-822-7154
    Price cut: $50K (6/3)
    $625,000

    6971 Ballena Way Unit 2, Carlsbad, CA 92009

    2beds
    968sqft
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    Condominium
    Built in 1993
    -- sqft lot
    $619,200 Zestimate®
    $646/sqft
    $468/mo HOA

    What's special

    Exceptional price for this beautiful updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-story home in the La Costa Alta Carlsbad community. The home is a first floor end unit. Conveniently located near Carlsbad’s beautiful beaches, hiking, shopping, dining, and world renowned golf, this is a well-maintained, move-in ready home with a thoughtful layout and quality updates throughout. It features a well-designed floor plan with a spacious living room centered around a fireplace and brand new sliding doors that open to a private patio. The new kitchen with new cabinets and quartz countertops offers gas cooking, breakfast bar seating, and a dedicated dining nook, creating a practical layout for both everyday living and entertaining. The interior has been thoughtfully improved with meaningful upgrades, including a remodeled kitchen, bathrooms, brand new energy efficient dual-pane windows and a newer HVAC system, providing both comfort and long-term value. One bedroom includes direct access to the patio, enhancing the indoor-outdoor flow. Additional features include stackable in-unit laundry, two assigned parking spaces, and a large separate private storage unit. The community offers a pool, hot tub, fitness center, clubhouse, and well-maintained grounds. HOA covers water, trash, landscaping, exterior insurance, exterior maintenance, and access to all amenities. Whether you are a first time home buyer, an investor or looking for a second home- this beautifully upgraded unit offers an amazing opportunity for you to live, in La Costa! Welcome home!
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    Listed by:

    Neda Nourani DRE #01441652 neda@homesbyneda.com,

    Compass

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2604870MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Stacked
      Features
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 968 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Carport
      • Carport spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: 1
      • Pool features: Community, Association
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: None
      Details
      • Parcel number: 2230104102
      • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • Year built: 1993

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Street Lights, Suburban, Sidewalks, Pool
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Pool, Trash, Water
      • HOA fee: $468 monthly
      • HOA name: La Costa Alta
      • HOA phone: 760-918-1660
      Location
      • Region: Carlsbad

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $646/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $366,555
      • Annual tax amount: $4,692
      • Date on market: 5/20/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 105 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        $619,200

        $588,000 - $650,000

        $3,159/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/3/2026Price change$625,000-7.4%$646/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NDP2604870 Report a problem
        5/20/2026Listed for sale$675,000+121.3%$697/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #NDP2604870 Report a problem
        3/16/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        3/13/2023Price change$3,000-2.4%$3/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        3/5/2023Listed for rent$3,075$3/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        2/23/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        2/7/2023Price change$3,075-3.9%$3/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        2/4/2023Listed for rent$3,200$3/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        2/4/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        1/12/2023Listed for rent$3,200+45.5%$3/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        6/27/2019Listing removed$2,200$2/sqft
        Source: KP Real Estate Investments Inc. Report a problem
        6/18/2019Listed for rent$2,200+10.3%$2/sqft
        Source: KP Real Estate Investments, Inc. Report a problem
        12/2/2016Listing removed$1,995+5.3%$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
        3/22/2015Listing removed$1,895$2/sqft
        Source: The JR Phillips Group, Inc. BRE#01900878 Report a problem
        3/12/2015Price change$1,895-5%$2/sqft
        Source: The JR Phillips Group, Inc. BRE#01900878 Report a problem
        3/3/2015Price change$1,995-9.1%$2/sqft
        Source: The JR Phillips Group, Inc. BRE#01900878 Report a problem
        2/25/2015Listed for rent$2,195+39.4%$2/sqft
        Source: The JR Phillips Group, Inc. BRE#01900878 Report a problem
        2/20/2015Sold$305,000-4.4%$315/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/17/2014Price change$319,000-1.8%$330/sqft
        Source: Steele Realty #140041158 Report a problem
        7/28/2014Listed for sale$325,000+44.4%$336/sqft
        Source: Steele Realty #140041158 Report a problem
        2/13/2013Listing removed$1,575$2/sqft
        Source: Steele Realty #120061733 Report a problem
        1/29/2013Price change$1,575-4.5%$2/sqft
        Source: Steele Realty #120061733 Report a problem
        12/21/2012Listed for rent$1,650$2/sqft
        Source: Steele Realty Report a problem
        12/10/2012Sold$225,000+0.3%$232/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/22/2012Listing removed$224,400$232/sqft
        Source: Four Seas Holdings Corp. #110061328 Report a problem
        7/15/2012Listed for sale$224,400-27.6%$232/sqft
        Source: Four Seas Holdings Corp. #110061328 Report a problem
        10/26/2007Sold$310,000+1.1%$320/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/2/2007Sold$306,727-14.3%$317/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/1/2004Sold$358,000+146.9%$370/sqft
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        8/24/2000Sold$145,000$150/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,692 +6.5%$366,555 +2%
        2024$4,407 +3.2%$359,368 +2%
        2023$4,272 +2.5%$352,322 +2%
        2022$4,166 +2.5%$345,415 +2%
        2021$4,064 +1.6%$338,643 +1%
        2020$4,001 +11%$335,171 +2%
        2019$3,605 -7.4%$328,600 +2%
        2018$3,894 +1.8%$322,158 +2%
        2017$3,825 +1.6%$315,842 +2%
        2016$3,765 +31.2%$309,650 +34.3%
        2015$2,869 +3.1%$230,535 +2%
        2014$2,783 $226,020 +0.5%
        2013-- $225,000 +12.5%
        2012-- $200,000 -25.9%
        2011-- $270,000
        2010-- $270,000
        2009-- $270,000 -12.9%
        2008-- $310,000 -16.8%
        2007-- $372,463 +2%
        2006-- $365,160 +2%
        2005-- $358,000 +25.5%
        2004-- $285,226 +21.4%
        2003-- $235,000 +44.9%
        2002-- $162,180 +2%
        2001-- $159,000

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Rancho La Costa

        Getting around

        14 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        19 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        18 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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