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!
For sale
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
Condominium
Built in 1993
-- sqft lot
$619,200 Zestimate®
$646/sqft
$468/mo HOA
What's special
- 105 days |
- 632 |
- 24 |
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Listed by:
Neda Nourani DRE #01441652 neda@homesbyneda.com,
Compass
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2604870
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $625,000-7.4%$646/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+121.3%$697/sqft |
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| 3/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/13/2023 | Price change | $3,000-2.4%$3/sqft |
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| 3/5/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,075$3/sqft |
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| 2/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/7/2023 | Price change | $3,075-3.9%$3/sqft |
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| 2/4/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,200$3/sqft |
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| 2/4/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/12/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,200+45.5%$3/sqft |
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| 6/27/2019 | Listing removed | $2,200$2/sqft |
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| 6/18/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,200+10.3%$2/sqft |
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| 12/2/2016 | Listing removed | $1,995+5.3%$2/sqft |
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| 3/22/2015 | Listing removed | $1,895$2/sqft |
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| 3/12/2015 | Price change | $1,895-5%$2/sqft |
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| 3/3/2015 | Price change | $1,995-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 2/25/2015 | Listed for rent | $2,195+39.4%$2/sqft |
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| 2/20/2015 | Sold | $305,000-4.4%$315/sqft |
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| 10/17/2014 | Price change | $319,000-1.8%$330/sqft |
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| 7/28/2014 | Listed for sale | $325,000+44.4%$336/sqft |
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| 2/13/2013 | Listing removed | $1,575$2/sqft |
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| 1/29/2013 | Price change | $1,575-4.5%$2/sqft |
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| 12/21/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,650$2/sqft |
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| 12/10/2012 | Sold | $225,000+0.3%$232/sqft |
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| 7/22/2012 | Listing removed | $224,400$232/sqft |
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| 7/15/2012 | Listed for sale | $224,400-27.6%$232/sqft |
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| 10/26/2007 | Sold | $310,000+1.1%$320/sqft |
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| 4/2/2007 | Sold | $306,727-14.3%$317/sqft |
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| 9/1/2004 | Sold | $358,000+146.9%$370/sqft |
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| 8/24/2000 | Sold | $145,000$150/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10La Costa Meadows Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10San Elijo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 8/10San Marcos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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