It's all about coming home! This beautifully updated 1bed/1bath condo sits in the highly coveted La Costa Alta Community of Carlsbad and is just down the street from popular Bressi Ranch. It offers easy access to the beach, parks, hiking trails and incredible restaurants. This is a top floor end unit, with only two shared walls. And as a west-facing unit, you will enjoy spectacular sunset views and views of the ocean on clear days. Vaulted ceilings in the living room and bedroom provide a spacious and bright feeling and the large bedroom with walk-in closet has ample room for a large bed and an in-home office. The property features newly installed LVP flooring, newer LG washer/dryer and refrigerator and energy efficient Milgard windows. There's a newer heat pump that provides central air conditioning and heating. Additionally, this property provides two assigned carport spaces and a separate storage unit. The complex amenities include a pool, hot tub and private gym. This is the perfect first-time buyer, investor, or down-sizer's opportunity to live in one of Carlsbad's most sought-after neighborhoods. It truly is all about coming home!
Sold for $490,000
Listed by: Engel & Voelkers La Canada • Anne Moser • Contact: 818-421-2438
Bought with: STEVEN M BROWN & ASSOCIATES
$490,000
6981 Ballena Way Unit 13, Carlsbad, CA 92009
1beds
696sqft
Condominium
Built in 1993
-- sqft lot
$491,500 Zestimate®
$704/sqft
$2,631 Estimated rent
Home value
$491,500
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Spectacular sunset viewsWest-facing unitNewly installed lvp flooringSpacious and bright feelingTwo assigned carport spacesTop floor end unitEnergy efficient milgard windows
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Listed by:
Anne Moser DRE #01495498 818-421-2438,
Engel & Voelkers La Canada
Bought with:
Steven Brown, DRE #00460947
STEVEN M BROWN & ASSOCIATES
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-26592
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Quartz Counters
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Inside, Stacked
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Quartz Counters, Primary Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: See Remarks
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 696 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Community, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Community
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Features: Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 2230104113
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Curbs, Golf, Hiking, Sidewalks, Pool
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
- HOA fee: $468 monthly
- HOA name: Reliable Property Management Services
- HOA phone: 858-724-7211
Location
- Region: Carlsbad
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $704/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $400,498
- Annual tax amount: $5,069
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Inclusions: Washer/dryer, refrigerator, range, dishwasher, window coverings, garbage disposal, wall mount for tv (tv not included).
- Exclusions: Personal property in storage unit and unit. There is no tv, but tv mount is included.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Sold | $490,000+0.2%$704/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Contingent | $489,000$703/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,000+32.7%$703/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Listing removed | $2,700$4/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Price change | $2,700-3.4%$4/sqft |
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| 2/26/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,795$4/sqft |
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| 9/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/11/2023 | Price change | $2,795-1.9%$4/sqft |
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| 9/6/2023 | Price change | $2,850-3.4%$4/sqft |
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| 9/5/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,950$4/sqft |
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| 9/14/2020 | Sold | $368,500+5.3%$529/sqft |
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| 8/14/2020 | Pending sale | $350,000$503/sqft |
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| 8/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $350,000+87.7%$503/sqft |
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| 3/15/2002 | Sold | $186,500+7.8%$268/sqft |
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| 5/9/2001 | Sold | $173,000+11.6%$249/sqft |
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| 6/2/2000 | Sold | $155,000$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,069 +6.4% | $400,498 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,763 +3.1% | $392,646 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,622 +2.5% | $384,948 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,510 +2.5% | $377,400 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,402 +45.5% | $370,000 +46.9% |
| 2020 | $3,026 +14.9% | $251,916 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,633 -10.6% | $246,977 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,944 +1.8% | $242,135 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,892 +1.6% | $237,388 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,847 +2.5% | $232,734 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,779 +3.2% | $229,240 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,693 | $224,751 +40.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $160,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $160,000 -20% |
| 2011 | -- | $200,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $200,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $200,000 -4.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $209,748 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $205,637 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $201,606 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $197,654 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $193,780 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $190,230 +7.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $176,460 +11.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $157,997 |
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Neighborhood: Rancho La Costa
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