Welcome to your dreamy newly painted beach side retreat! Nestled in the sought-after Carlsbad Crest community less than a mile from the ocean, this charming 2-story condo offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. With 2 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and an airy open layout, this home radiates an easy going beach vibe throughout. The open updated kitchen features quartz countertops and a high end Bosch dishwasher. The kitchen/dining space has an inviting fireplace which is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Or chose to step outside to your private patio that opens to a peaceful green space — an ideal spot for lounging or dining al fresco. Enjoy your morning coffee with a peek-a-boo ocean view from the main bedroom, complete with a cozy fireplace for those cool coastal evenings or romantic nights. The light-filled interior is complemented by an upstairs laundry for added convenience.This home also includes a detached 1-car garage, and the well-maintained community offers two sparkling pools for your enjoyment. In addition, the building will be painted white soon as the whole complex is getting a nice facelift!
With Costco, Starbucks, Carlsbad Premium Outlets, the Carlsbad lagoon, beaches,hiking trails, dog parks and easy access to the 5 freeway all nearby, you'll love the unbeatable convenience paired with a laid-back coastal lifestyle.
Whether you're looking for a full-time home or a weekend getaway, this Carlsbad gem checks all the boxes!
Sold for $810,000
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Christi Cecil-Stewart • Contact: 949-973-5685
Bought with: Keller Williams Realty
Tax assessed value
$810,000
842 Bluebell Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92011
2beds
1,326sqft
Condominium
Built in 1986
-- sqft lot
$816,700 Zestimate®
$611/sqft
$4,130 Estimated rent
Home value
$816,700
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Peek-a-boo ocean viewCozy fireplaceInviting fireplaceNew exterior paintPrivate patioOpen layoutUpstairs laundry
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Listed by:
Christi Cecil-Stewart DRE #01725304 949-973-5685,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Cherie Harrington, DRE #01406076
Keller Williams Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: OC25111888
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Up
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Stone Counters, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, High Efficiency Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Upper Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Quartz Counters, All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Casement Window(s), Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls,No One Above,No One Below
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,326 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Door-Single, Garage, Paved, RV Access/Parking, Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Front Door
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: Community, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Association
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Association, Community, Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Good Condition,Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Peek-A-Boo
Lot
- Size: 4.91 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Near Park, Near Public Transit, Paved, Sprinklers On Side, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 2143531626
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Traditional,Patio Home
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Drywall, Concrete, Shingle Siding, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Permanent, Slab
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights, Park, Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Meeting Room, Pool, Pet Restrictions, RV Parking
- HOA fee: $458 monthly
- HOA name: Carlsbad Crest
- HOA phone: 951-699-2918
Location
- Region: Carlsbad
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $611/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $810,000
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 110 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Curtain rods and curtains.
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Sold | $810,000-1.8%$611/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #OC25111888 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Contingent | $825,000$622/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25111888 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2025 | Price change | $825,000-5.1%$622/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25111888 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $869,000-0.7%$655/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25111888 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $875,000+600%$660/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #OC25111888 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/1994 | Sold | $125,000$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $810,000 +285.8% |
| 2025 | $2,230 +3.6% | $209,932 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,153 +0.6% | $205,816 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,140 +1.6% | $201,781 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,105 +0.8% | $197,825 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,088 +0.7% | $193,947 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,073 +3.9% | $191,959 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,996 +2.4% | $188,196 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,948 +1.8% | $184,507 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,914 +4.3% | $180,890 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,836 +0.5% | $177,344 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,828 +1.7% | $174,681 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,796 | $171,260 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $170,487 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $167,145 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $163,868 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $162,645 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $163,033 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $159,837 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $156,704 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $153,632 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $150,620 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $147,667 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $144,962 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $142,120 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $139,335 |
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Neighborhood: Poinsettia
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Pacific Rim Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Aviara Oaks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Carlsbad High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Aviara Oaks
- High: Sage Creek
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Poinsettia
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