7026 San Bartolo St #18 · Carlsbad, CA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $659 – $1,223
Heat risk 5/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 82°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 19 days/yr
Wind risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- —
Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 4 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 4 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the A grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +30.0/30.0
- ARV discount +15.0/15.0
- 1% rule +10.0/10.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- Schools +6.5/10.0
- Appreciation +5.9/10.0
- Livability +3.9/5.0
- Rent growth +3.4/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
$160,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Fantastic Opportunity to Own in prestigious 55+ Lakeshore Gardens Senior Gated Community! Many upgrades include: New Vinyl Windows, Newer Refrigerator & Dishwasher, New Large Sunroom with Premium Built In Cabinetry, Nice Size Dog Friendly Backyard w/ New Vinyl Fencing, Large Storage Shed! Only 7 Minutes Walk to the Entrance of South Carlsbad State Beach! Absolutely Beautiful Amenities with many Daily/Weekly/Monthly Activities! LARGE strip mall offers EVERY POSSIBLE amenity from shopping to services all just a walk across the street! Home is located steps away from the secondary gate that has a lighted cross walk to amenities and is only a 7 minute walk to the beach!
Key facts
- New vinyl fencing
- New vinyl windows
- Newer refrigerator
Tags
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $160k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($29k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($4k rent vs $160k).
- Recommended offer: $150k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 24.6% vs local median 2.1% in Carlsbad — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 78/100 on livability (#67 in CA, #2,526 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: schools A+, amenities A+, commute A+; Watch: health & safety D+, cost of living F.
- Carlsbad Unified (urban): math 68% / reading 76% proficiency, ranked #87 of 1,400 in CA (top 6%) — strong family-tenant draw, lease renewals of 3-5y typical; only 18% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
- Market conditions: Rents rising (+3.5%/yr); 97 active listings in the ZIP; 17 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 45d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 53% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; high-income renter base; 11,759 units permitted in San Diego County in 2024 (7,244 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($159k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- In year one you build about $4k of equity ($1k loan paydown + $3k appreciation (1.8% local appreciation)).
- San Diego County population projected at +20% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (1.8% appreciation + 3.5% rent growth), your $45k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
- By year 9, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$34k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 80 days — a 6% lower offer ($150k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 9 sale attempts since 17y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $19k (11%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
- Current owner paid $125k; 28% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 80 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1974 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 2.81% ✓
- Cap rate
- 24.60%
- Cash-on-cash
- 65.40%
- DSCR
- 3.91
- GRM
- 3.0
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $310,000
- List price
- $160,000
- Delta
- -48.39%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 19 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7028 San Bartolo St | 0.01mi | 2/2.0 | 1,248 (+4%) | 18mo | $308,000 | $247 | 78 |
| 7243 San Luis St #257 | 0.34mi | 2/2.0 | 1,248 (+4%) | 2mo | $120,000 | $96 | 76 |
| 6550 Ponto Dr #135 | 0.57mi | 2/2.0 | 1,152 (-4%) | 1mo | $265,000 | $230 | 66 |
| 7220 San Lucas | 0.29mi | 2/2.0 | 1,344 (+12%) | 13mo | $310,000 | $231 | 55 |
| 6550 Ponto Dr #110 | 0.58mi | 2/1.5 | 1,100 (-8%) | 3mo | $310,000 | $282 | 55 |
| 7311 San Luis St #237 | 0.43mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,359 (+13%) | 1mo | $236,550 | $174 | 52 |
| 7218 San Ramon St | 0.25mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,359 (+13%) | 21mo | $505,000 | $372 | 44 |
| 6550 Ponto Dr Spc 30 | 0.58mi | 2/2.0 | 1,344 (+12%) | 11mo | $235,000 | $175 | 44 |
| 6550 Ponto Dr #34 | 0.53mi | 2/2.0 | 1,040 (-13%) | 13mo | $150,000 | $144 | 42 |
| 7311 San Luis St | 0.43mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,359 (+13%) | 19mo | $390,000 | $287 | 37 |
| 6550 Ponto Dr #152 | 0.57mi | 2/2.0 | 1,350 (+12%) | 21mo | $399,000 | $296 | 35 |
| 6550 Ponto Dr #141 | 0.57mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 1,344 (+12%) | 20mo | $239,000 | $178 | 32 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
1.75% appreciation · 3.54% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 69.5%
- Equity multiple
- 4.73×
- Total profit
- $166,959
- Equity at exit
- $60,944
- IRR
- 70.2%
- Equity multiple
- 9.79×
- Total profit
- $393,670
- Equity at exit
- $86,127
Cash invested: $44,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
- State California
- 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 92011
- Home prices YoY
- 0.4%
- Rents YoY
- 3.5%
- Active inventory
- 97
- Price-to-rent
- 3.0×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $4,490 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$839
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$200 /mo · $2,400/yr
- Insurance
- −$67
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$943
- Net cashflow
- $2,442
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $2,552 | -5% $2,497 | +0% $2,442 | +5% $2,386 | +10% $2,331 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $2,087 | -5% $2,264 | +0% $2,442 | +5% $2,619 | +10% $2,796 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $2,522 | -0.5pp $2,482 | base $2,442 | +0.5pp $2,400 | +1.0pp $2,358 |
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $40,000
- Closing costs
- $4,800
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 17 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6923 Whitecap Dr Carlsbad, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1246 | $5,250 | $4.21 | 44d | 1 | 0.36mi |
| 820 Windcrest Dr Carlsbad, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1404 | $5,581 | $3.98 | 19d | 1 | 0.51mi |
| 6938 Seascape Dr Carlsbad, CA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0 | 775 | $3,775 | $4.87 | 0d | 9 | 0.58mi |
| 6790 Embarcadero Ln Carlsbad, CA | 1.0–2.0 | 2.0–2.5 | 2104 | $5,750 | $2.73 | 6d | 1 | 0.59mi |
| 6910 Peachtree Rd Unit 1546353P Carlsbad, CA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1399 | $6,129 | $4.38 | 17d | 1 | 0.69mi |
| 6811 Alderwood Dr Carlsbad, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1292 | $3,850 | $2.98 | 44d | 1 | 0.75mi |
| 916 Caminito Estrada Unit B Carlsbad, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1188 | $3,650 | $3.07 | 44d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 902 Caminito Madrigal Unit B Carlsbad, CA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 897 | $3,200 | $3.57 | 12d | 1 | 0.88mi |
| 6675 Paseo del Norte Unit B Carlsbad, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 959 | $4,300 | $4.48 | 44d | 1 | 0.89mi |
| 6675 Paseo del Norte Unit A Carlsbad, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 959 | $3,850 | $4.01 | 6d | 1 | 0.89mi |
| 6677 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 959 | $4,500 | $4.69 | 44d | 1 | 0.89mi |
| 6677 Paseo del Norte Unit B Carlsbad, CA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 959 | $3,950 | $4.12 | 44d | 1 | 0.89mi |
| 908 Caminito Madrigal Carlsbad, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 897 | $4,500 | $5.02 | 44d | 1 | 0.93mi |
| 908 Caminito Madrigal Unit D Carlsbad, CA | 2.0 | 1.5 | 897 | $4,500 | $5.02 | 44d | 1 | 0.95mi |
| 925 Wind Drift Dr Carlsbad, CA | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1110 | $3,895 | $3.51 | 44d | 1 | 1.01mi |
| 6555 Sea Gate Rd Carlsbad, CA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1114 | $4,095 | $3.67 | 2d | 3 | 1.04mi |
| 1967 N Vulcan Ave Encinitas, CA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 931 | $5,359 | $5.76 | 0d | 6 | 1.40mi |
Listing history 35 events
-
2026-06-21days on market $160,000 Active 80 DOM
-
2026-06-18days on market $160,000 Active 77 DOM
-
2026-06-17days on market $160,000 Active 76 DOM
-
2026-06-16days on market $160,000 Active 75 DOM
-
2026-06-15days on market $160,000 Active 74 DOM
-
2026-06-13pricedays on market $160,000 Active 72 DOM
-
2026-06-13days on market $179,000 Active 71 DOM
-
2026-06-09days on market $179,000 Active 68 DOM
-
2026-06-08days on market $179,000 Active 67 DOM
-
2026-06-07days on market $179,000 Active 66 DOM
-
2026-06-04days on market $179,000 Active 63 DOM
-
2026-06-03days on market $179,000 Active 62 DOM
-
2026-06-02days on market $179,000 Active 61 DOM
-
2026-06-01days on market $179,000 Active 60 DOM
-
2026-05-31days on market $179,000 Active 59 DOM
-
2026-03-31$179,000 Active 683-char remark
Show marketing remark (683 chars)
Fantastic Opportunity to Own in prestigious 55+ Lakeshore Gardens Senior Gated Community! Many upgrades include: New Vinyl Windows, Newer Refrigerator & Dishwasher, New Large Sunroom with Premium Built In Cabinetry, Nice Size Dog Friendly Backyard w/ New Vinyl Fencing, Large Storage Shed! Only 7 Minutes Walk to the Entrance of South Carlsbad State Beach! Absolutely Beautiful Amenities with many Daily/Weekly/Monthly Activities! LARGE strip mall offers EVERY POSSIBLE amenity from shopping to services all just a walk across the street! Home is located steps away from the secondary gate that has a lighted cross walk to amenities and is only a 7 minute walk to the beach!
-
2019-04-25soldstatus $125,000 Closed Sale 683-char remark
Show marketing remark (683 chars)
Move in ready Manufactured home in Lakeshore Gardens 55+ Park. Minutes to the beach with shopping and dining across the street. Spacious and bright, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths plus a sunny California room. Living room/dining room are very open with built-in cabinetry. Kitchen has great work space with convenient wrap around counter. Can be purchased semi-furnished. Community features heated pool/spa, fitness center, BBQ, billiard room, library, plus more. .. and festive social events. Neighborhoods: Lakeshore Gardens Complex Features: , ,, ,, ,, , Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 1700 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer Topography: LL
-
2019-04-25soldstatus $125,000 Sold 683-char remark
Show marketing remark (683 chars)
Move in ready Manufactured home in Lakeshore Gardens 55+ Park. Minutes to the beach with shopping and dining across the street. Spacious and bright, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths plus a sunny California room. Living room/dining room are very open with built-in cabinetry. Kitchen has great work space with convenient wrap around counter. Can be purchased semi-furnished. Community features heated pool/spa, fitness center, BBQ, billiard room, library, plus more. .. and festive social events. Neighborhoods: Lakeshore Gardens Complex Features: , ,, ,, ,, , Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 1700 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer Topography: LL
-
2019-04-16status Pending Sale 683-char remark
Show marketing remark (683 chars)
Move in ready Manufactured home in Lakeshore Gardens 55+ Park. Minutes to the beach with shopping and dining across the street. Spacious and bright, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths plus a sunny California room. Living room/dining room are very open with built-in cabinetry. Kitchen has great work space with convenient wrap around counter. Can be purchased semi-furnished. Community features heated pool/spa, fitness center, BBQ, billiard room, library, plus more. .. and festive social events. Neighborhoods: Lakeshore Gardens Complex Features: , ,, ,, ,, , Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 1700 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer Topography: LL
-
2019-04-16status Pending 683-char remark
Show marketing remark (683 chars)
Move in ready Manufactured home in Lakeshore Gardens 55+ Park. Minutes to the beach with shopping and dining across the street. Spacious and bright, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths plus a sunny California room. Living room/dining room are very open with built-in cabinetry. Kitchen has great work space with convenient wrap around counter. Can be purchased semi-furnished. Community features heated pool/spa, fitness center, BBQ, billiard room, library, plus more. .. and festive social events. Neighborhoods: Lakeshore Gardens Complex Features: , ,, ,, ,, , Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 1700 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer Topography: LL
-
2019-04-12status Active 683-char remark
Show marketing remark (683 chars)
Move in ready Manufactured home in Lakeshore Gardens 55+ Park. Minutes to the beach with shopping and dining across the street. Spacious and bright, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths plus a sunny California room. Living room/dining room are very open with built-in cabinetry. Kitchen has great work space with convenient wrap around counter. Can be purchased semi-furnished. Community features heated pool/spa, fitness center, BBQ, billiard room, library, plus more. .. and festive social events. Neighborhoods: Lakeshore Gardens Complex Features: , ,, ,, ,, , Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 1700 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer Topography: LL
-
2019-04-11status Back On Market 683-char remark
Show marketing remark (683 chars)
Move in ready Manufactured home in Lakeshore Gardens 55+ Park. Minutes to the beach with shopping and dining across the street. Spacious and bright, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths plus a sunny California room. Living room/dining room are very open with built-in cabinetry. Kitchen has great work space with convenient wrap around counter. Can be purchased semi-furnished. Community features heated pool/spa, fitness center, BBQ, billiard room, library, plus more. .. and festive social events. Neighborhoods: Lakeshore Gardens Complex Features: , ,, ,, ,, , Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 1700 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer Topography: LL
-
2019-04-06status Pending Sale 683-char remark
Show marketing remark (683 chars)
Move in ready Manufactured home in Lakeshore Gardens 55+ Park. Minutes to the beach with shopping and dining across the street. Spacious and bright, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths plus a sunny California room. Living room/dining room are very open with built-in cabinetry. Kitchen has great work space with convenient wrap around counter. Can be purchased semi-furnished. Community features heated pool/spa, fitness center, BBQ, billiard room, library, plus more. .. and festive social events. Neighborhoods: Lakeshore Gardens Complex Features: , ,, ,, ,, , Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 1700 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer Topography: LL
-
2019-04-06status Pending 683-char remark
Show marketing remark (683 chars)
Move in ready Manufactured home in Lakeshore Gardens 55+ Park. Minutes to the beach with shopping and dining across the street. Spacious and bright, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths plus a sunny California room. Living room/dining room are very open with built-in cabinetry. Kitchen has great work space with convenient wrap around counter. Can be purchased semi-furnished. Community features heated pool/spa, fitness center, BBQ, billiard room, library, plus more. .. and festive social events. Neighborhoods: Lakeshore Gardens Complex Features: , ,, ,, ,, , Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 1700 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer Topography: LL
-
2019-04-02$149,500 Active 683-char remark
Show marketing remark (683 chars)
Move in ready Manufactured home in Lakeshore Gardens 55+ Park. Minutes to the beach with shopping and dining across the street. Spacious and bright, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths plus a sunny California room. Living room/dining room are very open with built-in cabinetry. Kitchen has great work space with convenient wrap around counter. Can be purchased semi-furnished. Community features heated pool/spa, fitness center, BBQ, billiard room, library, plus more. .. and festive social events. Neighborhoods: Lakeshore Gardens Complex Features: , ,, ,, ,, , Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 1700 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer Topography: LL
-
2019-04-02$149,500 Active 683-char remark
Show marketing remark (683 chars)
Move in ready Manufactured home in Lakeshore Gardens 55+ Park. Minutes to the beach with shopping and dining across the street. Spacious and bright, 2 bedrooms 2 full baths plus a sunny California room. Living room/dining room are very open with built-in cabinetry. Kitchen has great work space with convenient wrap around counter. Can be purchased semi-furnished. Community features heated pool/spa, fitness center, BBQ, billiard room, library, plus more. .. and festive social events. Neighborhoods: Lakeshore Gardens Complex Features: , ,, ,, ,, , Equipment: Dryer, Range/Oven, Satellite Dish, Shed(s), Washer Other Fees: 1700 Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer Topography: LL
-
2010-12-08soldstatus $55,000
-
2010-10-08$60,000
-
2010-07-25price $55,000
-
2010-03-30historical
-
2010-02-24historical
-
2010-02-24historical
-
2010-02-14$65,000 Active
-
2009-08-20$69,900
-
2009-08-20$69,900
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥82°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 1/10 Low
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 4 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out
Nearby sold comps map
Loading sold comps map…
Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
Loading nearby amenities…
Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $53,883
- − Mortgage interest
- −$8,962
- − Property taxes
- −$2,400
- − Insurance
- −$800
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$4,311
- − Management
- −$4,311
- − Depreciation
- −$4,655
- Taxable income
- $28,444
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$6,827
- After-tax cash flow
- $22,472/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Carlsbad Unified
- NCES district ID
- 0607500
- Math proficiency
- 68% ▲ 2.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 76% ▲ 2.00%
- Median HH income
- $81,200
- Composite
- 65.11/100
- National rank
- #1068
- State rank
- #87 of 1400 in CA
Livability — Carlsbad
- Score
- 78/100
- State rank
- #67
- US rank
- #2526
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Carlsbad, CA
- County
- San Diego County · 3,178,799 people
- City population
- 114,373
- Metro
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Population (ZIP)
- 23,190
- Household income
- $159,235
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 714.0
Population outlook (San Diego County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 3,678,185 people
- By 2030
- 3,856,546 · +4.8%
- By 2040
- 4,171,407 · +13.4%
- By 2050
- 4,421,607 · +20.2%
- By 2075
- 4,831,599 · +31.4%
- By 2100
- 4,832,502 · +31.4%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Majority White (64%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 64% Hispanic / Latino 17% Two or more races 15% Asian 12%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 12%
- Common ancestry
- Portuguese 4% Slovak 3% Italian 3%
- Foreign-born
- 16% · Canada, China, Vietnam
- Languages at home
- 82% English-only · Spanish 6% Chinese 4% German/W. Germanic 2%
Political lean MEDSL · San Diego
- 2024 margin
- D (+16.8) · D 56.9% · R 40.1% · Other 2.9%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +6.6pp toward D · 2008: 10.2pp · 2024: 16.8pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+16.8 2020: D+22.8 2016: D+17.8 2012: D+5.1 2008: D+10.2
Not yet ingested
- Civics
- —
Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▲ 1.75%
- Current HPI
- 399.8502
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 3.54%
- Metro
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.21%
- F500 in state
- 116
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 27 | $1,492B |
|
||
| Financial Services | 3 | $174B |
|
||
| Retail | 3 | $44B |
|
||
| Insurance | 3 | $26B |
|
||
| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $115B |
|
||
| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | 2 | $62B |
|
||
Price history
+156.1% since first listed20 events — show timeline
- 2026-03-31 Listed $179,000 SDMLS
- 2019-04-25 Sold (MLS) $125,000 SDMLS
- 2019-04-25 Sold (MLS) $125,000 CRMLS
- 2019-04-16 Pending — CRMLS
- 2019-04-16 Pending — SDMLS
- 2019-04-12 Relisted — CRMLS
- 2019-04-11 Relisted — SDMLS
- 2019-04-06 Pending — CRMLS
- 2019-04-06 Pending — SDMLS
- 2019-04-02 Listed $149,500 SDMLS
- 2019-04-02 Listed $149,500 CRMLS
- 2010-12-08 Sold (MLS) $55,000 CRMLS
- 2010-10-08 Listed $60,000 CRMLS
- 2010-07-25 Price Changed $55,000 SDMLS
- 2010-03-30 Listing Removed — SDMLS
- 2010-02-24 Listing Removed — CRMLS
- 2010-02-24 Listing Removed — SDMLS
- 2010-02-14 Listed $65,000 SDMLS
- 2009-08-20 Listed $69,900 CRMLS
- 2009-08-20 Listed $69,900 SDMLS
Property tax history
-1.0%/yrLatest (2013): $256 · +1.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
last 12 mo · ≤1 miLoading sold comps…