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Olde Carlsbad offers strong schools and outdoor appeal
Olde Carlsbad, bordered by the Buena Vista Lagoon and nearby Agua Hedionda Lagoon, is a highly residential neighborhood with access to some of the city’s most attractive amenities. “A lot of people move here for the schools. Carlsbad, in general, is one of the better school districts in the San Diego area. It’s a very family-oriented community,” says Tim Diamond, a local Realtor working with Compass Realty, who has been selling homes for over 15 years. “Olde Carlsbad is right by the lagoons, it’s very close to the beach and, overall, very walkable and bikeable,” Diamond adds. Olde Carlsbad also has the advantage of being sandwiched between the local downtown scene and one of the city’s biggest retail areas, offering lots of options for shopping and dining.
The iconic sign along the Coast Highway greets people as they enter Carlsbad.
Carlsbad is a bustling city with much to do including LEGOLAND and relaxing at the beach.
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Diverse architecture with a wide price range
The streets of Olde Carlsbad are wide and generally quiet, lined with sidewalks and sparse shadows from cypress and palm trees. The community's architecture is diverse, ranging from sleek modern homes to earthy Spanish Revival properties and classic midcentury ranch styles. While not as common, condos can be found scattered throughout the neighborhood, offering the lowest price points as they sell between $480,000 and $650,000. Single-family homes have a much wider range, with properties selling anywhere between $1 million and $4.6 million, though the occasional property can sell for even more. “Olde Carlsbad is pricey, there’s no getting around that. But compared to places like Del Mar, it’s not the priciest in the county,” Diamond says.
Beautiful two-story remodeled Spanish-style duplexes with a view can be found in Carlsbad.
Some neighborhoods in Carlsbad have stunning views of the mountains to the East.
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Top-rated schools within the neighborhood
Niche rates the Carlsbad Unified School District as one of the best districts in the San Diego area, giving it an A-plus. All schools in Olde Carlsbad are top-performing and receive an A on Niche. Kids can start at either Magnolia or Buena Vista elementary schools before heading to Valley Middle School. All incoming first-year students are required to apply to the high school they wish to attend in the district. Carlsbad High School has been continuously recognized by the California Department of Education for its strong academics, scoring particularly high in the English field. In 2023, its school broadcasting program, CHSTV, won the national Pacemaker Award for Broadcast News Program for the fifth year in a row.
Welcome to Magnolia Elementary located in Carlsbad, CA.
Buena Vista Elementary School enrolls young students in the Carlsbad area.
Valley Middle School in Carlsbad fosters academic excellence and personal growth in a supportive learning environment.
Carlsbad High School has a large campus with many amenities.
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Lagoons, beaches and parks all within reach
On Olde Carlsbad’s north side, Hosp Grove Park offers trails that wind through a grove of eucalyptus trees and a playground that sits adjacent to the Buena Vista Lagoon. At 350 acres, the Buena Vista Lagoon is the only freshwater lagoon in California and is especially popular for bird-watching, with dozens of waterfowl species migrating there yearly. Throughout the neighborhood are several pocket parks, where residents can find playgrounds, sports courts and open green spaces. On the south side, the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, also called the Carlsbad Lagoon, is one of the city’s favored recreational spots. “It’s my favorite place to paddleboard. You can rent kayaks, little boats, and catch some great halibut. It’s an awesome spot,” Diamond says. “And, of course, you’re only a couple of miles from the beach. You can drive there in like five minutes, but a lot of people bike over.”
Hosp Grove Park has a large walking trail that goes around the park.
Its an easy walk across the street to the beach for stunning views in Carlsbad.
This couple is enjoying the sunset along the coast after a long day in Carlsbad.
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Close to the city's largest retail area and Carlsbad Village
The neighborhood is bordered by a large retail area, anchored by the Shoppes at Carlsbad. The Shoppes has several major stores and is surrounded by smaller shopping plazas, which house errand stops such as Target, Sprouts Farmers Market and a Walmart Supercenter. For a more local flair, residents can pop into the neighboring community of Carlsbad Village, where specialty shops and locally owned restaurants line Carlsbad Village Drive. “You can get everything from ramen to steak to barbecue there, and there are some awesome taco shops,” Diamond says. “Blue Ocean has great sushi and drinks.”
Those visiting Carlsbad can find many restaurants and businesses along Carlsbad Boulevard.
The local Walmart in Carlsbad offers everything from groceries, clothes, to home goods.
Knockout pizza is a local favorite for New York style pizza in Carlsbad.
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Major thoroughfares and commutes on the Coaster
Interstate 5 runs past Carlsbad, a major thoroughfare that runs north-south along the Pacific Coast. Several state routes, such as Route 78, branch off I-5 for traveling in and around Carlsbad. “I think people take for granted that it acts as a buffer between San Diego and Orange County, so that traffic doesn’t get horrible,” Diamond says. Olde Carlsbad is located close to a Coaster stop, allowing residents to reach San Diego by commuter train in under an hour.
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On average, homes in Olde Carlsbad, Carlsbad sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Olde Carlsbad, Carlsbad over the last 12 months is $1,775,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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