NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,180,526 - $2,897,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
3,326 Sq Ft
$746/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 23, 2025

Last sale price $2,525,000 $759 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,572 / mo

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Buena Vista Elementary Rated A
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of October 2025

Coastal Living in Olde Carlsbad – Ocean Views & Versatile ADU! Welcome to 1448 Forest Avenue, where timeless coastal charm meets modern luxury. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Olde Carlsbad, this beautifully updated home offers sweeping ocean views and endless lifestyle possibilities—all just minutes from the beach. The main residence features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, including a downstairs bedroom currently used as a home office. At the center of the home is a gourmet kitchen designed to impress, complete with a 10-foot island, custom cabinetry, hidden pantry, and top-of-the-line appliances. Seamless flow connects the kitchen to the formal dining room, living area with fireplace, and inviting outdoor spaces—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat with a private ocean-view deck, spa-inspired bathroom with clawfoot tub, and a spacious walk-in closet. Adding to the home’s appeal is a fully detached ADU above the 3-car garage. With high ceilings, abundant natural light, one bedroom, one full bath, and a private deck, this guest house is perfect for extended family, visitors, or rental income. The 3-car garage also includes a bonus full bathroom for extra convenience. Situated on a generous lot, this property offers room to explore future possibilities while enjoying the unbeatable location near Carlsbad’s beaches, shops, restaurants, and top-rated schools. This is more than a home—it’s a coastal lifestyle opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nick Atkin

Atkin Homes Corp. License #01880701 Listed on: 09/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Hudson

Exit Alliance Realty License #01295350

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 14,512 Sq Ft Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,326 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Additional Homes

  • Number of ADU Units: 1
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Carlsbad West Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.33 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 8860
  • Subdivision Name: CARLSBAD WEST
  • Living Area: 3326.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2025-10-23T20:44:03Z
  • ADU_YesNo: Yes
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • FullAddress: 1448 Forest Ave
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Site: Flag Lot
  • Structures: Shed
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • SDMLS_NumofADUUnits: 1.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room, Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: N/K
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage - Single Door, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 9.0
  • SDMLS_ParkingNonGaraged: 6.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Gas, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Carlsbad Unified School District

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Other Structures: Detached
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14512.0
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Sold $2,525,000 -0.9% $759 / Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $2,549,000 +34.2% $766 / Sq Ft
04/25/2024 04/25/24 For Sale $1,899,000 -0.1% $735 / Sq Ft
04/24/2024 04/24/24 Sold $1,900,000 -- $735 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/24/2024 04/24/24 Pending -- -- --
Source: San Diego MLS

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250038125

San Diego MLS

APN: 156-052-31

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