NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1490 Tara Ct Carlsbad, CA 92008

Olde Carlsbad Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,391,193 - $2,561,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,031 Sq Ft
$814/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 28, 2025

Last sale price $2,375,000 $784 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,002 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Retreat
  • Magnolia Elementary Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of May 2025

Walking distance to Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad Village, this beautifully remodeled home sits on a spacious corner lot at the end of a peaceful double cul-de-sac and offers a rare blend of quiet, quality, and location.The open concept kitchen connects seamlessly to the family room and features custom cabinetry, granite counters, and high-end appliances. The floor plan includes formal living and dining, a downstairs bedroom and full bath, a bonus loft, and laundry room. The backyard has a solar-heated saltwater pool, lawn area, and multiple patio spaces. Amenities include new Milgard windows, new Hunter Douglas shades, new doors and hardware, new European oak floors, new hand-painted tile around both fireplaces, two beautifully remodeled bathrooms, electrical vehicle charger, and owned solar. Multiple recent updates throughout the home bring a modern, coastal feel—perfect for enjoying the best of Carlsbad living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Pierce

Pacific Sotheby's International Realty License #01224815 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren McCauley Elliott

Compass License #01844084

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 8,882 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,031 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Solar Pool Equipment

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 207-440-02-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

8,882 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: James Drive
  • Neighborhood: James Canyon Estates
  • LP / Sq Ft: 790.17
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 783.57
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 783.57
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2002
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Double Oven
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room, Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Formal Entry, Master Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17x15
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3031
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Gate, Partial
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private, Solar Heat, Saltwater
  • Pool Heat: Gas, Solar
  • Roof: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Parking Spaces Total: 7

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: CARLSBAD WEST

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 207-440-02-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 8882

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
May 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Pierce
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lauren McCauley Elliott
Compass
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-0.84%
Views
36
Current Estimated Value
$2,466,298

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$91,298
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.46%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$794,466
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,671,832

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2022
Closed on
Mar 7, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michele Smith
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
June Valentine
Referral Realty
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
2.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.11%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2022
Closed on
Feb 14, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michele Smith
Coldwell Banker West
Buyer's Agent
June Valentine
Referral Realty
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
2.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,375,000 First American Title
-- None Listed On Document
$1,900,000 Fidelity National Title
$511,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $800,000
Previous Owner $395,000
Closed $90,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $2,375,000 -0.8% $784 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $2,395,000 +26.1% $790 / Sq Ft
02/25/2022 02/25/22 Sold $1,900,000 +2.7% $627 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/07/2022 02/07/22 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2022 01/28/22 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $610 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $21,104 $2,016,294 $1,443,242 $573,052
2024 $21,104 $1,976,760 $1,414,944 $561,816
2023 $19,026 $1,755,000 $1,256,000 $499,000
2022 $8,106 $746,132 $348,016 $398,116
2021 $8,044 $731,503 $341,193 $390,310
2020 $7,990 $724,003 $337,695 $386,308
2019 $7,845 $709,808 $331,074 $378,734
2018 $7,514 $695,891 $324,583 $371,308
2017 $7,388 $682,247 $318,219 $364,028
2016 $7,091 $668,871 $311,980 $356,891
2015 $7,062 $658,825 $307,294 $351,531
2014 $6,944 $645,920 $301,275 $344,645
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Pierce

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Julie Pierce

    Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

    (858) 382-6728

    2 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Julie Pierce
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Lauren McCauley Elliott

    Compass

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Michele Smith

    Coldwell Banker West

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Michele Smith
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    June Valentine

    Referral Realty

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Catherine Gilchrist-Colmar

    Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250025927

San Diego MLS

APN: 207-440-02

California San Diego County Carlsbad 92008 Olde Carlsbad

1490 Tara Ct, Carlsbad, CA

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