1490 Tara Ct Carlsbad, CA 92008
Olde Carlsbad Neighborhood
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,031
Sq Ft
8,882
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Filtered Pool
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Loft
- Magnolia Elementary Rated A
- Retreat
- Home Office
About This Home
As of May 2025Walk to Tamarack Beach from this beautiful home situated on a large corner lot on a double cul-de-sac street. Formerly the only model home for this Enclave of 12 homes (James Canyon Estates), and is only the second to EVER come to market! Owners have additionally improved the property, adding a downstairs bedroom (fully permitted) as well as a beautiful pool and built-in barbeque with side burners! Further, they have recently remodeled the kitchen, with Bosch double ovens, LG French door refrigerator and gas cooktop, all new cabinets and granite countertops and backsplash, and open concept to spacious family room with fireplace. OWNED solar panels (21), electricity bills are almost non-existent, even with the dual chargers for BOTH your electric cars! Some see this beauty in person before it’s gone! The owners have made numerous improvements to the home as well, including: Addition of Pool, First floor bedroom conversion (fully permitted), Crown molding, Wood floors throughout, Built in BBQ with 2 side burners, First floor bathroom sink and cabinet upgrade, High end turf to front and back yard, Pool resurfaced, Solar panels purchased (not leased), Master closet built in organizers, Kitchen cabinets and pullout shelves. Owners state electricity bill is about $16/mo!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #01333204 Listed on: 01/28/2022
Last Buyer's Agent
Cathy Gilchrist-Colmar
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #00517562
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $21,104
Year Built
- Built in 2002
Lot Details
- 8,882 Sq Ft Lot
- Gated Home
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Gentle Sloping Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Two Garage Doors
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Clay Roof
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 3,031 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Loft
- Bonus Room
- Utility Room
- Fire Sprinkler System
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Double Oven
- Built-In Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Retreat
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Converted Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Pool
- Filtered Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Pool Equipment or Cover
Outdoor Features
- Concrete Porch or Patio
- Outdoor Grill
Schools
- Carlsbad Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
- Carlsbad Unified School District High School
Utilities
- Separate Water Meter
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 207-440-02-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
May 10, 2025
Sold by
Nicholas C Hamada Trust and Hamada Nicholas C
Bought by
Hansen Christopher and Craven Nicole
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-35.06%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$798,640
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,389,339
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 28, 2022
Closed on
Mar 7, 2022
Sold by
Michelas Family Trust
Bought by
Nicholas C Hamada Trust
Seller's Agent
Michele Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Gilchrist-Colmar
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l 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
Iran Vinh P and Iran Bao-Chi N
Bought by
Michelas Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Michele Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Gilchrist-Colmar
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l 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
Vista Highlands Llc
Bought by
Tran Vinh P and Tran Bao Chi N
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%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,375,000 | First American Title | |
| Gift Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $1,900,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $511,000 | Chicago Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $800,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $450,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $448,022 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $468,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $536,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $145,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $395,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $90,400 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Compared to Growth
Tax History
| 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
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Julie Pierce
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
(858) 382-6728
2 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
L
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Lauren McCauley Elliott
Compass
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2022
Michele Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
1 in this area
12 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Cathy Gilchrist-Colmar
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 220001800
APN: 207-440-02
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