NOT LISTED FOR SALE

168 Sycamore Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008

Estimated Value: $1,885,000 - $2,509,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
990 Sq Ft
$2,148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 05, 2015

Last sale price $1,040,000 $1,051 Per Sq Ft

Est. 105% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,138/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Carlsbad High School Rated A
  • Private Yard
  • 4-minute walk to Tamarack Surf Beach

About This Home

As of March 2015

This is a rare opportunity to buy a few steps to the sand and be walkable to The Village. “The Seagull” is an adorable beach cottage that is ideal for a first time buyer, 2nd home or investor. Charming Craftsman style. Additional features include mirrors sliding doors in bedrooms, a nice front porch, built ins throughout, fireplace in the LR, large dining room, alarm system and full size laundry hookups. Wood floors throughout. Front garden and a very private yard. 1 car det garage. Enjoy the beach life! Enjoy all that the beach life has to offer! Please do not miss this one. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer and buyers agent to verify all prior to contingency removal.

Last Listed By

Tracie Kersten

Compass License #01137669 Listed on: 01/09/2015

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,800

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 4,165 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 990 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Security System Owned
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Carlsbad Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
  • Carlsbad Unified School District High School

Utilities

  • Gravity Heating System
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2041210700

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,800

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman/Bungalow
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: Carlsbad Blvd
  • Neighborhood: Carlsbad
  • Supplement: Enjoy all that the beach life has to offer! Please do not miss this one. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer and buyers agent to verify all prior to contingency removal.
  • Estimated Living Space: 500 to 999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 1060.61
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1050.51
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 1050.51
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1928
  • 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

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Sub Flooring: Wood over Crawlspace
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 10x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Kitchen
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 990
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood
  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Non Garage Parking: Tandem, Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Security: Eqpt Owned
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Wall/Gravity
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: CARLSBAD WEST

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/
  • Elementary School: Carlsbad Unified School District
  • Elementary School Website: http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/
  • High School: Carlsbad Unified School District
  • Middle School Url: http://www.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/
  • Middle School: Carlsbad Unified School District

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2041210700
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 4165
  • Map Code Column: E
  • Map Code Page: 1106
  • Map Code Row: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2015
Closed on
Feb 9, 2015
Sold by
Pomona College
Bought by
Lack Family Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Tracie Kersten
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tracie Kersten
Compass
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,040,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.95%
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$2,126,950

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,086,950
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2014
Sold by
Gloucester Walk Investments Llc
Bought by
Pomona College

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2008
Sold by
Rogers James A and Rogers Gay Ann
Bought by
Gloucester Walk Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2003
Sold by
Kensington Investments Llc
Bought by
Rogers James A and Rogers Gay Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1999
Sold by
Rogers James A & Gay A Family Trust
Bought by
Kensington Investments Llc

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lack Family Revocable Trust $1,040,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Pomona College -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gloucester Walk Investments Llc -- None Available
Rogers James A -- --
Kensington Investments Llc -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2015 03/05/15 Sold $1,040,000 -1.0% $1,051 / Sq Ft
01/23/2015 01/23/15 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2015 01/08/15 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $1,061 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $14,800 $1,391,371 $1,166,498 $224,873
2023 $14,724 $1,364,090 $1,143,626 $220,464
2022 $14,496 $1,337,344 $1,121,202 $216,142
2021 $14,386 $1,311,122 $1,099,218 $211,904
2020 $14,289 $1,297,679 $1,087,947 $209,732
2019 $14,029 $1,272,235 $1,066,615 $205,620
2018 $13,434 $1,247,290 $1,045,701 $201,589
2017 $13,210 $1,222,835 $1,025,198 $197,637
2016 $12,753 $1,198,859 $1,005,097 $193,762
2015 $11,197 $1,040,000 $1,000,000 $40,000
2014 $551 $43,114 $33,521 $9,593
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 150001681

San Diego MLS

APN: 204-121-07