$2,300,000
SOLD FEB 24, 2025

2256 Sara Way Carlsbad, CA 92008

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
0.33 Acres

Recently Sold

$821 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Magnolia Elementary Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2025

First time on the market in over two decades! This Mediterranean-inspired 5 bedroom/3 bath home in timeless Ezan sits on a private 1/3-acre flag lot. A true entertainer's paradise! Long driveway can easily accommodate multiple vehicles. Private resort-like pool and spa with panoramic area views. No HOA, no Mello-Roos. Main level bedroom and bath. Family room with fireplace. Formal living and dining rooms with 3 sets of French doors. Wood flooring, plantation shutters, central air conditioning (zoned). Spacious 3-car garage. Inviting custom covered patio. Fire pit and BBQ island. CARLSBAD SCHOOLS! Ezan is located at one of the highest elevations in Carlsbad 92008.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tyson Lund

The Lund Team, Inc Brokerage Email: Tyson@LundTeam.com License #01385039 Listed on: 01/16/2025

Co-Listed By

Jeff Pashby

The Lund Team, Inc Brokerage Email: Tyson@LundTeam.com License #01253408

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Johnston

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty License #01243064

Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,750

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Property is zoned Single Family Residential

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 8 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Ezan
  • Ezan Olde Carlsbad

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 11595
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1675401900
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,750

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Park Name: Ezan Olde Carlsbad
  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Ezan Olde Carlsbad
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: Single Family Residential
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 1675401900
  • Year Built: 1989
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2800.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: East
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 821.43
  • Room Type: Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Spa Features: Private

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • View: Hills, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Fence: No
  • Builder Name: Ezan
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 11.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 8.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Carlsbad Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Flag Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14488.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3326

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 14488.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 30

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 011595

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Polacek Family Trust and Polacek Timothy C
Bought by
Speas Dakota Skyler and Leinbach Jennifer Michelle
Seller's Agent
Tyson Lund
The Lund Team, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Joe Johnston
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$2,250,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
2.22%
Views
92
Current Estimated Value
$2,273,450

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$26,550
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.56%
Original Mortgage
$1,175,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,172,053
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,101,397

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2006
Sold by
Polacek Timothy C and Polacek Barbara L
Bought by
Polacek Timothy C and Polacek Barbara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,768
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2004
Sold by
Polacek Timothy C and Polacek Barbara L
Bought by
Polacek Timothy C and Polacek Barbara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2003
Sold by
Polacek Timothy C and Polacek Barbara L
Bought by
Polacek Timothy C and Polacek Barbara L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2001
Sold by
Artwohl Lance and Artwohl Kathleen
Bought by
Polacek Timothy C and Polacek Barbara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1998
Sold by
Dugan Lawrence L and Dugan Betty J
Bought by
Artwohl Lance and Artwohl Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$383,200
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1989
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,300,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title San Diego
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $650,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $479,000 First American Title Co
Deed $415,000 --
Deed $391,200 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $513,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $770,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,768 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $585,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $520,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $141,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $51,891 Construction
Previous Owner $97,240 Unknown
Previous Owner $383,200 Balloon
Previous Owner $137,000 Unknown
Closed $71,850 No Value Available
Closed $65,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/24/2025 02/24/25 Sold $2,300,000 +2.2% $821 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $2,250,000 -- $804 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $10,750 $1,012,410 $434,492 $577,918
2023 $10,694 $992,560 $425,973 $566,587
2022 $10,528 $973,099 $417,621 $555,478
2021 $10,447 $954,020 $409,433 $544,587
2020 $10,376 $944,238 $405,235 $539,003
2019 $10,187 $925,725 $397,290 $528,435
2018 $9,755 $907,574 $389,500 $518,074
2017 $9,592 $889,779 $381,863 $507,916
2016 $9,205 $872,333 $374,376 $497,957
2015 $9,167 $859,231 $368,753 $490,478
2014 $9,012 $842,401 $361,530 $480,871
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2500551

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 167-540-19