$1,445,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,020 Sq Ft
6,489 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$715 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Lap Pool
  • City Lights View
  • Wood Flooring
  • La Costa Meadows Elementary Rated A
  • Retreat
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven

About This Home

As of May 2025

Stunning Updated Home on Premium View Lot in Alga Hills! This light-filled home boasts soaring ceilings, rich wood floors, and a spacious chef’s kitchen featuring elegant wood cabinetry and granite countertops. The grand primary suite offers high ceilings, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with dual sinks and a beautifully updated shower. Perched high in the desirable Alga Hills community of La Costa, this home enjoys a generous backyard with no neighbors directly behind, providing privacy and breathtaking southern views of the valley and sunsets. Located just east of the coastal fog zone, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance of sunny days and cool ocean breezes. Relax in the sun or extend the retractable patio cover for shaded comfort while soaking in the scenery. Alga Hills offers fantastic amenities, including parks, two pool facilities, and HOA-covered common area maintenance, all for a low monthly fee. Plus, its prime location provides easy access to the beach, shopping, dining, and top-rated schools. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Smith

Compass License #01843713 Listed on: 04/23/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Santangelo

Compass License #01007143

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,680

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 6,489 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $170 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Valley
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Concrete Roof
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,020 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Heated Lap Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool

Schools

  • San Marcos Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
  • San Marcos Unified School District High School

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 215-582-33-00

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, water
  • Alga Hills HOA, Phone Number (760) 436-1144
  • Planned Unit Development

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,680

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$170 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: Alga and Alicante
  • Neighborhood: Alga Hills
  • Estimated Living Space: 2,000 to 2,499 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 732.57
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 715.35
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 715.35
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple, Pud
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1992
  • 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

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Sub Flooring: Slab on Grade
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Refrigerator, 6 Burner Stove, Built In Range, Double Oven, Range/Stove Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Counter Top, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Family Room, Master Retreat, Living Room, Master Bedroom, All Bedrooms Up, Jack & Jill, Master Bathroom, Separate Family Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2020
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Pool: Below Ground, Community/Common, Lap, Heated
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile/Clay
  • Spa: Community/Common
  • View: Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Valley/Canyon, Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Total Fees: 2040.0
  • Property Management Company: The Prescott Company
  • Property Management Phone: 760-707-0588
  • Community: CARLSBAD EAST
  • Home Owner Association: Alga Hills HOA
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 170.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 760-436-1144

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 170

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.smusd.org/
  • Elementary School: San Marcos Unified School District
  • Elementary School Website: http://www.smusd.org/
  • High School: San Marcos Unified School District
  • Middle School Url: http://www.smusd.org/
  • Middle School: San Marcos Unified School District

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 SF
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 215-582-33-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6489

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
May 6, 2025
Sold by
Sheetz Trevor and Hirano Angelin
Bought by
Diane M Pisciotta Living Trust and Pisciotta
Seller's Agent
Patricia Smith
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Robert Santangelo
Compass
List Price
$1,479,800
Sold Price
$1,445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,800
-2.35%
Views
101

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.61%
Original Mortgage
$645,000
Outstanding Balance
$643,858
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$868,089

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2015
Closed on
Mar 27, 2015
Sold by
Mora Oscar and Mora Patricia
Bought by
Sheetz Trevor and Hirano Angelin
Seller's Agent
Aaron Roth
Aaron Roth
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Smith
Compass
List Price
$745,000
Sold Price
$727,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-2.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.05%
Original Mortgage
$91,670
Interest Rate
3.67%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2012
Closed on
Mar 20, 2012
Sold by
Lubitz Julie A
Bought by
Mora Oscar and Mora Patricia
Seller's Agent
Charles Robillard
Hunter Ryan Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Roth
The Guiltinan Group
List Price
$540,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.44%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1999
Sold by
Spano Mary I
Bought by
Spano Mary I

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1998
Sold by
Pu Qing and Guofeng Zhang
Bought by
Spano Mary L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
7.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1991
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 $1,445,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $727,500 Title 365
Grant Deed $510,000 Multiple
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $338,000 Southland Title
Deed $258,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $645,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $91,670 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $562,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $1,445,000 -2.4% $715 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $1,479,800 +103.4% $733 / Sq Ft
04/30/2015 04/30/15 Sold $727,500 -2.3% $360 / Sq Ft
03/17/2015 03/17/15 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2015 02/20/15 For Sale $745,000 +46.1% $369 / Sq Ft
04/18/2012 04/18/12 Sold $510,000 -5.6% $252 / Sq Ft
03/19/2012 03/19/12 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2012 01/03/12 For Sale $540,000 -- $267 / 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
2025 $9,680 $874,336 $385,034 $489,302
2024 $9,680 $857,193 $377,485 $479,708
2023 $9,443 $840,386 $370,084 $470,302
2022 $9,248 $823,909 $362,828 $461,081
2021 $9,055 $807,755 $355,714 $452,041
2020 $8,954 $799,473 $352,067 $447,406
2019 $8,913 $783,798 $345,164 $438,634
2018 $8,697 $768,431 $338,397 $430,034
2017 $91 $753,364 $331,762 $421,602
2016 $8,392 $738,593 $325,257 $413,336
2015 $6,114 $532,999 $234,719 $298,280
2014 $5,951 $522,560 $230,122 $292,438
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250025104

San Diego MLS

APN: 215-582-33