$1,700,000
SOLD SEP 22, 2022

2431 Unicornio St Carlsbad, CA 92009

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,109 Sq Ft
9,894 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$547 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • La Costa Meadows Elementary Rated A
  • Custom Home
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2022

Exquisite Coastal Custom Home with an Ocean and Lagoon view... This 4-bedroom, 3 bath custom home located in the prestigious neighborhood of La Costa has been meticulously cared for by the owners. Enjoy the recently resurfaced Blue Diamond Sandstone finish sparkling pool and spa equipped with a beautifully appointed waterfall. Solar owned for pool. Perfect for entertaining with the popular outdoor living equipped with an outdoor shower and bath. Entertain your guests with an outdoor built-in barbecue. Spacious custom home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Open and bright family room with a wet bar and custom cabinets. The kitchen is upgraded with granite counter tops. Convection oven with warmer drawer. Stainless steel refrigerator that conveys. Even a wine cooler, what more could you ask for? The upstairs primary bedroom has its own private deck to capture the beautiful ocean and lagoon views! The perfect way to end your day viewing the magnificent Carlsbad sunsets. No HOA or Mello Roos. The only thing missing in this home is you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chrissie Carr

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01102697 Listed on: 08/12/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Golden

Gold Coast Real Estate License #01290347

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,209

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 9,894 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Single Family Residential

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,109 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Convection Oven
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Chute

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Gunite Spa
  • Solar Heated Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature
  • Pool Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2152501500

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,209

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: Single Family Residential
  • Architectural Style: Custom Built, Traditional
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2152501500
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3109.00
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Stone
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 546.80
  • Room Type: Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Office, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Solar Heated
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks In Master Bath, Linen Closet/Storage, Separate Tub And Shower, Bathtub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • View: Ocean
  • Fence: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool Cover, Solar Heat, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Spa: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Built-In, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Water Heater, Water Purifier
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside, Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: Carlsbad Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9894.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2271

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 9894.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2022
Closed on
Sep 14, 2022
Sold by
Emil C Wick Lifetime Trust
Bought by
Kelly D Hiner Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Chrissie Carr
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steve Golden
Gold Coast Real Estate
List Price
$1,785,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-4.76%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$2,065,144

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$365,144
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.26%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2013
Closed on
Jun 10, 2013
Sold by
Smalley David and Smalley Barbara Curtis
Bought by
Wick Emil C
Seller's Agent
Terry Minasian
Realty Executives
Buyer's Agent
Abe Andrade
Diamond Realty
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$700,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.15%
Original Mortgage
$172,550
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2011
Sold by
Smalley David and Smalley Barbara Curtis
Bought by
Smalley David and Smalley Barbara Curtis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,127
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2011
Sold by
Smalley David and Smalley Barbara
Bought by
Smalley David and Smalley Barbara Curtis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2000
Sold by
Chase Manhattan Trust Co Tr
Bought by
Smalley David A and Smalley Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
7.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 1983
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 $1,700,000 Ticor Title
Grant Deed $700,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $475,000 Stewart Title
Deed $287,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $172,550 Unknown
Previous Owner $137,127 New Conventional
Previous Owner $246,964 Unknown
Previous Owner $252,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/22/2022 09/22/22 Sold $1,700,000 -4.8% $547 / Sq Ft
08/12/2022 08/12/22 For Sale $1,785,000 +155.0% $574 / Sq Ft
07/22/2013 07/22/13 Sold $700,000 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
06/10/2013 06/10/13 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2013 04/17/13 For Sale $700,000 -- $225 / 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
2025 $19,209 $1,768,680 $1,300,500 $468,180
2024 $19,209 $1,734,000 $1,275,000 $459,000
2023 $17,933 $1,620,000 $1,191,000 $429,000
2022 $6,639 $576,128 $192,039 $384,089
2021 $6,493 $564,832 $188,274 $376,558
2020 $6,411 $559,041 $186,344 $372,697
2019 $6,383 $548,081 $182,691 $365,390
2018 $6,232 $537,335 $179,109 $358,226
2017 $6,117 $526,800 $175,598 $351,202
2016 $6,017 $516,471 $172,155 $344,316
2015 $5,904 $508,715 $169,570 $339,145
2014 $5,746 $498,751 $166,249 $332,502
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2208510

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 215-250-15