NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2540 La Costa Ave Carlsbad, CA 92009

La Costa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,894,000 - $2,072,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,640 Sq Ft
$746/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 02, 2013

Last sale price $749,000 $284 Per Sq Ft

Est. 163% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,860/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Private Yard
  • La Costa Heights Elementary School Rated A
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2013

There is NOTHING 1978 about this home. Owners have maintained and upgraded this home to the highest degree. La Costa Avenue is NOT a factor with all new Milgard dual pane windows throughout. Custom glass and wrought iron door welcome you to this gorgeous home. Completely remodeled kitchen with granite counters, travertine backsplash and high-end cabinets. Master bedroom and bathroom fit for a King and Queen. The backyard is to DIE for! Multi-tiered lawns with outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Views!! Outdoor hardscaping done completely with flagstone. Two balconies, master with sweeping views of the La Costa Resorts 1st fairway. RV parking on side of home. Bonus room/crafts room in garage being used as bedroom. Completely covered front patio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ernie MacManus

Compass License #01337111 Listed on: 03/29/2013

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Janis Libuse

Libuse & Associates RealEstate License #00821638

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,115

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 10,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV Potential

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Golf Course
  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Concrete Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,640 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 216-360-07-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,115

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal North
  • Cross Street: La Costa Avenue
  • Neighborhood: La Costa
  • Supplement: Outdoor hardscaping done completely with flagstone. Two balconies, master with sweeping views of the La Costa Resorts 1st fairway. RV parking on side of home. Bonus room/crafts room in garage being used as bedroom. Completely covered front patio.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 261.33
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 283.71
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 283.71
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13x27
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2640
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Concrete
  • View: Evening Lights, Golf Course, Greenbelt, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking for RV: Potential Space
  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: LA COSTA

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Sprinklers
  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 216-360-07-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 10500
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.241
  • Map Code Column: G
  • Map Code Page: 1147
  • Map Code Row: 1

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2540LaCosta92009

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2023
Sold by
Salinas Christy L
Bought by
Christy Lynn Salinas Living Trust and Salinas
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,968,207

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2013
Closed on
Apr 26, 2013
Sold by
Salinas Cecil Sonny
Bought by
Salinas Christy L
Seller's Agent
Ernie MacManus
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Janis Libuse
Libuse & Associates RealEstate
List Price
$689,900
Sold Price
$749,000
Premium/Discount to List
$59,100
8.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.37%
Original Mortgage
$546,250
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2013
Closed on
Apr 8, 2013
Sold by
Shaba Nizar and Shaba Nehaia
Bought by
Salinas Christy L
Seller's Agent
Ernie MacManus
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Janis Libuse
Libuse & Associates RealEstate
List Price
$689,900
Sold Price
$749,000
Premium/Discount to List
$59,100
8.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$546,250
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2012
Sold by
Shaba Nizar and Shaba Nehaia
Bought by
Shaba Nizar and Shaba Nehaia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2002
Sold by
Burns John T and Daleiden Burns Anne
Bought by
Shaba Nizar and Shaba Nehaia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 1998
Sold by
Kokoro Imamura
Bought by
Burns John T and Daleiden Burns Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1997
Sold by
Kokoro Imamura and Kokoro Rio
Bought by
Imamura Kokoro

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1993
Sold by
Imamura Rio and Imamura Lanette Elaine
Bought by
Imamura Kokoro

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 1984
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Christy Lynn Salinas Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Salinas Christy L -- Lawyers Title Company
Salinas Christy L $749,000 Lawyers Title Company
Shaba Nizar -- None Available
Shaba Nizar $1,225,000 Equity Title Company
Burns John T $277,500 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Imamura Kokoro $30,500 First American Title Co
Imamura Kokoro -- --
-- $240,000 --
-- $225,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Salinas Christy L $469,347
Previous Owner Salinas Christy L $470,837
Previous Owner Salinas Christy L $546,250
Previous Owner Shaba Nizar $420,000
Previous Owner Shaba Nizar $326,000
Previous Owner Shaba Nizar $20,000
Previous Owner Shaba Nizar $372,000
Previous Owner Shaba Nizar $114,000
Previous Owner Shaba Nizar $50,000
Previous Owner Shaba S Nizar $415,000
Previous Owner Shaba Nizar $364,000
Previous Owner Burns John T $50,000
Previous Owner Burns John T $222,000
Closed Shaba Nizar $45,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2013 05/02/13 Sold $749,000 +8.6% $284 / Sq Ft
04/02/2013 04/02/13 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2013 03/28/13 For Sale $689,900 -- $261 / 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 $10,115 $904,243 $437,216 $467,027
2023 $9,836 $886,514 $428,644 $457,870
2022 $9,610 $869,133 $420,240 $448,893
2021 $9,457 $852,092 $412,000 $440,092
2020 $9,309 $843,356 $407,776 $435,580
2019 $9,123 $826,821 $399,781 $427,040
2018 $8,949 $810,610 $391,943 $418,667
2017 $90 $794,716 $384,258 $410,458
2016 $8,519 $779,134 $376,724 $402,410
2015 $8,373 $767,432 $371,066 $396,366
2014 $8,188 $752,400 $363,798 $388,602
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ernie MacManus

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Ernie MacManus

    Compass

    (858) 344-3555

    3 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Ernie MacManus
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Janis Libuse

    Libuse & Associates RealEstate

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 130015602

San Diego MLS

APN: 216-360-07

California San Diego County Carlsbad 92009 La Costa

2540 La Costa Ave, Carlsbad, CA

This home is located at 2540 La Costa Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92009 since 29 March 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,968,207, approximately $745 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 2540 La Costa Ave is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including La Costa Heights Elementary School, Oak Crest Middle School, and La Costa Canyon High School.

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