$2,100,000

Estimated payment $12,955/month

Total Views 2,923
4 Beds
3 Baths
4,053 Sq Ft
$518 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Panoramic View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • La Costa Meadows Elementary Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

Exceptional value in La Costa Ridge! Located within one of Carlsbad’s premier gated communities, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 4,053 square feet and an outstanding opportunity to update and personalize a substantial home in a truly special setting. Priced significantly below recent model-match sales in the community, the value is immediately apparent. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac on a 10,440-square-foot lot, the property backs directly to the 1,640-acre Rancho La Costa Preserve, offering privacy, peaceful open-space and hillside views, cool coastal breezes, and no homes directly behind.

Listing Agent

Glen Henderson

LPT Realty, Inc License #01384181 Listed on: 08/27/2026

LPT Realty, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2010

Lot Details

  • 10,440 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Private Streets
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

HOA Fees

  • $450 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,053 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, gated community
  • La Costa Ridge Association
  • La Costa Ridge Community
  • Carlsbad East Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2010

Lot Details

10,440 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$450 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Stories: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Year Built: 2010
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Community Features: Gated Community
  • Frontage: N/K
  • SpaFeatures: N/K
  • Security Features: Gated Community
  • Association Fees: 450.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Inclusions: Common Area Maintenance, Gated Community
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 993136
  • Subdivision Name: CARLSBAD EAST
  • Directions: From the I-5: Exit onto La Costa Ave and head East. Left onto El Camino Real. Right onto Algla Rd. Right onto Paseo Abrazo. Left onto Cointia St. Right onto Sitio Tortuga. Property is on the left.
  • BuildingName: La Costa Ridge
  • Living Area: 4053.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2026-08-27T22:32:02Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • CFDMelloRoosFeeReflct: Year
  • Elevator: No
  • EntryLevelBuilding: 1
  • ExclusiveUseYard: Yes
  • FullAddress: 3239 Sitio Tortuga
  • Miscellaneous: N/K
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Site: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Private Street, Sidewalks, Street Paved, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Structures: None Known
  • SupplementRemarks: Inside, the expansive floor plan offers an impressive amount of space and flexibility, with separate living, dining, and family rooms, plus a large central courtyard that brings additional outdoor living into the heart of the home. The formal living room features a fireplace and opens to the courtyard, while the spacious family room connects directly to the kitchen and overlooks the backyard and preserve. The large kitchen features abundant cabinetry and counter space, an oversized center island, breakfast area, walk-in pantry, and additional storage. Also downstairs is a private bedroom with an adjacent full bath and an exceptionally large laundry room with cabinetry, counter space and sink. Upstairs, the huge loft provides nearly 530 square feet of additional living space with plenty of flexibility for a game room, media room, home office or potential fifth bedroom. The expansive primary suite measures approximately 23' x 22' and includes a private covered balcony overlooking the preserve and surrounding hills. The primary bath offers dual vanities, a dedicated getting-ready area, a soaking tub, a separate walk-in shower, and an oversized walk-in closet. Two additional generously sized bedrooms and a shared full bath complete the upper level. The backyard is one of the home’s biggest highlights, with a large lawn, mature landscaping and covered patio overlooking the Rancho La Costa Preserve. Its east-facing orientation captures beautiful morning light while the protected open space beyond the property creates a peaceful natural backdrop and a level of privacy that is increasingly difficult to find in coastal North County. La Costa Ridge is a private gated community set along one of Carlsbad’s highest ridgelines and surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved open space. Residents enjoy access to the East Ridgeline Trail for hiking and biking, plus convenient access to nearby shopping and dining, golf, North County beaches, McClellan-Palomar Airport, and major commuter routes. For a buyer willing to make some updates, this is a rare opportunity to create exactly what they want while securing the size, lot, privacy, and location that cannot be easily replicated.
  • Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial)
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: Mountains/Hills, Panoramic, Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Disclosures: CC And R's
  • Common Walls: Detached
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Patio, Patio Open

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • SDMLS_ParkingNonGaraged: 2.0
  • SDMLS_RV_Parking: None Known

Utilities

  • Cooling: Zoned Area(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Gas
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Controlled Access, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted
  • Association Name: La Costa Ridge
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: San Marcos Unified School Distri

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Other Structures: N/K
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10440.0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 1

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Tax History

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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
2026 $11,688 $849,404 $280,954 $568,450
2025 $11,181 $832,750 $275,446 $557,304
2024 $11,181 $816,423 $270,046 $546,377
2023 $11,010 $800,415 $264,751 $535,664
2022 $10,862 $784,721 $259,560 $525,161
2021 $10,714 $769,335 $254,471 $514,864
2020 $10,649 $761,447 $251,862 $509,585
2019 $10,611 $746,518 $246,924 $499,594
2018 $10,404 $731,882 $242,083 $489,799
2017 $10,247 $717,533 $237,337 $480,196
2016 $10,113 $703,465 $232,684 $470,781
2015 $10,001 $692,899 $229,189 $463,710
2014 $9,822 $679,327 $224,700 $454,627
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/27/2026 08/27/26 For Sale $2,100,000 -- $518 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $650,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Company
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 260021045

San Diego MLS

APN: 223-782-30

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