NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3454 Highland Dr Carlsbad, CA 92008

Estimated Value: $1,567,000 - $2,409,354

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,555 Sq Ft
$1,277/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2021

Last sale price $1,350,000 $868 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,603/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near public transit
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Magnolia Elementary Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of April 2021

Large Ocean View Lot! Original 1926 Home located on elevated East side of Highland. Build your Ocean View Dream home! House and detached over-sized 2 car garage with work shops and storage rooms being sold AS IS. Lot sq ft is estimated. Buyer to verify. House sq ft is per tax rolls. APN Plat Map (attached). Do not know if Basement is included in square footage. Located amongst multi million dollar homes. 3rd bedroom converted to office. Desirable Location!! Walk to Elementary, Middle and Carlsbad High School. Easy freeway access. Walking/biking distance to Carlsbad Beach, Village, Restaurants, Shops, Library, Parks and so much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margie Purdy

Purdy Homes License #01317334 Listed on: 01/27/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynda Barry

HomeSmart Realty West License #01304522

HomeSmart Realty West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,131

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Needs Fence Repair
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Value in Land
  • Tear Down

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Flat Roof Shape

Interior Spaces

  • 1,555 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Ocean Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Overhead Utilities
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 1681
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2051300300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,131

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 2051300300
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1555.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 868.17
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Basement, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Bathtub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • View: Ocean
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Needs Repair
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Patio, Patio Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Concrete, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Two Door, Workshop in Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Electric: Standard
  • Heating Type: Floor Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Carlsbad Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Near Public Transit, Tear Down, Utilities - Overhead, Value In Land, Yard
  • Lot Size: 101.29 x 180 per prelimb. This measure is from middle of street. Approx 101 x 153 from stucco wall
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15453.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 15453.0000 Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 001681

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2021
Closed on
Mar 29, 2021
Sold by
Huey Charles E and Huey Living Trust
Bought by
Firtel Robert M and Firtel Adelyn B
Seller's Agent
Margie Purdy
Purdy Homes
Buyer's Agent
Lynda Barry
HomeSmart Realty West
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-15.62%
Total Days on Market
45
Current Estimated Value
$1,985,339

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$635,339
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2002
Sold by
Huey Charles Edward
Bought by
Huey Charles E
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Firtel Robert M $1,350,000 Fidelity Natl Ttl San Diego
Huey Charles E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Firtel Robert M $999,999
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Sold $1,350,000 -15.6% $868 / Sq Ft
03/13/2021 03/13/21 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2021 02/20/21 For Sale $1,600,000 0.0% $1,029 / Sq Ft
02/15/2021 02/15/21 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2021 02/02/21 For Sale $1,600,000 0.0% $1,029 / Sq Ft
01/30/2021 01/30/21 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2021 01/27/21 For Sale $1,600,000 -- $1,029 / 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 $18,131 $1,697,932 $1,358,346 $339,586
2023 $18,040 $1,664,640 $1,331,712 $332,928
2022 $15,001 $1,377,000 $1,305,600 $71,400
2021 $625 $55,652 $32,628 $23,024
2020 $621 $55,082 $32,294 $22,788
2019 $610 $54,003 $31,661 $22,342
2018 $586 $52,945 $31,041 $21,904
2017 $575 $51,908 $30,433 $21,475
2016 $552 $50,891 $29,837 $21,054
2015 $549 $50,127 $29,389 $20,738
2014 $541 $49,146 $28,814 $20,332
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2100912

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 205-130-03